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Those in attendance on Dec. 10 at the Pierce County Fair Ground for the Back Country Horsemen’s Christmas party mingle prior to the party starting.
Pierce County and Nisqually Back Country Horsemen raise money for trail preservation
Members of the Pierce County and Nisqually Back Country Horsemen chapters got into a festive spirit on Sunday, Dec. 10 as the organizations gathered for a Christmas party and fundraiser at the Pierce … more
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Roy City Council requests special meeting to vote on 2024 budget
Voting on the City of Roy’s 2024 budget will wait until days before the approval deadline. The Roy City Council voted, 3-2, to request a special meeting for further information before approving … more
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Roy City Council members are sworn in on Dec. 11 following their re-election.
Roy councilors retake oath of office after re-election
The Roy City Council is set for the next two years as the mayor and councilors were sworn in during the council’s Dec. 11 meeting. All five councilors stood and were sworn in by Mayor … more
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What’s happening: Basketball, holiday events, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Dec. 14 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 for … more
Nui Aalona, 1999 Yelm graduate, smiles after the conclusion of his rendition of the national anthem at the 3A football championship game, Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium.
Yelm grad’s national anthem performance a career highlight
Country music artist and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona had a career highlight on Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle when he sang the national anthem prior to the 3A state … more
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Heartwood Haven Executive Director Kate Tsyrklevich watches on as her pigs graze in a field in this file photo. The animal sanctuary in Roy is raising funds to complete a low-cost spay and neuter clinic that would serve low-income residents, seniors and disabled individuals and help reduce animal over-population and overcrowded shelters.
Heartwood Haven raising money for low-cost spay and neuter clinic
Heartwood Haven, a farm animal sanctuary in Roy, is seeking donations to outfit a low-cost spay and neuter clinic to serve community members in need and reduce the number of unwanted animals. … more
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Sirens:
11-year-old steals car from Yelm apartment complex Yelm police officers responded to a report of auto theft around 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 near Vancil Road. The vehicle stolen was a white 2003 … more
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City of Yelm to host several Christmas-themed events
As December continues to set in and the winter season approaches, the City of Yelm has several Christmas-themed activities for community members. According to Line Roy, the City of Yelm’s … more
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The City of Yelm is moving ahead on having designs completed for two proposed roundabouts at a busy intersection in the city.
Yelm City Council unanimously approves early roundabout designs
The city of Yelm is one step closer to installing a roundabout at a busy intersection. During a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, the Yelm City Council unanimously approved the preliminary design of … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 Second St. SE.
City Council approves mid-biennium budget amendment for 2023-24
Yelm City Council unanimously approved amendments to the city’s mid-biennium budget for 2023-24 after Yelm Financial Director Stephanie Nanavich led a discussion on Nov. 28 to inform councilors … more
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Amanda Johnstone
Mayor, councilors thank former Yelm council members as they depart
Members of the Yelm City Council took the opening minutes of its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to thank former councilors Ashley Brooks and Amanda Johnstone as they departed the council. Their … more
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Band members at Christmas in the Park prepare for their performance on Dec. 2 at Yelm City Park.
Christmas in the Park parade and activities made for festive Saturday in Yelm
Yelm’s Christmas in the Park parade, which returned for the first time in several years due to COVID and lack of participation, kicked off what was a jam-packed day of family-oriented events on … more
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Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson smiles as he drives in the city’s Christmas parade on Dec. 2.
Yelm community kicks off holiday season with Christmas parade
An illuminated snowman brightens Rainier's Holiday Park on Dec. 2.
Rainier's Holiday Park brightens community
The Yelm Lions host a Christmas Store for the youth in the community.
What's Happening: Holiday tree lighting, Christmas store, Cookies for Santa, Christmas concert
Thursday, Dec. 7 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 for … more
Harry Miller, also known as Santa within Yelm and surrounding areas, smiles for a photo on Nov. 27.
Yelm’s ‘free-range Santa’ aims to bring more joy to the community during the holiday season
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com For the last four Christmas seasons in Yelm, Harry Miller, also known locally as Santa, has tried to bring more holiday joy to the community and … more
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Roy Mayor Kimber Ivy at her desk at Roy City Hall on Aug. 7. Ivy told the Nisqually Valley News that allegations of financial discrepancies made in March were determined to be unfounded.
City of Roy declares financial discrepancy allegations are unfounded
Roy city officials have determined that allegations of a $40,000 deficit and a number of other issues raised during the March 27 City Council meeting were unfounded. The issues stemmed from … more
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Mayor DePinto hopeful for future of Yelm YMCA, potential bond in January
Discussions for a potential YMCA in Yelm are heating up. Mayor Joe DePinto met with Kyle Cronk, CEO of South Sound YMCA, on Nov. 16 to view different renderings of what a Yelm YMCA could look … more
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Roy council shoots down proposed 1% property tax increase
The Roy City Council adopted a resolution setting the property tax levy for the 2024 fiscal year without a proposed 1%   tax levy increase. The increase would have created $875.88 for the city … more
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Yelm Community Schools buses sit ready to be driven, yet more drivers are needed to fill all the routes. The school district recently hired a new transportation director to help address the district's challenges.
Yelm district hires new transportation director
As Yelm Community Schools continues to find ways to address its bus driver shortage and bus cancellations, the district has hired a new transportation director. The school board unanimously voted to … more
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