Six Thurston County elected officials, including the Yelm and Tenino mayors, delivered their state of the community addresses on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Saint Martin’s University’s …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/17/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/9/24
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Fifty-four years to the day after a brutal battle unfolded in the Kon Tum province in Vietnam and nearly took the life of U.S. Army Green Beret Franklin Douglas Miller, his children, friends and …
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By Owen Sexton/For the Nisqually Valley News
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1/9/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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1/2/24
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Just as visiting a massage therapist can benefit humans to work out sore or stiff muscles, horses can also benefit, as well. This is the realm in which Iron Faith Thoroughbreds, LLC founder Maegan …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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1/2/24
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When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of work to do.
Sanders said he knew his work was cut out for him considering a high crime rate in the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/2/24
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/2/24
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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Jan. 5, 2023
Yelm Resident Jared Potter finds success in film industry
Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry.
Whether …
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12/26/23
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/19/23
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/12/23
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By Jacob Dimond
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Local dog owners will soon have a park in Yelm to take their four-legged companions to play, exercise and socialize with other dogs as the new dog park …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/12/23
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/5/23
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Heartwood Haven, a farm animal sanctuary in Roy, is seeking donations to outfit a low-cost spay and neuter clinic to serve community members in need and reduce the number of unwanted animals.
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Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/5/23
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/5/23
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By Jacob Dimond
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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 …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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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.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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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 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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When the United States returns to the moon for the first time since 1972, a piece of Yelm will take part in the mission as well.
David Johnson, a former Yelm resident and current ground software …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/21/23
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