Lacey house fire caused by charging e-bike
Firefighters extinguished a house fire in Lacey Thursday morning, and investigators believe that an electric bike caused the fire.
Homicide investigation underway after body found in Thurston County
Thurston County detectives are investigating a homicide after a body was found after a fire near Yelm.
Homicide investigation launched in Yelm after body found in motorhome fire
Thurston County sheriffs are investigation a murder near Yelm. Crews found a body after putting out a fire at a motorhome and boat on Old McKenna Rd. Tuesday morning.
Larry Thomas "The Soup Nazi" joins FOX 13 Seattle
Larry Thomas, who played the iconic "Soup Nazi" in Seinfeld's 116th episode, is appearing at a fundraising event in Tacoma to benefit a local cat shelter.
Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?
Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.
'Do the right thing': 2 other Bob Fergusons drop out of WA governor race, AG threatened criminal charges
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.
'My daughter could have died': Thurston Co. middle school student attacked in video
A Thurston County father says a video circulating on social media shows his daughter being attacked as she walked through Bush Middle School in Tumwater on April 29th.
Father speaks out after daughter was beaten at Tumwater middle school
Robert Orr says he pulled his 14-year-old daughter out of Bush Middle School after the incident and has no intention of sending her back until more is done to protect her.
Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation
The infestation is in the Steamboat Island Road and US Highway 101, Thurston County area (roughly 1,383 acres), and also near the town of Concrete, Skagit County area (roughly 920 acres).
OIympia man arrested for murder in 40-year-old Everett cold case after DNA matched to evidence at scene
DNA evidence helped detectives crack a decades-old cold case involving the murder and sexual assault of a woman in Everett.
Everett police arrest suspect in 1984 cold case
Everett police announced on Wednesday that they made an arrest in a cold-case homicide from 1984.
Registered sex offender arrested for 2 counts of rape in Thurston County
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office has arrested a registered sex offender for two separate counts of rape following a months-long investigation.
WSDOT graffiti-fighting drones take flight in Tacoma, Olympia
Tired of seeing graffiti defacing western Washington streets? A new pilot program involving drone technology aims to fix that.
2 arrested after hit-and-run, pursuit near Thurston County high school
Thurston County deputies arrested a six-time felon who skipped court, chasing him down and taking him into custody in front of a high school.
High-capacity magazine ban remains in Washington amid legal battle
The Washington Supreme Court has kept the state's limit on ammunition magazines to 10 rounds in place as the legal battle continues with a firearms retailer who challenged the ban.
WA launches $45M program to make EVs more affordable
A new $45 million state program aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable was unveiled today by Washington state leaders.
Lacey man sentenced for attempting to bury wife alive in 2022
Lacey man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for trying to kill his estranged wife in 2022 by her burying her alive.
Thurston County Sheriff's Office warns public of impersonation, false warrants scam
The warning was issued following multiple reports of individuals impersonating members of law enforcement and exploiting victims by demanding money under false pretenses.
Republican candidate for Washington governor says he is no longer seeking state GOP nomination
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
Styrofoam ban starts June 1
Starting June 1, everything from clamshell takeout containers to coffee cups to trays and other food and drink carriers will be outlawed, so long as those items are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).