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From left: Luke Olson, Kesler Blair, Isaac Olson and Johan Stone perform a song at the Hope for Wild Hearts Rockin' Country Music Gala at the Lacamas Valley Ranch on Aug. 16.
Hope For Wild Hearts hosts music gala
Hope For Wild Hearts, a small non-profit organization starting on Lacamas Valley Ranch, hosted its first fundraising event with the Rockin' Country Music Gala featuring The Olson Brothers Band and … more
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A competitor and her horse round the barrel during the barrel races at the Roy Rodeo on June 1.
What's Happening: Bluegrass Festival, Rainier Round-Up Days, Roy Rodeo
Friday, Aug. 23 30th annual Rainier Bluegrass Festival The 30th annual Rainier Bluegrass festival is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, Aug. 25, at Wilkowski Park in Rainier. … more
Nisqually Valley News Bites Ep. 1: Chris Woods previews Yelm school year
On the first episode of the Nisqually Valley News Bites, hosts Dylan Reubenking  and Editor Jessica Keller are joined by Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods  to discuss the … more
Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Attorney: Thurston County commissioner removed from board assignments as county investigates ‘brief dating relationship’
Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse was removed from her board and commission assignments this week as the county investigates a “brief dating relationship” with a colleague, an … more
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King Cronic endured damage to its window, walls and structural support after a vehicle crashed into the building Aug. 13.
Yelm's King Cronic smashed for third time in 12 months
King Cronic, a cannabis store located at 1110 E. Yelm Ave. in Yelm, was smashed by a car around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. The driver of the auto accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Investigation underway as Thurston County commissioner removed from boards, commissions 
Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse was temporarily removed from all appointed boards and commissions Tuesday following an executive session of the Board of Thurston County Commissioners. … more
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Myrna and Paul Morey share a kiss after they are named prom queen and king at the Prestige Senior Living Rosemont Prom on Aug. 10.
Yelm seniors honored as Rosemont prom king and queen
Myrna and Paul Morey never went to their senior proms in high school. Paul was already out of high school by the time Myrna graduated, and the couple were preparing to wed rather than attending her … more
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Roy City Hall
Roy residents call for mayor, councilor to resign
Several Roy-area residents called for Mayor Kimber Ivy and Councilor William “Bill” Starks to resign, Monday, Aug. 12, during the Roy City Council meeting. Citizens accused the city … more
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A conceptual design outlines what a potential veterans memorial park on Mill Road would look like.
City pursuing grants to pay for veterans memorial park
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com The City of Yelm is moving forward with plans to honor area veterans with the addition of a memorial park on Mill Road. Yelm’s Public Works … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods speaks at a school board meeting May 23.
Yelm school board petitions OSPI to help address projected shortfall
The Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors approved a resolution Thursday, Aug. 8, to petition the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to help the district balance its budget as … more
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A conceptual design displays what the downtown activated alleyway may look like. Designs are subject to change, however.
City working to acquire rights of way for downtown activated alleyway project
In efforts to enhance the downtown experience behind businesses near First, Second and Third streets through the activated alleyway project, the City of Yelm is currently in the right-of-way … more
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City of Yelm officials are hopeful to provide options for development of 640 acres located southwest of downtown Yelm.
City officials hopeful to present options for 640-acre plot on Aug. 27
As Kidder Mathews continues to work with City of Yelm officials to come up with potential development options for the city-owned 640-acre lot southwest of Yelm, City Administrator Todd Stancil said … more
The Roy City Council is working to address the city's water quality issues.
City of Roy, Skillings working with representatives, WSDOT on water quality, crosswalk
The City of Roy and its engineering firm, Skillings, have begun to take the necessary steps to address its water quality issues after approving the use of more than $600,000 in grants last month. … more
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Rainier cheerleaders shake their pompoms during the 2023 Round-Up Days Parade along state Route 507.
Retiring Rainier public works director named grand marshal for Round-Up Days Parade
Ron Gibson, the City of Rainier’s retiring public works director, will get 20 minutes off of work for his final Rainier Round-Up Days Parade on Aug. 24. He will kick off the parade as the grand … more
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City of Tenino receives grant funding to install electric vehicle charging stations
Electric vehicle charging stations will soon be arriving in Tenino. The Thurston County Board of Commissioners approved to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Tenino Tuesday, … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders sprints away from K9 Mac during a K9 demo at the Yelm National Night Out at Yelm City Park on Aug. 6.
Community, law enforcement mix it up at National Night Out
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Attendants of the third annual "Skate for Collin" event pose for a photo during the event on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Third annual “Skate for Collin” event honors fallen YHS student, raises drug awareness
After Yelm High School student Collin McLaren passed away in 2022 from fentanyl poisoning, his mother, Karisa Carpenter, has been driven by a purpose of raising drug awareness in local Yelm and … more
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Rainier cheerleaders shake their pom-poms during the Rainier Round-Up Days parade on Saturday, Aug. 26.
What's Happening: Music Gala, Bluegrass Festival, Rainier Round-Up Days
Friday, Aug. 16 Rockin’ Country Music Gala Hope for Wild Hearts will host its Rockin’ Country Music Gala at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at the Lacamas Valley Ranch in Roy. Hope … more
Graduating Yelm High School seniors receive scholarships from Yelm Dollars for Scholars on June 4. On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Yelm High School class of 1974 is hosting a car show with a requested $10 entry fee that will benefit Dollars for Scholars. Anyone can enter their cars in the car show, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yelm Middle School. To enter a car, email To enter, email j.pielak@comcast.net.
YHS class of 1974 giving back to community with car show
The Yelm High School class of 1974 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a trio of events this weekend, capped off with an alumni and community car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at … more
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Local sports organization launches fundraiser to save YHS C-team sports
One day after Yelm Community Schools announced in a newsletter that C-team sports at the high school and middle schools and athletic transportation would be cut districtwide during the 2024-25 school … more
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