The Washington National Guard was one group to answer that call. Nearly five months later, as D.C. has grown relatively quiet, they're still there with riot gear, just in case.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Friday, Nov. 1, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced some members of the state's National Guard have been put on standby to assist law enforcement in precaution of ...

In March 2020, Washington National Guard personnel accepted their first mission, staffing numerous food banks across the state. "With so many food banks needing assistance, ...

Nearly 400 Washington state National Guard soldiers and airmen are being sent to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.

Members of the Washington National Guard stand outside the state Capitol in Olympia on Jan. 17, 2021, during a protest called by anti-government and far-right groups supporting then-President ...

Washington’s National Guard began in 1855 as a territorial militia, 35 years before statehood. Most of the men and women of the Guard are civilians.

Washington state lawmakers are considering a measure that would restrict other states' National Guard units from entering Washington without permission, unless President Trump mobilizes them. Why ...

The Washington National Guard will start to wind down security at the Olympia Capitol this weekend, though the state will keep "long-term" safety measures in place, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday.