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Members of the Rainier High School marching band perform at the Mountaineers' home football game against Tenino on Sept. 6.
Rainier High School introduces inaugural marching band for football season
Rainier High School’s new marching band, composed of 25 students and led by director Adam Cornwall, made its debut performance at halftime of the football team’s home opener against … more
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Averie Ford and Dustin Stephan pose for a photo outside Yelm Middle School.
Yelm student resource officers supporting schools despite reductions
Yelm Community Schools’ (YCS) two student resource officers, Averie Ford and Dustin Stephan, are working to support students in the district despite YCS cutting one position as a cost-saving … more
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Superintendent Chris Woods
Yelm district reveals early returns on class sizes, enrollment
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) announced a preliminary four-day count of 5,491 students across the district to begin the 2024-25 school year during its Thursday, Sept. 12, Board of Directors meeting. … more
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A visitor checks out Lori Walston's 1955 Dodge Royal at the Yelm FFA Alumni Car Show at Yelm High School on Sept. 14. Dozens of cars filled the parking lot in an event that raised about $6,000 for the FFA program.
Yelm FFA Alumni hosts car show to raise money for students
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Yelm Community Schools is working to solve technology issues within its transportation department.
New Yelm school transportation technology system causing headaches for district, parents
As the 2024-25 school year enters its third week, Yelm Community Schools (YCS) is once again dealing with transportation concerns. Parents and families have expressed frustration over buses running … more
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SRO Theater's Steve Harshfield discusses Yell Manor construction plans with a volunteer on Monday, Sept. 17, at Gordon's Garden Center in Yelm.
‘Yell Manor’ haunted house preparing for Halloween season at Gordon’s Garden Center
As the fall season quickly approaches, Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater’s tradition of providing frights to Yelm residents and members of surrounding communities is set to return on Friday, … more
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The City of Yelm is conducting a survey in regards to its 640 acres in order to gain feedback from residents.
City of Yelm conducting survey related to 640-acre property
Seeking feedback from community members, the City of Yelm is conducting a survey to find out how residents perceive the city-owned 640-acre property and the different options for development. … more
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Yelm farm to participate in national Alpaca Farm Days
To celebrate alpacas, owners from across the United States, including a farm in Yelm, will participate in national Alpaca Farm Days Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29. The public is … more
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The Yelm Tornados, led by defensive end Brayden Boyd with the American flag and Tyeyo Larson with the Tornados football flag, prepare to take the field against Lincoln on Sept. 13.
What's Happening: Football, Driving Class, Alpaca Days
Saturday, Sept. 21 Yelm Farmers Market  The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will … more
Independence Valley is seen from above as the Chehalis River floods properties in January 2022.
Thurston County Emergency Management Council to present free emergency preparedness expo
In light of September being National Preparedness Month, the Thurston County Emergency Management Council will host a free emergency preparedness expo on Saturday, Sept. 28. The expo will take … more
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Christopher Gadd
Washington State Patrol to conduct statewide ‘One More Stop’ patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd
On Friday, Sept. 27, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a statewide “One More Stop” emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd. The statewide emphasis … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Thurston County commissioner accused of ‘pattern of abusive, unwelcome sexual behavior’
A Thurston County employee supervised by County Commissioner Emily Clouse accuses her of engaging in a “pattern of abusive, unwelcome sexual behavior” and firing him 30 minutes after he … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Arrest warrant was briefly issued for Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse over Lewis County driving infraction
Amid ongoing conflict with seatmates on the Thurston County Board of Commissioners as they have thus far refused to reinstate her to boards and committees during a workplace investigation, … more
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YHS Connects raised over $4,000 in a three-day period to allow for the high school's band to return to a full time performance schedule in the 2024-25 school year.
YHS Connects raises over $4,000 to fully fund band program
Just three days after launching a fundraiser to allow Yelm High School’s band program to return to a full schedule, booster club YHS Connects successfully raised over $4,200 to donate to Yelm … more
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Roy residents called for the city to address its water quality issues.
Roy engineers provide update on water plan
Skillings, the City of Roy’s engineering firm, is making the necessary steps to address Roy’s contaminated well water, and a timeline for the project is becoming clearer. During the … more
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From left: Kyle Scharpf, Kaleb Osborne and Chase Langton pose for a photo with their litter crew signage on Sept. 1.
Bald Hill Road litter crew helping troubled youth through community service
A litter crew of three is working to clean up the Bald Hill Road area of not only trash on the side of the road but also the acts of troubled youth in the region. Kyle Scharpf, Kaleb Osborne and … more
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The sign for Bertoglio's Pizza shows support for Seven Bertoglio on Sept. 10.
Live to Ride: Yelm community rallying for owner of area pizza shop injured in motorcycle crash
Seven Bertoglio, owner of Bertoglio’s Pizza in Yelm, was seriously injured in a motorcycle collision on Aug. 25 and has undergone three surgeries at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. … more
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Organization supporting local girls and women with essential items
I Support The Girls (ISTG), a non-profit organization that collects and distributes essential items including bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products for women and girls experiencing … more
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Bounty for Families sought funding from the City of Yelm for the 2025 "Gift of Gobble" program during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Bounty for Families gearing up for 2024 ‘Gift of Gobble’ program
A local non-profit that aims to provide holiday season meals to local families, appealed to Yelm City Councilors on Tuesday, Sept. 3, as it looked to secure funds for the program in 2025. Bounty … more
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Rebuilding Together Thurston County seeks funding from the City of Yelm for the 2025 calendar year.
Rebuilding Together Thurston County requests $100,000 from city for local operations
Rebuilding Together Thurston County, a non-profit organization active in the community for 21 years, requested $100,000 in city funding for 2025 to continue serving area residents during a Yelm City … more
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