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Sofia Lopez with her banjo. Lopez takes weekly banjo lessons from Bob Goodwin.
Yelm residents learning banjo, guitar, life lessons from longtime music instructor
Yelm residents of all ages have learned how to play the banjo and the guitar from Robert “Bob” Goodwin. In their lessons, students … more
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A look at the giving tree at Funtime Toys and Gifts in Yelm.
Yelm schools helping local children in need with holiday gift program
This holiday season, Yelm Community Schools is bringing back its holiday gift program with the goal of providing toys and clothes to local children. Several Yelm community members and … more
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William Warren (back right) and members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association visit Mount Rainier.
Ridgeline history teacher giving back to veteran community
Ridgeline Middle School history teacher William Warren and his family have lived through chapters of the American history textbook. Warren’s grandfather served in World War II, his father … more
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Sgt. First Class Ryan Lawless (left) helps himself to breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Nov. 9.
Veterans honored in Roy Elementary breakfast, assembly
Veterans in the Roy community were treated to a breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 9. The breakfast — put on by the city, the school and its PTA, and catered by Masonry Cafe … more
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Two veterans salute the American flag during the singing of the national anthem at the Yelm Veterans Day concert on Nov. 11.
Yelm hosts first annual Veterans Day concert
The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department honored local veterans with the first annual Veterans Day concert at Yelm Community Center on Nov. 11. Attendees were treated to a concert … more
U.S. Air Force airmen and U.S. Navy sailors carry the four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County at Tahoma National Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 10.
Unclaimed remains of four veterans in Lewis County laid to rest in Tahoma National Cemetery 
Frederick A. Clough III, Robert E. Larsen, Michael E. Damis and Russel L. Welk.  Those are the names of four veterans whose remains were left unclaimed in Lewis County after their deaths. … more
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Roy residents Roxie and Bob Goodwin stand with their instruments, a harp and banjo, respectively, in their home on Oct. 24.
Thurston County couple offers banjo, guitar, harp, violin lessons
On the corner of Cook Road and Vail Road in Yelm, just outside Stewart’s Arena & Stables, sits a large sign that reads “Horse Feathers Music.” The sign, decorated with … more
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Roy officer Drew Pearson, right, is sworn in by Police Chief Paul Antista at an Oct. 23 City Council meeting.
New Roy officer aims to make long-term contribution to city
When Drew Pearson puts on his nearly 25-pound uniform, polished off with his City of Roy badge, he feels a great sense of responsibility to serve his community. “I hold myself to the … more
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Learners Without Limits will hold its annual bowling fundraiser to benefit Yelm children and families on Nov. 16 at Prairie Lanes in Yelm.
Learners Without Limits hosting annual bowling fundraiser
For the third year, Learners Without Limits will hold its annual bowling fundraiser to benefit Yelm children and families. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16 at … more
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A fire rips through a property shortly after 7 p.m.on Monday, Oct. 30 near the 6200 block on state Route 702 in McKenna. The fire was still burning in the morning hours of Oct. 31.
McKenna structure fire destroys pole barn
At 6:58 p.m. Monday night, firefighters from South Pierce Fire and other agencies responded to a report of a large structure fire that destroyed a barn in McKenna in the 6200 block of state Route … more
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Yelm Community Schools buses sit ready to be driven next school year, yet more drivers are needed to fill all the routes.
Staff shortages causing school bus route cancellations
Some parents and families within the Yelm Community Schools district have received text messages and emails in recent weeks informing them that their child’s bus route has been canceled. … more
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The “Doodle Buns” portion of Masonry Cafe in Yelm remains boarded up after a vehicle drove through the building on Friday, Oct. 13 in a car accident.
Crash that damaged bakery has not shut down businesses
Just weeks after a vehicle crashed into Masonry Cafe’s Doodle Buns building on Oct. 13, the restaurant’s owner, Shelly Brown, said the businesses damaged are being impacted, but none of … more
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Brian Anderson works on a dovetail in his garage on Oct. 20.
Yelm resident offers hand-crafted furniture and cabinets in one-man business
Yelm has always been in the background for Brian Anderson, a one-man furniture maker and owner of Anderson Woodworks. He worked in the city briefly before serving in the United States Army for … more
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Cheerleaders celebrate after Anthony Romans proposes to his girlfriend Rene Kord before the Yelm homecoming game, Oct. 20.
Yelm grads celebrate long-time love with homecoming proposal
She said yes. Former Yelm residents Anthony Romans and Rene Kord, now engaged, shared the memory of a lifetime on Oct. 20 in front of several thousand passionate football fans at Yelm High … more
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The Roy water tower stands off Warren Street near Highway 507. City officials are considering different options to improve the town’s water system.
Roy council taking steps to address water quality
Roy residents and members of the community have raised concerns for years regarding the quality of the city’s water. Residents have said that the water is brown and contaminated with iron and … more
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Yelm High School homecoming queen Madisyn Erickson and homecoming king Jason McCloud smile on Oct. 20 after it was announced the two were senior royalty.
And the 2023 Homecoming king and queen are...
Attendees race to the finish line during the Boo-Coda casket races on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Casket races draw hundreds to Boo-Coda Saturday afternoon
Hundreds of onlookers lined Main Street in Boo-Coda Saturday afternoon for a scary good time during the town’s annual casket races. The rules of the ghastly race were simple: the first … more
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The Yelm water tower lit up pink and blue on Oct. 15 in honor of Global Wave of Light day.
Yelm water tower glows pink and blue in honor of Global Wave of Light
Around the world at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15, parents and advocates joined to honor a “Global Wave of Light” to raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. Locally, 15 or so people gathered at … more
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Profits from the Crossroads Community Covenant Church Pumpkin Punch are donated to Yelm Dollars for Scholars and Rainier Education Foundation.
Pumpkin patch season in full swing in Nisqually Valley
Cooler weather, Halloween movies on television and brightly colored leaves decorating the streets means that pumpkin patches have opened their doors for the fall season. The Nisqually Valley … more
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A vehicle struck and entered the Masonry Cafe around noon on Friday, Oct. 13 in Yelm after the driver had a “medical emergency,” according to the Yelm Police Department.
Masonry Cafe bakery smashed after driver crashes through building
Yelm Police Department, East Olympia Fire District and Thurston County Medic One responded to a wreck just before noon on Friday, Oct. 13 in which a driver smashed into the Masonry Cafe’s … more
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