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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more