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Cari Thompson moved to Yelm nearly 35 years ago in search of “life in the slow lane” after she became a well-known artist in Carmel, California.
Thompson’s love of painting came …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/13/22
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After 100 years in Yelm, lifelong resident Willis Earl Herness said he is thankful to still call the Pride of the Prairie home.
Herness, who recently turned a century old, celebrated his …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/6/22
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A 48-year-old woman was ejected from a vehicle involved in a single car collision in Roy and declared dead at the scene on Saturday.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department stated witnesses …
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Looking to add some literal life to your holiday event?
With Christmas a little over a month away, the Twisted Holly Reindeer Ranch in Rochester is offering reindeer rentals for events …
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By Owen Sexton / For the Nisqually Valley News
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11/22/22
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Madison Cahoon was recently named the new executive director of the Yelm Chamber of Commerce by her predecessor Line Roy at the Best of Nisqually Gala on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Decked out in a blue …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/15/22
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In the race for Thurston County sheriff, incumbent John Snaza trailed behind challenger Derek Sanders on election night, with the vote count sitting at 44.87%, or 29,138 votes, for Snaza and 54.69%, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/8/22
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The city of Yelm has experienced a spurt of population growth and with it comes the need for new infrastructure to accommodate the growth.
At a South Thurston Economic Development Initiative …
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By Owen Sexton / For the Nisqually Valley News
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11/8/22
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The Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge hosted its annual Santa’s Little Helpers fundraiser auction on Saturday, Oct. 29, in an effort to ensure children or families in need have a happy Christmas.
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/1/22
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office referred first-degree manslaughter and animal cruelty charges against a 20-year-old Tenino man and a 17-year-old from Rochester who are accused of killing Aron …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/27/22
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With fall officially settling in and Halloween looming, there are a plethora of activities for people of all ages to enjoy in the greater Yelm area, including the Schilter Family Farm’s Fall …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/25/22
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The race to represent Washington’s 3rd Congressional District has been making headlines since the summer of 2021.
Amid coverage from national news outlets and big name endorsements, the …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For the Nisqually Valley News
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10/18/22
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Four candidates who will be featured on the Thurston County general election ballot took part in a “meet the candidates” town hall forum hosted by the Yelm Chamber of Commerce on Monday, …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/11/22
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Following his sudden death on Saturday, Sept. 24, a celebration to honor the life of longtime South Sound referee Mike Kain was held at Ingersoll Stadium.
Kain’s family was surrounded by …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/4/22
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The 33rd annual Nisqually Watershed Festival returned live and in-person for the first time since 2019 and was viewed as another successful rendition of the longtime celebration.
Throughout the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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9/27/22
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PTL Hardwood Floors LLC unveiled a new mural showcasing the city’s pride on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The mural, located on the business at 310 Railroad Ave. NW, was made possible in part thanks …
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The City of Tenino celebrated 150 years of railroad history by unveiling a newly-restored Great Northern Railway caboose originally constructed in 1923 to begin festivities at the first Tenino …
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By Owen Sexton / For the Nisqually Valley News
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9/20/22
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The Western Forest Industries Museum (WFIM) has reformed and is planning to reopen the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and Museum after they were shut down in 2020 due to operational difficulties and …
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Cochrane Memorial Park in Yelm turned into an old Scandinavian Village as the Norse West Viking Festival took over the park over the weekend.
The event originated in 2018 and intends to honor …
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Officers with the enforcement and education division of Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) seized 1,300 pounds of cannabis from businesses located in Roy and Tacoma.
A news …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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9/6/22
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The 16-year-old Olympia boy whose disappearance launched a two-day search in south Thurston County this week has been arrested on charges of murder, burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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9/3/22
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