For the first time since the COVID pandemic, Rainier Educational Foundation (REF) will host its annual auction to raise scholarship money for graduating Rainier High School students on their …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Registration for kindergarten for the 2024-25 academic year is now open at Rainier Elementary School. Early registration assures parents that they will not miss any announcements regarding …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department recently launched its latest activity for school-aged children in the community, as the City officially joined the interactive Agents of Discovery …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Three Roy residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Tacoma on Saturday, March 2.
Wyatt Walters, 16, Roy, was charged with second-degree negligent driving. According to a police report, …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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James Willis’ love for “Dungeons & Dragons” and 3D printing has evolved into a dream of assisting veterans upon his graduation from the University of Wyoming (UW).
The 2014 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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The Washington state Legislature passed a trio of initiatives Monday to loosen vehicle pursuit restrictions, establish a parental “bill of rights” and prevent the state from implementing …
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By Mitchell Roland /For the Nisqually Valley News
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3/6/24
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Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has returned more than $1 million owed to constituents by the federal government, the freshman lawmaker announced Monday.
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The Nisqually Valley News
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3/6/24
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The Yelm City Council appointed three new members to the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Mayor Joe DePinto appointed Anne Wahrmund, David Johnstone and Austin Walker …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Thurston County Public Works Department is warning about expected traffic delays on Mullen Road Southeast, between Early Spring Drive Southeast and Afflerbaugh Drive Southeast, starting Monday, March …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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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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3/6/24
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Friday, March 8
Yelm baseball home opener
The Yelm Tornados baseball team will open its season at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at home against the Lakes Lancers in a 3A non-conference …
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3/6/24
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A year after stepping down as minority leader of the House of Representatives, state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, has announced plans to retire from the Legislature.
“By the end of this term, …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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3/1/24
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As the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Rim Regional Community of Practices event wound down, members of school districts from around the region gathered at Yelm Community …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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People who enjoy stand-up comedy or local beer can mark their calendars for April at Yelm’s 507 Taproom East as stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey is set to perform at the tap and filling station. …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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Yelm Community Schools will take a second shot at approving its replacement education and operations levy.
If the measure is approved in the April 23 special election, however, the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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The Yelm Nerd Herd 4-H will host the “Leprechauns at the Lot” fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16, at Yelm Tractor Supply.
There will be a petting zoo, bake sale, 4-H …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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2/27/24
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Yelm High School’s National Honor Society will be hosting the annual son and daughter dances at the high school on March 15 and March 16, continuing a tradition that has stretched back for …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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2/27/24
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Sarah Barry enjoys pushing herself out of her comfort zone.
The Rainier High School junior moved from Yelm to Rainier after finishing middle school, and she began her high school journey …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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Auditor’s office seeks citizens to serve on “against” committee for ballot measures in the April 23 special election
The Thurston County Auditor’s Election Division seeks …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/27/24
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Thursday, Feb. 29
Taste of the Prairie — Masonry Cafe
People who make a purchase at the Masonry Cafe on Thursday, Feb. 29, will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm …
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2/27/24
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