Lacey

Communities Thurston Co.'s official party crashers bust 10 underage drinkers

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 12:24 PM PDT

Seeing the success Pierce County had binge arresting a 24-pack of minors in connection with underage drinking last month, Thurston County busted some allegedly intoxicated youths of its own at a party this month.

Communities 1 killed on head-on crash between motorcycles on Hwy. 101

By KOMO Staff Published: May 6, 2013 at 7:02 AM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 7:04 AM PDT

A 26-year-old Lacey man was killed and another man was injured Sunday in a head-on crash between two motorcycles on Highway 101 near Quilcene, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Communities Another gun bill stalls in state legislature

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

Another measure seeking to control gun violence failed in the state Legislature on Wednesday, with senators deciding not to vote on a bill that would have required people to surrender their weapons when they are placed under a restraining order.

Communities Police looking for perpetrator of world's least creative crime

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

Police are looking for the man who allegedly walked into a jewelry store in the 700 block of Sleater Kinney Road Southeast in Lacey, asked to try on an expensive ring, and then ran out of the store with it still on his finger.

Communities Lawmakers take a break from gun control debate to shoot guns (Video)

By Elisa Jaffe Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 8:52 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

State lawmakers held a legislative shootout on Thursday within hours of Connecticut passing some of the strictest gun laws in the country.

Communities Senate panel weighs college aid for illegal immigrants

By JONATHAN KAMINSKY Associated Press Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

A Washington state Senate committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill to open up need-based student financial aid to illegal immigrants.

Communities Man killed in crash in Lacey

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

Washington State Patrol Trooper Guy Gill said the man may have been speeding when he crashed just before 7 a.m. on Pacific Avenue at Steilacoom Road.

Communities Thurston Co. man uses bike parts to create unique prosthetic (Video)

By Denise Whitaker Published: Mar 18, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

A Thurston County man who lost his finger in an accident used used his love of bicycles to create an unusual prosthetic that's gaining interest around the country.

Communities Doctors recommend feeding babies solid foods sooner

By Rose Egge Published: Mar 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

Local pediatrician discusses feeding infants solid foods as early as 4 months.

Communities Thurston Co. to stop writing reports of non-injury accidents (Video)

By Keith Eldridge Published: Mar 4, 2013 at 7:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

The sheriff says until they get more deputies, they can't take the time to fill out reports when no one is injured and a crime hasn't been committed.

Communities Yet another chilly spring on tap for the Northwest?

By Scott Sistek Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

It seems like a broken record:

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2008.(Coldest start to June on record)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2010. (2nd-longest wait for first 75 degree day of year)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2011. (Coldest April on record, 2nd wettest March-April)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2012. (3rd wettest March on record)

If long range forecasts are to be believed, tune in next year when I add a line for 2013.

Communities Father arrested for allegedly assaulting 2-month-old baby

By Michael Harthorne Published: Feb 20, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

Police have arrested a 20-year-old Lacey resident for allegedly assaulting his 2-month-old baby.