Homicide investigation underway after body found in Thurston County
Thurston County detectives are investigating a homicide after a body was found after a fire near Yelm.
Driver killed in road rage hit-and-run crash in Yelm
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one man dead in Yelm Saturday morning.
Deputies investigate deadly shooting in Yelm
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Yelm on Tuesday.
Several drivers flee traffic stops in Thurston County, Sheriff blames pursuit laws
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
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.
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.
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.