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Yelm Police Chief Todd Stancil directs traffic off Yelm Avenue around a two-car accident in this file photo.
Chief of Police Todd Stancil Retires, Reflects on 28-Year Tenure in Yelm
Yelm’s Chief of Police Todd Stancil has retired after 28 years of service in the Yelm community. Stancil, who was also the interim city administrator, was selected as the chief of police in … more
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A parade float promoting a Christmas play makes its way down Yelm Avenue during the annual Prairie Days Parade on June 25.
Prairie Days Parade Rolls Through the City of Yelm
Yelm residents created a buzz on the morning of June 25 as they lined Yelm Avenue for the traditional Prairie Days Parade. The sun shined bright when attendees began to take to the street around 8 … more
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Members of the United States Army from Joint Base Lewis-McChord watch as a Chinook helicopter prepares to land at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport during a military training exercise on Wednesday, June 22.
Black Hawk, Chinook Helicopters Used for JBLM Training Exercise
Think of a NASCAR pit-stop, but for helicopters: that’s what soldiers were practicing at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport on Wednesday, June 22. According to spokesperson Captain Kyle Abraham, … more
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Journeyman Clarence Lupo talks about electricity flowing through cables around the dam near the Tacoma City Light powerhouse in Mossyrock.
The Keeper of Mossyrock Dam: ‘Hydro Maniac’ From Yelm Provides Insight After Three Decades on Project
Clarence Lupo said he won the lottery three times: first when he was born an American citizen, a second time when he married his wife and a third time when he began his career as a hydroelectric … more
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Lucky Lasso Studios is located on Kim Linson’s hobby farm in Yelm.
Lucky Lasso Studios Aims to Capture Special Moments
For Kim Linson, photography is a way to spread joy and help others feel it. Linson’s passion for capturing moments has blossomed into Lucky Lasso Studios in Yelm, which started in 2016. … more
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Thurston County Tallies 616 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths
Thurston County experienced a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 616 new cases and no deaths during the period of June 20 through June 26. The prior week there … more
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The Lacamas Community Center will hold its annual Independence Day parade in Roy on Monday, July 4.
Nisqually Valley Happenings: Community Calendar for June 30
Thursday, June 30 Senior Lunches The Yelm Adult Community Center will hold its weekly lunches at 11:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays through Fridays. Senior Services for the South Sound operates the … more
With her passengers tucked safely away in a cocoon of pillows, a girl heaves a handful of candy to waiting spectators at a previous Fourth of July parade in Roy.
Roy Parade Set for Independence Day
On the Fourth of July, patriotism will be on full display in Roy as the Lacamas Community Center holds its annual parade. Last year, the parade featured more than 100 participants and over 400 … more
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Take a Trip Through Our Community’s Rich History
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 - Construction of … more
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Tenino Man Injured in Thurston County Motorcycle Crash
A 33-year-old man from Tenino was injured in a motorcycle accident and transported to Harborview Medical Center on June 24. Bryan A. Fleury was traveling northbound on state Route 101 just south … more
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Signs are held outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade Friday afternoon.
In Focus: Protesters Lash Out Against Supreme Court Ruling at Capitol
The Ohanapecosh River area at Mount Rainier National Park.
National Park Service Releases Status on Mount Rainier Roads Ahead of Holiday
According to an announcement from Mount Rainier National Park, Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed between Bench and Snow Lake trailhead and the Grove of the Patriarchs trailhead through the July … more
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A car fuels up in Chehalis.
Inslee Declines Biden's Request to Cut Washington State Gas Tax
It looks like there will be no state gas tax holiday for Washingtonians despite President Joe Biden’s endorsement of the idea as part of his Wednesday ask that Congress suspend the 18.4 cents … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is pictured in this file photo.
New Washington Task Force to Grapple With $2.7B in Organized Retail Theft
Washington state retailers lost $2.7 billion to organized retail crime in 2021, prompting Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to assemble a retail crime theft task force. The task force … more
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The sky glows a hazy peach color over Mount Rainier as the sun begins to set on the summer solstice, seen from Crego Hill in Adna.
Western Washington Looks Toward Hot Weekend After a Cold Spring
After months of cold, rainy weather, Washington is looking to potentially shake off its cold snap this weekend. According to the Seattle office of the National Weather Service (NWS), Western … more
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Washington State Senator John Braun talks about the importance of voting during a public meeting at the Winlock Community Center in November 202.
Republicans Release Statement Criticizing Inslee, Democrats for Inaction on Tax Reductions in Face of Inflation
In a statement released on Wednesday, state Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Republican ranking member for the Senate Ways and Means Committee Lynda Wilson, R-Vancouver, … more
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A machine sorts ballots for the presidential primary by precinct at Thurston County’s ballot processing center in 2020.
Thurston County Auditor’s Office Sends Ballots to Military and Overseas Voters Ahead of Aug. 2 Primary
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office Elections Division has mailed more than 9,000 primary election ballots to voters registered in Thurston County who are in the military or overseas. Ballot … more
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Graduates rejoice during the Yelm High School graduation ceremony at the Tacoma Dome on June 16.
Yelm’s Class of 2022 Honored During Graduation at Tacoma Dome
Yelm High School celebrated nearly 350 students at the Tacoma Dome as they sent off the Class of 2022 during a commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 16. For the first time since the class of … more
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City of Yelm Granted New Water Rights
Yelm was informed by the Washington State Department of Ecology that the city was officially granted new water rights, effective immediately. City officials said the new water rights are … more
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The Roy Picnic was held at Roy City Park on Saturday, June 18.
Alumni of Roy Schools Celebrate With Potluck Reunion
Alumni in Roy gathered at Roy City Park on Saturday, June 18 for a potluck picnic as attendees reminisced on some of their greatest memories of attending schools in the small city. The event … more
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