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SRO Theater members pose for a photo after their latest performance, “Love Ballads and Valentines” radio show, Saturday, Feb. 17.
Yelm’s SRO Theater successfully hosts ‘Love Ballads and Valentines’ radio show
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater, a Yelm based community-led theater group, is finding its stride post-COVID. The organization has held two events since early December and aims to continue bringing … more
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Head coach Jason Ronquillo speaks about his six college bound Tornado athletes at Yelm's signing day event on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
YHS football celebrates signing day; six seniors sign letters of intent
Family, friends, classmates and teammates gathered in the Yelm High School commons on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to celebrate six college-bound Tornados, who signed their national letters of intent (NLI) to … more
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Longmire Park will host the first ever Yelm summer kickball league, beginning in July. The city is seeking at least five teams to sign up for the league.
City parks department seeking summer league kickball teams
As the City of Yelm’s annual mushball tournament continues to be successful each summer, the Parks and Recreation Department wants to introduce another athletic activity to residents: kickball. … more
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Yelm's boys wrestling team took first place at it's 3A regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Oak Harbor High School.
Yelm boys wrestling finishes in first place at regional tournament
Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team drove 154 miles to Oak Harbor High School for its 3A regionals tournament. After a long day of wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 10, the Tornados made the long, … more
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Tenino City Park
Tenino to expand park by 60 acres
Tenino City Park is a staple of South Thurston County, featuring the historic Tenino Quarry Pool, the Quarry House Community Center, the Tenino Depot Museum, sports fields, a new playground and more, … more
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Joe Kent (center) speaks with attendees of his meet and greet at Mr. Dougs in Yelm on Feb. 8.
Southern border, geopolitics hot topics at Joe Kent’s Yelm meet and greet
Joe Kent, a Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate, believes the Yelm and Rainier communities are a crucial factor in his second attempt running for a seat in the U.S. House of … more
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Courtesy Photo Under Yelm Communications and Recreation Coordinator Line Roy’s direction, the City has hosted many family-friendly activities, from two in 2022 to 49 in 2023.
Nisqually Valley News Person of the Year 2023: Line Roy
Since Line Roy became Yelm’s communications and recreation coordinator in October 2022, one of her top priorities has been to enhance residents’ experiences and memories of living in a … more
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Julian Garcia poses for a photo with the wheel of the Barque Picton Castle while sailing around the world.
A voyage of a lifetime
Julian Garcia’s family and friends often say that he was born 200 years too late because he was meant to sail the seas.   He grew up with a deep love of the ocean and a longing for … more
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Dee Ragsdale enjoys making cakes with a fantasy theme, including this “Lord of the Rings” cake.
Clearwood cake artist combines artistic flair with baking skills
What started with a “Little Einsteins” spaceship cake for Dee Ragsdale’s daughter’s first birthday has turned into a full-time cake business. Ragsdale, a Clearwood resident, … more
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Workers at Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm smile for a photo.
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm welcomes community in agriculture lifestyle
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm isn’t a typical farm.   Founded in 2017, owner Dr. Muhammad Ayub teaches residents different aspects of agriculture through hands-on … more
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Yelm's head wrestling coach Gaylord Strand smiles and points to the scoreboard on Jan. 23 after the Tornados defeated the Bison, 37-36, in the "Bad to the Bone" dual.
Wrestlers, community members celebrate 50-year career of Yelm wrestling’s coach
After 50 years of coaching Yelm High School’s boys wrestling program, Gaylord Strand will officially retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.   On Tuesday, Jan. 23, … more
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Fort Stevens Elementary students color posters to support Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Yelm students spread goodwill throughout district, community
While the week-long “Great Kindness Challenge” has existed in some form within Yelm Community Schools’ elementary schools for almost a decade, the event was bigger than ever from … more
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Beth Stock goes to work on a tree with a chainsaw in this courtesy photo.
She Cuts It: Roy woman offers ‘complete’ tree service to Nisqually Valley
Beth Stock takes pride in being a female business owner in the tree service industry. The longtime Roy resident is the owner of She Cuts It Tree Service, a business that started on a whim. She … more
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The Nisqually Valley News office, pictured in 1926, was rebuilt after the 1924 fire.
Fires in 1924 helped shape Yelm’s incorporation
— 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 in 2024, the Nisqually … more
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University of Washington assistant director of communications Hailee Roe poses with the Sugar Bowl trophy on Jan. 1 after the Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns 37-31.
UW employee, YHS grad reflects on athletic season she’ll ‘never forget’
Hailee Roe, a Yelm High School 2015 graduate, played a huge role behind the scenes in the University of Washington’s most successful football season since the Huskies’ 1991 national … more
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Samuel Warren, who is considered a founding father of Roy, has his final resting place at the Roy Cemetery.
Roy Historical Cemetery to honor fallen veterans with wreaths
The Roy Historical Cemetery has partnered with Wreaths Across America for an event to honor veterans by laying a wreath at their headstone. The event will take place at 9 a.m., Dec. 14, 2024, at the … more
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Yelm Police Department's officer of the year, Chris Seymour, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 22.
Yelm Police Department presents Officer of the Year award
When Chris Seymour was growing up as a military kid living in Lacey, he would often travel through Yelm or participate in outdoor activities like hunting or shooting guns in the area.   … more
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Junior quarterback Caylee Roberts throws a pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9 against the Lincoln Abes in Yelm's first girls flag football scrimmage.
YHS first girls football team debuts in Pierce County League
Yelm High School officially became the first South Sound Conference school to welcome a girls flag football team to its athletic branch, with the team making its debut on Jan. 11 against Franklin … more
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A woman receives a loaf of bread at the Valley Heart Food Pantry on Jan. 10.
Rainier church opens new food pantry
Valley Heart Assembly of God recently opened its doors to provide the Rainier community with a new food pantry in the entryway of the church. The food pantry will coexist alongside the Thurston … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 2nd St. SE.
Council approves agreement with county for Yelm Loop permit processing
The City of Yelm is inching closer to construction of the Yelm Loop, with the City Council approving an interlocal agreement with Thurston County that will ease the critical area permitting process … more
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