Rainier School District Superintendent Bryon Bahr addressed the district’s financial challenges in a presentation titled “School Funding in Washington State” at the Rainier School …

As the beautiful weather continues to roll into the Nisqually Valley region, the Yelm Farmers Market is gearing up to return from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, May 3, at its location near Yelm …

Any nerves surrounding the new venue for the Yelm Chamber of Commerce’s Nisqually Valley Spring Expo event on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, were alleviated by the amount of …

Car enthusiasts and collectors flocked to Yelm Middle School on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, for two car shows coinciding with the annual Nisqually Valley Spring Expo event. On Saturday, …

Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto opened up the public comment portion of the Tuesday, April 22, Yelm City Council meeting by issuing an apology to local veteran organizations. His apology came after the City …

Three months after the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners found that critical funding for its Rights of Way (ROW) Initiative appeared to be excluded from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget, …

An issue in Thurston County that was on the minds of county commissioners well before the current board members took office has begun to resurface. The county has grappled with growing inmate …

As high school girls flag football continues to rise in popularity throughout Washington and the United States, on Monday, April 21, the WIAA officially sanctioned the winter sport effective Aug. 1. …

The City of Roy will hold its annual community cleanup at the local park on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As part of the cleanup, the city will provide its dumpsters for use at Roy City …

Friday, May 2 Murder at the Short Stump Saloon Standing Room Only Theater will present its annual murder mystery game from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Farrelli’s Pizza in Yelm. Tickets …

Four Yelm High School students, along with YHS teacher Hillary Hull, recently returned from the trip of a lifetime at Arizona State University where they competed in the Arizona State Educators …

A night of professional wrestling, food and family fun is coming to the Rochester High School gymnasium in a fundraiser called the Rochester Rumble, set for Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., with doors …

On sine die, the last day of the Legislative session in Washington state, a major victory was achieved for the City of Yelm, its residents and those who commute through the region. State Rep. Andrew …

More than 25,000 children in Oregon and Washington will lose the child care and early education their families rely on if the Trump administration continues its attempts to dismantle Head Start, say …

A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson.   Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would generate …

Will he sign it into law? That’s the question for Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson now that lawmakers have sent him a two-year $77.8 billion operating budget. On Sunday, the last day of …

Washington state lawmakers found themselves united in mourning on the last day of session Sunday. A week after the sudden death of Sen. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, legislators were also grappling …

A highly contested bill around the closure of a residential center for people with disabilities passed the Washington state House and Senate this weekend with mixed support from lawmakers and some …

Washington is poised to limit annual residential rent increases with legislation now headed to the governor’s desk. The House and Senate on Sunday, the last day of the legislative session, …

Unemployment benefits for striking workers are close to becoming law in Washington after a compromise proposal cleared the state House and Senate.  Striking workers could expect to receive …

Democrats were moments away from passing a cap on residential rent increases off the Washington state Senate floor Friday night.  But a challenge from the Senate Republican leader, upheld …

Lester Rice Reichel, 94 years old, passed away on April 9, 2025, while in the home of his daughter, Sherri Anderson. His other two daughters, Jenny and Linda, were present. Born Feb. 7, 1931, in …

Michael Brown lived his life for adventure. After traveling as a young boy with his dad cross-country to pick up a fire truck for the Yelm Fire Department, he fell in love with the road. After …

In December 2024, Lois Ann Sickles preceded her beloved husband, Laren “Larry” James Sickles, who joined her in February 2025, as they crossed from this life to the next. Lois was born in 1941 …

Gary Paul Vallandingham lived a wonderful life with his family and passed away on March 16, 2025. Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon Vallandingham; daughters Kara Clary (Matthew Clary) and …

Dorothy (Dottie) Lea Rhodes was born on Oct. 12, 1938, in Stratton, Colorado, and was one of four children to Everett and Anna Joy. Dottie was in the comfort of family during her passing on Feb. 16, …

Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • Reverend David E. Monsen was to …

Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • The U.S. District Court of Nevada …

Thursday, April 24 Yelm FFA Plant Sale Yelm FFA will host its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Yelm High School. Friday, April 25 Yelm baseball hosts Puyallup Yelm …

Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • Pat Bryne, the Yelm town …

Thursday, April 17 Rainier softball hosts Toutle Lake Rainier High School’s softball team will host C2BL opponent Toutle Lake at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Rainier Elementary School. …