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Brandi Worthy smiles with a donated bag of dog food at Worthy Coffee Co. on Jan. 3.
Worthy Coffee Co. supporting dog rescues with food drive
When Worthy Coffee Co. owner Brandi Worthy gifted her husband, Josh, a rescue dog for Christmas, she was inspired to have a heart for animals and give back to dogs in need. After meeting the … more
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Greyson Jewell poses with a copy of the Nisqually Valley News and a dispenser.
Local 10-year-old growing Nisqually Valley News collection
When the Yelm High School football team celebrated its 3A state championship with a parade on Jan. 23, 2023, Yelm resident and Tornados fan Greyson Jewell was featured on the front page of the Jan. … more
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Chris Lascik, Kat Desrosier, Pepsy Mcgill and Bobby Mcgill, staff at Gather Gastropub, pose for a photo on Friday, Jan. 5.
Yelm veteran, new owner of Gather Gastropub, living his dream after purchasing restaurant
Longtime Yelm resident Bobby Mcgill, a 50-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, has dreamt of owning a restaurant since he was 21. Now his dream is coming true. With his wife, Pepsy’s … more
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The Hogue & Moore Band jams out during a rendition of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" during the Yelm Veterans Day concert on Nov. 11.
Local acoustic band electrifying Yelm community with covers and originals
Wednesday nights at Bertoglios Pizza in Yelm are alive with the sound of music from a variety of local artists. The headliner for the open mic night each week is Hogue & Moore Band, a local trio … more
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Wendy Stout and Stefan Abaun, with Yelm's Timberland Library, smile for a photo on Dec. 30 while holding one of their LEGO kits.
Yelm Timberland Library enters 2024 with jam-packed events schedule
Yelm’s Timberland Library has been a hub for events in the city for decades. Entering 2024, the library plans to continue offering fun, free and family-friendly events and looks to expand its … more
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Shelby Bauer stands with the small Christmas tree and donations for the Unleash Joy Donation Drive at InGenius! on Dec. 22.
Yelm resident teams up with local arts business to give back to dogs in need
Yelm resident Shelby Bauer has always wanted to give back to animals. She grew up visiting public libraries and checking out books on animals and joining environmental clubs. This holiday … more
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Josh and Jesse Flake pose in their renovated kitchen on Dec. 11.
Yelm residents star in episode of ‘First Time Fixer’
A dishwasher leak and a random Instagram story led to Yelm residents Josh and Jesse Flake being featured on a recent episode of “First Time Fixer.” The show, presented by Chip and … more
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Attendees, including Harry Miller as Santa Claus, enjoy a salad at the Yelm Senior Center Winter Social & Auction on Dec. 16.
Yelm Senior Center raises $21,000 in efforts to pay off organization’s mortgage
In an effort to raise money to pay off a $45,000 mortgage due by January 2026 and to celebrate 50 years of the organization’s history, the Yelm Senior Center hosted a buzzing and fruitful … more
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Wes Williams and Kamylle Springer perform a scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Dec. 9 at Yelm’s Outpost Church.
Standing Room Only Theater presents live radio show of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Though “It’s a Wonderful Life” was originally released in 1948, members of Yelm’s Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater brought the holiday season classic back to life in front of … more
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Yelm High School senior Sophie Hurschler smiles in the YHS Career Center on Nov. 27.
German exchange students recap first months at Yelm High School
Much of Yelm High School’s 2024 class has grown up in school together, continuing to build friendships that date as far back as elementary school. But for two seniors, their journeys … more
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Nui Aalona, 1999 Yelm graduate, smiles after the conclusion of his rendition of the national anthem at the 3A football championship game, Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium.
Yelm grad’s national anthem performance a career highlight
Country music artist and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona had a career highlight on Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle when he sang the national anthem prior to the 3A state … more
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Band members at Christmas in the Park prepare for their performance on Dec. 2 at Yelm City Park.
Christmas in the Park parade and activities made for festive Saturday in Yelm
Yelm’s Christmas in the Park parade, which returned for the first time in several years due to COVID and lack of participation, kicked off what was a jam-packed day of family-oriented events on … more
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Harry Miller, also known as Santa within Yelm and surrounding areas, smiles for a photo on Nov. 27.
Yelm’s ‘free-range Santa’ aims to bring more joy to the community during the holiday season
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com For the last four Christmas seasons in Yelm, Harry Miller, also known locally as Santa, has tried to bring more holiday joy to the community and … more
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Alexander Kellum poses in his costume for "The Nutcracker" at Centralia Ballet Academy.
Mill Pond fourth grader excited for role in Centralia Ballet Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The stage is a sanctuary for Alexander Kellum, a 9-year-old fourth-grade student at Mill Pond Elementary School. When he gets on stage in front of a crowd, he is excited but confident in his skills. … more
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Jason Congdon backs down Justin Edminster in the post during the Orange/Black Alumni Game on Nov. 25.
RHS hosts inaugural alumni basketball game
Former Rainier High School basketball student-athletes laced up their sneakers at their alma mater one more time in the inaugural Orange/Black Alumni Game on Saturday, Nov. 25. More than 20 … more
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Sofia Lopez with her banjo. Lopez takes weekly banjo lessons from Bob Goodwin.
Yelm residents learning banjo, guitar, life lessons from longtime music instructor
Yelm residents of all ages have learned how to play the banjo and the guitar from Robert “Bob” Goodwin. In their lessons, students … more
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William Warren (back right) and members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association visit Mount Rainier.
Ridgeline history teacher giving back to veteran community
Ridgeline Middle School history teacher William Warren and his family have lived through chapters of the American history textbook. Warren’s grandfather served in World War II, his father … more
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Sgt. First Class Ryan Lawless (left) helps himself to breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Nov. 9.
Veterans honored in Roy Elementary breakfast, assembly
Veterans in the Roy community were treated to a breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 9. The breakfast — put on by the city, the school and its PTA, and catered by Masonry Cafe … more
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Roy residents Roxie and Bob Goodwin stand with their instruments, a harp and banjo, respectively, in their home on Oct. 24.
Thurston County couple offers banjo, guitar, harp, violin lessons
On the corner of Cook Road and Vail Road in Yelm, just outside Stewart’s Arena & Stables, sits a large sign that reads “Horse Feathers Music.” The sign, decorated with … more
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Cheerleaders celebrate after Anthony Romans proposes to his girlfriend Rene Kord before the Yelm homecoming game, Oct. 20.
Yelm grads celebrate long-time love with homecoming proposal
She said yes. Former Yelm residents Anthony Romans and Rene Kord, now engaged, shared the memory of a lifetime on Oct. 20 in front of several thousand passionate football fans at Yelm High … more
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