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• Puyallup Man With Violent Criminal History Arrested Following High-Speed Olympia Mall Pursuit and Extortion Probe

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Law enforcement officials in Thurston County apprehended a 47-year-old suspect Tuesday after a dangerous vehicle chase through the Capital Mall parking lot. The man, who faces mult...

• Washington State Authorities Apprehend Career Criminal for 98th Time Following Retail Theft Pursuit

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A man with nearly 100 prior arrests was taken into custody by the Thurston County Sheriff Office after a high speed chase and a series of retail thefts. The suspect, a four time co...

• Washington State Lawmakers Approve Contentious Bill Strengthening Accountability Standards For Elected Sheriffs

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Politics

  A bill aimed at increasing the professional standards and oversight of Washington’s elected sheriffs has cleared the House of Representatives following an intense, multi-hour debat...