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Washington National Guardsmen march to their next station during a wildfire training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on April 28.
Washington National Guard prepares for wildfire season with DNR training at JBLM
Deep in the forest of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Training Area 13, the next batch of Washington National Guard wildland firefighters honed their skills on Sunday, April 28, in preparation of the … more
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Members of the Yelm Community Schools district show their support for the replacement levy in this provided photo.
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 … more
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Yelm’s newest parking lot will be built behind City Hall on Third Street in downtown.
New parking lot slated to be built in downtown Yelm
Frequenters of downtown Yelm can exhale a sigh of relief when searching for a parking spot, as the Yelm City Council unanimously approved a construction contract with Nisqually Construction to build … more
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Yelm’s FFA students grew starts for jalapeño peppers that were sold at their annual plant sale.
YHS FFA plant sale sets new record as community raises $33,189 for chapter
Yelm High School’s FFA broke records by raising $33,189 at its annual plant sale last week. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the YHS FFA chapter. Matt Mounts, YHS FFA advisor and … more
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File Photo The Yelm City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at City Hall.
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 … more
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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.
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. more
Kasey Cartledge, Jacob Panther and Kora Cartledge pick up trash across the street from Yelm High School 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 … more
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Rebecca Howard (left) and her daughter, Elizabeth (right), view the displayed artwork at the InGenius! community art show open house on April 27.
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 … more
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Taylor Ratkie's third grade students pose for a photo with their copy of "The Lessons Sports Teach Us."
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 … more
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The Yelm Prairie Line Trail can be located on Rhoton Road and spans down NP Road Southeast.
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 … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses before the previous legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.
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 … more
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The Cedarville Model United Nations team smiles for a photo after they receive the highest team category award.
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 … more
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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 … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks to people after a public hearing on an initiative regarding police pursuits in Olympia on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
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 … more
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Brandon Allen Taylor, 47, of Yelm, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Thursday, April 25.
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 … more
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A young participant rides a tricycle in the 2022 Learners Without Limits 5K fundraiser.
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 … more
A look back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.  A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago … more
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 … more
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Patsy Walker competes at Yelm High School during the 1970s.
A look into the history of sports throughout Yelm’s lineage
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month this year, the Nisqually Valley … more
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Roy Grange members BJ Garrison, left, and Victor Jamiel, right, pose for a photo at the organization's spring sale on Saturday, April 20.
Family-friendly Roy Grange aims to become agriculture hub for locals
On the corner of Water Street, facing busy state Route 507 that carves through the small town, sits the Roy Grange. The organization aims to build up community through conversations and … more
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