Prairie Days 2024 will be capped off with the first-ever “Party on the Prairie” concert, and the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department is hopeful to conclude the annual …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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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
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4/9/24
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Thursday, April 11
Yelm Community Schools levy open house
Yelm Community Schools is hosting an informational open house about the replacement levy included on the April 23 special …
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4/9/24
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While people can listen to many recordings of Christian music artist Luke Yates, nothing tops a live performance. On April 19, Yates will be performing at the Rainier Chapel in a free concert of …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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4/9/24
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Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position.
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
emily@chronline.com
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4/3/24
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Yelm Community Schools projects it will finish the 2023-24 school year with a fund balance of $3.3 million, $1.6 million short of its projected balance of $4.9 million from its adopted balance in …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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The upcoming educational programs and operations levy has been a hot topic for community members in recent months, and Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods addressed the Yelm City …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Yelm Community Schools has faced a number of shortcomings with its transportation during the 2023-24 school year. Students and their families dealt with bus route cancellations and delays due to a …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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To cap off its participation in the “Great Kindness Challenge” in January, Yelm Community Schools held an art contest in which students had a chance to see their artwork in a published …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Rainier Senior Center will welcome guest speakers from Washington State Patrol and Operation Lifesaver as the organization hosts a senior driving class.
The class takes place from …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Local law enforcement located and arrested a suspect in a shooting incident in the 11600 block of Morris Road Southeast just outside of Yelm March 5, which claimed the life of a Yelm man.
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/2/24
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Last October, Stephanie Kangiser said during her race for Yelm City Council position 1 in the November general election that she believes she’d make a difference if she was elected. Though she …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Yelm City Council members had a busy session on Tuesday, March 26, as they voted to amend the agreement for conceptual design modifications for the Yelm Education and Innovation Center and approved …
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4/2/24
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By Dylan Reubenking
dylan@yelmonline.com
Yelm High School wrestlers Madisyn Erickson and Jonah Smith were honored during Yelm Community Schools’ board meeting on Thursday, March 28, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Eight Yelm businesses are teaching students of all ages the importance of math in the real world as part of the Math For Life challenge. Yelm Community Schools is one of eight districts in Thurston …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Yelm Community Schools has hired Rebecca Fowler to be the next principal at Mill Pond Elementary School. Fowler will replace Jeri Lipe, who intends to retire at the end of June. Fowler will take over …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/2/24
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Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Saturday, April 6
“Pass The Hat” concert
Yelm Community Choir will present “Pass The Hat” concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 206 Third …
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4/2/24
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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
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4/2/24
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