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
Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
5/15/24
|
5/14/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
5/14/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
5/14/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
5/7/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
5/7/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
5/7/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
5/7/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/30/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/30/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
4/30/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
4/30/24
|
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
Nisqually Valley News Staff
|
4/23/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
4/23/24
|
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
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
4/23/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/23/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/23/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/16/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/16/24
|
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
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
4/16/24
|