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Yelm High School sports medicine students and teachers smile for a photo on Thursday, Feb. 29 in class.
YHS sports med students headed to California for competition
For the first time in five years, students with the Yelm High School sports medicine program will travel to Northridge, California, next week for the 23rd annual California Regional High School … more
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James Willis presents his Dungeons and Dragons figurines at the PokeBot V6.01 event at the University of Wyoming on Feb. 6.
Rainier alumnus hopes to use 3D printing skills to help veterans in need
James Willis’ love for “Dungeons & Dragons” and 3D printing has evolved into a dream of assisting veterans upon his graduation from the University of Wyoming (UW). The 2014 … more
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State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, walks outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia in 2023.
After 14 years, J.T. Wilcox to retire from legislature: ‘We need a new generation to put our government back together’
A year after stepping down as minority leader of the House of Representatives, state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, has announced plans to retire from the Legislature. “By the end of this term, … more
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A sign in support of Yelm's levy hangs at Premier Collision CARSTAR in Yelm on Feb. 25. Yelm Community Schools will go out for another educational programs and operations levy in April but at a lower amount than the last one sought by the school district.
Yelm School Board lowers collection rate for second levy attempt
Yelm Community Schools will take a second shot at approving its replacement education and operations levy.   If the measure is approved in the April 23 special election, however, the … more
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The city of Yelm’s name originates from the Coast Salish word “shelm,” according to HistoryLink.org.
What’s in a name? How city became Yelm
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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Ridley Hudson | ridley@chronline.com A student high-fives a Rainier High School girls basketball player as part of a team send-off to state in Spokane, Tuesday, Feb. 27.
OFF TO STATE!
Supporters celebrated the Mountaineers girls basketball team and wished them well Tuesday morning, as the team headed to the 2B state tournament in Spokane.   The Mountaineers were … more
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Yelm's Jonah Smith celebrates with head coach Gaylord Strand after he defeated Ferndale's Wyatt Strait in WIAA's 3A 285-pound state championship match on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Mat Classic XXXV.
State Champs!
The championship aspirations of two Yelm wrestlers came true when Madisyn Erickson, 120 pounds, and Jonah Smith, 285, ascended the top of the podium at Mat Classic XXXV this past weekend. Both went … more
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Angelina Davenport, playing the role of Cindy Lou Who, rehearses a scene for "Seussical: The Musical" on Feb. 15.
YHS Drama Club brings classic Dr. Seuss stories to the stage
The Yelm High School Drama Club’s spring musical explores a journey from the Jungle of Nool near the River Waloo to the town of Whoville.   The club’s first production of the … more
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SRO Theater members pose for a photo after their latest performance, “Love Ballads and Valentines” radio show, Saturday, Feb. 17.
Yelm’s SRO Theater successfully hosts ‘Love Ballads and Valentines’ radio show
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater, a Yelm based community-led theater group, is finding its stride post-COVID. The organization has held two events since early December and aims to continue bringing … more
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Head coach Jason Ronquillo speaks about his six college bound Tornado athletes at Yelm's signing day event on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
YHS football celebrates signing day; six seniors sign letters of intent
Family, friends, classmates and teammates gathered in the Yelm High School commons on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to celebrate six college-bound Tornados, who signed their national letters of intent (NLI) to … more
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Longmire Park will host the first ever Yelm summer kickball league, beginning in July. The city is seeking at least five teams to sign up for the league.
City parks department seeking summer league kickball teams
As the City of Yelm’s annual mushball tournament continues to be successful each summer, the Parks and Recreation Department wants to introduce another athletic activity to residents: kickball. … more
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Yelm's boys wrestling team took first place at it's 3A regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Oak Harbor High School.
Yelm boys wrestling finishes in first place at regional tournament
Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team drove 154 miles to Oak Harbor High School for its 3A regionals tournament. After a long day of wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 10, the Tornados made the long, … more
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Tenino City Park
Tenino to expand park by 60 acres
Tenino City Park is a staple of South Thurston County, featuring the historic Tenino Quarry Pool, the Quarry House Community Center, the Tenino Depot Museum, sports fields, a new playground and more, … more
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Joe Kent (center) speaks with attendees of his meet and greet at Mr. Dougs in Yelm on Feb. 8.
Southern border, geopolitics hot topics at Joe Kent’s Yelm meet and greet
Joe Kent, a Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate, believes the Yelm and Rainier communities are a crucial factor in his second attempt running for a seat in the U.S. House of … more
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Courtesy Photo Under Yelm Communications and Recreation Coordinator Line Roy’s direction, the City has hosted many family-friendly activities, from two in 2022 to 49 in 2023.
Nisqually Valley News Person of the Year 2023: Line Roy
Since Line Roy became Yelm’s communications and recreation coordinator in October 2022, one of her top priorities has been to enhance residents’ experiences and memories of living in a … more
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Julian Garcia poses for a photo with the wheel of the Barque Picton Castle while sailing around the world.
A voyage of a lifetime
Julian Garcia’s family and friends often say that he was born 200 years too late because he was meant to sail the seas.   He grew up with a deep love of the ocean and a longing for … more
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Dee Ragsdale enjoys making cakes with a fantasy theme, including this “Lord of the Rings” cake.
Clearwood cake artist combines artistic flair with baking skills
What started with a “Little Einsteins” spaceship cake for Dee Ragsdale’s daughter’s first birthday has turned into a full-time cake business. Ragsdale, a Clearwood resident, … more
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Workers at Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm smile for a photo.
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm welcomes community in agriculture lifestyle
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm isn’t a typical farm.   Founded in 2017, owner Dr. Muhammad Ayub teaches residents different aspects of agriculture through hands-on … more
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Yelm's head wrestling coach Gaylord Strand smiles and points to the scoreboard on Jan. 23 after the Tornados defeated the Bison, 37-36, in the "Bad to the Bone" dual.
Wrestlers, community members celebrate 50-year career of Yelm wrestling’s coach
After 50 years of coaching Yelm High School’s boys wrestling program, Gaylord Strand will officially retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.   On Tuesday, Jan. 23, … more
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Fort Stevens Elementary students color posters to support Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Yelm students spread goodwill throughout district, community
While the week-long “Great Kindness Challenge” has existed in some form within Yelm Community Schools’ elementary schools for almost a decade, the event was bigger than ever from … more
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