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City’s inaugural Bunny Breakfast offers food and fun
Spring will soon be sprung in the Yelm area. The family can enjoy a “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 16 at 301 Second St. SE. Organized by the City of Yelm Parks and … more
Pair of proposed bills would offer free community college to eligible Washington students
Per capita, Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community … more
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Low voter turnout in Thurston County in last year's general election was noted during discussion by state legislators to make voting mandatory in the state.
Mandatory voting proposed by Democrats
Washington State Journal A proposal to make voting mandatory drew criticisms from 2,000 people in a Washington state Legislative hearing Jan. 25. “We are already in a moment of … more
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A Look Back: Take a trip through our area’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 … more
What's Happening: Boys basketball, story time, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Feb. 1 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities … more
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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Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, left, and Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier.
County commissioner urges support for Bucoda mayor as he announces his own cancer diagnosis
Thurston County Commissioner and former Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier on Saturday announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Fournier used the announcement as an opportunity to urge support … 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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Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop now features a dormer that will soon include a sign.
Tim’s Pharmacy remodel to include drive-thru
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop remains under construction after its remodel began in late July. The Yelm business, 106 First St. S., is   finishing its new pharmacy area and preparing to … more
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Mt. Rainier sits behind a grass field and trees near Lake Lawrence on Saturday, May 20.
Mount Rainier Park to require reservations for many during peak hours this summer
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and the Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours this summer. … more
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Rep. Strickland announces launch of Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is aiming to bring some extra joy to the lives of service and emergency response members through the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders … more
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A Look Back: Take a trip through our area’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 • … more
Mary, a young participant in the Yelm Timberland Library's LEGO Club, created a house under the "Make a Wish" theme for the build. Each of the LEGO builds is displayed at the library. The next Lego Club will take place on Feb. 10.
Calendar: Taste of the Prairie, Lego Club
Thursday, Jan. 25 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and … more
Kyle Phillips, Zack Rosenquest, Wesley Fogle, Jocelyn Fogle and Veejay Lach pose for a photo at White Horse Tavern on Jan. 19.
Yelm community comes together for victims of house fire
Jocelyn Fogle arrived at her Yelm home on Tuesday, Jan. 9 to what she described as a “wall of black smoke.” She couldn’t see 6 inches into the house due to an electrical fire that … more
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House Bill 2257 would create a grant program to support planning, equipment, training, exercise and operation costs from backcountry search and rescue volunteers.
State looking at bolstering backcountry search and rescue
In a recent Washington State public hearing held by the House Innovation, Community and Economic Development, and Veterans Committee, lawmakers explored bolstering search and rescue resources.   … more
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Thurston County reports two influenza deaths during 2023-24 season
The Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) reported this week that two county residents have died of influenza in the 2023-24 season. As of last week, 31 people, including one … more
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Vacutainers sit on a table during a blood drive in Centralia in 2023.
Harsh winter weather leads to steep drop in blood donations
Blood banks and organizations that serve Washington and the Northwest are close to calling a Code Red — a critical supply warning to hospitals and emergency departments that donated blood is … more
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Margaret Clapp reaches into a bucket held by auctioneer Daniel Schorno filled with tickets purchased for $100 each at last year's Dollars for Scholars fundraiser. The winner of the drawing was able to choose from any item on stage except the Chevy Spark.
Yelm Dollars For Scholars hosting annual dinner
Yelm’s Dollars for Scholars has been making waves by positively impacting the lives of Yelm High School students and their families. Having successfully raised and distributed over $2.9 million … more
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