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The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has canceled $3.9 million in grants to the Washington State Library, putting key programs and at least 30 jobs in jeopardy.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/13/25
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Democratic majorities in the Washington state House and Senate are proposing new taxes, including a law that would allow larger increases in property taxes than currently allowed.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/11/25
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The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will turn over 15 surplus wildfire engines to fire districts in wildfire-prone rural communities across Washington state this spring.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/11/25
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Providence Medical Group Southwest will officially consolidate its two women’s health specialty clinics in Olympia on April 28 to adjacent locations in the same building.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/11/25
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Although spring is now in full swing and temperatures are gradually warming up, areas at higher elevations are still experiencing winter storm events and will have lingering snow and ice, including …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/11/25
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Multiple restaurant chains are progressing toward opening locations in Yelm. At the top of the list are Jimmy John’s and Panda Express, which are making great strides toward bringing their …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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Yelm police officer and local business owner Dustin Stephan announced his mayoral candidacy for the City of Yelm Monday afternoon, April 7, joining a race that includes current mayor Joe DePinto and …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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Multiple local organizations recently collaborated in efforts to make Yelm a little more inclusive. The city, with the help of One Net Yelm, the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Mount Terrace Builders, has …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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Legendary Yelm resident Fay Fuller’s legacy continues to grow, even after nearly 70 years since her death, as the city’s new activated alleyway, “Fuller Footpath,” is set to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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It has been decades in the making for the City of Olympia to develop a park that features a fully accessible soccer field. Soon, the Yelm Highway Community Park will allow the community to enjoy …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year in the United States. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can double …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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Local plant enthusiasts and horticulturists should mark their calendars for Thursday, April 24, as Yelm High School FFA's annual plant sale is set to return for community members to prepare for the …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/8/25
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The Yelm Arts Commission is accepting applications from artistic community members for artwork to be wrapped at several electrical boxes at various intersections throughout the city. Heidi Haslinger, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/8/25
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Friday, April 11 Yelm baseball hosts Sumner Yelm High School’s baseball team will host SPSL north division opponent Sumner at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at Yelm High School’s baseball …
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4/8/25
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Just before the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Get Fit Tenino, owner Kasey Cartledge was named to the 2025 South Sound Business 40 Under 40 list. Cartledge, 35, also owns Get Fit Yelm …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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4/8/25
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A 29-year-old Tenino man was injured in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on Interstate 5 in Pierce County on Friday, April 4, according to the Washington State Patrol. Chad A. Buckly was traveling …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/8/25
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The City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Sweet Little Things Bakery to host a beginning cookie decorating workshop at the Yelm Community Center. The workshop will run from …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/8/25
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The Rainier High School Booster Club is ready to egg your home — with pre-filled eggs hidden around your yard the night before Easter Sunday. The club is offering three choices for its annual …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/8/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has identified a handyman who was working for 82-year-old Marcia Norman at the time she went missing as a person of interest in her disappearance.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/8/25
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers have confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 12.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/8/25
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