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Gov. Bob Ferguson smiles at his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Gov. Ferguson to keynote Thurston County Chamber’s 120th annual meeting May 14
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson will be the keynote speaker for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce’s 120th annual meeting on Wednesday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the … more
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Aerial view of Storwell Storage in Rainier.
Storwell Storage takes over Rainier Storage Lockers
Rainier Storage Lockers has a new owner. The local facility was recently acquired by Storwell Storage and renamed under its national brand. The growing West Coast-based company owns three … more
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A look at the shoe racks inside the soon-to-open DC's Treasures Clothing Store.
DC’s Treasures adds new location in McKenna
After 15 years serving the Yelm community, DC’s Treasures Thrift Store will open its second location just a short distance away in McKenna, next to Worthy Coffee Co. The reason for … more
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Kasey Cartledge will support One Net Yelm in the Dancing Needles Tattoo fundraiser.
Local community members team up for tattoo fundraiser
Four Yelm community members will spend their April Fool’s Day voluntarily getting new ink while blindfolded at Dancing Needles Tattoo. But their reason for doing so is no joke. Line … more
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From left, Terry Gunter, Jacob Rodstrom and Steven Gamez pose for a photo at Acropolis Tattoo on Feb. 27.
Acropolis Tattoo opens doors in Yelm
When tattoo enthusiasts step through the doors of Acropolis Tattoo in Yelm, they’ll likely be hit immediately with two thoughts. For longtime Yelm residents, they’ll remember Ghost … more
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America Arellano and Amador Rodriguez, right, pose with their children, left, in front of DARA Mexican Food in Rainier on Feb. 24.
DARA Mexican Food trailer serving authentic cuisine to Rainier
Rainier has a new food option with the opening of DARA Mexican Food, a trailer located at 112 Binghamton St. next to Design N Signs. Upon opening on Feb. 10, owners Amador Rodriguez and America … more
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A community member drives an RC truck through the rocks at the Yelm RC park on Feb. 23.
‘By the community, for the community’: Progress on Yelm RC park underway
When Casey Dobbins posted in the Yelm and Surrounding Areas Facebook group asking if anyone would be interested in seeing a park for remote control cars in town, he didn’t expect to see … more
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A group works on dry brushing during a class at Out Back Ceramics and Art Studio.
Roy ceramics and art studio turning pastimes into passions
Jacqueline Wright has never considered Out Back Ceramics and Art Studio in Roy to be a business. When she moved to Roy in 1979 and the shop was built and opened a year later, she used it as a … more
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Dr. Nicholas Manzanares poses inside of his new business, Skyline Chiropractic, on Friday, Feb. 7.
Yelm’s Skyline Chiropractic aims to build family-like environment with Christ-centered care
Nicholas Manzanares, owner of Skyline Chiropractic, said he and his wife, Angela, both chiropractors, are aiming to build a family-like environment in their Christ-centered business, Skyline … more
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Mike Kempinski said his business, Mountain Terrace Builders, will construct a 50-spot parking lot for Longmire Park overflow parking. It will be located directly across the street from the City park.
Mountain Terrace Builders to construct 14 home subdivision in “Michael’s Landing”
Mike Kempinski is no stranger to Yelm. The 2001 Yelm High School graduate and owner of Mountain Terrace Builders was raised locally and has helped construct many homes and apartment sites in … more
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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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Steele Barrel Barbecue recently introduced an indoor dining area for customers to enjoy freshly prepared smoked goods.
Steele Barrel BBQ expands seating area indoors, will introduce monthly reservation dinners
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 … more
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The Centralia Auction, which features a wide assortment of vehicles, moved to McKenna in June of 2024.
Centralia Auction moves biweekly auto sale to McKenna location
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 … 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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The Gather Gastropub will host its winter ball event on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Owl's Nest in Roy. Tickets for the event can be purchased online.
Gather Gastropub to host winter ball on Feb. 1 in Roy to celebrate one-year anniversary
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Pepsy McGill, co-owner of Gather Gastropub, has always dreamed of hosting and attending a ball, and her vision will come to life on Saturday, Feb. 1, as … more
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Chris and Randy Gagner pose for a photo in front of Gagner Family Farm on Dec. 6.
Roy family farm giving back to communities around world with Christmas tree sales
For Randy and Chris Gagner, selling Christmas trees isn’t just about supporting the Roy and surrounding communities. While the Gagner Family Farm has built a strong clientele of families who … more
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