A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to ...

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining inequities facing Native American youth in Washington’s criminal justice system. For the past 30 years, it’s been clear: Native American ...

Two former Washington state lawmakers will return to public office after winning elections this week. Democrat Mark Mullet and Republican J.T. Wilcox each exited the Legislature at the end of … ...

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s efforts to modify “best practices” for responding to public records requests is putting it at odds with some state agencies … ...

Three Washington lawmakers painted a grim picture of the state's upcoming legislative session during an early morning forum this week while assuring attendees that they would continue to be a voice ...

Matthew Rounsley, a Tenino graduate and Thurston County resident, has been appointed as the western region representative on the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee. … ...

U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the ...

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), in partnership with the Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Foundation and United Way of Thurston County (UWTC), is launching a third cohort of its 10-week ...

Kevin Mills, the 40-year-old Rochester man accused of sexually assaulting a child, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison in Thurston County Superior Court Oct. 24. In addition to ...

Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner and Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson both agree the federal government shutdown has gone ...

The Spotted Owl is again in the headlines again. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., filed a resolution to reverse a Biden administration plan to kill nearly half a million North American Barred Owls … ...