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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
We Love Rainier WA volunteers Victoria Cooper and Laura Immal pose for a photo while delivering school supplies to Rainier Elementary in February.
We Love Rainier WA volunteers deliver over $800 in school supplies to elementary
We Love Rainier WA, a local community enrichment group that aims to “make Rainier shine even brighter,” continued to give back to the town last month as two volunteers with the group … more
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Kassi Ziegler, left, watches as her students work on a robot during a robotics class at YARD on Feb. 25.
In focus: YARD students build robots in robotics class
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From the left, American Legion Department of Washington District 10 Commander Frank Sterling, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5878 Auxiliary member Trudy Burnham, South Thurston County Historical Society President Loren Ackerman, VFW Post 5878 Surgeon Frank Hicks and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson dig into the Earth during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tenino Veterans' Honor Roll Memorial Wall on Saturday, March 8, at the Tenino City Park.
Groundbreaking held for Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall
After first conceiving the idea for a Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall over a decade ago, the Tenino Honor Roll Committee finally broke ground for the new memorial on Saturday, March 8, at … more
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Yelm High School Choir instructor Tim Henderson speaks to attendees at the spaghetti fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 28 inside the Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge.
YHS Choir Boosters Committee’s spaghetti feed raises $4,500 for trip to New York City
The Yelm High School Choir Boosters Committee saw successful fundraising efforts on Friday, Feb. 28, during its spaghetti feed at the Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge as roughly $4,500 was raised by the … more
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The City of Yelm's latest mural is outside of the Yelm Community Center, 301 Second Street SE.
City of Yelm and Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots unveil ‘America Connects Family Time’ artwork
Yelm’s newest piece of artwork was unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 18, just outside of Yelm Community Center, as Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots project unveiled its “America Connects Family … more
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Graduating Yelm High School seniors receive scholarships from Yelm Dollars for Scholars during the Yelm Community Schools awards night on June 4, 2024.
Community Calendar: Yelm Dollars for Scholars 30th Annual Auction; Forgotten Yelms live action role playing game; Rainier baseball hosts Rochester
Saturday, March 8 Yelm Dollars for Scholars 30th Annual Auction Celebrate the 30th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Lake Lawrence … more
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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
Ryan Betz and Casey Kilborn of Olympia Federal Savings present their plans to support Yelm Community Schools during a Feb. 27 school board meeting.
Olympia Federal Savings donates $5K to Yelm district, introduces student debit cards
As Yelm Community Schools continues to face budget concerns, Olympia Federal Savings has stepped in to aid the district in its time of need. Ryan Betz, OlyFed chief strategy and marketing … more
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Elouise Hemenway and her horse, Harley, train at Rusty Bar Ranch on Friday, Feb. 28.
Roy equestrian student crowned Horse Agility Junior Reserve World Champion
Elouise Hemenway, a 13-year-old Cascade Christian junior high student, trains with her horse, Harley, at Rusty Bar Ranch in Roy. Recently, Hemenway and Harley were awarded Horse Agility Junior … more
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Yelm High School class of 2021 graduate Dylan Jemtegaard is making strides in the classroom and on the gridiron as a mechanical engineering student and football player at the University of California-Berkeley.
‘Growth comes from struggle’: YHS graduate at Cal Berkeley featured in mechanical engineering magazine
Yelm High School class of 2021 graduate Dylan Jemtegaard is making strides in the classroom and on the gridiron as a mechanical engineering student and football player at the University of … more
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Tenino’s wooden COVID currency now on display at Smithsonian National Museum of American History in D.C. 
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the City of Tenino made international headlines when it brought back a Great Depression-era wooden scrip currency program in order to help keep the … more
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The Tenino Veterans Memorial is pictured at Tenino City Park on Park Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 8. While the current monument honors veterans throughout South Thurston County, the city and local VFW are planning to build a new monument specific to veterans from Tenino.
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Tenino veterans monument scheduled for Saturday
The Tenino Honor Roll Committee, in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5878 and the City of Tenino, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new veterans monument at Tenino … more
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The High Steel Bridge is pictured from above the Olympic National Forest near Shelton on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Take a drive, or walk, over one of the tallest railway arch bridges in the United States
Just 30 minutes north of Shelton in the Olympic National Forest, one of the tallest railway arch bridges in the United States towers over the Skokomish River. Originally a logging railroad … more
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James "Jim" Gardner shares stories from his time in the U.S. Navy during his 100th birthday celebration at the Tenino No. 564 Fraternal Order of Eagles on Saturday, March 1.
Family, friends, neighbors and others attend 100th birthday celebration for World War II veteran in Tenino
The Tenino No. 564 Fraternal Order of Eagles in downtown Tenino was bustling on Saturday, March 1, for James “Jim” Gardner’s 100th birthday celebration, which was attended by … more
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Emily McIntire recaps the work day with her students at the SITE House on Feb. 24.
Yelm SITE House continuing to help special needs adults excel under new leadership
When Emily McIntire was a student teacher for Nora Sutherland eight years ago, she jokingly asked the since-retired Yelm High School special education teacher if she could have the program she … more
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Yelm and Tenino FFA students and advisors pose for a photo with the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners and County Manager Leonard Hernandez on Feb. 18.
Tenino, Yelm FFA students detail impact of program as part of Thurston County proclamation
FFA students from Yelm and Tenino high schools stood in front of the Thurston County Board of Commissioners and citizens in attendance Tuesday, Feb. 18, and shared how the program has influenced and … more
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The Yelm High School Choir performs a Christmas concert on Dec. 14. YHS Choir Booster Committee will host a spaghetti feed on Friday, Feb. 28.
Community Calendar: YHS Choir fundraising dinner; Yelm Dollars for Scholars silent auction
Friday, Feb. 28 YHS Choir fundraising dinner The YHS Choir Boosters Committee continues its fundraising efforts for Yelm High School’s choir program’s upcoming trip to Carnegie … more
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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
The Yelm High School Choir performs a Christmas concert on Dec. 14. YHS Choir Booster Committee will host a spaghetti feed on Friday, Feb. 28.
YHS Choir Boosters Committee to host spaghetti fundraiser for trip to Carnegie Hall
As Yelm High School’s choir program’s trip to New York City on May 8 and performance inside Carnegie Hall on May 11 draws closer, the YHS Choir Boosters Committee continues to raise money … more
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