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Local artist Cari Thompson, whose art work is displayed in Olympia at the Thomas Architecture Studios, smiles in front of one of her paintings on Jan. 29.
Yelm artist to host Valentine’s Day art show in Olympia
The walls and rooms at Cari Thompson’s house in Yelm are currently bare as all of her artwork sits inside the Thomas Architecture Studio in Olympia. Her art gallery in Olympia features 32 … more
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Beth Stock goes to work on a tree with a chainsaw in this courtesy photo.
She Cuts It: Roy woman offers ‘complete’ tree service to Nisqually Valley
Beth Stock takes pride in being a female business owner in the tree service industry. The longtime Roy resident is the owner of She Cuts It Tree Service, a business that started on a whim. She … more
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From the left, George Johnson of We Love Rainier receives a Difference Maker Award from Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Director of Strategic Alliances Aslan Meade and EDC Rural Program Manager George Sharp during a South Thurston Economic Development Initiative meeting at the Nisqually Tribe Elders Center on Friday, Jan. 19.
Rainier resident recognized for contributions
Alliance Northwest is the Pacific Northwest's largest business-to-government conference.
News in Brief: Alliance Northwest, disaster preparedness, tourism ambassador training
Alliance Northwest coming to Tacoma March 14 Nisqually Valley News staff Alliance Northwest, the Pacific Northwest’s largest business-to-government conference, will celebrate its 38th … more
Customers at Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que order food on Friday, Jan. 26 after the restauraunt's grand opening celebration.
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que celebrates grand opening in Yelm
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced its expansion to Yelm on May 10, 2023, and over eight months later, on Friday, Jan. 26, the barbecue restaurant celebrated its grand opening and officially welcomed … more
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City’s inaugural Bunny Breakfast offers food and fun
Spring will soon be sprung in the Yelm area. The family can enjoy a “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 16 at 301 Second St. SE. Organized by the City of Yelm Parks and … more
What's Happening: Boys basketball, story time, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Feb. 1 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities … more
The Nisqually Valley News office, pictured in 1926, was rebuilt after the 1924 fire.
Fires in 1924 helped shape Yelm’s 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 in 2024, the Nisqually … more
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University of Washington assistant director of communications Hailee Roe poses with the Sugar Bowl trophy on Jan. 1 after the Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns 37-31.
UW employee, YHS grad reflects on athletic season she’ll ‘never forget’
Hailee Roe, a Yelm High School 2015 graduate, played a huge role behind the scenes in the University of Washington’s most successful football season since the Huskies’ 1991 national … more
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Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, left, and Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier.
County commissioner urges support for Bucoda mayor as he announces his own cancer diagnosis
Thurston County Commissioner and former Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier on Saturday announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Fournier used the announcement as an opportunity to urge support … more
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Samuel Warren, who is considered a founding father of Roy, has his final resting place at the Roy Cemetery.
Roy Historical Cemetery to honor fallen veterans with wreaths
The Roy Historical Cemetery has partnered with Wreaths Across America for an event to honor veterans by laying a wreath at their headstone. The event will take place at 9 a.m., Dec. 14, 2024, at the … more
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Yelm Police Department's officer of the year, Chris Seymour, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 22.
Yelm Police Department presents Officer of the Year award
When Chris Seymour was growing up as a military kid living in Lacey, he would often travel through Yelm or participate in outdoor activities like hunting or shooting guns in the area.   … more
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Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop now features a dormer that will soon include a sign.
Tim’s Pharmacy remodel to include drive-thru
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop remains under construction after its remodel began in late July. The Yelm business, 106 First St. S., is   finishing its new pharmacy area and preparing to … more
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Rep. Strickland announces launch of Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is aiming to bring some extra joy to the lives of service and emergency response members through the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders … more
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Mary, a young participant in the Yelm Timberland Library's LEGO Club, created a house under the "Make a Wish" theme for the build. Each of the LEGO builds is displayed at the library. The next Lego Club will take place on Feb. 10.
Calendar: Taste of the Prairie, Lego Club
Thursday, Jan. 25 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and … more
Kyle Phillips, Zack Rosenquest, Wesley Fogle, Jocelyn Fogle and Veejay Lach pose for a photo at White Horse Tavern on Jan. 19.
Yelm community comes together for victims of house fire
Jocelyn Fogle arrived at her Yelm home on Tuesday, Jan. 9 to what she described as a “wall of black smoke.” She couldn’t see 6 inches into the house due to an electrical fire that … more
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Margaret Clapp reaches into a bucket held by auctioneer Daniel Schorno filled with tickets purchased for $100 each at last year's Dollars for Scholars fundraiser. The winner of the drawing was able to choose from any item on stage except the Chevy Spark.
Yelm Dollars For Scholars hosting annual dinner
Yelm’s Dollars for Scholars has been making waves by positively impacting the lives of Yelm High School students and their families. Having successfully raised and distributed over $2.9 million … more
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Two of artist Cari Thompson’s original paintings are shown, which includes Albert Einstein (left), and Enzo Ferrari and Marilyn Monroe (right).
Yelm artist Cari Thompson hosting art exhibition in Olympia
Local artist and Yelm resident Cari Thompson, who moved to Yelm 35 years ago after becoming well known in Carmel, California, will host her own art exhibition in Olympia, Washington. … more
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Leah Simmons and her son go for a warm-up jog at a Crawl PNW parent and toddler judo class on Jan. 10.
Parents and toddlers learn judo basics in new program in Yelm
Parents have a new way of spending quality time with their toddlers in Yelm. Crawl PNW’s Parent & Toddler Judo Program, a 10-week program held at Harai Dojo in Yelm, is underway, offering … more
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Junior quarterback Caylee Roberts throws a pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9 against the Lincoln Abes in Yelm's first girls flag football scrimmage.
YHS first girls football team debuts in Pierce County League
Yelm High School officially became the first South Sound Conference school to welcome a girls flag football team to its athletic branch, with the team making its debut on Jan. 11 against Franklin … more
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