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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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Cyndi Doud, the new owner of The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House in Yelm, poses for a photo at the front of the store on April 19.
New Shiplap owner aims to bring positive change to Yelm shop
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 … more
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Tina Richardson replaces Amanda Muñoz as the new executive director of the Yelm Chamber of Commerce.
Yelm Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director
After a weeks-long search, the Yelm Chamber of Commerce hired Tina Richardson as its next executive director. Richardson replaces Amanda Muñoz, who stepped down last month after more than a … more
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Customers walk throughout the Yelm Farmers Market on May 27, 2023. This year's farmers market season will kick off on May 4 at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park.
Yelm’s annual farmers market set to return May 4
Customers can have their picks of locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods and locally crafted items as the annual farmers market returns to Yelm beginning on Saturday, May 4, at 206 McKenzie … more
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Worthy Coffee Co. and Steele Barrel BBQ set up shop outside Yelm High School in 2023's edition of the Nisqually Valley Spring Expo.
Nisqually Valley Spring Expo revamps for 2024
For years, the Nisqually Valley Home & Garden Show was Yelm’s premier home improvement trade show, kicking off the spring season with local businesses, activities and a car show. The … more
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Members of Wild Heart Beauty, Tayelyn Cutler, Pepsy Mcgill, Presly Littlejohn and Brooklyn Cutler, pose for a photo in the new salon.
Wild Heart Beauty aims to bring family roots into salon business
Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the … more
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Kayla Walker works on a customer's eyebrows in this courtesy photo.
New fitness studio, salon opens doors in Yelm
When Kayla Walker moved from San Diego, California, to Yelm in 2022, she knew that it could be a home for her business. She owned a couple of salons in San Diego but had to close due to the COVID-19 … more
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Students work on an art project during YARD's summer program in 2023.
YARD celebrating Yelm centennial with third annual summer program
For six weeks, Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) will transform into the “Prairie Old West” for the return of its summer program. The organization is meshing the 100-year … more
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Sverre Ange and Karin Ange smile behind the register at Karvada's Cauldron Shoppe on Feb. 15.
Karvada’s Cauldron Shoppe opens doors in Yelm
Karin and Sverre Ange wanted to combine their passions to create a new business in Yelm. Karin served for more than 18 years in the U.S. Army National Guard as a supply sergeant, and Sverre owned his … more
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Dee Ragsdale enjoys making cakes with a fantasy theme, including this “Lord of the Rings” cake.
Clearwood cake artist combines artistic flair with baking skills
What started with a “Little Einsteins” spaceship cake for Dee Ragsdale’s daughter’s first birthday has turned into a full-time cake business. Ragsdale, a Clearwood resident, … more
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