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YCS students stand on the corner of First Street and Mosman Avenue and display signs protesting the recent levy failures, Wednesday, May 15.
‘Save our education’
Carrying signs with phrases such as “Save our education,” over 150 Yelm Community Schools (YCS) students voiced their concerns over the district’s recent levy failure in a peaceful … more
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The Northern Lights light up the sky in the late evening hours of May 10 in Roy.
Northern Lights put on a show
Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods puts his head into his hands after the school board unanimously approved a reduced education plan on May 9.
Yelm district makes hundreds of cuts after board approves reduction plan
At least 200 positions at Yelm Community Schools will be cut, and more reductions in force are set to come next week as the school board unanimously approved its reduced education plan on Thursday, … more
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird speaks to a crowd at the Long Shot in Yelm on Wednesday, May 8.
Governor-hopeful Semi Bird makes appearance, offers Q&A at Long Shot in Yelm
Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird made his way through Yelm last week and spoke to residents about what he and his campaign stand for at a special event at Long Shot gun store. During … more
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Tara Currey, teaching assistant and health advocate at Yelm Center, speaks with Tracye Ferguson, assistant superintendent for early learning, at the ESD headquarters in Tumwater on May 6.
Yelm Head Start educators protest potential closure of center
When the administration of Educational Service District (ESD) 113 announced a plan to close the Yelm Head Start Center last week, families and educators of the early learning program, which supports … more
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A former cockfighting rooster rescued by Heartwood Haven in Roy is photographed at the sanctuary.
Roy animal sanctuary takes in nearly 60 roosters rescue from cockfighting
Roy’s Heartwood Haven, a sanctuary that specializes with animals rescued from cruelty cases, recently rescued nearly 60 roosters, stemming from a cockfighting operation bust in eastern … more
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Courtney and Will Quinby pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol during their trip to Washington D.C. from April 17-18.
Tim’s Pharmacy owners visit Washington D.C. to represent independent pharmacists
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop owner Will Quinby is passionate about the role of independent pharmacies in the healthcare industry. He, along with his wife and store co-owner, Courtney, … more
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Yelm city officials talk prior to the celebration of the dog park opening.
Yelm’s dog park celebrates opening, debut of size-specific areas
Several dozen dogs and their two-legged companions made the most of the sunshine in the late morning hours of May 2 as Yelm city officials celebrated the grand opening of the city’s dog park … more
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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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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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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.
New Shiplap owner aims to bring positive change to Yelm shop
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 … more
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Rainier Elementary fifth grade teacher Kelsey Mahan is one of thousands of teachers in the running for the title of America's Favorite Teacher.
Rainier Elementary teacher in running for America’s Favorite Teacher competition
When Rainier Elementary fifth grade teacher Kelsey Mahan first stumbled upon an advertisement for the America’s Favorite Teacher competition on Facebook, she thought it was a scam. Far too good … more
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Brooklynn Simmons waves flags along to Haley Heynderickx's "Show You a Body" during Yelm High School's inaugural art walk on April 12.
Student artists shine in inaugural YHS art walk
Yelm High School’s commons transformed into an art gallery, and its performing arts center (PAC) hosted a student talent showcase during the inaugural art walk on Friday, April 12. More … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods replies to an attendee's questions during a levy forum at Lackamas Elementary on April 11.
Spending transparency hot topic at Yelm district forums
Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods has described the failed first attempt at replacing the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy a “blessing” since the … more
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Dawn Kraves and Chris Woods (center) pose for a photo with members of Mullinax Ford and the Yelm High School automotive program's new 2023 Lincoln Aviator on April 11.
YHS automotive program receives first-ever vehicle donation from Ford
Dawn Kraves’ goal after being hired at Yelm High School as an automotive instructor was to provide every student with as many opportunities as possible. With a nationwide shortage of … more
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