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A mountain goat grazes at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on proposed Paradise improvement project
The National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and … more
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Thurston County Auditor’s Office seeking artists for ‘I Voted’ art contest
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office is seeking artists to participate in a contest to design a new “I Voted” sticker for Thurston County. The winning design will be picked by 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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Yelm's FFA plant sale was on April 25-26 in 2024.
Community Calendar: Yelm, Rainier baseball and softball games; Dakota Poorman performs at 507 Taproom; Yelm FFA Plant Sale
Friday, March 28 Yelm baseball hosts Rogers The Yelm Tornados baseball team will host its second SPSL matchup of the season as the Rogers Rams are in town for a 4 p.m. matchup on Friday, … more
Take a trip through our area’s rich history
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • … more
Senate Page Riley Essenburg
Yelm student Riley Essenburg serves as page for Sen. Jim McCune
Riley Essenburg, a homeschooled student from Yelm, was one of 19 students who served as a Washington state Senate page for the eighth week of the 2025 legislative session. She spent the week working … more
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Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), Nisqually activist and leader during the fish-ins, in 1973.
Olympia Film Society to screen ‘Fish War’; 80-minute documentary explores tribes’ fight for fishing rights
The Olympia Film Society will screen the documentary film “Fish War” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The 80-minute documentary concerning Native American fishing rights in the … more
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The Olympia Chorus performs during a Thurston County Board of Commissioners meeting as part of its Women's History Month proclamation at The Atrium on Tuesday, March 18.
Board of Thurston County Commissioners proclaim March as Women’s History Month
As part of increased efforts for community engagement, the Thurston County Board of Commissioners proclaimed March as Women’s History Month during its Tuesday, March 18, meeting. … more
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Endless Mountains Contracting owner Richard Guzoto marks off the area for the Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall with caution tape on Tuesday, March 18, outside of the Tenino Quarry Pool at Tenino City Park.
Work begins on Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall as organizers continue to seek donations
Preparation to lay the foundation for the new Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall officially began on the morning of Tuesday, March 18, as those involved with the project took measurements and … more
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Yelm High School's choir performs in the YHS PAC on Wednesday, March 12.
Yelm High School choir previews Carnegie Hall performance in front of packed house
It was standing room only inside of the Yelm High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) during the evening hours of Wednesday, March 12, as the YHS choir previewed several of its movements in the … more
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The City of Yelm owns the two buildings and the property on the corner of Mill Road Southeast and state Route 507, which is the planned location of a future veterans memorial park.
City working to secure funding for a veterans memorial park in Yelm
Cody Colt, Yelm’s public works director, is working diligently to secure funding to bring a Veterans Memorial Park into the city in order to honor the area’s veterans who’ve served … more
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It is important to make a head check every time you make a lane change, pull to the curb, pull away from the curb, get into a left turn lane, or anytime you move laterally two feet or more, according to organizers of an upcoming driving class for senior citizens in Rainier.
Driving class for senior citizens to be held in Rainier
The Rainier Senior Center is hosting a senior driving class for residents 55 and older on Wednesday, March 26. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and costs $15 to attend. Lunch will be … more
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Tiffany Weaver on set for House Hunters.
Local residents to be featured on ‘House Hunters’
Local real estate agent Tiffany Weaver and her clients Tyler Edkin and Tylar Peters will be featured on an upcoming edition of the HGTV television series “House Hunters.” For the … more
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During the City of Yelm’s community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12, Line Roy provided community members with an update on events scheduled for throughout 2025.
City of Yelm events kicking into gear as spring season arrives
Since Line Roy has taken over as the City of Yelm’s communications and recreation coordinator, city-hosted events have increased from just two per year to over 100. In 2025, Roy and the … more
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A sunset painted Mount Rainier pink during the evening hours of Sunday, March 16, in Roy.
Photo: Mount Rainier glows in pink hues at sunset
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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Auctioneer Cindy Schorno (left) offers to hug a community member that purchased an item during Rainier Education Foundation's auction on March 23, 2024.
Rainier Education Foundation supporting seniors and teachers with 25th annual auction
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” Rainier School District staff, students, … more
Drop-off locations for Rainier High School's food drive include the school's office, Rainier Post Office and Rainier City Hall.
RHS leadership class supporting local food bank with annual drive
Students in the Rainier High School leadership class are giving back to their community with their annual food drive to support the Valley Heart Assembly of God food bank. The drive began Feb. … more
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Standing Room Only Theater director Charles Phillips participates in a rehearsal for Forgotten Yelms on Friday, March 7, at The Outpost Church.
SRO Theater holds successful first showing of “Forgotten Yelms” roleplay game
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater has continued efforts to bring art through drama to Yelm and surrounding areas as the community-based theater club hosted its first ever showing of “Forgotten … more
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