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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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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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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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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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Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position.
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By Emily Fitzgerald /For the Nisqually Valley News
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4/9/24
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Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position.
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By Emily Fitzgerald /
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4/3/24
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Yelm Community Schools projects it will finish the 2023-24 school year with a fund balance of $3.3 million, $1.6 million short of its projected balance of $4.9 million from its adopted balance in …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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The upcoming educational programs and operations levy has been a hot topic for community members in recent months, and Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods addressed the Yelm City …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Yelm Community Schools has faced a number of shortcomings with its transportation during the 2023-24 school year. Students and their families dealt with bus route cancellations and delays due to a …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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Wild Heart Beauty, a family-owned business, opened its doors on Feb. 19 and aims to build strong relationships with community members and clientele as the four family members have set up shop in the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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4/2/24
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The Sunday worship services at Worthy Coffee Co. continue to build a community with people from diverse backgrounds to give them a place to congregate outside of traditional churches.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/26/24
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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 Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/26/24
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Auction bid cards flew, desserts dashed and smiles were shared during the Rainier Education Foundation’s 24th annual auction for education on Saturday, March 23, at Rainier High School (RHS).
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/26/24
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Yelm High School jazzline assistant coach Melanie Anderson described the 2023-24 season as a “different type of season” than previous years. She said the year was drama-free and smooth, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/26/24
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Yelm High School student Rio Slevin recently received an accolade that encapsulates all the hard work they have put into the sports medicine program at the school.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/19/24
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Megan Tomlinson always enjoyed crocheting by herself at a coffee shop every Saturday morning in Bend, Oregon. After moving to Yelm last April, she longed for a community with whom to share her craft.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/19/24
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Yelm High School’s sports medicine program returned home from its trip to the 23rd annual California Regional High School Sports Medicine Competition on Sunday, March 17, full of pride, …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/19/24
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Avid gardeners, landscapers and community members interested in supporting Yelm High School’s (YHS) FFA club should mark their calendars for Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, as the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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3/19/24
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Taking on climate change isn’t too big of a challenge for Warren Neth, owner of Cosmic Carrot Farm in Yelm.
In 2020, he lobbied for the grant monies from the Washington State …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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3/12/24
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