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A sign in support of Yelm's levy hangs at Premier Collision CARSTAR in Yelm on Feb. 25.
YCS superintendent addresses upcoming levy at Yelm City Council meeting
The upcoming educational programs and operations levy has been a hot topic for community members in recent months, and Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods addressed the Yelm City … more
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Yelm Community Schools is steadily improving its transportation department under new leadership.
Yelm district addressing transportation challenges
Yelm Community Schools has faced a number of shortcomings with its transportation during the 2023-24 school year. Students and their families dealt with bus route cancellations and delays due to a … more
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The proceeds from sales of "Kindness Matters! You Belong" will benefit students in need in Yelm.
Yelm district giving back to students with Kindness Matters book
To cap off its participation in the “Great Kindness Challenge” in January, Yelm Community Schools held an art contest in which students had a chance to see their artwork in a published … more
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The Rainier Senior Center is located at 108 Michigan St. S. in Rainier. It will host a driving class for seniors on Saturday, April 27.
Rainier Senior Center hosting driving class on April 24
Rainier Senior Center will welcome guest speakers from Washington State Patrol and Operation Lifesaver as the organization hosts a senior driving class.   The class takes place   from … more
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Suspect in deadly shooting arrested in Yelm
Local law enforcement located and arrested a suspect in a shooting incident in the 11600 block of Morris Road Southeast just outside of Yelm March 5, which claimed the life of a Yelm man. … more
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Stephanie Kangiser was appointed to Yelm's City Council on Tuesday, March 26.
Yelm council appoints Stephanie Kangiser to fill vacant seat
Last October, Stephanie Kangiser said during her race for Yelm City Council position 1 in the November general election that she believes she’d make a difference if she was elected. Though she … more
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Yelm City Hall is located at 106 Second St. SE.
Yelm City Council votes on EIC design, interlocal agreements
Yelm City Council members had a busy session on Tuesday, March 26, as they voted to amend the agreement for conceptual design modifications for the Yelm Education and Innovation Center and approved … more
Jonah Smith and Madisyn Erickson pose with their certificates and the Yelm school board during a meeting on March 28.
Yelm district honors YHS state champion wrestlers
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Yelm High School wrestlers Madisyn Erickson and Jonah Smith were honored during Yelm Community Schools’ board meeting on Thursday, March 28, … more
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Mill Pond Elementary fifth grader Elizabeth Geszvain works on a math problem with Jordan Coleman at the Yelm Community Schools district office on March 27.
Yelm students traverse town to learn real-life math skills
Eight Yelm businesses are teaching students of all ages the importance of math in the real world as part of the Math For Life challenge. Yelm Community Schools is one of eight districts in Thurston … more
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Mill Pond Elementary School will be led by Principal Rebecca Fowler starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Yelm district announces hire of new Mill Pond principal
Yelm Community Schools has hired Rebecca Fowler to be the next principal at Mill Pond Elementary School. Fowler will replace Jeri Lipe, who intends to retire at the end of June. Fowler will take over … more
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The Easter Bunny drops Easter Eggs onto Vets Field at Yelm's American Legion on Saturday, March 30, to celebrate Easter.
Community turns out for Easter fun Saturday at egg drop in Yelm
Members of Wild Heart Beauty, Tayelyn Cutler, Pepsy Mcgill, Presly Littlejohn and Brooklyn Cutler, pose for a photo in the new salon.
Wild Heart Beauty aims to bring family roots into salon business
Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders loads up to swing at a pitch on June 25 in the charity mushball game.
What's Happening: Community art show, school levy open houses, Christian country concert
Saturday, April 6 “Pass The Hat” concert Yelm Community Choir will present “Pass The Hat” concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 206 Third … more
Participants at Worthy Coffee’s Sunday Worship event on Saturday, March 24, sing along as pastor Joseph Richardson and his wife Frankie perform.
Worthy Coffee Co.’s Sunday worships welcome all walks of life
The Sunday worship services at Worthy Coffee Co. continue to build a community with people from diverse backgrounds to give them a place to congregate outside of traditional churches. Worthy … more
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First Street and Yelm Avenue, date unknown, was known as the location of Yelm's only stoplight.
From one-light town to blooming city: The evolution of Yelm
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month this year, the Nisqually Valley … more
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Sirens: Police determine collision resulting in death not homicide
Following an investigation, local law enforcement concluded the collision that took place in the 9900 block of Bridge Road Southeast in Yelm around 11 a.m. on March 9 and killed a 27-year-old woman … more
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Easter eggs are dropped out of a helicopter onto the veterans field at the American Legion in Yelm in April 2023.
Plethora of Easter events scheduled for Nisqually Valley region
The Nisqually Valley region will see the Easter Bunny make its rounds through the area on Saturday, March 30, as a plethora of Easter egg hunts and events are scheduled in honor of the holiday. … more
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Andrea Levanti greets her Paint & Sip class at InGenius! Gallery & Boutique on Sept. 29.
InGenius! to host first monthly community art show
InGenius! Gallery & Boutique in Yelm is celebrating Arbor Day and the Pacific Northwest with its first ever community art show from Saturday, April 13 to Saturday, April 27. The business, … more
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Roy residents attend the first ever Roy town hall meeting at the Roy Community Center on March 25.
School zone safety a hot topic at first Roy town hall
The Roy City Council listened to concerns about the school sign signage and lights outside Roy Elementary School during its inaugural town hall meeting at the Roy Community Center on Monday, March … more
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Amanda Munoz began her role as the chamber’s executive director on Feb. 27.
Yelm Chamber of Commerce executive director steps down
Amanda Muñoz, executive director of the Yelm Chamber of Commerce, has stepped down from her role. She departed to assume the position of development director at the Thurston County Food Bank. … more
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