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Former military officer sentenced for burying wife alive in shallow grave after kidnapping her from home
A Washington state man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison to be followed by three months of community custody for kidnapping his estranged wife from her home and burying her alive in an attempt to commit second-degree murder. The post Former military officer sentenced for burying wife alive in shallow grave after kidnapping her from home first appeared on Law & Crime.
Best outdoor activity vehicles named by Northwest experts
Shelton, Washington. April 27, 2024 — After two days of on- and off-road testing, the automotive media professionals of the Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2024 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail as the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year. “The Lexus GX has traditionally been a remarkable off-road vehicle, and this new generation proved itself with not only luxury features but also capability. The competition was extremely tight and some of the votes were very close, but overall members of the Northwest Automotive Press...
Rescued roosters still finding forever homes
YAKIMA, Wash.- The rescued roosters and hens from the La Nuestra cockfighting bust are still looking for homes. Around half of what originally was recovered are recuperating in Roy at Heartwood Haven. “We were able to rescue over 50 birds,” says Heartwood Haven’s Executive Director Kate Tsyrklevich. The...
Shooting threat forces Thurston County school into lockdown Thursday afternoon
A shooting threat forced Nisqually Middle School into a lockdown Thursday afternoon, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and information released by the school. About 1 p.m., the threat was received by phone at Nisqually Middle School and the Lacey Police Department, sending deputies and police to the school on Marvin Road Southeast at Steilacoom Road Southeast.
Providence Regional Cancer System Cancer Survivorship Event Returns
If you know a cancer survivor, caregiver or family member who might benefit from a day of honor, have them sign up for the Providence Regional Cancer System Cancer Survivor Celebration, set for Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Saint Martin’s University. You do not have...
Candidate filing week for more than 400 offices begins May 6
OLYMPIA—Interested in running for public office in Washington? The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens May 6 at 8 a.m. online and at elections offices across the state. Mailed declarations are being accepted now and must be received with payment no later than 5 p.m. on May 10, when candidate filing week ends.
Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd's name added to Memorial Wall
SHELTON, Wash.- Trooper Christopher Gadd's name will be added to a Memorial Wall to honor his service. Gadd was killed in the line of duty last month after being hit by a motorist. According to the Washington State Patrol, Trooper Gadd was an accomplished young officer who left behind a...
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