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DCYF violated state policy when transferring 43 young men from juvenile to adult jails, judge rules

An attorney said the men who were transferred were not violent, and the transfers canceled education and mentoring programs. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thurston County Judge Anne Egeler ruled that 43 offenders...

State to start investigating deadly police encounters

The Office of Independent Investigation is handling limited cases starting Dec. 1. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The State of Washington is about to change the way it investigates deadly police encounters. ...

Washington restoring Capitol Lake in Olympia to its natural state

The lake was created by an Olympia dam in the 1950s. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Mother Nature is helping Washington return a man-made lake to its natural state. The state...

Washington state delegates ‘excited’ about presidential race shake-up

The Washington Democratic Party is sending a 135-person delegation to the August convention. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Delegates representing Washington voters at the Democratic National Convention said they’re excited about the direction...

AG candidate changes website bio after request from King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

State Sen. Manka Dhingra now says she's a former prosecutor and initially refused to make changes because she was considered to be on a leave of absence. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Candidate...

Pickleball is in, skate park is out in Lakewood

According to city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision. But not everyone is thrilled. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — A Lakewood skate park and tennis court will be...

Volunteers serving seniors can be lifelines during Pacific Northwest heat wave

Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver nutrition and connection to seniors in need. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Every Wednesday Christie Wallace delivers meals to home-bound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels...

Audit discovers $878,000 in ‘misappropriated’ Washington state funds

A single employee is blamed for the largest case of internal fraud since 2009, perhaps ever. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state auditors said they discovered what may be the largest example...

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