Man sentenced to over 14 years for deadly Olympia homeless camp fire

Kevin Hinzpeter was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for setting a man on fire at an Olympia homeless camp in 2023. Prosecutors say Hinzpeter and another suspect, Christopher Snyder, attacked the victim with homemade napalm; Snyder’s sentencing is scheduled for next week.

Olympia author chronicles 140 years of women?s soccer in new book

As women?s sports gain record viewership and revenue, local author Heidi Smith is shining a light on the game?s long history. Smith, who lives in Yelm and has 27 years of soccer experience, has released Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women?s Soccer.