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Washington Man Sentenced for Kidnapping Estranged Wife and Burying Her Alive
A Washington man has been sentenced to more than 13 years behind bars after authorities say he kidnapped his estranged wife and buried her alive in 2022. In a statement shared on Friday, the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office praised Chae Kyong An’s estranged wife for having "bravely addressed the court" at the recent sentencing hearing.
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.
Driver who blew 3 times the legal limit in deadly Thurston County crash released on bail: docs
TENINO, Wash. - The family of a woman killed by a suspected DUI driver is concerned that they won't get justice, because the suspect is out of jail. Brandy Richards was killed on March 29 in Tenino, Thurston County as she was driving to work. According to investigators, Tyrus Snow...
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...
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