Drew Mikkelsen
KING 5 News
Renton, WA, United States
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Motion to force vote on Washington police pursuit bill fails in House
A high-priority police chase bill faces a deadline of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. → Read More
House proposal would transition state to pay-per-mile system for drivers
The system would initially be voluntary but would become mandatory for all drivers on Jan. 1, 2030. → Read More
'Men are in despair': Advocates in Washington push for commission to help men, boys
The bill will die if not passed on Friday. Democratic leader Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon said he is concerned about focusing on "historically most advantaged" groups. → Read More
DNA links Lacey man to 1990 Wisconsin murder, police say
Larnell Washington, a father and former barber is headed to Milwaukee to face a murder charge. → Read More
Racist covenants kept families of color from building generational wealth. This bill aims to offset that
The bill would create a new $100 fee on all new home purchases that would go into an account to help the same communities hurt by past racist covenants. → Read More
Mom fighting to make fentanyl test strips more accessible in Washington
The strips are considered drug paraphernalia meaning they're currently illegal to possess. → Read More
Police support bill to roll back restrictions on pursuits
Opponents of the 2021 pursuit law blame it for an increase in car thefts. → Read More
Lawmakers debate tax, abortion, road safety measures in week 3: In Session
Here's a recap of what lawmakers debated this week in session. → Read More
Nuclear fusion company exploring Lewis County coal plant property
The company is investigating a spot on an existing power plant in Lewis County. → Read More
Family identifies parents who died in Thurston County house fire
Three of couple's four children also died, according to relatives. → Read More
'It will help a lot of people': Seattle 8-year-old wants to change state hearing aid laws
The bill would require private insurance companies to offer hearing benefits. → Read More
Mother of missing girl held on bail for charges unrelated to daughter
Jordan Bowers is accused of stealing more than $45,000 with fraudulent credit cards. → Read More
Gov. Inslee supports lowering legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers, open to reforming pursuit law
Gov. Jay Inslee is optimistic legislators will support his 'bold' $4 billion housing plan. → Read More
Washington legislators look to fill open job positions across the state
Workforce shortage is an issue both parties plan to pursue in the 2023 session. → Read More
State audit: low-income, students from communities of color most impacted by COVID campus closures
Low-income students from communities of color were the most impacted by school closures during COVID shutdowns, a study by the state of Washington shows. → Read More
New Thurston County sheriff hopes to make community safer, diversify department
Derek Sanders, 29, had been a deputy for six years. → Read More
Food banks prepare for post-holiday donor, volunteer drop off
Thurston County Food Bank is seeing an increase in young, single adult clients. → Read More
King tide brings flooding, jellyfish to streets of downtown Olympia
An 18.4 foot tide broke the 1987 record of 17.99 feet in Olympia. → Read More
Legislator wants to pay inmates minimum wage for prison jobs
Current pay for prisoners ranges from 65 cents to $2.70 an hour. → Read More
Elections officials begin hand recount in Kitsap County sheriff election
Citizens who paid for the recount hope it will verify the election process. → Read More