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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park welcomed a new furry friend for its public debut last week: a food-conditioned hoary marmot staff named Chestnut. The young marmot was estimated to be born in spring of …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/21/23
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Ridgeline Middle School history teacher William Warren and his family have lived through chapters of the American history textbook.
Warren’s grandfather served in World War II, his father …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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In efforts to raise $45,000 to pay off its mortgage, due in January of 2026, the Yelm Senior Center will host a winter social and auction on Dec. 16. The event also celebrates the senior …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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Voter turnout in Yelm for the 2023 Thurston County general election could be described as lackluster as initial numbers roll in. As of Monday, Nov. 13, an average of 1,177 voters turned out for …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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Veterans in the Roy community were treated to a breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 9. The breakfast — put on by the city, the school and its PTA, and catered by Masonry Cafe …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, businesses and organizations within the Yelm community are offering different holiday events to allow the community to gather together, including sporting …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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Yelm Jazzline is currently hosting its annual fundraiser, and this year, the dance team is planning to travel to the National Dance Championships in Orlando for the first time in the team’s …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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11/14/23
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The City of Roy welcomed a new city councilor on Monday, Nov. 13. Roy resident Rachel Chavez takes over Position No. 1, handling recreation and cultural matters.
Her interview for the position …
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By Dylan Reubenking/Nisqually Valley News
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11/14/23
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The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation department honored local veterans with the first annual Veterans Day concert at Yelm Community Center on Nov. 11. Attendees were treated to a concert …
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11/14/23
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Yelm police officers respond to death threat
Yelm police officers responded to reports of a death threat around 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 near 91st Avenue Southeast.
Upon arrival, Yelm police …
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By Nisqually Valley News Staff
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11/14/23
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Thursday, Nov. 16
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 …
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11/14/23
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According to Thurston County’s early general election returns, Tuesday, Nov. 7, most contested Nisqually Valley races, including all of Yelm City Council seats up for election, are too close to …
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By Nisqually Valley News Staff
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11/7/23
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On the corner of Cook Road and Vail Road in Yelm, just outside Stewart’s Arena & Stables, sits a large sign that reads “Horse Feathers Music.”
The sign, decorated with …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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When Drew Pearson puts on his nearly 25-pound uniform, polished off with his City of Roy badge, he feels a great sense of responsibility to serve his community.
“I hold myself to the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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For the third year, Learners Without Limits will hold its annual bowling fundraiser to benefit Yelm children and families.
The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16 at …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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11/7/23
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The City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreations department aims to give back to local veterans by inviting them, along with their families, friends and community members, to attend an inaugural …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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Larry Anderson, 75-year-old Rainier Senior Center member, is aiming to give back to Rainier High School’s athletic department in a helpful manner. The Rainier resident will host an antique sale …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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The Rotary Club of Yelm’s work in improving literacy is getting noticed.
The local club won the Rotary District 5020 Literacy Award for work done in 2022-23. The district encompasses about …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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11/7/23
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For the fifth time during Halloween season, Yell Manor returned to Yelm to give Halloween fanatics, thrill seekers and trick-or-treaters a scare in its haunted house and escape rooms.
Steve …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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Construction of Yelm City Park’s concert stage is set to conclude by Nov. 27, just in time to celebrate Yelm’s annual Christmas in the Park event. The holiday celebration is set for …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/7/23
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