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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2/6/24
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Thursday, Feb. 8
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 …
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2/6/24
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Three Nisqually Valley students representing two universities took home dean’s list honors for the fall term.
• Tayettin Brodzinski, Yelm, University of Minnesota-Crookston
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2/6/24
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Brothers Jack and Bob DeGoede — owners of the iconic DeGoede Bulb Farm, a staple in the Mossyrock community for nearly 50 years — finally closed a sale of the farm at the beginning of …
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By Owen Sexton/For the Nisqually Valley News
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2/6/24
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A sea of red, white and blue covered the Capitol steps, Feb. 2, as hundreds of Washingtonians proudly waved American flags and demanded hearings on six initiatives that would roll back taxes, give …
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By Mary Murphy and Aspen Anderson /Washington State Journal
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2/6/24
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As budget negotiations begin in the state Legislature, calls for action on affordable housing and rent caps from the annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day are expected to ring in the ears of …
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By Mary Murphy/Washington State Journal
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2/6/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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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, …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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Talks of the YMCA expanding into Yelm continue to heat up as Kyle Cronk, South Sound YMCA CEO, led a special presentation at the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Cronk …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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Starting in the 2024-25 season, Yelm High School athletics will be a member of the 4A South Puget Sound League classification. The move was made official by the Washington Interscholastic Activities …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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Yelm High School junior John Leland took home second place in the 2023 fall qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Washington State Championship in the Excel category. He competed against students …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/30/24
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Line Roy’s hard work in growing the city’s planned events in 2022-23 from two to 49, and efforts in expanding the city’s reach online has paid off as the communication and …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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With tax season quickly approaching, Yelm’s Timberland Library will offer free in-person tax preparation services and e-filing with help from AARP Foundation’s tax-aide volunteers.
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/30/24
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The walls and rooms at Cari Thompson’s house in Yelm are currently bare as all of her artwork sits inside the Thomas Architecture Studio in Olympia. Her art gallery in Olympia features 32 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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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.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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Alliance Northwest coming to Tacoma March 14
Nisqually Valley News staff
Alliance Northwest, the Pacific Northwest’s largest business-to-government conference, will celebrate its 38th …
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1/30/24
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Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced its expansion to Yelm on May 10, 2023, and over eight months later, on Friday, Jan. 26, the barbecue restaurant celebrated its grand opening and officially welcomed …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/30/24
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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 …
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1/30/24
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