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Taking on climate change isn’t too big of a challenge for Warren Neth, owner of Cosmic Carrot Farm in Yelm.   In 2020, he lobbied for the grant monies from the Washington State … more
The finish line is in sight for the long awaited phase two of the Yelm Loop project, which will redirect traffic coming from Interstate 5 away from Yelm Avenue and downtown Yelm, which already sees … more
Yelm man killed in shooting last week The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a 31-year-old Yelm man was shot and killed on the evening of Tuesday, March 5. … more
One YouTube video of the Yelm Community Choir singing “Hodie Christus Natus Est” by composer Mark Hayes landed the vocalists an opportunity to perform in New York City. Distinguished … more
Veteran Jason Aubry and members of the Jeep community are aiming to give back to service members in a big way.   Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, Aubry, members of his Facebook … more
A member of the Rainier School District staff has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an ongoing DUI investigation. Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Lt. Mike … more
A Ridgeline Middle School student was arrested without incident on Wednesday, March 6, for alleged possession of a live firearm.   Yelm Police took the student into custody after other … more
Yelm Police responds to a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a van in front of the Yelm Community Schools district office on March 8. more
Nisqually Red Wind Casino temporarily closed on Wednesday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, after experiencing servers going offline due to what was described as a cybersecurity incident on the … more
City of Roy Town Hall meeting set for March 25 The City of Roy invites the community to come to a special Town Hall meeting at the Roy Community Center at 7 p.m., Monday, March 25. The event … more
When Kayla Walker moved from San Diego, California, to Yelm in 2022, she knew that it could be a home for her business. She owned a couple of salons in San Diego but had to close due to the COVID-19 … more
Brooklynn Bell, 13, Rainier, and Emma Gulley, 14, Roy, are the Northwest Junior Rodeo Association’s (NJRA) newest royalty. Bell earned the title of queen while Gulley was named princess on … more
It was a night to remember at the jam-packed, Lake Lawrence Community Club on Saturday, March 9, which welcomed numerous business owners, board members, school associates and public figures within … more
The City of Yelm was awarded a $200,000 grant from the state of Washington in 2021 to study, design and plan for the possibility of constructing an education and innovation center (EIC) and has … more
Saturday, March 16 Bunny Breakfast The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department will host “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Yelm … more
Following his first few months in office as Tenino’s new mayor, Dave Watterson recently talked with The Chronicle about his background and his time leading Stone City government thus far. … more
The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution Thursday praising state Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, as someone who “fought for responsible state budgets, accountable state … more
Yelm resident Steven McCullough didn’t dive into the woodworking industry for the money. He wants to provide relief, not only to himself, but to fellow veterans who battle post-traumatic stress … more
For the first time in five years, students with the Yelm High School sports medicine program will travel to Northridge, California, next week for the 23rd annual California Regional High School … more
Residents were largely split in their suggestions about what Yelm officials should do to address the homeless situation in the city at a recent council meeting.   A larger number of … more
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