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Kailey Slevin, a Yelm High School junior and owner of Slevin Sweets, prepares an order in her kitchen.
YHS junior turning passion for baking into business
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Yelm’s newest business is owned and operated by a junior at Yelm High School. Kailey Slevin recently launched Slevin Sweets, a … more
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Megan Wollitz recently moved from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Yelm to open Aurora Aesthetics & Wellness, a sister business to Borealis Medspa in Alaska.
Nurse practitioner moves to Yelm to open aesthetics and wellness business
Tucked away inside a small office in the Hairworx Salon is Yelm’s newest medical spa, Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness. Led by nurse practitioner Megan Wollitz, the business opened last week … more
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Yelm nonprofit teaming up with local businesses for second annual toy drive
One Net Yelm, a nonprofit organization that aims to support causes in the greater Yelm area, is partnering with seven local businesses to spread joy this holiday season with its second annual toy … more
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Brigade Burgers and Brews opened in Roy last month and can be found at 208 McNaught Road S.
Roy’s Brigade Burgers and Brews off to a good start after rebrand from Varsity Pizza
Brigade Burgers and Brews, located at 208 McNaught Road S. in Roy, has brought traditional burgers and Midwest and East Coast flavors to the Nisqually Valley since late October after rebranding from … more
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Rainier couple taking steps to open brewpub in town in 2026
Bill Fishburn recalls sitting around a table when he was a manufacturing supervisor at Intel Corporation in DuPont in the late 1990s and daydreaming with his fellow team leaders about what would … more
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Gloria Frohman works on a hoodie in between customers at G-G Home and Ranch on Oct. 25.
Local artist finding niche with Western apparel, home decor brand
Gloria Frohman, neé Goldman, knew she could make a career out of her artwork when she was working full time in health care while selling her designs on apparel as a part-time gig in 2018, … more
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Rainier Rail Locomotive No. 23 at Chehalis.
Rainier Rail receives $1.7 million in federal grants to improve four bridges, Washington senators announce
The Rainier Rail company will receive $1.7 million in federal funds to improve four bridges in Western Washington, including the Minnesota St. Bridge in Rainier, according to a joint announcement … more
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Tiffany Lin, Brandon Pham, Hung Pham pose for a photo at Red Lantern Asian Fusion on Oct. 21.
Kawaii Donut House brings authentic sweet treats to Yelm
The business paperwork for Kawaii Donut House may have Tiffany Lin’s name on it, but the mastermind behind the family-run business in Yelm is her 11-year-old son Brandon Pham. After all, … more
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La Vida Alpaca and Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill hosted its portion of the National Alpaca Farm Days event on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29.
La Vida Alpaca and Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days
Just down Vail Road in Yelm, slightly beyond the “Mackey’s” convenience store, more than 40 alpacas spend their days grazing, playing and having their fibers turned into luxurious … more
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Joe DePinto, donning his mayor top hat and sash, cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Quark & Odo's Escape Room Experience on Aug. 16.
Escape room opens doors in Yelm to offer new entertainment option in town
Joe DePinto is now serving the City of Yelm’s mayor in two capacities. Aside from leading the city’s government, he also acts as the fabricated mayor and game master of Yelm’s new … more
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Holly Kappert (left) and Terry Kaminski (right) smile on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Windermere Real Estate's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Yelm’s Windermere Real Estate celebrates new ownership with ribbon cutting
Yelm’s Windermere Real Estate celebrated a new chapter in the business’s history on Thursday, Aug. 15, as community members and leaders joined Terry Kaminski and Holly Kappert to … more
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Yelm High School coaches and Dinsmore Auto Group representatives pose for a photo at YHS at Yelm High School Tuesday, Aug. 13, after donating $20,000 in the fundraiser to save C-sports.
TSD C-team sports fundraiser collects over $60,000 in one week
Just one week after Total Sports Development (TSD) announced a $50,000 fundraiser to help to save C-team sports at Yelm High School, the organization not only reached its goal but surpassed it by … more
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A conceptual design displays what the downtown activated alleyway may look like. Designs are subject to change, however.
City working to acquire rights of way for downtown activated alleyway project
In efforts to enhance the downtown experience behind businesses near First, Second and Third streets through the activated alleyway project, the City of Yelm is currently in the right-of-way … more
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Noah Aden, Yelm Cinemas general manager, was recently honored on South Sound Business 40 Under 40 list.
Yelm Cinemas general manager named to South Sound Business 40 Under 40 list
Noah Aden, general manager of Yelm Cinemas, earned a spot on the South Sound Business annual 40 Under 40 list, which highlights the top young business people in the region. He is the lone honoree on … more
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Leon Collins (left), Collins (middle) and Michael Heaton, right, pose for a photo in front of the new mural at Bob's Bar and Grill in Yelm.
Downtown mural at Bob’s Bar and Grill displays patriotic symbolism
Wanting to honor active and retired service members in the community, owners of Bob’s Bar & Grill, 108 E. Yelm Ave., and local artist, Michael Heaton, have officially completed a patriotic … more
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The Rainier Cowgirl returns to the town after 19 years and stands 16 feet tall, compared to the original 22-foot design.
Rainier Cowgirl sign comes back to life after nearly 20 years
From 1982 to 2005, the Rainier High School athletics teams knew they were home when they saw the 22-foot-tall cowgirl sign in town while on the bus ride back from a long road trip. Nearly 20 … more
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Behavior Connections LLC serves youth and their families in the western Washington region.
Roy company offers therapy, summer social skills group for local youth
Behavior Connections LLC, an applied behavior analysis (ABA) company based in Roy, has begun hosting summer social groups for neurodivergent children on Tuesdays at Yelm Timberland Library. … more
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Kayla Walker, center, cuts the ribbon celebrating The Riot's grand opening on May 30.
The Riot celebrates grand opening amid rising popularity
Business is booming for The Riot Fitness in Yelm less than three months after it opened in March. Fitness and dance classes are filling up daily, and the salon is as busy as ever for owner Kayla … more
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Kaos Dance Elite dancers pose for a photo in front of the new studio location.
Kaos Dance Elite set to move into new Yelm studio
Kaos Dance Elite (KDE), a children’s dance school in Yelm, is moving into a larger studio location in town ahead of its summer sessions, Monday, June 17. The business, currently located at … more
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Andrea Levanti and Diego Fleitas, surrounded by members of the InGenius! community, cut the ribbon marking the grand opening of InGenius! Artventures on May 11.
InGenius! Gallery & Boutique opens new space for art program
As InGenius! Gallery & Boutique celebrates its third anniversary this summer, the Yelm business opened a new space dedicated to its arts program called InGenius! Artventures on Saturday, May 11. … more
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