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Nui Aalona, 1999 Yelm graduate, smiles after the conclusion of his rendition of the national anthem at the 3A football championship game, Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium.
Yelm grad’s national anthem performance a career highlight
Country music artist and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona had a career highlight on Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle when he sang the national anthem prior to the 3A state … more
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Heartwood Haven Executive Director Kate Tsyrklevich watches on as her pigs graze in a field in this file photo. The animal sanctuary in Roy is raising funds to complete a low-cost spay and neuter clinic that would serve low-income residents, seniors and disabled individuals and help reduce animal over-population and overcrowded shelters.
Heartwood Haven raising money for low-cost spay and neuter clinic
Heartwood Haven, a farm animal sanctuary in Roy, is seeking donations to outfit a low-cost spay and neuter clinic to serve community members in need and reduce the number of unwanted animals. … more
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Band members at Christmas in the Park prepare for their performance on Dec. 2 at Yelm City Park.
Christmas in the Park parade and activities made for festive Saturday in Yelm
Yelm’s Christmas in the Park parade, which returned for the first time in several years due to COVID and lack of participation, kicked off what was a jam-packed day of family-oriented events on … more
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Harry Miller, also known as Santa within Yelm and surrounding areas, smiles for a photo on Nov. 27.
Yelm’s ‘free-range Santa’ aims to bring more joy to the community during the holiday season
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com For the last four Christmas seasons in Yelm, Harry Miller, also known locally as Santa, has tried to bring more holiday joy to the community and … more
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Alexander Kellum poses in his costume for "The Nutcracker" at Centralia Ballet Academy.
Mill Pond fourth grader excited for role in Centralia Ballet Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The stage is a sanctuary for Alexander Kellum, a 9-year-old fourth-grade student at Mill Pond Elementary School. When he gets on stage in front of a crowd, he is excited but confident in his skills. … more
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Jason Congdon backs down Justin Edminster in the post during the Orange/Black Alumni Game on Nov. 25.
RHS hosts inaugural alumni basketball game
Former Rainier High School basketball student-athletes laced up their sneakers at their alma mater one more time in the inaugural Orange/Black Alumni Game on Saturday, Nov. 25. More than 20 … more
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David Johnson working at the Intuitive Machines Nova Control room. Photo Courtesy of Intuitive Machines.
Former Yelm resident helping spacecraft land on moon in 2024
When the United States returns to the moon for the first time since 1972, a piece of Yelm will take part in the mission as well. David Johnson, a former Yelm resident and current ground software … more
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Sofia Lopez with her banjo. Lopez takes weekly banjo lessons from Bob Goodwin.
Yelm residents learning banjo, guitar, life lessons from longtime music instructor
Yelm residents of all ages have learned how to play the banjo and the guitar from Robert “Bob” Goodwin. In their lessons, students … more
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A look at the giving tree at Funtime Toys and Gifts in Yelm.
Yelm schools helping local children in need with holiday gift program
This holiday season, Yelm Community Schools is bringing back its holiday gift program with the goal of providing toys and clothes to local children. Several Yelm community members and … more
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William Warren (back right) and members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association visit Mount Rainier.
Ridgeline history teacher giving back to veteran community
Ridgeline Middle School history teacher William Warren and his family have lived through chapters of the American history textbook. Warren’s grandfather served in World War II, his father … more
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Sgt. First Class Ryan Lawless (left) helps himself to breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Nov. 9.
Veterans honored in Roy Elementary breakfast, assembly
Veterans in the Roy community were treated to a breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 9. The breakfast — put on by the city, the school and its PTA, and catered by Masonry Cafe … more
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Two veterans salute the American flag during the singing of the national anthem at the Yelm Veterans Day concert on Nov. 11.
Yelm hosts first annual Veterans Day concert
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department honored local veterans with the first annual Veterans Day concert at Yelm Community Center on Nov. 11. Attendees were treated to a concert … more
Roy residents Roxie and Bob Goodwin stand with their instruments, a harp and banjo, respectively, in their home on Oct. 24.
Thurston County couple offers banjo, guitar, harp, violin lessons
On the corner of Cook Road and Vail Road in Yelm, just outside Stewart’s Arena & Stables, sits a large sign that reads “Horse Feathers Music.” The sign, decorated with … more
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Roy officer Drew Pearson, right, is sworn in by Police Chief Paul Antista at an Oct. 23 City Council meeting.
New Roy officer aims to make long-term contribution to city
When Drew Pearson puts on his nearly 25-pound uniform, polished off with his City of Roy badge, he feels a great sense of responsibility to serve his community. “I hold myself to the … more
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Learners Without Limits will hold its annual bowling fundraiser to benefit Yelm children and families on Nov. 16 at Prairie Lanes in Yelm.
Learners Without Limits hosting annual bowling fundraiser
For the third year, Learners Without Limits will hold its annual bowling fundraiser to benefit Yelm children and families. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16 at … more
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A fire rips through a property shortly after 7 p.m.on Monday, Oct. 30 near the 6200 block on state Route 702 in McKenna. The fire was still burning in the morning hours of Oct. 31.
McKenna structure fire destroys pole barn
At 6:58 p.m. Monday night, firefighters from South Pierce Fire and other agencies responded to a report of a large structure fire that destroyed a barn in McKenna in the 6200 block of state Route … more
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Yelm Community Schools buses sit ready to be driven next school year, yet more drivers are needed to fill all the routes.
Staff shortages causing school bus route cancellations
Some parents and families within the Yelm Community Schools district have received text messages and emails in recent weeks informing them that their child’s bus route has been canceled. … more
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The “Doodle Buns” portion of Masonry Cafe in Yelm remains boarded up after a vehicle drove through the building on Friday, Oct. 13 in a car accident.
Crash that damaged bakery has not shut down businesses
Just weeks after a vehicle crashed into Masonry Cafe’s Doodle Buns building on Oct. 13, the restaurant’s owner, Shelly Brown, said the businesses damaged are being impacted, but none of … more
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Brian Anderson works on a dovetail in his garage on Oct. 20.
Yelm resident offers hand-crafted furniture and cabinets in one-man business
Yelm has always been in the background for Brian Anderson, a one-man furniture maker and owner of Anderson Woodworks. He worked in the city briefly before serving in the United States Army for … more
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Cheerleaders celebrate after Anthony Romans proposes to his girlfriend Rene Kord before the Yelm homecoming game, Oct. 20.
Yelm grads celebrate long-time love with homecoming proposal
She said yes. Former Yelm residents Anthony Romans and Rene Kord, now engaged, shared the memory of a lifetime on Oct. 20 in front of several thousand passionate football fans at Yelm High … more
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