Yelm is quickly growing economically, with a variety of new businesses opening around the city within the last year alone. These businesses include The Local, Munchies Plus and 507 Auto … more

Despite speculation to the contrary, Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop in Yelm is not closing or changing ownership. Instead, owners began remodeling the business in late July to provide an … more

After opening on June 8, Yelm’s Northwest Grind coffee shop has had quite a busy summer.   The new coffee stand, 9241 Burnett Road Southeast, features a variety of drinks, including … more

Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a restaurant location is coming to the Nisqually Plaza in Yelm this summer.   Customers describe its slow-roasted, wood-smoked … more

When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains of food, residents could more clearly see the value of local resources, said Aslan Meade, director of strategic alliances for the Thurston County … more

The Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm recently received a facelift and an expansion. On Sunday, April 9, the business opened its doors for the first time since the renovations. Gary … more

Walt Franczyk, the owner of Walt’s Point S Tires in Yelm, is retiring after nearly 40 years of serving the community, but his business will live on in the family as his daughter and son-in-law … more

Large beautiful three bed plus office home with 2.5 baths, a three car garage, all in a 2,205-square-foot Rambler on 4.74 acres.  more

People didn’t have to look far to find the perfect toy to give this holiday season as Funtime Toys and Gifts in Yelm experienced a rush of customers before Christmas. Heather Ekland, the … more

Regional restaurant chain, Farrelli’s Pizza, is currently in the process of opening a new location in Yelm. This fall, the city of Yelm issued a notice of decision approving a site plan … more

Adam Cunningham, 46, of Yelm, is in the process of growing his part-time photography business, a venture that started in wildland firefighting, but has spanned to a second generation of Cunningham … more