Being outside for the summer is fun, but what if you could picnic in style?
That is what Picnics and Parties By Liz aims to do.
The company, owned by Fort Lewis resident Elizabeth Rivera, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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6/6/23
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Funtime Toys has relocated its business to a larger location, which will provide people with an opportunity to play more games at the store and will also allow people to host events in the new …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/23/23
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Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a restaurant location is coming to the Nisqually Plaza in Yelm this summer.
Customers describe its slow-roasted, wood-smoked …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/11/23
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When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains of food, residents could more clearly see the value of local resources, said Aslan Meade, director of strategic alliances for the Thurston County …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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5/1/23
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The Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm recently received a facelift and an expansion.
On Sunday, April 9, the business opened its doors for the first time since the renovations.
Gary …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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4/18/23
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The Washington Department of Commerce announced the approval of $2 million worth of Evergreen Manufacturing grants designed to create new manufacturing, research and development jobs statewide, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/18/23
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For Justin Vanwinkle, owning his own business is something he dreamed about since he started working in the construction field when he was 18 years old.
Vanwinkle grew up in Yelm and has lived …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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3/21/23
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After opening its doors in January, Mount Rainier Clock Repair has been off to a busy first month of business in Yelm.
The new shop works on all sorts of clocks, which range from cuckoo to …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/14/23
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Mathis Bosch had a GMC truck and an idea, which he has since turned into a business.
The Rainier High School student hasn’t graduated yet but Bosch has stayed busy transporting and hauling …
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After opening their food truck for weekend take-out in November, Steele Barrel Barbecue has become a well-known staple for residents with a hankering for a smoky or saucy treat.
Selling …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/31/23
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Twenty-five years ago, someone made less than flattering comments about Jackie Wright’s painted portraits of her grandmother. As a result, she decided to focus on ceramics, which eventually …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/17/23
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As a new business, 507 Auto Detailing has garnered a good reputation, securing the top spot in the Best of Nisqually contest in its first year.
Co-owner Jeff Stockbridge got into car …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/13/22
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Rainier’s Sprouffske Trees Inc. has provided Christmas trees to the Nisqually Valley area and beyond for generations.
Their trees have filled more than half a million homes, family member …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/13/22
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Main Street Cookie Co., a former staple in downtown Rainier, relocated to Tumwater earlier this month and changed its name to LUV Cookies.
Store owner Joycelyn Zambuto said management …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/22/22
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At the age of 10, Kahne Loftus began sending care packages to soldiers who were stationed overseas for the holidays.
In Loftus’ first year, the Rainier resident sent 40 packages with items …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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11/1/22
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The owners of Scoopology give a crap and that’s because they’re scooping it up.
Through a collaboration with A New Beginning Dog Training, the pet waste removal company owned by …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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10/25/22
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There are several local locations for kids to gather safely at what has become known as trunk or treat events.
I will be at the American Legion Post 164 in Yelm with my decorated trailer but …
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By Bill Sauneuf / John L. Scott Real Estate, Yelm
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10/19/22
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In my 20 years in real estate, I thought I’d witnessed, heard of, or been involved with every type of transaction glitch near closing there could possibly be.
Last Thursday, someone left a …
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By Bill Sauneuf / John L. Scott Real Estate, Yelm
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10/12/22
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After announcing their plans to open, a new sports bar and restaurant in Yelm aims to celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 24.
The establishment, named The Local, is military and locally owned.
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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10/11/22
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After moving to Yelm four years ago, Lauren Sendall decided to turn her love for crystals into a thriving, online business.
While attending school at South Puget Sound Community College, Sendall …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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10/11/22
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