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An argument between two pedestrians in the parking lot of the Maytown Rest Area on Tuesday escalated into homicide when one subject shot and killed the other.
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/31/23
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Nearly 40 individuals gathered at the Yelm Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor the countless men and women who lost their lives fighting for freedom in the United States.
Steven Slater, a …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/30/23
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The Yelm City Council approved the purchase of a wind sculpture and a professional services agreement with Skillings Inc. for phase two of the new off-leash dog park at its meeting on May 23.
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/30/23
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Isaiah Patterson, an upcoming senior linebacker at Yelm High School, announced his commitment to the University of California Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 24.
UCLA finished with a 9-4 record in …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/30/23
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Yelm residents and members of surrounding communities attended the Yelm City Council meeting on May 23 to once again voice their strong opposition to “Lady L’s Drag Queen Pride …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/30/23
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Vendors on the opening day of the Yelm Farmers Market on Saturday, May 27, were welcomed by a steady crowd of customers at its new location on McKenzie Street.
Market organizer Jon Jamieson …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/30/23
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When Parkside Elementary School physical education teacher Jeff Thummel first tells his students they’re going to jog for 30 minutes straight, most of the kids say they don’t think they …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/30/23
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The Roy Rodeo, which is scheduled for June 3 and June 4, will offer a thrilling spectacle for those who attend as the popular event returns for its 62nd annual iteration.
The event will feature …
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Get ready for a summer filled with outdoor entertainment and treats as the Yelm Lions Club announced the revival of its beloved Movie Nights in the Park event. The community can enjoy free movie …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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5/30/23
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Thursday, June 1
Dinosaur Hunt Parks Passport Sticker Stop
The Yelm Parks and Recreation department will host a Dinosaur Hunt for its Parks Passport Sticker Stop program on Thursday, June …
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5/30/23
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Yelm Police Department
Ma and Pa’s Family Diner Burglarized
Yelm police officers responded to a call at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, to a report that Ma and Pa’s Family Diner in …
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5/30/23
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Southeast Thurston Fire was dispatched to reports of a structure fire at Justman Farms on state Route 507 in Yelm on Monday, May 22.
The structure fire occurred in an unoccupied residence, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/30/23
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Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.
A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago
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5/30/23
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When Beverly King retired on Dec. 20, 2022, she knew she had at least one goal for her retirement, and that was to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which stretches from the Mexican border to the …
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By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com
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5/29/23
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Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has taken action against Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., and its subsidiaries, including Regence BlueShield, instructing them to reprocess ground …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/26/23
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This week’s bird is the turkey vulture. These creepy dudes have huge nostrils that allow them to smell rotting, decaying carcasses from over a mile away. From below, their silhouettes against …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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5/24/23
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After Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new bill related to pet insurance into law in April, Washington residents can expect more protection and less confusion, according to a news release from Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/24/23
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As the City of Tenino nears completion of renovations to reopen its regionally-famous Quarry Pool, city staff are seeking seasonal lifeguards to help keep visitors safe once it’s officially …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/24/23
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T he Roy Cemetery received its annual facelift on Sunday, May 21, during the Roy Cemetery cleanup day.
The event’s organizers, known as the “cemetery caretakers,” said this …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/23/23
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There were 132 people who filed for 75 offices in Thurston County during filing week, which spanned from May 15 to May 19.
For races with three or more candidates, the August primary is set for …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/23/23
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