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From left, Yelm FFA Members Fiona Fisher, Kyla Poland, Maile Poland, Aurora Cooper, Kai Ann Lewis and Anna Mills pose for a photo with goats Angus, Soos, Waddles, Grizzly and Rico at the Thurston County Fair on Thursday, July 28.
‘Ambassadors for Agriculture’: Thurston County Fair Draws Regional Exhibitors
As the Thurston County Fair drew to a close on Sunday, exhibitors packed up and headed home for Yelm, Rainier, Tenino and Olympia alike. On Thursday, July 28, FFA, 4-H and Open Class livestock … more
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Many attendees of the Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally on July 23 took to the shade while awards were announced.
Third Annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally Deemed a ‘Huge Success’
The third annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally, which is often described as the “biggest event of the summer,” lived up to its expectations on Saturday, July 23. The event was held … more
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Grand Marshal Keith Phillips, with the Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe and Drum Corps, sounds off from the back of a 1954 Ford during the Oregon Trail Days parade Saturday morning in Tenino. Phillips, a stone cutter, is well renowned for his efforts to keep the trade alive. Evidence of his work is on display throughout Tenino, and even at the Washington state Capitol. Learn more by visiting the Tenino Stone Carvers on Facebook.
In Focus: Oregon Trail Days Parade Rolls Through Tenino
Kids play at the splash pad at Yelm City Park on Saturday, July 23. Thurston County declared a hazardous weather event on Monday in anticipation of warm weather.
Thurston County Declares Hazardous Weather Event, Opens Cooling Shelters for Mid-Summer Heat Wave
Thurston County declared a three-day, three-night hazardous weather event on July 25 leading up to the Puget Sound’s mid-summer heat wave.  Thurston County health officials urged … more
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Masonry Cafe recently expanded its footprint and opened a dine-in area on Yelm Avenue.
Masonry Cafe Reopens With Expansion in 'The Old Firehouse’
Masonry Cafe officially reopened its doors on Wednesday, July 13, with an expansion of the cafe into The Old Firehouse on Yelm Avenue. The new upgrades to the business will help establish the … more
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Representatives of the Prestige Senior Living Rosemont facility pose for a photo after a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new outdoor library on Tuesday, July 12.
Prestige Senior Living Opens ‘Little Free Library’ in Yelm
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the addition of a new “little free library” at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont in Yelm on Tuesday, July 12. Two residents unveiled the … more
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Two young attendees play with bubbles at the Retro Rainier Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 2.
Community Celebrates Fourth of July at ‘Retro Rainier’ Event
T he Red White Blue Agency hosted a “Retro Rainier Independence Day Celebration” on Saturday, July 2 at Wilkowski Park in Rainier. The event featured a variety of activities, like … more
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A parade float promoting a Christmas play makes its way down Yelm Avenue during the annual Prairie Days Parade on June 25.
Prairie Days Parade Rolls Through the City of Yelm
Yelm residents created a buzz on the morning of June 25 as they lined Yelm Avenue for the traditional Prairie Days Parade. The sun shined bright when attendees began to take to the street around … more
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Graduates rejoice during the Yelm High School graduation ceremony at the Tacoma Dome on June 16.
Yelm’s Class of 2022 Honored During Graduation at Tacoma Dome
Y elm High School celebrated nearly 350 students at the Tacoma Dome as they sent off the Class of 2022 during a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 16. For the first time since the class of … more
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Masters of Ceremony Sean Mahaffey and David Cano address those in attendance prior to the graduation ceremony at Rainier High School on June 10.
Rainier High School Celebrates Class of 2022 at Graduation
R ainier High School celebrated 53 seniors during its 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 10. Beginning at 6 p.m., hundreds of spectators made up of friends and family gathered to witness … more
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A cowboy displays raw emotion while he competes during the bronc riding event at the Roy Pioneer Rodeo on June 4.
Rodeo Enthusiasts Come Out in Droves to Annual Event in Roy
T he 61st annual Roy Pioneer Rodeo returned during its June iteration as attendees gathered from throughout Washington to attend the staple event for the city. With over 2,000 people in … more
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Veterans at a Memorial Day event in Roy remove their hats and bow their heads during a moment of remembrance.
Memorial Day Ceremony in Roy Honors Fallen Service Members
The Yelm Veterans of Foreign Wars post and the American Legion joined together on Memorial Day to honor those who died defending the United States. Nearly 30 people attended the memorial service … more
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Nisqually Tribe elders Cleo Frank and Hanford McCloud sing a ceremonial song on May 19 at the tribe’s under construction Elder Center.
Nisqually Tribe Celebrates Progress on New Elder Center During Ceremony
Representatives from the Nisqually Indian Tribe celebrated as one of the final beams was set into place on the tribe’s new Elder Center on May 19, which is expected to be completed in March. … more
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