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For the first time in Valentines for Veterans and First Responders program history, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s, D-Washington, the annual event sent 500 Valentine’s Day cards to …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/18/25
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By Dylan Reubenking
dylan@yelmonline.com
Before February 2024, Rainier High School had never had a representative on the Capital Lakefair Royalty Court, which began with the first Lakefair …
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RHS junior one of five ambassadors
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2/18/25
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Thursday, Feb. 20
Mat Classic XXXVI (Yelm, Day 1)
Nineteen wrestlers from Yelm High School will travel to the Tacoma Dome looking to cement their spot as the state’s top wrestler in …
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2/18/25
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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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2/18/25
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The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/17/25
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A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/17/25
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The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts by majority …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/16/25
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Among the discussion items during the Tenino City Council’s Tuesday, Feb. 11, work session and regular meeting was the resignation of Tenino Clerk-Treasurer Jen Scharber.
Her resignation …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/14/25
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Top Washington state officials joined together Thursday to push back on what they consider an unconstitutional siege on federal funding meant for the state and immoral attacks on vulnerable …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/13/25
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Unofficial initial results for the Tuesday, Feb. 11, special election show the Yelm Community Schools levy failing.
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2,917 voters in Thurston County, or 45.81%, voted in …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/11/25
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Thurston County landed a cost-effective deal when purchasing the new facility for the sheriff’s office this month, as detailed by the county’s central services department.
Rick …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Wednesday, Feb. 26
“Taste of the Prairie” — Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta will collaborate with Yelm Dollars for Scholars on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as the restaurant will …
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2/11/25
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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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2/11/25
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Yelm Medical Plaza has a new addition with Providence Obstetrics and Gynecology recently opening and offering its services to the Yelm community.
Its team consists of board-certified …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Lacey resident William Rasmussen has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat in the Washington state House of Representatives for District 2.
Rasmussen, running as an independent, is a retired …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Brett Jackson, a former Southeast Thurston Fire Authority paramedic in Yelm who recently retired as a Lacey Fire District 3 firefighter paramedic, died Thursday, Feb. 6 after a fall at his home.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/11/25
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Property tax notices for 2025 went out in the mail to Thurston County taxpayers Monday, Feb. 10. Property tax amounts can now be viewed and paid through the Thurston County treasurer’s website …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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2/11/25
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