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 Yelm City Council approves ordinance code changes to parking, adult care facility
Semi tractor-trailers, RVs and other vehicles that do not carry passengers will no longer be allowed to park on city streets. At their last City Council meeting, Yelm councilors unanimously …
Car enthusiasts turn out at spring expo
Members of the Yelm High School Team Unified soccer team check out a Chevrolet Corvette on display at the Nisqually Valley Spring Expo Car Show on April 27.
Get Fit Yelm hosts third annual Earth Day trash pickup
In Kasey Cartledge’s family, littering was the ultimate sin. They always made sure to leave no trace when they explored nature, and she and her family brought trash bags on walks around her …
Yelm mother and daughter showcase talent at community art show
Elizabeth Howard, 10, was inspired by her mother, Rebecca, to submit a piece of artwork in the first ever InGenius! Gallery & Boutique community art show, as a mother-daughter project. Elizabeth …
Rainier Elementary third graders become published authors
An advertisement on Taylor Ratkie’s Instagram feed led to her third grade class at Rainier Elementary becoming published authors. Through a national publishing company called …
Yelm City Council approves ordinance amending 2023-2024 biennial budget
The Yelm City Council unanimously approved amendments to the biennial budget for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Yelm’s Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich said in 2023, there was an increase …
Roy student among outstanding diplomats of Cedarville University
Erin Mitchell of Roy is among 15 students from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, to receive the Outstanding Delegation honor in the Model United Nations international competition in New York …
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont to host resident art show
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont will showcase its talented community with a resident art show from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, May 10. All pieces on display will be created by its residents. Snacks and …
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office will not join TV reality show
After Thurston County Sheriff’s Office met with the executive producer of “On Patrol: Live,” a Reelz show that follows law enforcement agencies during the course of their work, the …
Man arrested on three separate felony cases in Lewis County
A Yelm man was arrested Thursday, April 25, near Chehalis on three separate Lewis County Superior Court felony cases dating back to July 2022 — one where he’s accused of ramming into his …
What's Happening: Farmers Market, Japanese Festival, 5K Fundraiser
Saturday, May 4 Yelm Farmers Market kickoff The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will …
Special election results: Yelm's education levy fails by slim margin
Unofficial results for the April 23 Thurston County special election show the Yelm Community Schools educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy proposition improving from its Feb. 13 special …
State & Regional News
 Braun calls for more legislative action after three infants exposed to fentanyl
Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, has called on the Legislature to take additional action to curb children’s access to fentanyl and other deadly narcotics. The call comes …
Candidate filing week begins May 6
The Nisqually Valley News The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens at 8 a.m., Monday, May 6, online and at elections offices across the state. Mailed …
From Tenino to Bend, Oregon, Love Covers looks to support nonprofits, build relationships through sewing
Sewing has always been a passion and a way to bring people together for Patti Ledesma, of Tenino, and Cathleen “Cat” Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, who have been friends for more than 30 years …
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office warns of increase in scammers
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) warned the community of an increase in scams in which scammers pretend to be members of the sheriff’s office. According to TCSO’s …
Yelm community raises $15K for Lacey woman fighting cancer
The week of March 9, 2024, was one of the toughest weeks of Edith Vanderwal’s life. While watching her son’s soccer game in Aberdeen, the Lacey woman fell down a few sets of bleachers, …
Residents speak out at TCSO forum after hiring of officer acquitted in Manuel Ellis’ death
The roughly 30 Thurston County residents who spoke at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s public forum on Thursday, April 11, had differing opinions on the controversial hiring and …
Area runner after bigfoot report: ‘That Sasquatch running was me’
A recent Sasquatch sighting near Grand Mound, investigated by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), may have been debunked by a Rochester cross country and track athlete. The …
Inslee signs Rep. Wilcox’s bill to study avian salmon predation
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation to study the effect of avian predation on salmon populations in the state. House Bill 2293, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, establishes an Avian …
American Revolution Experience opening at Schmidt House in Tumwater
The Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the Schmidt House in Tumwater, beginning on April 5. The pop-up exhibition includes display …
Life

Yelms Lion Club here to serve

The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the Yelm Lions Club has taken that to heart, working to empower volunteers and serve the community. Locally, the Yelm Lions are busy, …

Yelm district honors volunteers of the year

Yelm Community Schools awarded eight of its volunteers as the 2023-24 Volunteers of the Year during its Thursday, April 18, board meeting. Eight of the nine schools in the district chose one …

Christian country artist Luke Yates to perform in Rainier

While people can listen to many recordings of Christian music artist Luke Yates, nothing tops a live performance. On April 19, Yates will be performing at the Rainier Chapel in a free concert of …
A helicopter drops Easter eggs onto Vets Field at Yelm’s American Legion on Saturday, March 30, to celebrate the holiday.

Community turns out for Easter fun Saturday at egg drop in Yelm

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Cyndi Doud, the new owner of The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House in Yelm, poses for a photo at the front of the store on April 19.
Cyndi Doud never envisioned herself as a business owner. She is no stranger to leadership roles in the professional sphere, but when she purchased The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House in April, she …
Tina Richardson replaces Amanda Muñoz as the new executive director of the Yelm Chamber of Commerce.
After a weeks-long search, the Yelm Chamber of Commerce hired Tina Richardson as its next executive director. Richardson replaces Amanda Muñoz, who stepped down last month after more than a …
Customers walk throughout the Yelm Farmers Market on May 27, 2023. This year's farmers market season will kick off on May 4 at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park.
Customers can have their picks of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and locally crafted items as the annual farmers market returns to Yelm beginning on Saturday, May 4, at 206 McKenzie …
Worthy Coffee Co. and Steele Barrel BBQ set up shop outside Yelm High School in 2023's edition of the Nisqually Valley Spring Expo.
For years, the Nisqually Valley Home & Garden Show was Yelm’s premier home improvement trade show, kicking off the spring season with local businesses, activities and a car show. The …
Members of Wild Heart Beauty, Tayelyn Cutler, Pepsy Mcgill, Presly Littlejohn and Brooklyn Cutler, pose for a photo in the new salon.
Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the …

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Sports

Yelm track programs sweep Timberline, Gig Harbor on senior day

Yelm's Latrel Fabian (left) and Jordan Lasher (right) leap over hurdles during the 110-meter hurdle competition on Thursday, April 25, in Yelm.
Thursday, April 25, was a memorable day for the Yelm Tornado track and field program as 23 seniors were celebrated prior to the boys and girls teams sweeping the Timberline and Gig Harbor programs. …

Tornados softball loses SSC matchup to Blazers

The Tornado and Blazer softball teams were tied for first place in the South Sound Conference prior to the opening pitch of the rivalry matchup on Tuesday, April 23, at Timberline High School. With …

Yelm baseball swept by Central Kitsap

Needing a sweep of Central Kitsap to keep its postseason hopes alive, the young Yelm High School baseball team’s playoff hopes ended as the Cougars swept the Tornados in the two-game series. …
Hunter Howell races back to first base against Napavine on April 27.

Mountaineers finish regular season on four-game skid, playoffs next

Rainier High School baseball head coach Justin Gurnsey’s primary goal when he took over prior to this season was to build momentum for the program and improve upon its 6-15 season in 2023. …
Olivia Earsley fires a throw to first baseman Gracie Lantz against Adna on April 24.

Mountaineers offensive struggles continue in blowout loss to Pirates

The Rainier High School softball team has plenty of questions to answer as the Mountaineers have now lost five of their last six games after an 11-1 run-role home loss to Adna on Wednesday, April 24. …

Nisqually Basin Youth Baseball welcomes big crowd on opening day

Longmire Community Park in Yelm was alive with the sounds of baseball: the crack of the metal bats, ecstatic umpires calling balls and strikes, and the buzz of hundreds of Nisqually Basin Youth …

Yelm boys and girls track programs pick up steam as postseason nears

Yelm’s boys and girls track teams have competed in a busy, yet fruitful season, including recent competitions throughout the South Sound Conference at home and at Capital High School. The …

Mountaineers offense bounces back in upset win over Tigers

Olivia Earsley catches a fly ball to third base against Adna on April 24.

The Rainier High School softball team had plenty of questions to answer after the Mountaineers lost five of six games, capped off by an 11-1 run-rule home loss to Adna on Wednesday, April 24. …

Mountaineer bats struggling to find consistency with tough stretch ahead

Olivia Earsley slides safely into third base after Brooklynn Swenson's single in the first inning against Elma on April 16.

When the Rainier High School softball team’s bats are cooking, the Mountaineers are a difficult team to beat. When their bats go cold, things seem to fall apart around them. This trend has …

Yelm softball sits atop SSC with six conference games remaining

Sophomore pitcher Mallory Hoke delivers a pitch against Ellensburg on Saturday, March 23, at Bellevue College.

Yelm High School’s softball program has seen an abundance of offensive successes throughout the season, as the midway point of the season shrinks in the rearview mirror. Sitting 9-2 overall and …

Opinion
Letters to the editor can be submitted to yelmnews@yelmonline.com.

Voting down school levy serves no one

Editor, School districts are unique, in that people have the right to engage in something they might not fully understand, leading to real consequences for children and staff. From comments I …
Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks at the Chehalis Eagles Club Annex during a meet-and-greet event organized by the Conservative Coalition of Lewis County as Frank Corbin looks on.

Commentary: Herrera Beutler deserved more respect at GOP convention

For a dozen years, Republican Third Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler represented Southwest Washington in Congress with a focus on helping her constituents. Before that, she …

Celebrating 120 years of employer advocacy

In 1904, the ice cream cone was invented, the United States began construction of the Panama Canal, and a group of employers came together in Seattle to form the Citizens’ Alliance, which later …
Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, takes part in a news conference Nov., 29, 2022.

Braun: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders

Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any …
Letters to the editor can be submitted to yelmnews@yelmonline.com.

Passing EP&O levy necessary to providing comprehensive education to students

Passing EP&O levy necessary to providing comprehensive education to students   Editor, As a dedicated member of the Yelm community, I am writing to express my enthusiastic …

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Obituaries
In Loving Memory Of Penny Kleine 1962 ~ 2024
On March 21, 2024, Penny Marie (Sherfey) Kleine passed away in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 61 from pancreatic and ovarian cancer.  Penny was born on June 25, 1962, in Sacramento, …
In Loving Memory of “Frenchie” - Orval French 1937 - 2023 We regret to announce the passing of “Frenchie,” Orval D. French, 85, of Yelm, Washington. He died unexpectedly Aug. 31, 2024, of natural causes. Frenchie was born Sept. 13, 1937, to Orval E.
We regret to announce the passing of “Frenchie,” Orval D. French, 85, of Yelm, Washington. He died unexpectedly Aug. 31, 2023, of natural causes.  Frenchie was born Sept. 13, …
Death Notice: Timothy Rarick
Timothy Rarick, 71, of Yelm, died April 8 at his home in Yelm. Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Heritage Baptist Church, Tenino. Arrangements were under the care of Funeral …
In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean Kiourkas 6/17/57 ~ 2/17/24
Barbara Jean Kiourkas, of Yelm, Washington, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 17, 2024.  She was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 17, 1957 to Happy John Ryan …
In loving memory of Eric Anton Heid 1961-2024
Eric A. Heid, 62, of Yelm, Washington, died peacefully at home on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. He was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1961 to Emil and Carita Heid, and he was raised in Milwaukee, …

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