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Workers at Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm smile for a photo.
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm welcomes community in agriculture lifestyle
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm isn’t a typical farm.   Founded in 2017, owner Dr. Muhammad Ayub teaches residents different aspects of agriculture through hands-on … more
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Yelm's head wrestling coach Gaylord Strand smiles and points to the scoreboard on Jan. 23 after the Tornados defeated the Bison, 37-36, in the "Bad to the Bone" dual.
Wrestlers, community members celebrate 50-year career of Yelm wrestling’s coach
After 50 years of coaching Yelm High School’s boys wrestling program, Gaylord Strand will officially retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.   On Tuesday, Jan. 23, … more
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Fort Stevens Elementary students color posters to support Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Yelm students spread goodwill throughout district, community
While the week-long “Great Kindness Challenge” has existed in some form within Yelm Community Schools’ elementary schools for almost a decade, the event was bigger than ever from … more
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Beth Stock goes to work on a tree with a chainsaw in this courtesy photo.
She Cuts It: Roy woman offers ‘complete’ tree service to Nisqually Valley
Beth Stock takes pride in being a female business owner in the tree service industry. The longtime Roy resident is the owner of She Cuts It Tree Service, a business that started on a whim. She … more
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The Nisqually Valley News office, pictured in 1926, was rebuilt after the 1924 fire.
Fires in 1924 helped shape Yelm’s incorporation
— 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 in 2024, the Nisqually … more
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University of Washington assistant director of communications Hailee Roe poses with the Sugar Bowl trophy on Jan. 1 after the Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns 37-31.
UW employee, YHS grad reflects on athletic season she’ll ‘never forget’
Hailee Roe, a Yelm High School 2015 graduate, played a huge role behind the scenes in the University of Washington’s most successful football season since the Huskies’ 1991 national … more
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Samuel Warren, who is considered a founding father of Roy, has his final resting place at the Roy Cemetery.
Roy Historical Cemetery to honor fallen veterans with wreaths
The Roy Historical Cemetery has partnered with Wreaths Across America for an event to honor veterans by laying a wreath at their headstone. The event will take place at 9 a.m., Dec. 14, 2024, at the … more
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Yelm Police Department's officer of the year, Chris Seymour, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 22.
Yelm Police Department presents Officer of the Year award
When Chris Seymour was growing up as a military kid living in Lacey, he would often travel through Yelm or participate in outdoor activities like hunting or shooting guns in the area.   … more
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Junior quarterback Caylee Roberts throws a pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9 against the Lincoln Abes in Yelm's first girls flag football scrimmage.
YHS first girls football team debuts in Pierce County League
Yelm High School officially became the first South Sound Conference school to welcome a girls flag football team to its athletic branch, with the team making its debut on Jan. 11 against Franklin … more
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A woman receives a loaf of bread at the Valley Heart Food Pantry on Jan. 10.
Rainier church opens new food pantry
Valley Heart Assembly of God recently opened its doors to provide the Rainier community with a new food pantry in the entryway of the church. The food pantry will coexist alongside the Thurston … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 2nd St. SE.
Council approves agreement with county for Yelm Loop permit processing
The City of Yelm is inching closer to construction of the Yelm Loop, with the City Council approving an interlocal agreement with Thurston County that will ease the critical area permitting process … more
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Tenino Mayor David Watterson smiles as he speaks at Thurston County's state of the community address on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Saint Martin's University's Norman Worthington Conference Center.
Thurston County elected leaders discuss local growth, accomplishments
Six Thurston County elected officials, including the Yelm and Tenino mayors, delivered their   state of the community addresses on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Saint Martin’s University’s … more
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Brandi Worthy smiles with a donated bag of dog food at Worthy Coffee Co. on Jan. 3.
Worthy Coffee Co. supporting dog rescues with food drive
When Worthy Coffee Co. owner Brandi Worthy gifted her husband, Josh, a rescue dog for Christmas, she was inspired to have a heart for animals and give back to dogs in need. After meeting the … more
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Attendees observe a display honoring Medal of honor recipient Franklin D. Miller after a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Jan. 5th.
Green Beret’s Medal of Honor now on display at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Fifty-four years to the day after a brutal battle unfolded in the Kon Tum province in Vietnam and nearly took the life of U.S. Army Green Beret Franklin Douglas Miller, his children, friends and … more
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The Hogue & Moore Band jams out during a rendition of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" during the Yelm Veterans Day concert on Nov. 11.
Local acoustic band electrifying Yelm community with covers and originals
Wednesday nights at Bertoglios Pizza in Yelm are alive with the sound of music from a variety of local artists. The headliner for the open mic night each week is Hogue & Moore Band, a local trio … more
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Maegan Blessing is an equine massage therapist who provides care for horses at Iron Faith Thoroughbreds, LLC.
Iron Faith Thoroughbreds a Blessing for sore horses
Just as visiting a massage therapist can benefit humans to work out sore or stiff muscles, horses can also benefit, as well. This is the realm in which Iron Faith Thoroughbreds, LLC founder Maegan … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders hosted his first town hall meeting as an elected official on Oct. 4 at the Yelm Community Center.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders reflects on first year as sheriff, goals going forward
When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of work to do. Sanders said he knew his work was cut out for him considering a high crime rate in the … more
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Wendy Stout and Stefan Abaun, with Yelm's Timberland Library, smile for a photo on Dec. 30 while holding one of their LEGO kits.
Yelm Timberland Library enters 2024 with jam-packed events schedule
Yelm’s Timberland Library has been a hub for events in the city for decades. Entering 2024, the library plans to continue offering fun, free and family-friendly events and looks to expand its … more
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Shelby Bauer stands with the small Christmas tree and donations for the Unleash Joy Donation Drive at InGenius! on Dec. 22.
Yelm resident teams up with local arts business to give back to dogs in need
Yelm resident Shelby Bauer has always wanted to give back to animals. She grew up visiting public libraries and checking out books on animals and joining environmental clubs. This holiday … more
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Josh and Jesse Flake pose in their renovated kitchen on Dec. 11.
Yelm residents star in episode of ‘First Time Fixer’
A dishwasher leak and a random Instagram story led to Yelm residents Josh and Jesse Flake being featured on a recent episode of “First Time Fixer.” The show, presented by Chip and … more
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