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Jonah Smith and Madisyn Erickson pose with their certificates and the Yelm school board during a meeting on March 28.
Yelm district honors YHS state champion wrestlers
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Yelm High School wrestlers Madisyn Erickson and Jonah Smith were honored during Yelm Community Schools’ board meeting on Thursday, March 28, … more
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Mill Pond Elementary fifth grader Elizabeth Geszvain works on a math problem with Jordan Coleman at the Yelm Community Schools district office on March 27.
Yelm students traverse town to learn real-life math skills
Eight Yelm businesses are teaching students of all ages the importance of math in the real world as part of the Math For Life challenge. Yelm Community Schools is one of eight districts in Thurston … more
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Mill Pond Elementary School will be led by Principal Rebecca Fowler starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Yelm district announces hire of new Mill Pond principal
Yelm Community Schools has hired Rebecca Fowler to be the next principal at Mill Pond Elementary School. Fowler will replace Jeri Lipe, who intends to retire at the end of June. Fowler will take over … more
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The Easter Bunny drops Easter Eggs onto Vets Field at Yelm's American Legion on Saturday, March 30, to celebrate Easter.
Community turns out for Easter fun Saturday at egg drop in Yelm
Members of Wild Heart Beauty, Tayelyn Cutler, Pepsy Mcgill, Presly Littlejohn and Brooklyn Cutler, pose for a photo in the new salon.
Wild Heart Beauty aims to bring family roots into salon business
Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders loads up to swing at a pitch on June 25 in the charity mushball game.
What's Happening: Community art show, school levy open houses, Christian country concert
Saturday, April 6 “Pass The Hat” concert Yelm Community Choir will present “Pass The Hat” concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 206 Third … more
A Look Back: Take a trip through our area’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 … more
Children race from under the caution tape to collect eggs during We Love Rainier WA's Easter Egg Hunt on March 30.
We Love Rainier WA celebrates Easter with egg hunt for all ages
Participants at Worthy Coffee’s Sunday Worship event on Saturday, March 24, sing along as pastor Joseph Richardson and his wife Frankie perform.
Worthy Coffee Co.’s Sunday worships welcome all walks of life
The Sunday worship services at Worthy Coffee Co. continue to build a community with people from diverse backgrounds to give them a place to congregate outside of traditional churches. Worthy … more
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First Street and Yelm Avenue, date unknown, was known as the location of Yelm's only stoplight.
From one-light town to blooming city: The evolution of Yelm
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month this year, the Nisqually Valley … more
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Sirens: Police determine collision resulting in death not homicide
Following an investigation, local law enforcement concluded the collision that took place in the 9900 block of Bridge Road Southeast in Yelm around 11 a.m. on March 9 and killed a 27-year-old woman … more
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Easter eggs are dropped out of a helicopter onto the veterans field at the American Legion in Yelm in April 2023.
Plethora of Easter events scheduled for Nisqually Valley region
The Nisqually Valley region will see the Easter Bunny make its rounds through the area on Saturday, March 30, as a plethora of Easter egg hunts and events are scheduled in honor of the holiday. … more
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Andrea Levanti greets her Paint & Sip class at InGenius! Gallery & Boutique on Sept. 29.
InGenius! to host first monthly community art show
InGenius! Gallery & Boutique in Yelm is celebrating Arbor Day and the Pacific Northwest with its first ever community art show from Saturday, April 13 to Saturday, April 27. The business, … more
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Roy residents attend the first ever Roy town hall meeting at the Roy Community Center on March 25.
School zone safety a hot topic at first Roy town hall
The Roy City Council listened to concerns about the school sign signage and lights outside Roy Elementary School during its inaugural town hall meeting at the Roy Community Center on Monday, March … more
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Amanda Munoz began her role as the chamber’s executive director on Feb. 27.
Yelm Chamber of Commerce executive director steps down
Amanda Muñoz, executive director of the Yelm Chamber of Commerce, has stepped down from her role. She departed to assume the position of development director at the Thurston County Food Bank. … more
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Auctioneer Cindy Schorno (left) offers to hug a community member who purchased an item during the auction.
Rainier Education Foundation raises $54,000 for seniors
Auction bid cards flew, desserts dashed and smiles were shared during the Rainier Education Foundation’s 24th annual auction for education on Saturday, March 23, at Rainier High School (RHS). … more
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Luke Yates is set to perform at 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Rainier Chapel.
Christian singer Luke Yates to perform in Rainier next month
Spokane native and nationally recognized Christian recording artist Luke Yates will perform a free concert at 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Rainier Chapel. The event is a non-ticketed, … more
Yelm High School jazzline members practice their routine for state championships on March 23.
YHS jazzline team sparkles at state championships
Yelm High School jazzline assistant coach Melanie Anderson described the 2023-24 season as a “different type of season” than previous years. She said the year was drama-free and smooth, … more
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Gunnar Morgan competes in the Icebreaker meet at Rainier High School on Saturday, March 16.
Area runner after bigfoot report: ‘That Sasquatch running was me’
A recent Sasquatch sighting near Grand Mound, investigated by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), may have been debunked by a Rochester cross country and track athlete. The … more
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An osprey hunts for fish outside the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery in Salkum. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, to study the effect of avian predation on salmon populations.
Inslee signs Rep. Wilcox’s bill to study avian salmon predation
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation to study the effect of avian predation on salmon populations in the state. House Bill 2293, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, establishes an Avian … more
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