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Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers.
Bills to allow backyard cottages in new areas, to expand where developers can receive tax breaks …
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1/28/25
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When Stephanie Kangiser first moved to Yelm from Tacoma in 2002, she thought it was a place she would never work in that was in the middle of nowhere.
About 23 years later, she now wears a …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/28/25
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Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “code red” emergency blood shortage in the Pacific Northwest, as less than half of the donors needed to maintain a safe and reliable blood supply have …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/28/25
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Last week, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, announced her subcommittee assignments for the House Committee on Appropriations.
In the 119th Congress, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez will …
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For The Nisqually Valley News
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1/28/25
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Friday, Jan. 31
YHS girls wrestling senior night
Yelm High School’s girls wrestling team will host the Olympia Bears and Eatonville Cruisers at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, inside …
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1/28/25
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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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1/28/25
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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured and two inmates arrested after a riot attempt at the Thurston County Jail on the evening of Saturday, Jan. 18.
Thurston County …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/21/25
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One Net Yelm, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Yelm, received a $38,619 grant to fund the purchase and installation of a wheelchair-accessible swing at Yelm City Park.
The grant, awarded by …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/21/25
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The Yelm City Council officially signed off on Mayor Joe DePinto’s recommendations for committees and advisory boards as it confirmed six applicants to their respective City of Yelm groups.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive is returning with a new addition.
Valentines will be distributed to veterans and first …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/21/25
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As the Thurston County Board of Commissioners plans its goals for the new year, it is aiming to increase community engagement by continuing its proclamations and making the process more robust.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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1/21/25
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The first event ever hosted at the brand new Stone City Event Center in Tenino will be a comedy show fundraiser supporting the Rainier and Tenino high school boys basketball teams Friday, Jan. 24.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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Billy Cruz, City of Yelm custodian, goes above and beyond with his work — just ask Public Works Director Cody Colt or Mayor Joe DePinto.
During a Yelm City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/21/25
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Data from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count Homeless Census (PIT) has been released and finalized by Thurston County Public Health and Social Services and shows 952 individuals in the county experienced …
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By the Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/21/25
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Thursday, Jan. 23
Yelm boys wrestling senior night
Join Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team in honoring the soon-to-be graduates within the program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, …
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1/21/25
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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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1/21/25
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President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Capitol Rotunda Monday as his first act as president.
Trump was sworn in to the office about noon eastern as the 47th president and …
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By Casey Harper / The Center Square
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1/20/25
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Thurston County has been chosen as one of nine locations across Washington to host fan zones during the 2026 World Cup.
As Seattle is one of the host cities for the world’s largest …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/17/25
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Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will be saving money in the Feb. 11 educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy special election as Pierce County will run the levy election for the district …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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1/14/25
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