Current weather conditions: Clear, 57 degrees Fahrenheit
57° F
Clear
Observed from
Olympia
Nisqually Valley News logo
Log in
Local News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
2265 results total, viewing 2201 - 2220
Auctioneer Cindy Schorno (left) offers to hug a community member that purchased an item during Rainier Education Foundation's auction on March 23. The next auction is slated for 5 p.m. March 29 at Rainier High School.
Rainier Education Foundation awards $13,000 in grants to teachers
Rainier Education Foundation (REF) awarded Rainier School District grant proposals to teachers totalling $13,000 for 2024. Kyle Johnson, Rainier High School shop teacher, will use the grants to … more
|
Yelm Public Works Director Cody Colt presented his department's budget requests on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during a Yelm City Council meeting.
Yelm Public Works seeks seven new employees, upgrades for sidewalks in budget request
Should the City Council approve the requests, Yelm’s Public Works Department will receive seven new staff members, as well as funding for street and sidewalk projects, as part of its budget for … more
|
Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 Second St. SE.
Yelm Finance Department seeks new tech, accounting technician in budget requests
The Yelm Finance Department is seeking an update to its software and a change to an employee title during the next biennium. City Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich spoke before the Yelm City … more
|
Ethan Owens celebrates after making a tackle against Puyallup on Nov. 1.
What's Happening: Football Playoffs, Spaghetti Feed, Choir Concert
Friday, Nov. 8 Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar Yelm Emanuel Lutheran Church is hosting its Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. … more
The Thurston County Courthouse
Homeless sex-crime offenders eligible for Thurston County court alternative program
Thurston County will soon launch a court alternative pilot program for homeless people who commit offenses, including domestic violence and sex crimes. Thurston County’s court alternative … more
|
Joe Kent, left, and former President Donald Trump.
Trump rallies support for congressional candidate Joe Kent during telephone town hall
During a telephone rally with supporters Wednesday evening, former President Donald Trump outlined the agenda he hopes to accomplish should voters send him back to the White House and elect … more
|
Superintendent Chris Woods
Yelm district votes to place levy measure on February ballot
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will ask the community once again to pass its educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy as the Board of Directors approved a resolution to place the levy … more
|
Yelm Community Schools is investigating an incident regarding a Yelm Middle School eighth grade student who was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class Oct. 15. The staff member involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
YMS staffer who denied restroom access to menstruating student placed on administrative leave
A Yelm Middle School staff member involved in a recent incident in which an eighth grade student was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class has been placed on … more
|
Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich discussed the ad valorem property tax during the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
City may not implement property tax increase next year
Yelm taxpayers will likely not see a 1% increase in property tax in 2025 as Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich recommended against the slight hike in money collected from residents during a … more
|
The City can take action to repair potholes like the Historic Yelm Canyon after voting 5-2 during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to allow for the City to repair nuisances, followed by a bill to the homeowner.
Yelm City Council declares potholes a public nuisance by 5-2 vote
The City of Yelm can officially repair potholes and bill property owners where the pothole resides after city councilors voted 5-2 in favor of declaring potholes a public nuisance. Councilors … more
|
Thomas Sproffske watches his drive during practice at Tahoma Valley Golf Course on March 8. He spoke at the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Public speaks against YMCA taking over Tahoma Valley Golf Course
Prior to Yelm city councilors voting 4-3 against the city purchasing the Tahoma Valley Golf Course from the South Sound YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 22, several residents of the Nisqually Valley community … more
|
The Yelm City Council voted against agreeing to purchase the Tahoma Valley Golf Course from the YMCA at its Oct. 22 meeting.
Council votes no to golf course purchase, sales agreement with YMCA
By a decision of 4-3 during Oct. 22’s meeting, Yelm City Council voted against the City of Yelm from buying the Tahoma Valley Golf Course, 15425 Mosman Ave., from the South Sound YMCA through a … more
|
Cochrane Park, including the fountain, will receive an upgraded in the next two years if the 2025-26 budget is approved.
Yelm parks, roads set to receive upgrades based on early 2025-26 capital budget
Yelm residents will soon have an idea of how the city’s capital budget will shape up, as Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich and Public Works Director Cody Colt gave specifics behind the … more
|
A trio of zombies waits for candy at the Moore Designs Trunk or Treat at Yelm Cinemas on Oct. 25.
What's Happening: Trick or Treat, Blue Star Marker ceremony, Silent Auction
Thursday, Oct. 31 City of Yelm trick-or-treat Several City of Yelm buildings will be on their spookiest behavior from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, as Yelm City Hall, 106 Second St. … more
Challenger Joe Kent gives his final remarks during a Washington Third Congressional District debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Donald Trump to host telephone town hall for congressional candidate Joe Kent
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will host a telephone town hall for congressional candidate Joe Kent Tuesday evening. The call, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., … more
|
State Sen. Jeff Wilson asks a question at a legislative roundtable meeting held at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 23.
State lawmaker to make another push to ‘Ditch the Switch’
State lawmakers will make another push to end daylight savings time when the Legislature reconvenes in January. On Sunday, state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, announced he would introduce … more
|
Rainier Rail Locomotive No. 23 at Chehalis.
Rainier Rail receives $1.7 million in federal grants to improve four bridges, Washington senators announce
The Rainier Rail company will receive $1.7 million in federal funds to improve four bridges in Western Washington, including the Minnesota St. Bridge in Rainier, according to a joint announcement … more
|
Female wolfdog Little Foot stands in her enclosure at Wolf Haven International in Tenino on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Wolf Haven in Tenino receives global federation’s Outstanding Wildlife Sanctuary Award
When Wolf Haven International was first established in Tenino in 1982, it operated under a philosophy that, while standard for the times, put the interests of humans over the interests of the animals … more
|
Washington Third District Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fields questions from audience members at her “Mocha with Marie” event, held at the Lewis County Coffee Co. Station in Centralia on Friday, Oct. 25.
MGP bucks national party, focuses on local issues during campaign swing through Third District
The final stops on the “Freedom To Fix $#*% RV Tour” found Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez campaigning through northern Lewis County and southern Thurston County this week as the … more
|
United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-LA, speaks while standing beside Washington congressional candidate Joe Kent at a “get out the vote” event in Ridgefield on Thursday, Oct. 24.
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson makes second visit in support of Republican Joe Kent
The two most powerful Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives were in Southwest Washington Thursday morning, the latest sign of the party’s keen interest in unseating incumbent … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© 2026 CT Publishing LLC yelmonline.com
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions