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The Yelm City Council officially signed off on Mayor Joe DePinto’s recommendations for committees and advisory boards as it confirmed six applicants to their respective City of Yelm groups.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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As the Thurston County Board of Commissioners plans its goals for the new year, it is aiming to increase community engagement by continuing its proclamations and making the process more robust.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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The first event ever hosted at the brand new Stone City Event Center in Tenino will be a comedy show fundraiser supporting the Rainier and Tenino high school boys basketball teams Friday, Jan. 24.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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Billy Cruz, City of Yelm custodian, goes above and beyond with his work — just ask Public Works Director Cody Colt or Mayor Joe DePinto.
During a Yelm City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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Data from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count Homeless Census (PIT) has been released and finalized by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services and shows 952 individuals in the county experienced …
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By the Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/21/25
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Thursday, Jan. 23
Yelm boys wrestling senior night
Join Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team in honoring the soon-to-be graduates within the program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, …
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1/21/25
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Thurston County has been chosen as one of nine locations across Washington to host fan zones during the 2026 World Cup.
As Seattle is one of the host cities for the world’s largest …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/17/25
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Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will be saving money in the Feb. 11 educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy special election as Pierce County will run the levy election for the district …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/14/25
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Drivers traversing through the Walmart Boulevard intersection on state Route 507 might have noticed a large cavity forming in the road following stage work being completed last month for the Yelm …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/14/25
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In preparation of the long-awaited Yelm Loop project coming to fruition in the near future, the City of Yelm has secured $2 million in grant funding to fully fund the upcoming Rhoton Road …
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1/14/25
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The City of Roy’s long-awaited water improvement project remains on hold as the Roy Public Works Department is waiting for Pierce County to respond to requests for third-party water testing.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/14/25
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Thurston County has named Jennifer Walker to the recently vacated assistant county manager position and Karen Weiss to replace her as public works director, County Manager Leonard Hernandez announced …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/14/25
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Critical funding for Thurston County’s Rights of Way (ROW) Initiative is in danger of being cut in 2025, County Manager Leonard Hernandez told the Board of County Commissioners during the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/14/25
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Thursday, Jan. 16
Yelm boys basketball hosts Bonney Lake
Yelm High School’s boys basketball team will host the Bonney Lake Panthers at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, inside YHS’s …
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1/14/25
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/14/25
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Even with future budget constraints a concern for many Thurston County municipalities in 2025, the mood at the annual State of the Community Address was largely optimistic as area leaders recounted …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/9/25
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Two people were injured during a stabbing in the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the 500 block of Huston Street South.
Tenino police were dispatched at approximately 9:05 p.m., and the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/25
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Gary Edwards knew in the spring of 2024 that he would retire from serving Thurston County as one of its five commissioners at the end of the year. He concluded his second term at 9 p.m. on New …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/7/25
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Citizens of Yelm, also known as Citizens for Support of Yelm Schools, is increasing its efforts to raise awareness for the Feb. 11 educational programs and operations levy special election following …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/7/25
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As Joe DePinto enters his final year in his first term as Yelm’s mayor, he’ll continue to prioritize transportation and public safety as his two major points of emphasis — with road …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/7/25
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