South Sound

Olympia man avoids jail for November shooting

A 47-year-old man who shot his friend at his Olympia home during a brawl after an evening of drinking in November pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault Friday as part of a plea deal and will serve no time in jail.

Thurston County home invasion robbery conviction overturned by Appeals Court

The Washington Court of Appeals has overturned a Thurston County kidnapping and robbery conviction, due to "insufficient evidence" and a prosecutor's misconduct, according to an opinion filed Tuesday.

Lacey council approves water plan, lifts moratorium

The state Department of Health requires cities to update water comprehensive plans every six years. The plan ensures cities have enough water rights for future use.

Hooved Animal Rescue plans ‘baby shower’ for seized horses

There was a moment Julie Danton thought the 16-year-old mare and her colt weren’t going to make it.

Sheriff will work for safe boating this season

Sheriff’s deputies will patrol Thurston County’s waterways starting Memorial Day weekend and through the summer with the goal of ensuring boater safety and cutting down on boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Annual Day of Champions continues to live up to name

Every year, Tumwater High School student Devlen Newell looks forward to the Day of Champions, a track and field event for students with special needs.

LACEY: Alternate watering will begin June 1

Lacey water customers begin alternate watering schedules next month, a policy the City Council approved in 2006 to reduce the increased demand for water in the summer months.

Trial set after competency restored

Doctors at Western State Hospital have restored the competency of an Olympia woman accused of murdering a 76-year-old woman who was working on a jigsaw puzzle.

TACOMA: King County deputy dies after crash

A King County sheriff’s deputy died Wednesday night at Tacoma General Hospital from injuries suffered in an off-duty motorcycle crash Monday near Frederickson, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Roads will be full with holiday travelers

Plan to drive this weekend? Expect company. The Washington State Patrol will have extra troopers out every evening during the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign.