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Sisters Karlee and Taylor Bodine share a tender moment at a vigil held on the 15th anniversary of the day their mother’s body was found on the side of Little Rock Road Southwest near Rochester.
Vigil Marks 15 Years Since the Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine
Friends and family of Karen Bodine, a Thurston County woman who was murdered in January 2007, were prepared for the 15th anniversary of the day Bodine’s body was found on the side of a road in … more
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Painted Ponies, collector's items, sit ready to be sold at the Rockin' M Ranch swap meet and tack sale on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 13102 Vail Road S.E., outside of Yelm.
Rockin’ M Ranch Transforms Horse Arena Into Community Event Space
Rockin’ M Ranch was the site of many treasures this weekend as the business hosted a tack sale and swap meet on Saturday, Jan. 15 at its facility. People came out to the ranch at 13102 Vail … more
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A local road in the Roy area is pictured covered in snow in this photo submitted by Tamara Thompson.
State Patrol Releases Safe-Driving Standards for Winter
As roads become wet, snowy or icy this winter, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) cautions motor-vehicle operators to follow safe practices when driving on state highways and interstates. Robert … more
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One senior bakes upwards of a half dozen of loaves a bread a week, and sells them at local events like the Yelm Senior Center's Winter Market, which was held on Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Yelm Adult Community Center.
Winter Substitute for Farmers Market Opens at Senior Center
The Yelm Adult Community Center, known commonly as the Yelm Senior Center, opened its doors for a Winter Market on Jan. 15 in partnership with several vendors that frequent the Yelm Farmers … more
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A Yelm resident displays their love for Jeren Pollock through signs and other decorations during a car parade on Jan. 8.
Community Shows Support for Man on Home Hospice Care During Car Parade
The Yelm community came out in force to support 21-year-old Jeren Pollock during a 139-car parade that took place on Saturday, Jan. 8 outside of his Yelm home where Pollock has been confined for two … more
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The road near the intersection of 336th Street and 16th Avenue in Roy was closed on Friday, Jan. 7 because of water of the roadway.
Nisqually Valley Sees Minor Flooding of Streams and Creeks
The Nisqually Valley experienced minor widespread flooding of streams and creeks between Thursday, Jan. 6 and Friday, Jan. 7, which spilled over into hay fields and across roadways in the … more
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The Skookumchuck River crested just short of a record overnight in Bucoda.
Bucoda Recovering After Near-Record Overnight Flooding
Bucoda residents awoke Friday morning to Skookumchuck River floodwaters inundating their roadways, though emergency operation center operators, fire staff and volunteers were waiting for sunlight to … more
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Area students returned to school for hybrid instruction in the winter of 2021.
Looking Back at 2021
The year of 2021 faced similar challenges as the previous year as Thurston and Pierce counties continued to navigate their way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout it all, the Nisqually … more
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Elk stand in a snow covered field in this photo by Amy Replogle at her childhood farm in Yelm.
Reader's Lens: Snow Blankets Nisqually Valley in These Photos From Locals
Some of the more than 40 French Bresse chickens found abandoned in Olympia are pictured here in a photograph provided by the Onalaska Farm Sanctuary.
Farm Sanctuary Rescues 17 Rare, Valuable Chickens Found Ditched in Olympia
The Pacific Northwest is home to many unsolved mysteries: some true crime, some myth. This week, the Onalaska Farm Sanctuary played a heroic role in a new indescribable, yet definitely true … more
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Heather Ekland, the owner of Funtime Toys and Gifts in Yelm, works the Christmas rush this holiday season.
Funtime Toys and Gifts Wraps Up Christmas Season With Strong Sales
People didn’t have to look far to find the perfect toy to give this holiday season as Funtime Toys and Gifts in Yelm experienced a rush of customers before Christmas. Heather Ekland, the … more
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The Yelm Water Tower is pictured through falling snow.
Snow Blankets Nisqually Valley With Five to Seven Inches
People may not have noticed snow beginning to fall late Christmas day, but they certainly noticed it when they woke up on Dec. 26. Carly Kovacik, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service … more
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Harry Miller, as Santa, gets excited to see the joyful kids who lined up to see him at the Yelm Christmas in the Park event earlier this month.
Cougar Mountain Santa Aims to Encourage Kids During the Holidays
During Christmas time in Yelm, local Fire Commissioner Harry Miller is somewhat of a local celebrity who goes under the moniker, “Cougar Mountain Santa.”  This year alone, Miller … more
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The American Legion Post 164 visits with veterans at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont and Easthaven Villa on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
American Legion Auxiliary Post to Host New Year’s Eve Party to Support Veterans
American Legion Auxiliary Post 164 will host a News Year’s Eve party on Friday, Dec. 31 to raise funds to help the organization support veterans in the community. The Auxiliary is made up of … more
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The Nisqually Plaza strip mall was the scene of a fire early in the morning on Dec. 22. The blaze destroyed Freedom Training Center, Happy Feet Spa and Red Nails salon. Fire crews put out the fire within two hours.
Large Commercial Fire in Yelm Destroys Businesses 
Three businesses were destroyed in a large commercial fire at the Nisqually Plaza strip mall in the 900 block of Yelm Avenue East early on the morning of Dec. 22 with firefighters arriving on scene … more
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The first grade classrooms at Lackamas Elementary School became gingerbread-house construction sites on Thursday, Dec. 16.
Lackamas Elementary Students Build Gingerbread Houses
The first grade classrooms at Lackamas Elementary School became construction sites on Thursday, Dec. 16. Instead of wood, concrete and steel rebar, the first graders used graham crackers, frosting … more
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Santa Claus performs in "Twas the Night Before Christmas," part of a children's Christmas program at the Senior Center of Rainier on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
In Focus: Homeschool Support Group Performs Christmas Program for Senior Center of Rainier
Santa sits ready to take photos with youngsters at the Yelm Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 11 in Yelm City Park.
Christmas in the Park Beats Rainy Weather for Warm Holiday Cheer
The weather may have been frightful, but the fire — in the form of community togetherness — was delightful at the Yelm Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Yelm City … more
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Yelm award winners (from left to right) Ray Wright, Kollin Gifford, Aden Schalor, Kyler Ronquillo, Brayden Platt, Nik Dejiacomo, Shawn Bankston, Anthony Kiamco, Tyler Blevins and William Olivas.
Tornados Football Team Honored at Banquet
The Yelm Tornados football team officially capped off its season on Monday, Dec. 13 at its annual team banquet as officials announced record breaking stats and a slew of awards for the players and … more
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Farrelli's Pizza is coming to Yelm. City planners recently approved the site plan for the business.
Farrelli’s Pizza Plans to Open New Location in Yelm
Regional restaurant chain, Farrelli’s Pizza, is currently in the process of opening a new location in Yelm. This fall, the city of Yelm issued a notice of decision approving a site plan … more
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