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Yelm Community Schools is investigating an incident regarding a Yelm Middle School eighth grade student who was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class Oct. 15.
YMS student denied permission to use restroom after having period in class
A Yelm Middle School eighth grade student is still recovering from an incident she described as stressful and embarrassing. Byllie Eighinger-Lemm, 13, asked her teacher if she could use the … more
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Olympia man who attacked area religious buildings sentenced to 11 years in prison
An Olympia man was recently sentenced to over 10 years in prison for a series of offenses in 2018 that included attacking religious buildings. Mikey Diamond Starrett, also known as Michael Jason … more
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Jonny "Jonny Boy" Jennerjahn smiles in a photo.
JOHNNY BOY STRONG
The Yelm community is stepping up to the plate to help fundraise for 5-year-old Jonny Jennerjahn and his family, as he battles through a terminal diagnosis of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). … more
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The City of Yelm will soon vote on whether to approve an interlocal agreement to purchase anti-icing materials from Thurston County.
Thurston County approves interlocal agreement with City of Yelm for sale of anti-icing materials
The City of Yelm will soon vote on an interlocal agreement with Thurston County for the sale of anti-icing materials for road operations after the Board of County Commissioners moved to approve the … more
The Roy City Council begins its Oct. 21 business meeting with, from left, Edmund Dunn, Mayor Kimber Ivy, Yvonne Starks, Ryan Muller and William Starks present. Jim Rotondo, not pictured, appeared via phone.
Acting Roy city clerk-treasurer finds lost revenue in building permits, unpaid bills
City of Roy acting Clerk-Treasurer Beth King and city staff discovered a series of lost revenues for the city from the past couple of years that were not addressed by previous staff. In a review … more
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Thurston County voter registration deadlines set for Nov. 5 general election
Monday, Oct. 28, is the last day for remote registrations and updates to existing registrations online at VoteWA.gov, by mail or at voter registration drives, etc. Registration must be received by an … more
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A Blue Star Marker plaque will be unveiled at Tim’s Pharmacy on Nov. 11 to allow community members to pay their respects to those who have served in the U.S. military.
Blue Star Marker ceremony to be hosted at Tim’s Pharmacy
With the intention of honoring the servicemen and women that call Yelm and surrounding areas home, a Blue Star Marker plaque will be unveiled at Tim’s Pharmacy to allow community members to pay … more
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Wayne Fournier is up for re-election for his position of Thurston County commissioner District No. 4.
Thurston County commissioner District No. 4 candidate talks upcoming general election
Wayne Fournier, Democrat and current Thurston County commissioner for District No. 4, is seeking re-election for the position on Nov. 5 and is running against Rob Laymon. District No. 4 covers … more
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What's Happening: Football, Scare Trail, Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 24 Yelm football hosts Olympia Yelm football will host 4A South Puget Sound League south division opponent Olympia at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Yelm High School. The … more
Jeffrey Burgess shows Tamaas Wakefield and Aaron Bell how to use the wood saw during construction class at Yelm High School on Oct. 10.
YHS students learning tricks of trade with new construction program
On a sunny October afternoon, 32 Yelm High School (YHS) students gathered in a shed, donning protective eyewear, to observe Jeffrey Burgess as he demonstrated his knowledge of basic framing in a … more
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Yelm High School students present at the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors study session on Oct. 10.
YHS admin, student leaders reveal budget cut impacts
As Yelm High School finishes its seventh week of the 2024-25 school year, students and staff are feeling the impacts from the failure of the educational programs and operations levy and resulting … more
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Yelm Police Chief Rob Carlson discussed several budget proposals at the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Additional officers, vehicles among YPD requests in 2025-26 budget
Should the City Council approve its budget requests, the Yelm Police Department (YPD) could benefit from additional vehicles, technology and manpower over the next couple years. During a Yelm … more
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A Yelm police vehicle sits in front of a cotton candy-colored sky near the Yelm Water Tower. Proposed one-time expenditures in 2025, should the City Council approve the budget requests, include police officer training and equipment.
Yelm officials begin preliminary 2025-26 budget discussions
While a finalized budget won’t be approved until later this year, city officials began preliminary discussions about the 2025/26 biennial budget at last week’s City Council meeting, with … more
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A porch pirate in a white Lexus is detained by Thurston County sheriff deputies and Yelm police on Oct. 11.
Notorious Yelm porch pirate detained by police
For several weeks, Yelm residents have played a high-stakes game of “Where’s Waldo?” with a porch pirate driving a white Lexus. The female suspect, whose identity has not been made … more
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Yelm City Hall is located at 106 Second St. SE.
Yelm Municipal Court requests funds for additional clerk, scanners
Over the next several years, Yelm’s Municipal Court could see multiple additions to the department in staff and equipment. At a City Council meeting last week, Yelm Court Administrator … more
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Rhoton Road replacement project approaching consultant and design phase
The City of Yelm will have several road and traffic projects taking place throughout the next several years, specifically the Yelm Loop. the Five Corners roundabout and Rhoton Road. Patrick … more
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Members of YHS Connects, from left: Alicia Hardt, Allie Carr and Kait Toompas, speak at the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors study session at Yelm High School on Oct. 10.
Yelm schools a priority for community groups
Numerous local organizations have stepped up and partnered with Yelm Community Schools (YCS) to support students and programs affected by budget cuts and the loss of levy funds heading into the … more
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Rainier's Janess Blackburn serves against Adna on Oct. 8.
What's Happening: Volleyball, Winter Preparedness, Blood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 17 Yelm volleyball hosts South Kitsap The Yelm Tornados volleyball team will host 4A South Puget Sound League opponent South Kitsap at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, inside … more
Troopers unveil a monument during a dedication ceremony on March 24, 2021, in Chehalis for Justin R. Schaffer, who was killed in the line of duty while attempting to deploy spike strips in March 2020.
In lawsuit, father of fallen Trooper Justin Schaffer alleges negligence by Thurston County during fatal pursuit in 2020
A lawsuit between the father of fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer and Thurston County, in which the county is accused of gross negligence for its role in Schaffer’s … more
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From left, EPA Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller, Nisqually Tribal Administrator Dave Iyall and U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland speak about the new $5.4 million EPA grant for the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s funded projects at the Nisqually Administration building on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Rep. Strickland visits Nisqually Tribe to tour future projects
Rep. Marilyn Strickland took a tour of the Nisqually Indian Tribe Tuesday, Oct. 8, to visit the tribe’s existing and future projects funded by a $5.4 million grant from the Environmental … more
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