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Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of JBLM helicopter crash victims

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article312490055.html

Published: October 14, 2025 12:00

Gov. Bob Ferguson said in his announcement that he is “deeply saddened” by the deaths of the four soldiers.

Another ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protest planned in Olympia. Here’s when & where

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article312485657.html

Published: October 14, 2025 12:00

A No Kings protest in June drew thousands to the Capitol Campus.

WA airports refuse to play Kristi Noem video blaming Dems for shutdown

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312487612.html

Published: October 13, 2025 22:12

In a statement to news outlets, the Port of Seattle said it would not play the video at SeaTac “due to the political nature of the content.”

Election 2025: 3 questions for Olympia School Board candidates

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/election/article312437657.html

Published: October 12, 2025 12:00

Ballots will soon be landing in your mailbox. Are you ready to vote?

Election 2025: 3 questions for Port of Olympia commission candidates

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/election/article312449695.html

Published: October 12, 2025 12:00

The candidates in the Nov. 4 election are Bob Iyall, Anthony Hemstad, Jerry Toompas and Krag Unsoeld.

Voters to decide whether state can invest WA Cares funds in stock market

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/election/article312137312.html

Published: October 12, 2025 12:00

State lawmakers approved Senate Joint Resolution 8201 on the funding for the new long-term care benefit for workers this past session.

Vote no on Proposition 1. Let’s find the right solution for Olympia

https://www.theolympian.com/opinion/op-ed/article312449956.html

Published: October 11, 2025 12:00

Dani Madrone, Yen Huynh and Kelly Green make the case against the city proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Fewer people are getting flu, COVID-19 vaccines this year, state data shows

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article312421417.html

Published: October 11, 2025 12:00

The state Department of Health’s dashboard shows a 28.2% drop in COVID-19 doses compared with this time last season.

Vote yes on Olympia’s Proposition 1. Here’s why

https://www.theolympian.com/opinion/op-ed/article312449912.html

Published: October 11, 2025 12:00

Olympia City Council member Jim Cooper makes the argument for this ballot measure.

Ecology, Commerce sued by 2 WA GOP lawmakers over climate data

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312418833.html

Published: October 9, 2025 20:55

“When agencies ignore deadlines, they leave the public in the dark,” said Sen. Nikki Torres. Ecology blasted the suit as “misinformation.”

California, Illinois National Guard cases test Trump’s power to deploy troops

https://www.theolympian.com/news/nation-world/national/article312429376.html

Published: October 8, 2025 21:02

Trump’s ability to deploy federal troops to U.S. cities could hinge on two court hearings set for Thursday in cases involving Portland and Chicago.

Which historic items were damaged in WA Capitol break-in? See initial assessment

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article312416678.html

Published: October 7, 2025 18:42

The Department of Enterprise Services published a list on Monday, not long after the Oct. 5 incident.

Man accused of WA Capitol break-in released from jail with conditions, but no bail

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article312408304.html

Published: October 7, 2025 01:14

The former Gonzaga University baseball player appeared in Thurston County Superior Court Monday.

Intruder breaks into WA Capitol building, causing ‘significant damage’

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312403624.html

Published: October 6, 2025 18:36

“We have the most beautiful Capitol in the country,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said in an Oct. 6 post on Bluesky.

Federal judge blocks Trump from sending California National Guard troops to Oregon

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article312391589.html

Published: October 5, 2025 17:24

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called it a “breathtaking abuse of the law and power.”

WA education ombuds logs record number of calls, most about special ed needs

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312370032.html

Published: October 4, 2025 12:00

The Office of the Education Ombuds was established in 2006 and is housed within the governor’s office.

Is ‘rat running’ legal in Washington traffic? Here’s what state law says

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article312356400.html

Published: October 3, 2025 12:00

If you’ve been driving long enough, you’ve likely seen someone do it — or even done it yourself.

Democrats sound off after Trump ends $1.1B for WA energy, manufacturing projects

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312356284.html

Published: October 2, 2025 21:22

“It is outrageous that this administration is using a government shutdown to punish blue states like Washington,” said Gov. Bob Ferguson.

Is mail still delivered during a government shutdown? What to know in Washington

https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article312344292.html

Published: October 1, 2025 21:16

If you have questions about the shutdown, you’re not alone.

WA, 4 other states sue Zillow and Redfin in major antitrust showdown

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312339501.html

Published: October 1, 2025 17:40

Washington joined Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut and New York in filing the lawsuit against the rental-search giants.

WA Discover Pass price to increase 50% Oct. 1. Here’s what else is rising

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article312309645.html

Published: October 1, 2025 12:00

It’s the first time since the annual parks pass was implemented in 2011 that the price has increased.

What to know as the US government shuts down over budget standoff

https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article312331337.html

Published: October 1, 2025 04:01

“It’s the American people who are going to pay the price,” a leading Republican said after a deal failed to materialize.

GOP Georgia congressman wants to get South Korean workers back to raided Hyundai plant

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article312323031.html

Published: September 30, 2025 16:30

Buddy Carter also drew a distinction between the detained South Korean nationals, some of whom had expired passports and visas, and other unlawful immigration.