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Attendants of the third annual "Skate for Collin" event pose for a photo during the event on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Third annual “Skate for Collin” event honors fallen YHS student, raises drug awareness
After Yelm High School student Collin McLaren passed away in 2022 from fentanyl poisoning, his mother, Karisa Carpenter, has been driven by a purpose of raising drug awareness in local Yelm and … more
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Graduating Yelm High School seniors receive scholarships from Yelm Dollars for Scholars on June 4. On Sunday, Aug. 11, the Yelm High School class of 1974 is hosting a car show with a requested $10 entry fee that will benefit Dollars for Scholars. Anyone can enter their cars in the car show, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yelm Middle School. To enter a car, email To enter, email j.pielak@comcast.net.
YHS class of 1974 giving back to community with car show
The Yelm High School class of 1974 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a trio of events this weekend, capped off with an alumni and community car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at … more
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Emmy Huttmann poses with her goats at the Thurston County Fair last week.
Thurston County Fair marks end of hard work for Yelm FFA members
A number of Yelm High School FFA members took to the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Lacey from Tuesday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 4, for the annual fair and animal market. Members of the program … more
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Fairgoers ride a roller coaster during the Thurston County Fair on Aug. 3.
Thurston County Fair offers weekend of animals, rides and fun for all
Photos by Ridley Hudson, for the Nisqually Valley News and Dylan Reubenking. more
Standing Room Only Theater will host several showings of Cinderella in mid-August.
Standing Room Only Theater to host four showings of “Cinderella”
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater, a community-based theater group with a mission of creating, maintaining and growing a live theater presence, will host its first musical performance in five years … more
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A 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS sits near the Yelm Cinemas parking lot on display during the Moore Designs Movie & A Car Show Best of the Best event on Aug. 3.
In focus: Best of the Best raises $6,500 for Jessi Combs Foundation
Jackson Linson helps himself to some snacks at Yelm Skate Park on June 25.
Mother 2 Many: Couple feeds local youth at skate parks
Joann Wittler heard God’s voice, crystal clear, say to her at church in 2013 that she “will be the mother to many.” She had raised four children of her own, but she had no idea what … more
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Prestige Senior Living Rosemont resident Carolyn Benum smiles and poses next to her artwork at the facility's art walk on May 10.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont hosts resident art walk
Eleven residents of Prestige Senior Living Rosemont in Yelm displayed their talents on Friday, May 10 as the assisted living facility hosted an art show. The displays featured oil paintings, … more
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Aurora Decker, left, is crowned the 2024 Washington State Cinderella Teen Queen by the 2023 winner Kaiah Tull.
Yelm student named 2024 Washington Cinderella Teen Queen
Aurora Decker has competed in pageants since she was 6 weeks old. She recalls her mother, Anna Farley, standing behind her at the competitions and making her wave and blow kisses to the audience at a … more
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Yelms Lion Club here to serve
The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve,” and the Yelm Lions Club has taken that to heart, working to empower volunteers and serve the community. Locally, the Yelm Lions are busy, … more
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Yelm Community Schools board members pose with the 2023-24 Volunteers of the Year during a board meeting on April 18.
Yelm district honors volunteers of the year
Yelm Community Schools awarded eight of its volunteers as the 2023-24 Volunteers of the Year during its Thursday, April 18, board meeting. Eight of the nine schools in the district chose one … more
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Luke Yates is set to perform at Rainier Chapel on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m.
Christian country artist Luke Yates to perform in Rainier
While people can listen to many recordings of Christian music artist Luke Yates, nothing tops a live performance. On April 19, Yates will be performing at the Rainier Chapel in a free concert of … more
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The Easter Bunny drops Easter Eggs onto Vets Field at Yelm's American Legion on Saturday, March 30, to celebrate Easter.
Community turns out for Easter fun Saturday at egg drop in Yelm
Participants at Worthy Coffee’s Sunday Worship event on Saturday, March 24, sing along as pastor Joseph Richardson and his wife Frankie perform.
Worthy Coffee Co.’s Sunday worships welcome all walks of life
The Sunday worship services at Worthy Coffee Co. continue to build a community with people from diverse backgrounds to give them a place to congregate outside of traditional churches. Worthy … more
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Spectators hold their arms in the air as they praise Jesus at Worthy Coffee Co.'s Sunday Worship event on Feb. 25.
Worthy Coffee Co.’s Sunday worship aims to build community
On Sundays, Worthy Coffee Co. in Roy offers more than just caffeinated beverages and treats. Instead, co-owners Brandy and Josh Worthy offer the Holy Spirit and prayer. Over 50 attendants … more
Angelina Davenport, playing the role of Cindy Lou Who, rehearses a scene for "Seussical: The Musical" on Feb. 15.
YHS Drama Club brings classic Dr. Seuss stories to the stage
The Yelm High School Drama Club’s spring musical explores a journey from the Jungle of Nool near the River Waloo to the town of Whoville.   The club’s first production of the … more
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Yelm's adult Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 8 p.m. on March 16, with registration beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will occur at Cochrane Park.
Adult Easter egg hunt to take place at Cochrane Park
Adults over the age of 21 should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 16, as the City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Midnight Eggstravaganza,” an adult Easter … more
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Yelm Timberland Library
What’s happening: Nisqually Valley community calendar
Thursday, Feb. 15 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
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 • Intruders … more
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 165 chess players came to Centralia College for the 2024 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships, an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to qualify for regional state competition.
Yelm Middle School wins at Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 165 chess players came to Centralia College for the 2024 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships, an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to qualify for … more
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