Olympia WA Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Olympian

Politics & Government

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

State Sen. Victoria Hunt and former U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer say that their names were used to oppose the bill without their permission.

Published 8 hours ago

latest news

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Updated 1 hour ago

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

Published 5 hours ago

Most popular restaurants in Washington? See Yelp’s top 10 picks for February

Published 9 hours ago

Coroner releases identity of woman who died on Highway 12 in Thurston County

Published 23 hours ago

Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

Published 9 hours ago

More in latest news

Olympia teen arrested after assault video circulated on social media, police say

Local

Olympia teen arrested after assault video circulated on social media, police say

Published 2 hours ago

Exit for I-5 in Thurston County will close during the day this week, WSDOT says

Local

Exit for I-5 in Thurston County will close during the day this week, WSDOT says

Published 9 hours ago

Trending Stories

Major Thurston Co. road closed as crews fight antique store fire for 24 hours

Updated 17 hours ago

Most popular restaurants in Washington? See Yelp’s top 10 picks for February

Published 9 hours ago

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

Updated 13 minutes ago

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

Published 5 hours ago

Why are so many Timberland library employees requesting leave from their jobs?

February 23, 2026 5:30 AM

Driver accused of killing dog in Thurston County hit-and-run has been arrested

Local

Driver accused of killing dog in Thurston County hit-and-run has been arrested

Published 23 hours ago

Where are WA’s millionaires? Data shows which areas of the state have the most

Politics & Government

Where are WA’s millionaires? Data shows which areas of the state have the most

February 23, 2026 5:00 AM

Tumwater to buy brewery lodge for $1.85M, restore it to ‘a beautiful facility’

Local

Tumwater to buy brewery lodge for $1.85M, restore it to ‘a beautiful facility’

February 22, 2026 5:00 AM

150 kids a day allegedly visited Lacey drug house. How do schools address drugs?

Local

150 kids a day allegedly visited Lacey drug house. How do schools address drugs?

February 21, 2026 5:00 AM

Videos

From our partners

Jay Manuel Claims He Was Threatened When Wanting to Leave ‘ANTM'

US WEEKLY

Jay Manuel Claims He Was Threatened When Wanting to Leave ‘ANTM'

Updated 27 minutes ago

Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Found Dead at Age 42

Updated 33 minutes ago

Nicole Brydon Bloom Makes Rare Comment on Parenting Era With Justin Theroux

Updated 33 minutes ago

Grey's Anatomy's Sarah Drew Defends Promoting a Show After Eric Dane's Death

Updated 33 minutes ago

Zach and Tori Roloff Visit Family Farm After He Spoke About Tensions 'Melting'

Updated 1 hour ago

More in Us Weekly

When every juror counts: The role of jury consultants in high-stakes trials

The Street

When every juror counts: The role of jury consultants in high-stakes trials

Updated 1 hour ago

Palantir faces a ‘quiet shockwave' from a small deal with big optics

Updated 1 hour ago

Top Fed official warns interest-rate cuts depend on inflation dropping

Updated 2 hours ago

AbbVie makes $380 million 'made in the U.S.' move

Updated 2 hours ago

Is IBM stock in the dividend bargain bin? | IBM

Updated 3 hours ago

More in The Street

Kelly Senyei's Leftover Mashed Potato Bites Recipe Is Perfect For When You Have Extra Spuds

Food & Recipes

Kelly Senyei's Leftover Mashed Potato Bites Recipe Is Perfect For When You Have Extra Spuds

Updated February 10, 2026 11:22 PM

Kelly Senyei's Quick Turkey Soup Recipe Is Like A Warm Hug In A Mug

Updated February 10, 2026 11:15 PM

Smitten Kitten's Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Is A Must Try This Holiday Season

Updated January 19, 2026 11:54 AM

Gretchen's table: Sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken will fire you up

Updated January 15, 2026 6:53 PM

These holiday cocktail recipes will raise the bar at your next party

Updated January 10, 2026 4:30 PM

More in Recipes

What’s happening at the Oyster House? Plus, a vision for the Tumwater brewery

Local

What’s happening at the Oyster House? Plus, a vision for the Tumwater brewery

February 20, 2026 5:30 AM

Thurston Co. to close road for months to fix ‘structurally insufficient’ bridge

Local

Thurston Co. to close road for months to fix ‘structurally insufficient’ bridge

February 20, 2026 5:00 AM

Why is Tumwater’s school board president allegedly seeking $1M from the district?

Local

Why is Tumwater’s school board president allegedly seeking $1M from the district?

February 19, 2026 9:59 AM

WA lawmakers want to lower the drunk driving limit. How many drinks is 0.05?

Politics & Government

WA lawmakers want to lower the drunk driving limit. How many drinks is 0.05?

Updated February 20, 2026 9:46 PM

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

South Sound

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Updated 1 hour ago

WA budget writers announce Senate Dems’ proposed budget

Updated 1 hour ago

Olympia teen arrested after assault video circulated on social media, police say

Published 2 hours ago

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

Published 8 hours ago

More in Local

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Government

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Updated 1 hour ago

WA budget writers announce Senate Dems’ proposed budget

Updated 1 hour ago

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

Published 8 hours ago

Millionaires tax backers claim fraudulent SB 6346 sign-ins

Published 9 hours ago

More in Politics & Government

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

Sports

How did Washington athletes perform at Winter Olympics? See medal count

Published 5 hours ago

Diamondbacks await more test results on RHP Merrill Kelly's ailing back

Updated 41 minutes ago

Lindsey Vonn Reveals Emotional Fallout from Devastating Olympics Injury

Updated 43 minutes ago

Best NBA Player Prop Bets Tonight (Tues., 2/24): OKC's Jared McCain Among Top Options

Updated 43 minutes ago

More in Sports