I am a resident of Rainier and I love the wildlife and prefer a small-town atmosphere. 

Editor’s note: Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, released the following statement after the announcement of plans for a new gas tax.  

For 25-plus years, the holiday season meant spending time shopping at JZ Rose and viewing the gorgeous window displays. No matter what season or time of year, the window displays and all the various decorations couldn’t help but make you smile and feel good. 

On April 14, during a meeting, the Tenino City Council agreed to pay $23,000 to the Washington Municipal Clerks Association for expenses. Tenino Clerk Treasurer John Millard stated that the city would be reimbursed. Council packets and minutes of subsequent meetings lacked documents supporti…

A 40-year-old bicyclist from Seatac is accused of driving under the influence after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday, Nov. 25, along State Route 507 north of Roy, according to the Washington State Patrol. 

I have loved and lived on my little farm in Yelm between the country folk and the Ramtha School of Enlightenment since 1995.

The other day I watched as a group of people on horseback stopped in a field along the main road in Tenino to rally support for a candidate for governor. Although I did not agree with their stance in politics, I did enjoy seeing the beautiful animals and hearing vehicles honking their support. 

I am a young woman of color. I am scared of the climate crisis and how it is already disproportionately impacting communities of color. That is why I am supporting Beth Doglio to represent Washington’s 10th Congressional District.

I would like to see our local pastors Jeff Adams and Sylvia Peterson back in the Nisqually Valley News once a week. 

An observation for your readers in response to your story, “Yelm Council Passes Design, Cost Estimate Agreement for Educational Center and Business Incubator.”