Drew Mikkelsen

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‘Long overdue’: Nisqually Tribe members reacts to Biden’s apology over boarding schools

Washington had 15 boarding schools where Indigenous children were stripped of their cultures, histories and religions and forbidden from speaking their languages. OLYMPIA, Wash. — President Joe Biden made history on...

Washington residents discuss which candidate gets their vote in this year’s presidential election

Thurston County voters share their hopes and fears ahead of this year's General Election. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — No matter who wins the presidential election, if the polls are correct, half...

Mason County gun theft victim thankful for detectives recovering property, still missing 8 weapons

Three men are accused of stealing 20 weapons, along with ammunition, compressors, and personal documents. MASON COUNTY, Wash. — Two Mason County men entered not guilty pleas Monday to burglary and...

State attorney general candidate Nick Brown touts experience, values

The former U.S. attorney and counsel for Gov. Jay Inslee says housing is a priority. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Nick Brown tells voters he has the experience needed to lead the Washington...

State using cell phone data to make Washington highways safer

Earlier this year state legislators approved funding to purchase data from traffic-related cell phone applications to access driver information. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state may use your driving habits to make...

Police: Teens rob Tumwater pot shop, lead authorities on chase ending in swamp

Five teenage boys were arrested in connection to the crime. TUMWATER, Wash. — Thurston County’s sheriff said a chase that began at a pot shop ended in a swamp early Monday...

Man arrested in connection to ‘egregious’ rape, assault of Lacey woman

The 63-year-old woman suffered facial injuries, and lost her teeth, in the Oct. 9 attack. LACEY, Wash. — Olympia police arrested a man Thursday morning accused of beating and raping a...

Family of Afghanistan refugees living in Lacey ‘thriving’ in school, workplace

A family of seven escaped their homeland and moved to Thurston County in 2021. LACEY, Wash. — If Mohammad Mahis stayed in Afghanistan, he thinks he would have been killed. ...

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