Tumwater

Communities Police bust house party, arrest 31 teens, 1 homeowner

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 11:27 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM PDT

Who do you think is more disappointed right now: the parents of the 31 teens arrested for allegedly drinking at a party or the parents of the 53-year-old man arrested for allegedly supplying the booze?

Communities Deputies investigating rash of Thurston Co. luring attempts (Video)

By Keith Eldridge Published: Jun 3, 2013 at 4:23 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 7:04 AM PDT

Thurston County sheriff's deputies are asking parents to be on high alert after getting a report of a third attempted child luring in the past three weeks.

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: 13-year-old boy struck by suspected impaired driver

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT

Police say a 13-year-old boy was lying in the street when he was struck by a pickup truck Wednesday night in Tumwater.

Communities Former judge could face jail time after 2nd DUI arrest (Video)

By Keith Eldridge Published: Apr 9, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT

A longtime municipal court judge was arrested for drunk driving after a Saturday night crash, and it was his second DUI arrest in three years

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 Police: School employee had sexual relations with student

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT

A 28-year-old faculty member at Tumwater's Black Hills High School has been arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a student over a two-year period.

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 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.