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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 …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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3/11/25
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Thurston County is inviting community members to apply for vacant positions on its Council on Racial Equity & Inclusion.
The council plays a crucial role in advising the Board of County …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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3/11/25
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In efforts to increase the affordable housing supply in Washington state, Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, sponsored House Bill 1096 to cut through bureaucracy and increase the state’s housing …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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3/11/25
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Mayor Joe DePinto’s latest appointment to a City of Yelm committee was made official by the Yelm City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 25, as Amar Dhariwal was unanimously voted to the city’s …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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3/11/25
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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 …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/10/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners recently highlighted its efforts in 2024 “to prepare county government to navigate community growth with operational excellence.”
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/10/25
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto took to his Facebook page around 7:50 p.m. on Friday, March 7, to announce in a video that he’ll be seeking a second and final term as Yelm’s mayor in the general …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/7/25
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In their ongoing battle to reform Washington state’s civil commitment system for sexually violent predators (SVPs), state Reps. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, and Travis Couture, R-Allyn, delivered what …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/7/25
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The Yelm Police Department announced Thursday, Feb. 27, that the suspect in a shooting being investigated for attempted murder is now in custody.
The shooting, which left two people injured, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/4/25
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The future forecast for Thurston County’s budget shows a chance of significant deficits in the near future if the county doesn’t evaluate containment and revenue options.
Summer …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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Yelm Community Schools is seeking volunteers for what it calls a strategic planning committee as it prepares for another run at passing the educational programs and operations levy.
But the …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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Before Yelm Community Schools Director of Assessment Kurt Fourre’s annual student assessment update to the school board, Superintendent Chris Woods said the Thursday, Feb. 27, presentation …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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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 …
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3/4/25
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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
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3/4/25
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The Thurston Regional Housing Council (RHC) led collaboration across Thurston County jurisdictions to complete the funding of a brand-new permanent supportive housing facility in Olympia.
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/4/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners spent three quarters of its Wednesday, Feb. 26, work session in another tense debate regarding the potential hiring of a new executive aide for Commissioner …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/4/25
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