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There were 271 candidates who filed for 190 positions that will be on the ballot in Thurston County. The top two candidates in each primary race with three or more candidates will move on to the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/24/22
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Bob Dimond and his son John embarked on a trip of a lifetime recently after multiple COVID-19 related postponements.
Bob, who is a Roy resident, served in the U.S. Army for 22 years as a …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/24/22
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Rainier Martial Arts has been a staple in the community of Rainier, and previously Yelm, since 1995.
Instructor Bob Aubrey teaches Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art. The veteran-owned business …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/24/22
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Over 20 local businesses received notice of their nomination for the 2021 Yelm Chamber of Commerce business awards, which features six different categories.
Award winners will be announced at …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/24/22
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Prairie Elementary School held a reopening ceremony for its disc golf course for its students on Friday, May 20.
The school welcomed several members of Dynamic Discs, who worked to educate …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/24/22
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Thursday, May 26
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 …
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5/24/22
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New cases of COVID-19 in Thurston County increased in the health department’s latest report as 807 cases were tallied during the period of May 16 through May 22.
The prior week there were …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/24/22
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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
- Two Yelm …
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5/24/22
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Investigation Into Molotov Cocktail Is Underway
Yelm police officers are looking to the community for help identifying a suspect who placed a lit Molotov cocktail inside a vehicle on 94th Avenue …
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5/24/22
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Yelm police officers responded to an incident at Ridgeline Middle School on Thursday, May 19 when a student was reported to be in possession of a firearm. The concern arose after students at …
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By Nisqually Valley News Staff
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5/24/22
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Following similar trends nationwide, COVID-19 case rates are rising in Washington.
The statewide average of cases over the past seven days is 228 per 100,000 people, keeping Washington in …
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Laurel Demkovich / The Spokesman-Review
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5/23/22
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Since its arrival in Washington state two weeks ago, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, has now hit nine backyard flocks in seven counties, with Thurston County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/18/22
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Organizers brought back the Rainier Community Talent Show on Saturday, May 14 after its first iteration in July of 2021 proved to be popular.
The event featured a heavily packed line of …
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The road to the August primary election and the November general election officially began Monday with the start of filing week.
Would-be candidates have through Friday afternoon to file the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/17/22
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The Wolf Haven International sanctuary, located just outside of Tenino, is one of just three pre-release breeding facilities for the Mexican wolf.
The sanctuary recently welcomed the assistance …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/17/22
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Following a 16-4 record in the regular season, the Lady Tornados celebrated six seniors on May 11 who signed to continue their fastpitch careers after high school.
The six seniors each …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/17/22
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Kat’s Classroom in Yelm will expand to include kindergarten classes this fall.
The learning center opened last August as it offered preschool and pre-k classes to the community. The …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/17/22
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Yelm City Park will soon host a plethora of Disney characters and superheroes as the third annual Mystical Enchanted Garden Fest takes over.
The event is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/17/22
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The Yelm City Council passed a proclamation to declare May Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at its May 10 meeting.
Mayor Joe DePinto said the proclamation hits on a personal note …
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By Daniel Warn / For The Nisqually Valley News
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5/17/22
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Masonry Cafe Catering has plans to invest in the city of Yelm by taking over the old firehouse on Yelm Avenue next door to its 105 E. Yelm Ave. storefront.
The city of Yelm’s website …
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