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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Two 13-year-old female students, including one from the Yelm Community Schools district, were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20, after several schools received voicemails suggesting a bomb threat.
A …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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Susan McKern of Yelm was five minutes away from her home when smoke appeared from the dashboard of her vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 21. She had noticed a “rattling noise” from her radio, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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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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2/27/24
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Looking for a family-friendly time in the snow? Look no further than the White Pass Ski Area this weekend.
Starting Saturday, the White Pass Ski Area will officially kick off its “Dragons …
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By Owen Sexton /For the Nisqually Valley News
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2/27/24
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A recent report from the state Department of Commerce found Washington can position itself as a leader in green hydrogen as the state looks to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the coming …
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By Mitchell Roland/For The Nisqually Valley News
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2/27/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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Supporters celebrated the Mountaineers girls basketball team and wished them well Tuesday morning, as the team headed to the 2B state tournament in Spokane.
The Mountaineers were …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/27/24
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Yelm Community Schools (YCS) is facing a challenging situation after its measure to replace the education and operations levy failed in the Feb. 13 special election.
Unofficial results on …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/20/24
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The championship aspirations of two Yelm wrestlers came true when Madisyn Erickson, 120 pounds, and Jonah Smith, 285, ascended the top of the podium at Mat Classic XXXV this past weekend. Both went …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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2/20/24
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The Yelm High School Drama Club’s spring musical explores a journey from the Jungle of Nool near the River Waloo to the town of Whoville.
The club’s first production of the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/20/24
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In case of a major power failure in the city, the Yelm Community Center can be used for emergency services or other purposes after the Yelm City Council approved a contract to provide solar at the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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2/20/24
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A man and a woman were arrested late Monday, Feb. 19., near Morris Road in Yelm on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) posted on Facebook.
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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2/20/24
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