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One charged, three injured in Tacoma accident
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, … more
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James Willis presents his Dungeons and Dragons figurines at the PokeBot V6.01 event at the University of Wyoming on Feb. 6.
Rainier alumnus hopes to use 3D printing skills to help veterans in need
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 … more
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Three appointed to Yelm city Planning Commission
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 … more
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Traffic delays due to construction on Mullen Road SE coming up
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 … more
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Yelm's adult Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 8 p.m. on March 16, with registration beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will occur at Cochrane Park.
What's Happening: Yelm baseball, Dollars for Scholars auction, Easter activities
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 … more
State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, walks outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia in 2023.
After 14 years, J.T. Wilcox to retire from legislature: ‘We need a new generation to put our government back together’
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, … more
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Bigfoot signs sit near the entrance of the Yelm Community Center during the DoDEA conference on Feb. 23.
Yelm impresses DoDEA members after hosting three-day conference
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 … more
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507 Taproom and Filling Station will host stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, at the 507 Taproom East establishment in Yelm.
Yelm’s 507 Taproom East to host stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey in April
People who enjoy stand-up comedy or local beer can mark their calendars for April at Yelm’s 507 Taproom East as stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey is set to perform at the tap and filling station. … more
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A sign in support of Yelm's levy hangs at Premier Collision CARSTAR in Yelm on Feb. 25. Yelm Community Schools will go out for another educational programs and operations levy in April but at a lower amount than the last one sought by the school district.
Yelm School Board lowers collection rate for second levy attempt
Yelm Community Schools will take a second shot at approving its replacement education and operations levy.   If the measure is approved in the April 23 special election, however, the … more
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The Leprechauns At The Lot Fundraiser will help offset costs for the Yelm Nerd Herd 4-H Club’s costs of showing at the Thurston County Fair.
Leprechauns At The Lot raising money for 4-H kids
The Yelm Nerd Herd 4-H will host the “Leprechauns at the Lot” fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16, at Yelm Tractor Supply.   There will be a petting zoo, bake sale, 4-H … more
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Yelm High School offering son, daughter dances in March
Yelm High School’s National Honor Society will be hosting the annual son and daughter dances at the high school on March 15 and March 16, continuing a tradition that has stretched back for … more
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Rainier High School junior Sarah Barry (third from left) poses for a photo with her fellow Capital Lakefair ambassadors.
Capital Lakefair Court represented by RHS student for first time
Sarah Barry enjoys pushing herself out of her comfort zone.   The Rainier High School junior moved from Yelm to Rainier after finishing middle school, and she began her high school journey … more
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Auditor’s office seeks Yelm "against" committee members, presidential primary election dates
Auditor’s office seeks citizens to serve on “against” committee for ballot measures in the April 23 special election The Thurston County Auditor’s Election Division seeks … more
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Mackenzie Cornwall (left), playing Gertude McFuzz, and Adrian Roberto (center), playing Horton the Elephant, rehearse a scene from "Seussical: The Musical" on Feb. 15.
What's happening: Seussical, Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction, Bunny Breakfast, Charcuterie board workshop
Thursday, Feb. 29 Taste of the Prairie —   Masonry Cafe People who make a purchase at the Masonry Cafe on Thursday, Feb. 29, will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm … more
Mill Pond Elementary School was one of several area schools that were named in bomb hoaxes, Monday, Feb. 19. Two girls, including one from Yelm, were arrested in the hoaxes.
Two Thurston County students arrested for bomb threats at schools
Two 13-year-old female students, including one from the Yelm Community Schools district, were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20, after several schools received voicemails suggesting a bomb threat. A … more
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Yelm resident Susan McKern's car suffered severe damage to the interior after a fire near South First Street on Feb. 21.
No injuries in car fire on South First Street in Yelm
Susan McKern of Yelm was five minutes away from her home when smoke appeared from the dashboard of her vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 21. She had noticed a “rattling noise” from her radio, … more
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The city of Yelm’s name originates from the Coast Salish word “shelm,” according to HistoryLink.org.
What’s in a name? How city became Yelm
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 … more
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Ridley Hudson | ridley@chronline.com A student high-fives a Rainier High School girls basketball player as part of a team send-off to state in Spokane, Tuesday, Feb. 27.
OFF TO STATE!
Supporters celebrated the Mountaineers girls basketball team and wished them well Tuesday morning, as the team headed to the 2B state tournament in Spokane.   The Mountaineers were … more
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Yelm Superintendent Chris Woods speaks to the Yelm Community Schools school board members during a meeting on Jan. 25.
Yelm district could go out for another levy after latest fails
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) is facing a challenging situation after its measure to replace the education and operations levy failed in the Feb. 13 special election.   Unofficial results on … more
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Yelm's Jonah Smith celebrates with head coach Gaylord Strand after he defeated Ferndale's Wyatt Strait in WIAA's 3A 285-pound state championship match on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Mat Classic XXXV.
State Champs!
The championship aspirations of two Yelm wrestlers came true when Madisyn Erickson, 120 pounds, and Jonah Smith, 285, ascended the top of the podium at Mat Classic XXXV this past weekend. Both went … more
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