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Commissioner Emily Clouse
Thurston County releases long-awaited report into Commissioner Emily Clouse
The conduct of Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse was “more likely than not, inconsistent with and contrary to the behavioral requirements and expectations of professionalism” … more
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The third annual Roy Santa Parade will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Roy man bringing community together with third annual Santa Parade
The third annual Santa Claus parade in Roy was very close to being cancelled. James Whitney, who has organized the event and dressed up as Santa Claus in town each year since 2022, was dealt a tough … more
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11-year-old Isaiah Pua poses for a photo in his TCYFL Tornados gear.
Yelm family fundraising to send son to 'D1 Nation All American Bowl'
Isaiah Pua gets it done in the classroom and on the field. The 11-year-old Yelm Middle School sixth grader maintains a 4.0 GPA and is a force to be reckoned with on the football field. His … more
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Attendants of YCS 1st Coalition’s first fundraising event interact on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Yelm Community Center. The fundraiser benefits the organization’s efforts to inform people about the Yelm Community School’s upcoming EP&O levy.
YCS 1st Coalition raises $45,640 in efforts to support passing February levy
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com YCS 1st Coalition launched last month with a clear mission statement to raise local awareness on the importance of passing the upcoming Yelm Community … more
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Harry Miller, also known as Santa within Yelm and surrounding areas, smiles for a photo in 2023.
Santa Claus taking tour of Yelm, Pierce County neighborhoods
Santa Claus is coming to town, trading his sleigh for a ride through Yelm neighborhoods aboard a City of Yelm truck Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. The truck will be decked out in twinkling … more
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A Yelm police vehicle sits in front of a cotton candy colored sky near the Yelm Water Tower. The Yelm Police Department is set to hire three more police officers following the Yelm City Council's approval of the 2025-26 biennial budget.
Yelm City Council unanimously approves 2025-26 biennial budget
The City of Yelm is set to hire three more police officers after the Yelm City Council unanimously approved the city’s two-year biennial budget. The 2025-26 budget includes five outside … more
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Megan Wollitz recently moved from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Yelm to open Aurora Aesthetics & Wellness, a sister business to Borealis Medspa in Alaska.
Nurse practitioner moves to Yelm to open aesthetics and wellness business
Tucked away inside a small office in the Hairworx Salon is Yelm’s newest medical spa, Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness. Led by nurse practitioner Megan Wollitz, the business opened last week … more
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The Yelm High School marching band helps kick off the beginning of the Christmas in the Park parade.
What's Happening: Gingerbread House Contest, Christmas Parade, Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 5 J&I Holiday Social J&I Power Equipment will host its “J&I Holiday Social” event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at its location in Yelm, … more
Yelm district surveys middle schoolers on use of cell phones in school
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) is looking to revise its policies regarding student use of cell phones after a recent survey of secondary students found that restrictions are not being enforced, leading … more
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These 13 Yelm pioneers pose in front of the Yelm Hotel. This is one of many historical photos presented at the Yelm Historical Museum pop-up at the Yelm Community Center.
Community center to house pop-up Yelm Historical Museum
To spice up the upcoming Christmas in the Park and centennial celebration weekend events, the Yelm Historical Museum has returned with a pop-up exhibit to allow residents to dive into the … more
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Jared Potter, owner of Part One Media, interviews subjects for the Yelm Centennial Documentary.
Upcoming centennial documentary a ‘love letter to Yelm’
When Jared Potter was a teenager living in Yelm, his first job was at Yelm Cinemas nearly 20 years ago. During his stint working at the theater, he fell in love with the world of cinema and with … more
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Jonny "Jonny Boy" Jennerjahn smiles in a photo.
Over 200 community members attend Jonny Boy Strong silent auction fundraiser
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Nearly 250 community members, friends and family of the Jennerjahn family attended a silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Yelm Senior … more
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Yelm school district schedules nine levy forums
As Yelm Community Schools attempts to pass its educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy in February after two consecutive failures, the school district is giving voters the opportunity to … more
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TwinStar Credit Union donated over $38,000 to Yelm Community Schools last week to pay off student lunch debt.
TwinStar donates $38K to Yelm district to pay off student lunch debt
TwinStar Credit Union stepped up to support Yelm Community Schools and its students’ lunch debt by donating $38,116 to the district. Laurie Kresl, TwinStar’s vice president of … more
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Thurston County residents were left without power as constant wind and rains pummeled the region last week.
East Thurston County witnessed effects of ‘bomb cyclone’ storm last week
According to PowerOutage.us, over 600,000 homes and businesses statewide were without power last Tuesday night on Nov. 19 and into Wednesday afternoon on Nov. 20 as a “bomb cyclone” wind … more
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What's Happening: Turkey Trot, Gingerbread House Contest, Christmas in the Park
Thursday, Nov. 28 Anytime Fitness Turkey Trot Yelm’s Anytime Fitness, partnered with Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department, will host the gym’s annual Turkey Trot 5K … more
Roy residents called for the city to address its water quality issues.
Roy acting city clerk-treasurer accuses former public works director of intentional misconduct
Acting Roy City-Clerk Treasurer Beth King accused former Public Works Director William Starks Jr. of intentionally falsifying town water tests to “show the worst possible look of the water to … more
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Sargent Engineers added four I-beams to one of the six Yelm bridges owned by Centralia this summer, and funding options for upgrades to the other five structures will be discussed in early 2025.
Centralia City Council to consider construction for five Yelm bridges needing repairs
The process to improve five Yelm bridges owned by the City of Centralia across the Centralia Canal is moving forward and backward at the same time. After the Centralia City Council approved … more
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The Roy City Council begins an Oct. 21 business meeting with, from left, Edmund Dunn, Mayor Kimber Ivy, Yvonne Starks, Ryan Muller and William Starks present. The City Council must soon decide how it will balance its budget for 2025.
Roy city officials discusses revenue options as town nears budget adoption
The Roy City Council is divided on ways to bring revenue into the city as its general fund faces a deficit of over $137,000 entering 2025, but one sentiment is similar: there aren’t many ideas … more
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The Yelm Public Works Department is gearing up for potential winter weather storms by preparing anti-ice vehicles and materials for roads.
Yelm Public Services Department preparing for potential winter weather events
In preparation for potential inclement winter weather conditions, the City of Yelm’s Public Works Department is gearing up by adding an additional anti-ice truck and an updated map listing … more
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