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Tim Fyrst, left, and Kai Fyrst, right, pose for a photo at First Finishers on Jan. 16.
First Finishers celebrating 20 years of business in Yelm
When brothers Tim and Kai Fyrst set out to create their own construction business in 2005 after years of working for multiple contractors, they wanted to create a company for which they would want to … more
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Gamers Juggernaut recently relocated to Roy and serves Pierce and Thurston counties.
Local mobile arcade business offers ‘ultimate video game experience’
William Flerry recalls being a kid who loved to play the latest video games with his family at his cousin’s house, including “Super Mario Bros” and “Street Fighter.” … more
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The crew at TJ's Grillin' poses for a photo on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in front of its food truck.
Woman-owned TJ’s Grillin’ aims to dish out ‘good food with friendly prices’ to Yelm community
People who have driven by Yelm’s Long Shot since Halloween of last year might have smelled the aroma of barbecued foods wafting through the air. The source of that scent is none other than … more
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Jake Panther squats during a workout at Get Fit Tenino on Jan. 9.
Get Fit Yelm expands with new Tenino location
South Thurston County residents now have a new option for their fitness needs as Get Fit Yelm has expanded into a second location in Tenino. Get Fit Tenino officially opened Jan. 1 for a soft … more
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Cheryl Cottine pets a horse in one of the stalls at Aspiring Equestrian Center on Dec. 30.
New equestrian center aims to provide high quality instruction to community
Aspiring Equestrian Center in Rainier is the culmination of two of Cheryl Cottine’s biggest passions: horses and teaching. The new equestrian center, located at 12440 Koeppen Road SE, … more
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Craig Millsap poses for a photo at the Rainier Vista Park pickleball courts in Lacey.
Rainier alumnus finding success in first year as co-owner of 23 Kitchens
Craig Millsap, a 1990 Rainier High School graduate, fell into co-ownership of 23 Kitchens in Lacey by accident, both literally and figuratively. He was snowmobiling with friends near Mount … more
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beth Stock goes to work on a tree with a chainsaw in this courtesy photo.
She Cuts It: Roy woman offers ‘complete’ tree service to Nisqually Valley
Beth Stock takes pride in being a female business owner in the tree service industry. The longtime Roy resident is the owner of She Cuts It Tree Service, a business that started on a whim. She … more
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Chris Lascik, Kat Desrosier, Pepsy Mcgill and Bobby Mcgill, staff at Gather Gastropub, pose for a photo on Friday, Jan. 5.
Yelm veteran, new owner of Gather Gastropub, living his dream after purchasing restaurant
Longtime Yelm resident Bobby Mcgill, a 50-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has dreamt of owning a restaurant since he was 21. Now his dream is coming true. With his wife, Pepsy’s … more
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Brian Anderson works on a dovetail in his garage on Oct. 20.
Yelm resident offers hand-crafted furniture and cabinets in one-man business
Yelm has always been in the background for Brian Anderson, a one-man furniture maker and owner of Anderson Woodworks. He worked in the city briefly before serving in the United States Army for … more
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Tranquility Flower Farm is located at 816 304th St. in Roy.
Tranquility Flower Farm in Roy offers flower bouquets, ‘unique’ pumpkins and more
Tranquility Flower Farm, located at 816 304th St. in Roy, is ready for a long fall season and, in addition to the original flower and dahlia bouquets, has expanded to pumpkins, gourds and squash. … more
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