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.
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By Ellen Dennis /The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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1/30/24
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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 …
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By Mary Murphy /Washington State Journal
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1/30/24
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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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1/30/24
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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 …
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1/30/24
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— 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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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 …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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.
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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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 …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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1/23/24
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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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1/23/24
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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 …
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1/23/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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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.
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By Brandon Hansen/For The Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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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 …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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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 …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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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 …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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1/23/24
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Local artist and Yelm resident Cari Thompson, who moved to Yelm 35 years ago after becoming well known in Carmel, California, will host her own art exhibition in Olympia, Washington.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/23/24
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