The City of Yelm was awarded a $200,000 grant from the state of Washington in 2021 to study, design and plan for the possibility of constructing an education and innovation center (EIC) and has …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/12/24
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Saturday, March 16
Bunny Breakfast
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department will host “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Yelm …
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3/12/24
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Following his first few months in office as Tenino’s new mayor, Dave Watterson recently talked with The Chronicle about his background and his time leading Stone City government thus far.
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By Owen Sexton/For the Nisqually Valley News
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3/12/24
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The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Thursday praising state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, as someone who “fought for responsible state budgets, accountable state …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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3/8/24
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Yelm resident Steven McCullough didn’t dive into the woodworking industry for the money. He wants to provide relief, not only to himself, but to fellow veterans who battle post-traumatic stress …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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For the first time in five years, students with the Yelm High School sports medicine program will travel to Northridge, California, next week for the 23rd annual California Regional High School …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Residents were largely split in their suggestions about what Yelm officials should do to address the homeless situation in the city at a recent council meeting.
A larger number of …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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As early as this summer, the City of Yelm will no longer have to pay an electricity bill at its community center, which can also serve as an emergency operations center in case of emergency in the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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In its continued efforts to make clean energy more accessible, Olympia Community Solar has launched the fourth annual Solarize campaign, which is available through July 4.
The program …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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The City of Yelm is celebrating its past 100 years by offering a self-guided walking tour for residents and visitors to learn about Yelm’s history.
The tour includes 10 locations in …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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For the first time since the COVID pandemic, Rainier Educational Foundation (REF) will host its annual auction to raise scholarship money for graduating Rainier High School students on their …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Registration for kindergarten for the 2024-25 academic year is now open at Rainier Elementary School. Early registration assures parents that they will not miss any announcements regarding …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department recently launched its latest activity for school-aged children in the community, as the City officially joined the interactive Agents of Discovery …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Three Roy residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Tacoma on Saturday, March 2.
Wyatt Walters, 16, Roy, was charged with second-degree negligent driving. According to a police report, …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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James Willis’ love for “Dungeons & Dragons” and 3D printing has evolved into a dream of assisting veterans upon his graduation from the University of Wyoming (UW).
The 2014 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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The Yelm City Council appointed three new members to the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Mayor Joe DePinto appointed Anne Wahrmund, David Johnstone and Austin Walker …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/6/24
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Thurston County Public Works Department is warning about expected traffic delays on Mullen Road Southeast, between Early Spring Drive Southeast and Afflerbaugh Drive Southeast, starting Monday, March …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/6/24
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Friday, March 8
Yelm baseball home opener
The Yelm Tornados baseball team will open its season at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at home against the Lakes Lancers in a 3A non-conference …
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3/6/24
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A year after stepping down as minority leader of the House of Representatives, state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, has announced plans to retire from the Legislature.
“By the end of this term, …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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3/1/24
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As the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Rim Regional Community of Practices event wound down, members of school districts from around the region gathered at Yelm Community …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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2/27/24
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