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Summer drought emergency hits Washington state
The El Niño summer is taking its full grip on the Evergreen State as the state’s Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency for watersheds in 12 counties in western and … more
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The Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at a new location: in front of the Yelm Police Station on McKenzie Street. 
What's happening: Jazz in the Park, Farmers Market, Movies in the Park
Thursday, Aug. 3 Family Storytime Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for … more
Vistors point and view items on display during the Tenino Arts Spring Market featuring 32 regional artisans inside the Kodiak Room earlier this year. Taxable retail sales in Yelm for the first quarter of 2023 were up dramatically from their 2022 total and nearly double their 2019 total for the same quarter.
Local taxable retail sales nearly double from 2019’s total
Taxable retail sales in Yelm for the first quarter of 2023 were up dramatically from their 2022 total and nearly double their 2019 total for the same quarter. According to the Washington … more
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State awards grants for outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat conservation in Thurston and County
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office announced the award of nearly $190 million in grants to communities statewide to improve outdoor recreation and conserve important wildlife … more
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Miles Deville moonsaults on to Artemis Spencer on July 22 at Defy’s Showdown at the Mountain.
DEFY Showdown at the Mountain raises $15,000 to send Yelm girl to Paris
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Over 250 fans of Defy Wrestling and supporters of 10-year-old Yelm girl Cataleya Castanon in her fight against neurofibromatosis (NF) raised money and … more
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A member of GriffeyLou BBQ prepares smoked chicken for the Amateur Andy’s Competition at the Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally on July 22.
Fourth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally draws thousands to Yelm City Park
Despite the sun scorching down on Yelm City Park with low 90-degree temperatures, thousands of carnivorous patrons crowded the area to enjoy the fourth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally, … more
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Amanda Johnstone was appointed to a vacant seat on Yelm’s City Council in June.
Johnstone wants to be uniting force to make Yelm better
By Brandon Hansen For the Nisqaully Valley News Earlier this summer, in June, Amanda Johnstone was selected to fill a vacancy on the Yelm City Council. Along with her husband, David, … more
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Dylan Muhle, owner of Rides Bike and Board in Yelm, smiles on July 14 in his new shop.
Rides Bike and Board in Yelm helps cyclists get back on the road
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Rides Bike and Board opened its doors on Tuesday, July 18 and offers repair services to an abundance of micro-mobility vehicles, including different … more
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Take 7. Little Big Band performs at Yelm's Jazz in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 7, in Yelm City Park.
What’s Happening: Jazz in the Park, National Night Out, Norse West Viking Festival
Thursday, July 27 Family Storytime Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for … more
The Resource Hub, located at the Thurston County Courthouse Complex in Olympia, serves as a drop-in resource center for people seeking help from substance use.
Thurston County partners with Boulder Care to create accessible treatment for substance-use disorders
Boulder Care, a digital health clinic specializing in long-term support and treatment for substance-use disorders, partnered with Thurston County’s … more
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Yelm American Legion Post No. 164 to offer suicide prevention class
Yelm’s American Legion Post No. 164 is set to offer a suicide prevention class on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 16733 103rd Ave. SE. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Dave Cappelle, a suicide … more
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A piece of heavy equipment levels a field to prepare to install new turf at Yelm High School.
Yelm High School nearing completion of new turf field and tennis courts
After several months of construction, Yelm High School is set to unveil a new turf field as well as six new tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts. Construction of the latest additions is predicted … more
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Bald Hill Road Southeast is one of the numerous roads in Yelm that awaits improvement through Yelm’s Six Year Transportation Improvement plan.
Yelm City Council adopts six-year Transportation Improvement Program
Yelm residents can expect a series of improvements and additions to the roads throughout the city, as Yelm City Councilors unanimously adopted its 2024-29 six-year Transportation Improvement Program, … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 2nd St. SE.
City of Yelm seeking applicants for Civil Services Commission
The City of Yelm is seeking applicants for its Civil Services Commission. The commission ensures that law enforcement officers are recruited through open competition; hired and promoted on the … more
The Tumwater Equestrian team including riders from Tenino smile and wave during the Oregon Trail Days parade on Saturday, July 22.
In focus: Oregon Trail Days parade rolls through Tenino
Yelm Police arrested a man at the state Route 510 roundabout Tuesday, July 25, after he led law enforcement on a pursuit through town. A Yelm officer initiated a PIT maneuver to stop the driver, who was suspected of stealing the white Chevy Silverado Crew Cab out of Fife. Thurston County Sheriff's deputies assisted.
Yelm Police arrested a male suspect Tuesday, July 25 following a pursuit and crash on state Route 510.   According to the Yelm  Police Department Facebook page, a person reported … more
Thurston County Sheriff deputies create a perimeter around the area of 201st Avenue Southwest in Grand Mound earlier this year. he Thurston County Sheriff’s Office saw crime incidents grow by 10.7 percent in 2022.
Crime up in Washington state
Washington experienced an 8.5 percent rise in reported crime incidents in 2022 over the previous year, according to the 2022 Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs annual crime report. … more
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Yelm Community Schools district offices are located at 107 First St. NE in Yelm.
Yelm School Board Director No. 5 candidates bring broad goals, varying experience to election
Voters have three candidates who would bring varying interests and backgrounds with them to the Yelm Community Schools District 5 School Board director position in the Aug. 1 primary election. The … more
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Ashley Walker, employee at Yelm’s Northwest Grind, smiles partially behind July’s special ‘the Carnival Ride.’
Northwest Grind coffee shop opens with busy first month
After opening on June 8, Yelm’s Northwest Grind coffee shop has had quite a busy summer.   The new coffee stand, 9241 Burnett Road Southeast, features a variety of drinks, including … more
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Phoebus, played by Chris Cabrera, and Esmeralda, played by Moriah Josephson, perform on stage during dress rehearsals for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” presented by Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre.
News in brief: Summer musical, community forums
Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre’s summer musical opens July 20 By The Nisqually Valley News   Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” … more
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