The council hopes to vote on the ordinance on Feb. 10, to coincide with Valentine's Day the following Saturday.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington lawmakers convened Monday for the start of the 2026 legislative session, a 60-day sprint that ...

Washington legislators convened in Olympia last week for the 2026 Legislation Preview, highlighting priorities ahead of the ...

Olympia is a taste of Americana with a slice of history nestled at the south end of Puget Sound. Yes, it’s home to our capitol building but Olympia also offers a weekend of exploration beyond ...

Washington lawmakers could pass a law this session, forbidding law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings.

Olympia blends the cultural heart of Washington State with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As the state capital, it’s home to the grand Washington State Capitol building and a lively ...

Strikes aren’t just felonies, they are violent felonies against others," the granddaughter of a murdered dog walker testified ...

Security fencing has been installed around the Washington state Capitol and the National Guard will be on hand Monday as the Legislature convenes amid concerns armed groups might try to occupy the ...

Police cleared out a downtown Olympia, Washington hotel after a homeless activist group allegedly “forcibly occupied” the establishment Sunday to shelter unhoused people, the City of Olympia said in a ...