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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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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, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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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 …
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Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/23/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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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.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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The Rainier Senior Center celebrated its relationship with the Nisqually Indian Tribe with a special lunch on Wednesday, April 10. The organization welcomed tribal elder Bob Iyall, who blessed its …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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In a town lined with breathtaking views, a booming economy and historic buildings with stories dating back a century, Yelm’s most polarizing attraction in 2024 has been what residents have …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position.
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By Emily Fitzgerald /For the Nisqually Valley News
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4/9/24
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Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position.
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
emily@chronline.com
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4/3/24
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