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Signs are held outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade Friday afternoon.
In Focus: Protesters Lash Out Against Supreme Court Ruling at Capitol
The Ohanapecosh River area at Mount Rainier National Park.
National Park Service Releases Status on Mount Rainier Roads Ahead of Holiday
According to an announcement from Mount Rainier National Park, Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed between Bench and Snow Lake trailhead and the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead through the July … more
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A car fuels up in Chehalis.
Inslee Declines Biden's Request to Cut Washington State Gas Tax
It looks like there will be no state gas tax holiday for Washingtonians despite President Joe Biden’s endorsement of the idea as part of his Wednesday ask that Congress suspend the 18.4 cents … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is pictured in this file photo.
New Washington Task Force to Grapple With $2.7B in Organized Retail Theft
Washington state retailers lost $2.7 billion to organized retail crime in 2021, prompting Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to assemble a retail crime theft task force. The task force … more
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The sky glows a hazy peach color over Mount Rainier as the sun begins to set on the summer solstice, seen from Crego Hill in Adna.
Western Washington Looks Toward Hot Weekend After a Cold Spring
After months of cold, rainy weather, Washington is looking to potentially shake off its cold snap this weekend. According to the Seattle office of the National Weather Service (NWS), Western … more
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Washington State Senator John Braun talks about the importance of voting during a public meeting at the Winlock Community Center in November 202.
Republicans Release Statement Criticizing Inslee, Democrats for Inaction on Tax Reductions in Face of Inflation
In a statement released on Wednesday, state Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Republican ranking member for the Senate Ways and Means Committee Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, … more
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A machine sorts ballots for the presidential primary by precinct at Thurston County’s ballot processing center in 2020.
Thurston County Auditor’s Office Sends Ballots to Military and Overseas Voters Ahead of Aug. 2 Primary
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division has mailed more than 9,000 primary election ballots to voters registered in Thurston County who are in the military or overseas. Ballot … more
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Graduates rejoice during the Yelm High School graduation ceremony at the Tacoma Dome on June 16.
Yelm’s Class of 2022 Honored During Graduation at Tacoma Dome
Y elm High School celebrated nearly 350 students at the Tacoma Dome as they sent off the Class of 2022 during a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 16. For the first time since the class of … more
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City of Yelm Granted New Water Rights
Yelm was informed by the Washington State Department of Ecology that the city was officially granted new water rights, effective immediately. City officials said the new water rights are … more
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The Roy Picnic was held at Roy City Park on Saturday, June 18.
Alumni of Roy Schools Celebrate With Potluck Reunion
Alumni in Roy gathered at Roy City Park on Saturday, June 18 for a potluck picnic as attendees reminisced on some of their greatest memories of attending schools in the small city. The event … more
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Theo helps raise chickens and sells their eggs on his family’s property in Yelm.
Boy From Yelm Has a Budding Egg Operation
Hailey White’s family has raised chickens since her son, Theo, was just a baby. White started the first flock when they lived in Wisconsin and Theo helped wash eggs and pack them once he … more
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Brayden Czerniak leads during a race with stick-horses during Prairie Days at Yelm City Park in 2021.
Yelm Prairie Days Festival Creates Week of Fun
Yelm’s Prairie Days has quickly grown into Yelm’s most jam-packed week of the year. From Tuesday, June 21 to Sunday, June 26, Yelm will be the hub for many different events in honor … more
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Seniors at Yelm High School give a thumbs up before they enter a bus after the annual grad walk through schools on June 15.
In Focus: Yelm High School Seniors Parade Through Schools
Yelm City Hall
Pride Month, Gun Safety and Construction Plans Discussed at City Council Meeting
The Yelm City Council discussed numerous topics at its meeting on Tuesday, June 14, including Pride Month, a day of memorial in honor of those who died at the hands of gun violence, and upcoming … more
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Thurston County Reports 654 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 Deaths
Thurston County reported a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 654 new cases, but tallied 11 deaths during the period of June 13 through June 19. The deaths … more
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The Yelm Prairie Days Parade will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 25.
Nisqually Valley Happenings: Community Calendar for June 23
Thursday, June 23 Senior Lunches The Yelm Adult Community Center will hold its weekly lunches at 11:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Senior Services for the South Sound … more
Committee Forms to Organize Pride Festival for Next June
As Pride Month winds down for 2022, plans have emerged to host a pride festival in Yelm next year. LaDonna Shea Hockaday, also known as Lady L, has hosted a variety of events at the Yelm … more
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Take a Trip Through Our Community’s Rich History
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 - Donald Hopper, … more
Richard Honour talks about biosolids during a meeting at Toledo New Life Assembly last March as residents opposed to use of the material.
State Department of Ecology Announces New Permit System For Biosolids
The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) last week announced a newly updated biosolids general permit in an effort to create a more streamlined approach to approving biosolids operations in … more
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Washington State’s Average Annual Wage Increases to $82,508
Washington state saw its second largest average annual wage increase on record in 2021, according to the Washington’s Employment Security Department. The state’s average annual wage … more
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