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Man arrested at WA capitol part of group that breached gate at governor’s mansion

The Washington State Patrol arrested two people at the state capitol campus in Olympia on Monday as the 2021 legislative session kicked off.
6 years ago

Monday marks ‘calm before storm’ ahead of heavy rain, wind across Puget Sound region

The Puget Sound region is in for another wild week of weather, with rain, flooding, wind, and more on the way for the next three days.
6 years ago

COVID-19 updates: First WA mass vaccination site opens in Sequim

The Washington Department of Health is now reporting 277,404 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide since the start of the pandemic.
6 years ago

WSDOT warns drivers to stop parking, sledding along the highways

It doesn't seem like a good idea to park along a snowy, icy highway, but that's what people are doing for a chance at a sledding hill. 
6 years ago

Report: Seattle man charged with assaulting federal officer during US Capitol riot

A Seattle man was charged with assaulting a federal police officer during a siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, according to The Seattle Times.
6 years ago

State patrol, National Guard set up extra security in Olympia ahead of legislative session

Washington state troopers and the National Guard arrived on the Capitol Campus in Olympia early Sunday morning to set up security ahead of the start of the legislative session on Monday.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee activates National Guard to be in Olympia at start of 2021 session

As the Legislature is set to convene for the 2021 session Monday, Gov. Inslee activated the Washington State National Guard to be in Olympia.
6 years ago

Patients encouraged to report side effects of COVID vaccine through app

Dr. Keith Jerome, head of the UW Virology Lab, says the big challenge now is having enough resources to get the COVID vaccine out and into people's arms.
6 years ago

L&I considers modification to indoor dining rules for well-ventilated restaurants

The state Department of Labor & Industries says the current COVID-19 dining rules could soon be modified for restaurants that have good ventilation. 
6 years ago

King County to set up high-volume vaccine distribution sites

Executive Dow Constantine announced Friday that King County will be establishing high volume community vaccination sites.
6 years ago

Lawmakers, protesters prepare for legislative session in Olympia next week

Out-of-control crowds in Washington D.C. and Olympia are part of the reason one local group is canceling plans to demonstrate at the state capitol in Olympia every day during the legislative session, which starts on Monday.
6 years ago

President Trump says ‘those who broke the law will pay’

Just after about 24 hours since his video sympathizing with supporters before asking them to go home in peace, President Trump released a message disapproving of  Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol.
6 years ago

Washington lawmakers describe Wednesday mayhem in the Capitol building

Washington lawmakers were in the midst of counting the Electoral College votes when protesters stormed their workplace on Wednesday. They describe the scene.
6 years ago

Rep. Jayapal ‘stuck in the gallery’ above House floor as group tried to breach entry

Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was in the House chambers when the unruly group came inside the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday.
6 years ago

State Patrol disperses protesters on grounds of governor’s mansion

Washington State Patrol says it has peacefully dispersed a crowd of protesters after it made its way onto the grounds of the governor's mansion in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon.
6 years ago

‘I can’t contain my rage at Donald Trump’: WA lawmakers react to storming of US Capitol

State lawmakers weigh in as Trump supporters gathered at the U.S. Capitol to protest the ratification of the Electoral College votes, forcing a lockdown.
6 years ago

Lawmakers reconvene after violent protests at Capitol

The U.S. Capitol went into lockdown after a pro-Trump mob forced its way into the building shortly after 11 a.m. One person was shot and killed during the mayhem.
6 years ago

Restraining order upheld in court against Spiffy’s Restaurant in Chehalis

Following a court ruling Tuesday, the restraining order against Spiffy's Restaurant in Chehalis for offering indoor dining has been upheld.
6 years ago

Gov. Inslee unveils ‘Healthy Washington,’ a regional reopening plan

Governor Jay Inslee announced a new reopening plan for 2021 called "Healthy Washington," which will be based on regions, not individual counties.
6 years ago

Tacoma Police Department ramps up rollout of body-worn cameras

The Tacoma Police Department rolled out body-worn cameras to over 80 officers on Monday, as part of a phased deployment wrapping up in March.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Why GOP is ‘indulging Trump’s baseless fantasy’

With President Trump continuing his push to overturn the results of the 2020 election, the Republican Party has divided itself over supporting that effort.
6 years ago

WA Republican lawmakers divided on Trump’s final push to overturn election

Of Washington state's three Republicans in Congress, only Dan Newhouse has made his position clear on Wednesday's final tally of electoral votes.
6 years ago

Rain tapers off Wednesday, flood warning persists for Skokomish River

Just as forecasters predicted, a dry spell on Tuesday didn't last long before the rain returned.
6 years ago

Legislation to strengthen subpoena power of OPA, OIG passes Seattle City Council

The Seattle City Council approved new subpoena powers for the Office of Police Accountability and Office of Inspector General in misconduct investigations.
6 years ago