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Angela Longnecker’s whole life has revolved around J&I Power Equipment. The shop first opened in Olympia in 1974 and was purchased by her grandfather, Virgil Longnecker, and his business …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/1/24
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In Kasey Cartledge’s family, littering was the ultimate sin. They always made sure to leave no trace when they explored nature, and she and her family brought trash bags on walks around her …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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Elizabeth Howard, 10, was inspired by her mother, Rebecca, to submit a piece of artwork in the first ever InGenius! Gallery & Boutique community art show, as a mother-daughter project. Elizabeth …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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An advertisement on Taylor Ratkie’s Instagram feed led to her third grade class at Rainier Elementary becoming published authors.
Through a national publishing company called …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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Prestige Senior Living Rosemont will showcase its talented community with a resident art show from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, May 10. All pieces on display will be created by its residents. Snacks and …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/30/24
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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 this year, the Nisqually Valley …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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On the corner of Water Street, facing busy state Route 507 that carves through the small town, sits the Roy Grange.
The organization aims to build up community through conversations and …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the Yelm Lions Club has taken that to heart, working to empower volunteers and serve the community.
Locally, the Yelm Lions are busy, …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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4/23/24
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Yelm Community Schools awarded eight of its volunteers as the 2023-24 Volunteers of the Year during its Thursday, April 18, board meeting.
Eight of the nine schools in the district chose one …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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When Rainier Elementary fifth grade teacher Kelsey Mahan first stumbled upon an advertisement for the America’s Favorite Teacher competition on Facebook, she thought it was a scam. Far too good …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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Yelm High School’s commons transformed into an art gallery, and its performing arts center (PAC) hosted a student talent showcase during the inaugural art walk on Friday, April 12.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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Dawn Kraves’ goal after being hired at Yelm High School as an automotive instructor was to provide every student with as many opportunities as possible.
With a nationwide shortage of …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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Learners Without Limits’ (LWL) 5K fundraiser is back for the third year after successful events in 2022 and 2023. The event is one of the organization’s two major fundraisers during the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department has kept busy by organizing a series of events scheduled for this spring and summer to offer a variety of activities for area residents to …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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We Love Rainier WA presented thesauruses to fourth graders at Rainier Elementary School and Eagle View Christian School in March. The nonprofit organization partnered with OBEE Credit Union, which …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/16/24
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In a town lined with breathtaking views, a booming economy and historic buildings with stories dating back a century, Yelm’s most polarizing attraction in 2024 has been what residents have …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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Rainier Elementary School surprised its students as they returned from spring break on Monday, April 8, with a library makeover.
After approximately 20 years with blue, yellow and white paint …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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Joseylyn Howard of McKenna has been named to the 2023-24 winter term dean’s list at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Howard studies vascular technology. Recipients of …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/9/24
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By Dylan Reubenking
dylan@yelmonline.com
Yelm High School’s campus will be filled with both visual and performative art during its first ever art walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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Prairie Days 2024 will be capped off with the first-ever “Party on the Prairie” concert, and the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department is hopeful to conclude the annual …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/9/24
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