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Tenino City Historian Richard Edwards and Tenino PARC (parks, arts, recreation and culture) Director Jessica Reeves-Rush smile for a photo in Tenino on Friday with their new, co-authored book celebrating the 150th birthday of the Stone City.
New Book, Upcoming Festival Celebrate Tenino’s 150th Birthday
Sandstone is likely Tenino’s most famed product. But few know that the United States Capitol has a stone representing every state, and Washington’s is Tenino sandstone.   … more
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The restaurant will feature dining options including a variety of sandwiches that feature chopped pork, beef brisket and smokey chicken. The business also offers bowls or platters that include either chopped pork, beef brisket, chicken thighs or all beef hotlinks. The bowl or platter options include a macaroni and cheese bowl, a loaded baked potato or a salad.
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que Announces Expansion to Yelm
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a restaurant location is coming to the Nisqually Plaza in Yelm this summer.   Customers describe its slow-roasted, wood-smoked … more
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Courtesy Photos Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad has been working to hire staff and repair its tracks between Elbe and Mineral after it suspended all operations in May 2020 partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rail Bikes and Steam Train Excursions: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Will Be Back in Operation Sooner Than Predicted
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) has announced it will open RailCycle Mt. Rainier, a new rail bike attraction, and is entering final negotiations to begin operating steam train excursions from … more
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Jerry Fugich, John Williams and John Thomson pose after Williams was recognized.
Local Man Honored in ‘Welcome Home Veteran’ Ceremony
Vietnam veteran John Williams, a Yelm resident and past commander of the town’s VFW Post 5580, received a token of appreciation for his service in the war on April 18.   He was … more
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Skyler Ashley, Harper Ashley and Tristin Ashley, from Littlerock, look through plants at the Yelm FFA Plant Sale on Friday, April 28.
Yelm FFA Plant Sale Breaks Record as $28,000 Is Raised
For the second consecutive year in a row, Yelm High School’s FFA Plant Sale set a new record during its two-day event on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. This year’s event … more
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Image renderings are passed around on the construction site of an agricultural park along Old Highway 99 SE in Tenino on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Tenino Agricultural Park Construction Underway; $1.25M Provided by the State
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains of food, residents could more clearly see the value of local resources, said Aslan Meade, director of strategic alliances for the Thurston County … more
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Yelm football athletes Kyler Ronquillo, William Snodgrass and Pavaan Bankston pose for a photo on Friday, April 21, after they participated in a signing ceremony at Yelm High School.
Seven Athletes Celebrated in Signing Day Ceremony at Yelm High School
Yelm High School hosted its annual signing day ceremony on Friday, April 21, in the school’s commons as seven student-athletes were celebrated for signing with a college athletic … more
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A customer purchases an item at Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm, which was recently renovated.
Shiplap Shop and Coffee House Debuts Expansion at Yelm Store
The Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm recently received a facelift and an expansion. On Sunday, April 9, the business opened its doors for the first time since the renovations. Gary … more
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Kate Tsyrklevich smiles as she tends to a pig that recently gave birth to seven piglets at Heartwood Haven animal sanctuary in Roy.
Heartwood Haven in Roy Makes a Difference Through Animal Rescues
Despite being in Roy for less than a year, Kate Tsyrklevich and her wife have made a difference for animals in need through Heartwood Haven. The animal sanctuary features various kinds of farm … more
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Kailie and Ricky Klitsch pose for a photo with their 9-month-old son Mason at Yelm City Park during an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1.
Egg Hunters Brave the Weather as They Search for Easter Treasures
The dark clouds and the rain on Saturday, April 1, didn’t keep participants away from Yelm City Park as young residents searched for 30,000 eggs that were scattered about. The second … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks to the Thurston County Commissioners in Olympia in this file photo.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Airlifted to Harborview After Collision 
Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders was involved in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Lawrence Lake Road Southeast and 153rd Avenue Southeast in Yelm. … more
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Freshman Landan Halterman shows off his championship ring.
Yelm’s Championship Football Team Honored at Ring Ceremony
The 2022 3A state champion football team gathered on the morning of Monday, March 27, to celebrate their historic season one final time as they received their championship rings at Yelm High School. … more
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Amanda Muñoz began her role as the Yelm Chamber of Commerce’s executive director on Feb. 27.
Yelm Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Executive Director
Amanda Muñoz began her job as the executive director for the Yelm Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 27 and would like to create more opportunities to engage with the community. Muñoz, … more
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People at the 28th annual Dollars for Scholars auction at Lake Lawrence Lodge on Saturday, March 11, find their way to their tables.
Dollars for Scholars Auction Raises Over $120,000 for Yelm Students
The 28th annual Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction raised over $120,000 at the Lake Lawrence Lodge on Saturday, March 11. Prior to the auction, 220 tickets had already been sold for the event. … more
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A portrait of Jessie Uch is displayed during a vigil held at Rainier High School on Tuesday.
Vigil Held in Honor of Rainier High School Senior Jessie Uch 
Hundreds of community members gathered in Rainier for a lighted vigil on Tuesday in honor of 17-year-old Jessie Uch, who died in a fatal car wreck on Saturday.  Uch, a … more
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Sul Ka Dub, who goes by Freddie Lane, talks to attendees while holding a ritual object, featuring the head of an eagle, during a prayer journey to protect Oak Flat, a land that is sacred to the San Carlos Apache Tribe, at an event hosted by Interfaith Works of Thurston County on Wednesday in Olympia.
Washington Tribes Drum Up Support for Totem’s Journey
Over 200 attendees met at the Port of Olympia Plaza on Wednesday, March 1, for an event hosted by Interfaith Works of Thurston County and Learning Right Relations. Leaders from regional tribes … more
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Jessie Uch is pictured in this photo posted to a GoFundMe page.
Rainier High School Senior Identified as 17-Year-Old Who Was Killed in Fatal Crash 
The 17-year-old girl who died in a two-vehicle crash in the 13800 block of Rainier Road Southeast on Saturday, March 4 has been identified as a senior from Rainier High School. Jessie Uch died … more
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Sarah Fox, Kendahl Tuttle and Kerri Jeter smile and gather outside a residence located at 2813 140th Ave. SW near Tenino Tuesday to discuss an announcement from Supreme Living that it will not proceed with providing supportive housing services for sex offenders at its property.
'Huge Sense of Relief': Supreme Living Backs Off Plans for Sex Offender Housing Near Tenino
After weeks of outrage and frustration that fueled protests and civic action, Tenino-area residents celebrated Tuesday as Supreme Living announced that it no longer plans to house sex offenders at a … more
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Aiden Kortjohn, a senior at Yelm High School, was selected as one of over 5,000 candidates for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Senior From Yelm High School Selected as Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Aiden Kortjohn, a senior at Yelm High School, was selected as one of over 5,000 candidates for the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Candidates for the program were selected from 3.6 … more
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Ariel, King Triton and Sebastian talk during a scene of The Little Mermaid at Yelm High School.
Yelm High School Drama Club Returns With Showings of The Little Mermaid
The Yelm High School Drama Club returned to action as they presented a musical based on the popular Disney movie, “The Little Mermaid,” which was released in 1989. The director of the … more
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