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Former Gonzaga baseball player accused of causing significant damage inside State Capitol building

Former Gonzaga baseball player accused of causing significant damage inside State Capitol building
nation10/6/2025

The person reportedly set several objects on fire, including the original, nearly century-old rug, which Heck described as “a priceless treasure.”

Gov. Bob Ferguson said an intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building late Sunday night, damaging historic artifacts and setting a small fire inside one of the most significant rooms in the Capitol. The break-in caused wid... [4047 chars]