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A look back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history
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 … more
Roy City Councilor William Starks, far right, appears to give a gesture similar to a Nazi salute during the council's July 8 meeting.
Roy Mayor condemns councilor’s alleged Nazi salute during council meeting
Roy Mayor Kimber Ivy hoped to close out the Roy City Council’s July 8 meeting with a simple vote for an adjournment. As she gathered favoring votes from each council member, she was unable to … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods, right, swears Frank King, left, into the District No. 1 position on July 18.
Yelm school board votes to add new District No. 1 director
After Mark Rohwedder’s May departure from his District No. 1 seat on the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors, the board voted unanimously to approve Frank King’s appointment to fill … more
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Yelm Police Department and Thurston County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an order violation and potential shots fired on July 14 on Chad Drive Southeast in the Cherry Meadows neighborhood.
Yelm PD, TCSO arrest suspect after shooting at Cherry Meadows residence
A suspect faces attempted first-degree murder charges after a person was shot at a residence on Chad Drive Southeast, Sunday, Aug. 14. Yelm Police Sgt. Kevin Taylor said that he and another YPD … more
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A Yelm police vehicle sits in front of a cotton candy-colored sky near the Yelm Water Tower.
State report indicates overall serious crime down in Yelm in 2023
According to the annual Crime in Washington 2023 report, serious crimes in Yelm decreased 19.68% from 2022 to 2023. According to the report, last year, 518 “Group A” crimes were … more
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The Yelm Prairie Line Trail can be located on Rhoton Road and extends down NP Road Southeast.
End in site for Yelm Prairie Line Trail expansion
Just one month after celebrating the completion of Phase 2 of Yelm’s Prairie Line Trail, Yelm city councilors learned that Phase 2B, or renovations of the trestle bridge over the Nisqually … more
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YMCA, financial advisors offer specifics about potential project
Prior to deciding if the fate of a Yelm-based YMCA should be turned to voters, Yelm City Councilors met with representatives from the city’s financial advisor and the South Sound YMCA for a … more
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Prairie Soccer Club poses for a photo during the Prairie Days Parade on June 22.
Prairie Soccer Club providing competition amid YCS athletics uncertainty
Prairie Soccer Club (PSC), based in Yelm, is gearing up for a fall season that may feature more students than usual. The club, which has served the Yelm community for nearly 40 years, has … more
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The YARD color fun run is one of the many activities the organization hosts in Yelm.
YARD representatives hopes to expand, form partnerships in city
Another local business has stepped up to offer services in light of the recent school district levy failure. Dustin and Michelle Stephan, owners of Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD), … more
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Driver crashes into pedestrian in Rainier, flees on foot in Grand Mound A man crashed his truck into a ditch on Binghamton Street in Rainier after midnight, Tuesday, July 16. The Thurston County … more
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City Council approves new agreement of Region 3 Mutual Aid Omnibus agreement
Yelm City Councilors unanimously authorized Mayor Joe DePinto to sign the Region 3 Mutual Aid Omnibus Agreement, which serves as a response agreement between counties in case of emergency. Yelm … more
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JBLM’s DuPont gate set to close from July 29 – Aug. 5 for road construction
Beginning 5 a.m. Monday, July 29, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord DuPont gate will close to all travelers. The gate will reopen 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5 The closure of this gate allows crews to … more
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A member of the Washington State High School Rodeo Association introduces a horse to attendees at the Rosemont Round-Up in 2023.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont Rodeo returns for free family fun
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont’s annual rodeo is back for a free afternoon of country fun, including live music, a barbecue dinner, farm animals and more. The event will take place from 3 p.m. … more
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Thurston County Fair accepting entries for foods, art, hobbies and crafts
The Thurston County Fair is accepting open class entries from July 22 through July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Categories include open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and … more
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Thurston County Voter Services opening in new location
Voter services are now available at a new location in Tumwater, at 2915 29th Ave. SW. Thurston County residents can register to vote and receive other voting services at this new location. … more
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Fire crews from across Thurston County respond to the scene of a fire in Tenino in this file photo. Effective last week, the Thurston County fire marshal has initiated a countywide outdoor burn ban from now through September.
Thurston County initiates countywide fire safety burn ban
Effective last week, the Thurston County fire marshal has initiated a countywide outdoor burn ban from now through September. According to a Thurston County press release, the decision was made … more
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Brendan Coulliette prepares his burger at the 2023 Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally.
BBQ Rally youth burger champion hungry for more hardware
Brendan Coulliette, an incoming seventh grader at Eagle View Christian School, is determined to further cement himself as the best youth burger chef in the Nisqually Valley during the Nisqually … more
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A member of Steele Barrel Barbecue prepares a tray of meat at the annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally on July 22, 2023.
What's Happening: BBQ Rally, Movies in the Park, Jazz in the Park
Saturday, July 20 Yelm Farmers Market  The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will … more
A look back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history
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 … more
Corey Comperatore, 50, pictured with his daughter Allyson. Comperatore died after diving to protect his family at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. on July 13, 2024.
Man who dived on his family to protect them killed at Trump rally shooting
Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old man from Buffalo Township, Pa., died after a gunman opened fire during a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday evening. The former volunteer fire … more
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