Drew Mikkelsen
KREM 2 NEWS
Olympia, WA, United States
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In Session: police pursuit, gun bills survive cutoff deadline
Several high-interest bills survived a legislative deadline on Wednesday. → Read More
In Session: Drug possession bill passes, students make opinions clear on multiple bills
A bill to strengthen the state’s drug possession law passed off the Senate floor Friday and students lobbied lawmakers on gun legislation and education funding. → Read More
In Session: Police pursuit, safety bills highlighted this week
A bill sponsored by lawmakers from both parties would give police the authority to chase after a suspect whenever the officer has “reasonable suspicion." → Read More
In Session: Lawmakers consider wealth tax proposal, increased hazing fine
From a new tax proposal to an 8-year-old boy lobbying lawmakers to make a change to insurance coverage for hearing aids. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
In Session: Gov. Inslee’s housing referendum, fentanyl bill kickoff session
Inslee used the opening week to try and sell legislators on his $4 billion proposal to build affordable homes, apartments and help low-income first-time home buyers. → Read More
Washington high schoolers propose ban on pricing similar products for men and women differently
The high schoolers who wrote the documented several items, from vitamins to adult diapers, where the female versions were more expensive than those marketed at men. → Read More
Washington drivers would pay 2.5 cents per mile under recommendation
Washington state has relied on gas taxes to pay for roads since 1921. → Read More
Washington group says tax breaks, police pursuits are top priority for initiative effort
I-1474 would allow for pursuits when an officer has reasonable suspicion a crime has been committed. → Read More
Governor, legislators could see raises in 2023 and 2024
The Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials proposes most elected officials get a 4% pay raise. Some could see up to an 8% bump. → Read More
Mr. ‘Marinahzz’ coming to Seattle for playoff games
Nicky Scarlotta's New York accent and pronunciation of the Seattle baseball team made his clip go viral on social media. → Read More
Armed veteran patrols on sidewalk outside of North Thurston schools after Texas school shooting
The North Thurston School District said they have had a "handful" of complaints about Anthony Triplett patrolling in school neighborhoods while armed. → Read More
Driver in stolen car stopped by wet concrete in Lakewood
Lakewood police arrested a woman on charges of driving under the influence, hit and run and theft. → Read More
Washington State Patrol’s DUI backlog is growing
Tests that used to take a month to process, can now take up to a year, according to WSP. → Read More
Rabid bat found in Olympia bedroom by couple
Suzanne Featherstone and her husband David Hruska credit their cat for killing the rabid bat. → Read More
WA Poll: How much trust do Washingtonians have in the news media?
Trust in news media is generally low, with local media outlets scoring highest with people who responded to a statewide survey. → Read More
What would make Washington rest areas better? The state wants to hear from you
From better vending machines to more electric vehicle charging stations, Washington wants your ideas. Online surveys are accepted through Labor Day. → Read More
Man gets maximum sentence for causing the death of Washington State Patrol trooper
William Thompson pleaded guilty to a murder charge related to Trooper Justin Schaffer's death. Thompson intentionally ran Schaffer over during a car chase. → Read More
Republican lawmakers say they won't pursue anti-abortion legislation, despite warnings from Inslee
Gov. Jay Inslee is warning that abortion rights aren't iron clad in Washington, despite claims from Republican lawmakers that they won't pursue a ban. → Read More
'Troubling': Inslee cancels parole order granted to Timothy Pauley
Washington Governor Jay Inslee struck down an order granting parole to Timothy Pauley, who was convicted of murder in King County in 1980. → Read More
Gov. Inslee says he won't re-implement mask mandate in Washington
In a wide-ranging press conference on Wednesday, Inslee said vaccination requirements for state employees will remain in place. → Read More