Even with future budget constraints a concern for many Thurston County municipalities in 2025, the mood at the annual State of the Community Address was largely optimistic as area leaders recounted …

Citizens of Yelm, also known as Citizens for Support of Yelm Schools, is increasing its efforts to raise awareness for the Feb. 11 educational programs and operations levy special election following …

As Joe DePinto enters his final year in his first term as Yelm’s mayor, he’ll continue to prioritize transportation and public safety as his two major points of emphasis — with road …

Steele Clayton’s long-awaited vision for his restaurant Steele Barrel BBQ will finally come to fruition as the local food truck establishment has opened indoor seating for customers and will …

Naser Dobashi and the Centralia Auction have been in business for over 20 years, and after a longtime stint with operations based in Centralia, the biweekly auto sale has moved into the small town of …

Thursday, Jan. 9 Yelm boys basketball hosts South Kitsap Yelm High School’s boys basketball team will host South Puget Sound League opponent South Kitsap at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. …

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) was notified Friday, Jan. 3, of an influenza-related death in a Thurston County resident. To date, the Washington state Department of Health …

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is turning to the community for help after a collaborative rescue with Pierce County Animal Control in Roy brought 60 animals to the shelter. After …

The Nisqually Indian Tribe is continuing to invest in the Native American education program within Yelm Community Schools despite the activities being put on hold due to the district’s …

As the Feb. 11, 2025, Yelm education and program operations (EP&O) levy special election rapidly approaches, local pro-levy groups have begun to increase efforts in support of the measure — …

Jan. 4, 2024 TCSO’s Derek Sanders reflects on first year as sheriff, goals going forward When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of …

Friday, Jan. 3 Leads at Lunch: Masonry Cafe Yelm Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Leads at Lunch event from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, at the Masonry Cafe, 105 Yelm Ave. E. …

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is set to begin the new year with a large amount of upgraded equipment. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved, Tuesday, Dec. 17, the …

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Despite the brisk temperatures on a recent December morning, Nisqually Tribe fishers and families were nothing but smiles on the Nisqually River as they fished for winter chum for the first time in …

A Thurston County resident has filed a petition to recall Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse for “acts of misfeasance and/or malfeasance and for violations of her oath of office.” …

Thurston County received a clean accountability audit report from the Washington State Auditor’s Office for the period of Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023. The audit found that county …

Prior to her swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Thurston County Commissioner-elect Rachel Dreon announced she had married her partner, Jeff Grant, on Dec. 13. The elected official opted to …

The process to improve five Yelm bridges owned by the City of Centralia across the Centralia Canal is moving forward and backward at the same time. After the Centralia City Council approved …

Thurston County announced the appointment of three key leadership positions within the organization. Summer Miller was formally appointed as the budget and fiscal manager in the commissioners office; …

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has written to the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to encourage the office to expand career and technical education (CTE) …

Phil Leonard Longmire was born Sept. 25, 1948, and died Dec. 19, 2024. Phil is survived by his wife, Patty; his sister, Joyce Butlin; brother, Dan Longmire; his three children, Lisa Conway, Phil …

Mary DeLong, 68, a dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died in Olympia, Washington, on Dec. 16, 2024. She was born on Jan. 27, 1956, to the Rev. Edward Douglas Leche …

Barbara Jean Burnham (Reichel), 90, died peacefully on Nov. 30, 2024, at her home in Rainier, Washington.    Barbara was a resident of the Rainier and Yelm area most of her life. …

A year has gone by since Glorya Gayle Mason Neitzel passed away at home, near Yelm, Washington, early on the morning of Nov. 21, 2023. Glorya was born on June 29, 1935, to Charles (Charley) and …

Annette Ivey, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, lost her short battle with lung cancer on the morning of Oct. 1, 2024. She was born to Glen and Esther Beymer in Klamath Falls, Oregon, …

By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Yelm High School seniors and former Tornado football players Shane Creegan and Nathan Ford made the biggest decision of their lives so far by deciding to …

Yelm Walmart was filled with Christmas spirit as 40 children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County and Family Support Center joined Yelm Police Department officers and Thurston County …

Three Yelm High School seniors have been nominated for the 2024 United States Presidential Scholars program. Taylor Curzon and Alex Hurd were nominated in the general component section, while Taliah …

Yelm High School’s anatomage te am, a part of the sports medicine program, may soon have the opportunity to compete for a national championship in Las Vegas after five student competitors …

Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater recently concluded multiple successful showings of “Miracle on 34th Street” at its location at the Outpost Church in Yelm and saw a 20% increase in …