R ainier High School celebrated 53 seniors during its 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 10. Beginning at 6 p.m., hundreds of spectators made up of friends and family gathered to witness … more

T he 61st annual Roy Pioneer Rodeo returned during its June iteration as attendees gathered from throughout Washington to attend the staple event for the city. With over 2,000 people in … more

The Yelm Veterans of Foreign Wars post and the American Legion joined together on Memorial Day to honor those who died defending the United States. Nearly 30 people attended the memorial service … more

Representatives from the Nisqually Indian Tribe celebrated as one of the final beams was set into place on the tribe’s new Elder Center on May 19, which is expected to be completed in March. … 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

Organizers brought back the Rainier Community Talent Show on Saturday, May 14 after its first iteration in July of 2021 proved to be popular. The event featured a heavily packed line of … more

Two climbers were rescued by helicopter from the Kautz Climbing Route on Mount Rainier Friday, according to the National Park Service.  A U.S. Air Force Chinook helicopter with the 304 th … more

The Yelm American Legion Post 164 has replaced its cannon that was stolen sometime during its Easter celebration this year. The cannon was used as a way to honor fallen veterans. On … more

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 … more