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Father sentenced to 20 months for assaulting daughter, mother 1 year for violating protection order

The Thurston County parents were sentenced after a jury found them guilty of assaulting of their daughter outside a Lacey high school. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A daughter lashed out at her...

Car breath sensors could hit roads in 2029 as optional tech

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Developers of the "Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety" (DADSS) said the technology could be offered as an option in some 2029 car models. DADSS consists of infrared...

State, Squaxin Island Tribe join forces to protect kelp

On Friday, Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signed an executive order prohibiting the leasing of 350 acres near the island to promote kelp growth. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington is moving to protect...

Washington residents urged to claim share of billions in unclaimed cash, property

The Department of Revenue holds an estimated $2.5 billion. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state of Washington may be holding some of your money. Employees from Washington’s Department of Revenue...

Lands chief slams wildfire cuts as Lake Cushman fire grows past 5,000 acres

Dave Upthegrove says budget cuts to wildfire programs are fueling a more dangerous future for western Washington. HOODSPORT, Wash. — Washington Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove toured the Bear Gulch fire on...

Firefighters brave precarious trestle to halt Vance Creek fire

State fire crews called Lacey Fire District 3 for backup on July 31. MASON COUNTY, Wash. — Members of Lacey Fire District 3's specialized rescue team crawled across a deteriorating 300-foot-high...

Gardening program gives young offenders ‘Seeds of Change’

A detention center garden celebrates its 10th harvest for food bank. THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — After an arrest for drugs and assault, a Thurston County juvenile court judge sentenced 16-year-old Alyssa...

Tsunami advisory sends Washington coast visitors scrambling

The Tuesday night advisory served as a reminder of the ongoing tsunami risks facing Washington's coastal communities. GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — Tuesday night's tsunami advisory caught beachgoers and coastal residents...

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