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T he Yelm High School’s FFA Plant Sale returned to an in-person format on Thursday, April 28, breaking records as shoppers pursued the bounty of available plants.
On the first day of the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services recently released preliminary data for the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Census.
This year, the PIT counted 766 people experiencing …
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By Daniel Warn / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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Thurston County Superior Court issued a warning to community members last week regarding a recent juror scam.
“Thurston County Superior Court has recently become aware of scams to the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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Over 1,000 people attended the 15th annual Nisqually Valley Home and Garden show at Yelm High School on Saturday, April 30.
There were over 60 local vendors and workshops at the event. They …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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In an announcement last week, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti announced that his office would refinance $1.4 billion of state debt in order to take advantage of low interest rates.
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Interstate 5 Maytown and Scatter Creek safety rest areas in Thurston County will temporarily be closed in the coming days due to Washington state Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Port of Olympia Commission awarded Yelm, Bucoda, Rainier and Tenino $10,000 each to aid in community and economic development investments.
The move was made as part of the port’s Small …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Yelm City Council recognized its employees through a quarterly award and by passing the AFSCME union’s collective bargaining agreement during its April 26 meeting.
At the start of Yelm …
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By Daniel Warn / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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The return from spring break earlier this month brought an unsettling surprise to Tenino School District staff, parents and students: Tenino High School’s principal, vice principal, head …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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The Yelm Community Outreach team, which works hands-on with schools in the district, hosted its first 5K fundraiser on Thursday, April 28.
The event, titled “Oh, The Places You’ll …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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The city of Yelm hosted its 26th annual Arbor Day celebration at the Yelm Community Center on Friday, April 29.
Arbor Day is celebrated by all 50 states and allows citizens to show their love …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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New cases of COVID-19 in Thurston County increased in the health department’s latest report as 490 cases were tallied during the period of April 25 through May 1.
Nine deaths were also …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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BANGOR, Wash. – A Roy native is stationed at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), homeport to west coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines.
Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Wood serves as …
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By Tracey Bannister / Navy Office of Community Outreach
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5/3/22
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Thursday, May 5
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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Fifteen years ago, a group of people formed the Yelm Food Co-op as a way to get organic and natural foods without having to drive to Olympia. They started in a strip mall and have since moved into a …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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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
- A juvenile who …
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Summer is just around the corner and the Tahoma Valley Golf Course in Yelm is welcoming golfers of all skill levels. Unlike other small community golf courses that are outside of town, Tahoma is in …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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