|
For Thurston County residents seeking to dispose of natural Christmas trees, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are available county-wide.
According to a county news release, people …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
|
12/23/24
|
|
Pierce County Animal Control officers removed 54 animals from a Roy property Tuesday, Dec. 16, after a November complaint regarding possible illegal breeding and animal cruelty.
After an …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News
|
12/17/24
|
|
As efforts continue for the long-awaited construction of the Yelm Loop project, road crews have begun to prepare for the bypass project on the outskirts of Yelm near Walmart.
Yelm Public Works …
more
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
12/17/24
|
|
A tree that fell onto power lines on state Route 510 near Southworth Elementary School caused a road closure for over three hours in Yelm the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 17, according to Washington …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
|
12/17/24
|
|
A Thurston County resident has filed a petition to recall Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse for “acts of misfeasance and/or malfeasance and for violations of her oath of office.”
…
more
By Mitchell Roland /For The Nisqually Valley News
|
12/17/24
|
|
Local business owners looking to beautify the exterior of their business through the City of Yelm’s beautification grant program might have to soon look for alternate methods of providing their …
more
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
12/17/24
|
|
The Rotary Club of Yelm’s motto is service above self. Derrick Platt, the club’s newest president-elect, aims to embody that phrase during his tenure as its leader.
Platt, a 2019 …
more
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
12/17/24
|
|
Prior to her swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 17, Thurston County Commissioner-elect Rachel Dreon announced she had married her partner, Jeff Grant, on Dec. 13. The elected official opted to …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News staff
|
12/17/24
|
|
The City of Yelm has partnered with Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots Project for the installation of the America Connects Family Time National Mural Mosaic in Yelm on Feb. 18, 2025.
The mosaic …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
|
12/17/24
|
|
Thursday, Dec. 19
Yelm girls wrestling hosts Bethel, GK
Yelm High School’s girls wrestling team will host a dual meet on Thursday, Dec. 19, against 4A SPSL opponents Bethel and …
more
12/17/24
|
|
The public will no longer be able to watch Yelm City Council study sessions after the fact to learn more about city business.
After 14 years, the City of Yelm will no longer record or post …
more
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
12/12/24
|
|
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanities believes everybody deserves a place to call home and is taking steps to provide more affordable housing opportunities in Yelm with the construction of a …
more
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
For Randy and Chris Gagner, selling Christmas trees isn’t just about supporting the Roy and surrounding communities. While the Gagner Family Farm has built a strong clientele of families who …
more
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
The Joysong Victorian Carolers will provide musical enjoyment alike by sharing their vocal talents with a selection of traditional Christmas songs in an upcoming presentation at 6 p.m., Wednesday, …
more
By The Nisqually Valley News Staff
|
12/10/24
|
|
As dozens of Yelm residents shuffled out of the five Yelm Cinemas theaters showing the Yelm Centennial Documentary Monday, Dec. 9, Mayor Joe DePinto found local filmmaker Jared Potter and gave him …
more
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
The Roy City Council will enter the 2025 fiscal year with a deficit yet again in its general fund budget, but council members made cuts to reduce the margin by nearly half before adopting it Monday, …
more
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
Audrey Van Kooten, a Yelm High School senior, thought she missed Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto’s announcement for the City of Yelm’s Youth of the Year during the Christmas in the Park …
more
By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
The City of Yelm will continue to prioritize completing the Yelm Loop and Southern Loop projects, along with creating additional infrastructure throughout the city, such as backroads and sidewalks in …
more
By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
|
12/10/24
|
|
Thursday, Dec. 12
Southworth Elementary levy forum
YCS 1st Coalition will host a public forum about the school district’s upcoming Educational Programs & Operations levy at …
more
12/10/24
|
|
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
By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
|
12/6/24
|
