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The Nisqually Valley News
The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens at 8 a.m., Monday, May 6, online and at elections offices across the state. Mailed …
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The Nisqually Valley News
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4/23/24
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Cyndi Doud never envisioned herself as a business owner. She is no stranger to leadership roles in the professional sphere, but when she purchased The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House in April, she …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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Continuing a services agreement that’s been in place for over 20 years, the Yelm City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Joe DePinto to continue contracting with the Nisqually Tribal jail.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/23/24
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Jamie Hawley, a local fitness trainer in the Yelm and Rainier area, is helping residents transform their lifestyle this summer with her inaugural “summer shred competition.”
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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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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Saturday, April 27
Nisqually Valley Spring Expo
The Nisqually Valley Spring Expo, previously named the Nisqually Valley Home & Garden Show, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. …
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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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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods has described the failed first attempt at replacing the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy a “blessing” since the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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Roy Mayor Kimber Ivy condemned recent and past behavior by members of the Roy City Council toward community members and staff, according to an open letter she wrote Monday, April 15.
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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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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The Rainier Senior Center celebrated its relationship with the Nisqually Indian Tribe with a special lunch on Wednesday, April 10. The organization welcomed tribal elder Bob Iyall, who blessed its …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@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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With the publication of its “Kindness Matters” book this month, Yelm Community Schools honored six of its student artists from two elementary schools whose artwork was selected for the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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Friday, April 19
Christian country artist Luke Yates concert
Popular Christian country recording artist Luke Yates will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, April 19, at Rainier Chapel, 206 …
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4/16/24
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The week of March 9, 2024, was one of the toughest weeks of Edith Vanderwal’s life. While watching her son’s soccer game in Aberdeen, the Lacey woman fell down a few sets of bleachers, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/16/24
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Fans of professional wrestling in Thurston County and surrounding regions will finally have their fix of local action as Oblivion Wrestling is set to debut on Saturday, May 25, at the Thurston County …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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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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After a weeks-long search, the Yelm Chamber of Commerce hired Tina Richardson as its next executive director. Richardson replaces Amanda Muñoz, who stepped down last month after more than a …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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4/9/24
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