Thurston County sheriff released from hospital after Yelm crash; driver arrested for DUI
The Thurston County sheriff is recovering at the hospital after he was injured in a crash over the weekend.
Pilot hurt after small plane crash near Yelm airport
A pilot was hurt Thursday morning after a small plane crash in Yelm, deputies said.
Washington man indicted for arsons at Jehovah’s Witness halls
A Washington state man who is already in federal custody on weapons and hate crime charges has been indicted in a series of arsons at Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls, authorities announced Wednesday.
Washington wife buried alive: Muffled screams revealed in violent kidnapping caught in Apple Watch 911 call
The suspect vehicle speeds past a responding officer, who is soon heard on the open 911 line arriving at a home just moments after a violent kidnapping that led to a Washington woman being buried alive for hours in the woods outside town. Chae An, 53, allegedly attacked his estranged wife Young An, 42, in a dispute over money amid their contested divorce, tied her up with duct tape, stabbed her and buried her alive in a 19-inch-deep hole in the woods, according to police in Lacey. One camera caught him speeding past a police car – with the victim tied up with duct tape in the back, police confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Man killed in Yelm crash; father and 8-month-old sent to hospital
Deputies say a 30-year-old man was killed after crossing the centerline Wednesday morning on Yelm Hwy SE.
Man charged for shooting semi-automatic rifle at Yelm Jehovah's Witness property
An Olympia man was indicted by a federal jury in connection with a 2018 shooting directed at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.
Ronald Clayton: Rapist sentenced to 27 years after stabbing deputy in the neck
A judge on Monday sentenced Ronald Clayton to 27 years in prison for the attempted murder of a sheriff's deputy in Washington state.
U.S. to return $1.2M to Romania following tax fraud case in Yelm
The U.S. Department of Justice is paying $1.2 million back to the Romanian government, years after extraditing a couple for an international tax fraud scheme based out of Yelm, Washington.
Cannon stolen from Yelm veterans memorial replaced
A cannon stolen from a veterans memorial display in Yelm has now been replaced.
American Legion cannon stolen in Yelm, veterans hope for safe return
A one-of-a-kind cannon was stolen from the Yelm American Legion hall, it was meant to memorialize veterans.
1 teen dead, 2 others injured in Yelm crash
According to the state patrol, the car left the road, struck a tree and then a utility pole. One of the passengers, a 16-year-old girl, died at the scene.
Fire destroys multiple businesses in Yelm strip mall
A raging fire destroyed three businesses at a strip mall in Yelm. The flames sparked overnight and quickly grew out of control.
Businesses destroyed after Yelm strip mall fire
Multiple businesses were destroyed Wednesday morning after a fire in Yelm.
Person trapped climbing through parking lot wall, rescued by fire crew
A person was rescued in Yelm after trying to climb through an opening in a wall and getting stuck.
Community in Thurston County rallies around youth baseball league after equipment was stolen
A community in Thurston County is pulling off a heartwarming rally after a youth baseball league’s equipment was stolen. Donations continue pouring in for the Nisqually Basin Youth Baseball league, and the support even caught the attention of some Major League Baseball players.
Body of elderly woman found in Nisqually River
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said an 80-year-old woman was found dead in the Nisqually River days after she was last seen by family.
Suspect identified in Thurston County home disturbance involving injured deputy
A suspect has been identified in a Thurston County home disturbance late Friday night. A deputy was injured after responding to the 911 call.
CAPTURED: Tips help lead to identity, arrest of bold blowtorch-using attempted ATM theft suspect
A man on a motorbike accused of trying to torch his way into an ATM in Yelm in April, causing damage that cost close to $17,000 to fix, has been identified and arrested.