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Student honors: Nisqually Valley residents earn SNHU honors
Ten Nisqually Valley residents were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2023 President’s List. Another, Tanya DeVore of McKenna, was named to the Dean’s List. … more
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Pastor Jeff Adams
Finding Reason: God never ‘shows up’ but is already always with us
Recently, I had to fill out a typical application to volunteer for a Christian camp I’ve been serving for some 20 years. The past couple of years it has included a question like this, … more
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Pastor Jeff Adams
Finding Reason: If you're feeling overwhelmed, this just might be what you need to read
Everybody messes up. Sometimes it makes little difference to hear encouraging words when we’ve messed up so badly, and anticipate more bad consequences. We keep things to ourselves out of … more
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Yelm resident makes dean’s list at Georgia Southwestern State University
Yelm resident Alec Kaasa made the summer 2023 dean’s list at Georgia Southwestern State University. He was among the 430 students recognized for scholastic achievement during the summer … more
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Anna Newman poses at the dining hall at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont in Yelm.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont resident finding joy in the little things
Anna Newman doesn’t need a lot to find peace in her quiet dwelling at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont in Yelm. Family, friends and three meals starting with a daily 7 a.m. breakfast are enough … more
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds streak across the sky over Tacoma in formation during the JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo on Sunday, July 16.
Thunderbirds thrill at JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo
For the first time in seven years, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo was held Saturday and Sunday at McChord Field.   The event was free and open to the public.   … more
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From about 6,400-foot elevation at Sunrise, Mount Rainier’s summit and its eastern face, covered in ice caves, crevices and glaciers, are visible on Thursday.
Mountain Roads Are Open: Why Not Visit Two in One Day?
Southwest Washington’s wonders are abundant. Very few people in the world can visit two mountains easily, and absolutely nowhere else do residents have relatively easy access to both Mount … more
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Fours horse riders present the colors to officially begin the Fourth of July Parade in Roy.
In Focus: Independence on Parade for Fourth of July in Roy
Crowd members enthusiatically volunteer on July 7 at Jeff Evans’ Magic Show at Yelm High School.
‘Jeff Evans’ Amazing Magic Show’ One of Many Activities in Summer Library Program
“Jeff Evans’ Amazing Magic Show” was hosted in Yelm High School’s Performing Arts Center on July 7. It is one of many entertaining activities for Yelm residents to … more
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Take a Trip Through Our Area’s Rich History
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.   A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago … more
Steele Barrel Barbecue, which took home the People’s Choice award, saw double lines of nearly 60 customers each throughout the rally in 2022.
Community Calendar: Family Storytime; Fourth Annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally; Farmers Markets
Thursday, July 13 Family Storytime Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for … more
Congresswoman Maire Gluesenkamp Perez stands with Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier after presenting the City of Tenino with a congressional record and cutting the city’s birthday cake during Tenino’s 150th Jubilee at Tenino City Park on Saturday, July 8.
Tenino Jubilee Celebrates Stone City’s 150th Birthday
The City of Tenino celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 8, with a sesquicentennial jubilee, complete with a parade, a talent show and a visit from the city’s congressional … more
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Bikers drink water in the plaza of Centralia College last year after completing the first half of the Seattle to Portland Classic.
Seattle to Portland Classic Expected to Bring 5,000 Bicyclists to Area Roads This Weekend
Everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride Western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. more
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A brightly-colored male mountain bluebird perches on an evergreen tree at Sunrise, the highest elevation drive-up point in Mount Rainier National Park, on Thursday.
Beak of the Week: Two Mountains, Two Mountain Bluebirds
On Thursday, for the first and very likely last time in my life, I visited Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens on the same day. No bird could be more fitting for this Cascadian journey than the … more
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Residents participate in the Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge’s annual Kids Fishing Derby in this Nisqually Valley News file photo.
Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge Hosting Annual Fishing Derby
It’s time to break out that “Gone Fishing’” sign.   The 39th annual Kids Fishing Derby will continue its long tradition at the Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge in Yelm … more
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Customers walk throughout the Yelm Farmers Market on Saturday, May 27.
Thursday, July 6 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books a nd … more
Take a Trip Through Our Area’s Rich History
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively.     A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago … more
"In preparation for the 150th anniversary of the founding of Tenino and the 100th anniversary of the reconstruction of City Hall in 2023, we are attempting to excavate the time capsule from the cornerstone," wrote Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier, who shared these photos of an old news clipping and workers attempting to locate the time capsule.
A Sesquicentennial Celebration: Full Day of Fun Planned for 150th Tenino Jubilee
The City of Tenino will be celebrating its 150th birthday on July 8 and city officials have organized a sesquicentennial jubilee. It is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. according to a … more
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Blaire Mataftin, 3, smiles as she throws a plastic ax at a target during an Independence Day celebration in Rainier on Saturday, July 1.
Retro Rainier Independence Day Celebration Draws 2,000
For the second consecutive year, the Retro Rainier Independence Day celebration at Wilkowski Park in Rainier created an environment where community members could gather to celebrate Independence Day. … more
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With her passengers tucked safely away in a cocoon of pillows, a girl heaves a handful of candy to waiting spectators during Roy’s Fourth of July parade in this file photo.
Nisqually Valley Happenings: Community Calendar for June 29
Thursday, June 29 Family Storytime Join the Y elm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for … more
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