Everson Farm in Yelm transformed into a battlefield this past weekend for a Civil War reenactment hosted by the Washington Civil War Association (WCWA).
Over 100 reenactors dressed in their best …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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By Dylan Reubenking
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Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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Two Yelm residents were injured and a Port Angeles man is dead following a two-vehicle collision near McCleary at around noon, Friday, July 19, according to a Washington State Patrol news release.
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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7/23/24
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A man and woman from Yelm were both injured and transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after their motorcycle crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 12 northeast of Packwood and struck a …
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For the Nisqually Valley News
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7/23/24
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A Roy woman died after being struck by a semi-truck on state Route 702 near 40th Avenue South, last week.
Dae S. Hwang, a 79-year-old Roy resident, died on Thursday, July 18, after being struck …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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7/23/24
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One of the City of Yelm’s most expensive projects ever is nearing completion, as Cody Colt, Yelm’s Public Works director, anticipates the $36 million water reclamation facility (WRF) …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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By Dylan Reubenking
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When Roy resident James Baumann’s son was attacked by a dog, he became addicted to OxyContin. That was when Baumann noticed a lack of …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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With the Aug. 6 Thurston County Primary Election quickly approaching, the county has released an official local voters’ pamphlet, which provides detailed statements and information about the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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With the Thurston County Aug. 6 Primary Election just weeks away, the county has officially released and delivered voters’ pamphlets containing …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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With the Aug. 6 Thurston County primary election approaching, voters must register prior to the following deadlines to vote.
Monday, July 29, is the last day for remote registrations and updates …
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By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
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7/23/24
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Yelm Community Schools will partner with Olympia Federal Savings to create an account to fund student scholarships and potentially restore programs on the chopping block.
Superintendent …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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Isabella Rearden, the 2-year-old daughter of Devin and Casey Rearden, has been sick for all but three months of her life.
Isabella, who turns 3 soon, suffers from bronchomalacia, …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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Shaun Tai has big plans for her new business, Crowns Hair Salon and Beauty Bar, in Yelm, but her vision extends far beyond the confines of the new space in the Prairie Plaza, 10501 Creek St. SE.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/23/24
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Saturday, July 27
Yelm Farmers Market
The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will …
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7/23/24
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Roy Mayor Kimber Ivy hoped to close out the Roy City Council’s July 8 meeting with a simple vote for an adjournment. As she gathered favoring votes from each council member, she was unable to …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/19/24
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After Mark Rohwedder’s May departure from his District No. 1 seat on the Yelm Community Schools Board of Directors, the board voted unanimously to approve Frank King’s appointment to fill …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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7/18/24
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A suspect faces attempted first-degree murder charges after a person was shot at a residence on Chad Drive Southeast, Sunday, Aug. 14.
Yelm Police Sgt. Kevin Taylor said that he and another YPD …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/16/24
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According to the annual Crime in Washington 2023 report, serious crimes in Yelm decreased 19.68% from 2022 to 2023.
According to the report, last year, 518 “Group A” crimes were …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/16/24
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Just one month after celebrating the completion of Phase 2 of Yelm’s Prairie Line Trail, Yelm city councilors learned that Phase 2B, or renovations of the trestle bridge over the Nisqually …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/16/24
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Prior to deciding if the fate of a Yelm-based YMCA should be turned to voters, Yelm City Councilors met with representatives from the city’s financial advisor and the South Sound YMCA for a …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/16/24
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