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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage by U.S. Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump assassination attempt: Washington state politicians respond after former president bloodied by shooter
Responses from Washington state politicians poured in following the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump suffered … more
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Smoke covers the sky above state Route 507 in Roy after a 50-acre brush fire breaks out on July 9.
Large Roy brush fire closes SR 507
An approximately 50-acre brush fire on state Route 507 in Roy at milepost 35.01 near 288th St. S. has closed the road in both directions in the afternoon Tuesday, July 9. As of 7 p.m. Tuesday, … more
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The Five Corners intersection will soon house a two-lane roundabout to assist in improving traffic throughout downtown Yelm.
Officials working on solutions to ease traffic congestion in Yelm
In efforts to alleviate traffic congestion through downtown Yelm, the City’s Public Works Department has been working to find solutions to backups throughout the area. Patrick Hughes, … more
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Nui Aalona’s newest single, “Kiss Me Hello,” will be released July 12.
Yelm native makes strides in music career with upcoming single, local concert
After 20 years in the music industry, Yelm resident and 1999 YHS graduate Nui Aalona is nearing his big break in that world through his blend of country, reggae and R&B music, described as Nui … more
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Members of Mopar Nation park at Yelm Family Medicine before their cruise on June 29.
Dozens of Mopar cars stop in Yelm during second annual cruise
Members of Mopar Nation, a car group based out of western Washington, gathered in Yelm and Olympia before taking off on a cruise up U.S. Route 101 on Saturday, June 29. The nonprofit … more
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Garfield poses with a fireworks sign on June 30 outside the Yelm FFA Alumni Association's fireworks booth near the 507 Taproom on East Yelm Avenue.
Yelm FFA Alumni helps light up the sky for Fourth of July
Yelm’s FFA Alumni Association helped local residents and supporters of the organization light up the sky leading up to and on the Fourth of July, as its annual fireworks sale returned to the … more
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Hanford McCloud and members of the Nisqually Indian Tribe sing native songs and bless the stage at Yelm City Park, built by Nisqually Construction, on June 22.
Local residents pack Yelm City Park for Prairie Days activities, centennial concert
Downtown Yelm was extremely busy on Saturday, June 22, due to a plethora of family-friendly and free activities at Yelm City Park, including the Prairie Days celebration in the morning hours and the … more
A drill team rides horses down Yelm Avenue during the Prairie Days Parade on June 22.
Residents flock to Yelm Avenue for annual Prairie Days Parade
The annual Prairie Days activities have been a summertime hit in Yelm since 1971, and in 2024, residents and paradegoers flocked to East Yelm Avenue on Saturday, June 22, in the early morning hours … more
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Members of the First Baptist Church of Yelm rejoice through song as they celebrated the 50th anniversary of the church in 2022.
Churches and religion common in region long before Yelm’s official incorporation
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month, the Nisqually Valley News will … more
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A child checks out a bright yellow Chevrolet Bel-Air during the 2023 Coats for Kids Car Show in Yelm.
Yelm church hosting car show for good cause
The parking lot of St. Columban Catholic Church in Yelm will gleam with dozens of bright classic cars and smiles during the sixth annual Coats for Kids Car Show, presented by the Knights of Columbus, … more
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MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care is expected to open in Yelm's Medical Plaza in early 2025, according to Mayor Joe DePinto.
MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care to open in Yelm
One of the most requested commodities in Yelm will soon become reality as MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care is expected to open a clinic in early 2025. Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto announced on Thursday, … more
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Alex Shipp inspects broccoli in his garden at Cheers Farm & Equestrian on June 7.
Rainier farm offers fresh produce, horse training
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com When Alex Shipp and Kyrany Sagen-Cook traveled through the Pacific Northwest chasing their perfect home and farm in 2021, they used a Microsoft … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods reads off the positions furloughed during the district's second round of reductions during its school board meeting at Ridgeline Middle School on May 23.
Yelm School Board discusses future of athletics, meal prices, facility usage
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com As the 2023-24 school year comes to a close, Yelm Community Schools is halfway through making its budget cuts amid the double failure of its … more
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Members of the City of Yelm Historic Preservation Committee will serve as the grand marshals of the Prairie Days Parade on June 22.
Yelm Historic Preservation Commission grand marshal for Prairie Days
In an effort to highlight and preserve Yelm’s history amid the city’s centennial celebration, the Yelm Historic Preservation Commission will be the grand marshal of the Prairie Days … more
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Ryder Cruse hugs his brother, Ricky, after Rainier High School's class of 2024 graduation on Friday, June 7.
Class of 2024 reflects on tenure during Rainier High School graduation
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Fifty-four seniors who began their high school journeys in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic finished their tenure at Rainier High School with a … more
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A sea of visitors waits for Yelm High School seniors to exit the Tacoma Dome after their graduation on June 9.
Yelm High School celebrates class of 2024 in Tacoma Dome
Yelm High School’s tradition of celebrating departing seniors inside the Tacoma Dome during the school’s graduation commencement continued in 2024, as family, classmates, teachers and … more
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Karina Stelck gets ready to ride a bull during the Roy Rodeo on June 2.
Female bull rider, U.S. Army truck driver aiming to inspire young girls
Karina Stelck takes pride in being a woman in male-dominated fields. Not only does the Boise, Idaho, native serve as a motor transport operator in the U.S. Army, she also enjoys riding bulls in her … more
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A bareback rider falls off his horse during the Roy Rodeo on June 1.
Local cowboys and cowgirls compete in annual June Roy Pioneer Rodeo
Numerous local cowboys and cowgirls gathered on Huggins Greig Road for the annual spring Roy Pioneer Rodeo on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. Several local competitors tried their luck in … more
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A bullfighter staves off an angry bull after it threw off its rider during the Roy Rodeo on June 1.
Roy Pioneer Rodeo Association president talks event history, June showcase
Since 1960, the annual Roy Pioneer Rodeo has welcomed spectators, fans of rodeo and cowboys and cowgirls from all over to compete on the first weekend of June and throughout Labor Day weekend. In … more
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From left: Landen Barger, Vanessa Peck, Shane Clark, Ellie McPherson, Marcus McCloud and Rylee Birdtail receive certificates during the Native American graduation/moving-up ceremony at Yelm High School on June 2.
Yelm district celebrates Native culture with graduation and moving-up ceremony
Yelm Community Schools honored 13 Native American students with a graduation and moving-up ceremony in the Yelm High School commons on Sunday, June 2. Eight students, including three soon-to-be high … more
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