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The Roy Historical Cemetery, located at 8211 288th St S, is home to the graves of approximately 150 veterans.
Roy cemetery to be featured in nationwide documentary, tour
The Roy Historical Cemetery will be the 27th stop on Atlas Preservations’ annual 48-state tour, in which the business hosts free preservation workshops to restore graveyards around the … 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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Visitors explore the Yelm Farmers Market on June 15.
What's Happening: Farmers Market, Movies in the Park, Barbecue Rally
Saturday, June 29 Yelm Farmers Market  The 2024 Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 29, at 206 McKenzie Ave., near City Park. The event will … more
Thurston County man convicted for brutally killing a dog sentenced to four years in prison 
A Thurston County man convicted in April for killing someone’s dog and throwing it into the Nisqually River in October 2023 was sentenced Friday to 48 months, or four years, in prison.  … more
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Authorities move through a marsh in the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge overnight in pursuit of a suspect in a double-murder.
Man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant wife and another man in Thurston County on Thursday 
A 21-year-old Lacey man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant wife and their roommate in Lacey on Thursday is being held without bail on a 72-hour review hold while the prosecutor’s office … more
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Nisqually Valley News secures contract with Thurston County to print legal publications
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with the Nisqually Valley News for the newspaper to serve as the official county newspaper of record for legal … 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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The Nisqually River is accessible from the McKenna Park, located at 35621 state Route 507.
Two arrests made in connection to Nisqually River homicide
Two Yelm residents were arrested on Thursday, June 13 in relation to a deceased Yelm man found buried in a “shallow grave” near the Nisqually River. This marks the second homicide … 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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The Yelm Police Department's new badges feature Mount Rainier, the Yelm water tower, and the "Pride of the Prairie" slogan.
Yelm police introduce new badges
The Yelm Police Department revealed its new badges that its police officers will use on duty. Smith & Warren Badges, an American manufacturer, brought YPD and the City of Yelm’s story … more
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The Yelm Prairie Line Trail is located on Rhoton Road. The city celebrated the trail's extension of the path to the bridge on Wednesday, June 12.
City of Yelm celebrates extension of Prairie Line Trail to bridge
The City of Yelm celebrated the 2 ½-mile extension of the Prairie Line Trail with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 12. Mayor Joe DePinto, along with other Yelm city officials, … more
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Community members discuss housing needs at the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan Community Forum at the Yelm Community Center on June 13.
Yelm residents provide feedback on comprehensive plan update at public forum
As Thurston County rolls out its comprehensive plan updated chapters plan as they become ready for review, county staff are looking to the community for feedback on the project dubbed “Thurston … more
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Yelm's newest parking lot will be built behind City Hall on Third Street, downtown.
Council unanimously approves amendment for activated alleyway project
As well as the improvements going into downtown Yelm with the addition of a new parking lot, activated alleyway and one-way couplets, the site will now receive utility improvements after the City … more
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The City of Yelm signed a contract with Kidder Mathews for consulting and marketing of the 640-acre parcel of land the city owns. Kidder Mathews is tasked with helping the city decide how to develop the property.
City of Yelm reaches agreement for consulting and marketing of 640 acres
During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 11, Yelm city councilors unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Kidder Mathews for the consulting and marketing of the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office creates dedicated cold case and missing persons unit
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has launched a two-person dedicated cold case and missing persons unit, the agency announced recently. “We are extremely excited about the … 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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Graduating Yelm High School seniors receive scholarships from Yelm Dollars for Scholars during the Yelm Community Schools awards night on June 4.
Yelm Dollars for Scholars awards over $150K in scholarships to YHS seniors
Yelm Dollars for Scholars (YDFS) awarded a total of $154,300 in scholarships to graduating Yelm High School seniors during the annual awards night, June 4. A total of 117 scholarships were … more
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Runners prepare to run as Dustin Stephan sprays blue powder marking the start of the race during the YARD Color Fun Run at Yelm City Park on June 15.
Runners enjoy colorful mess at YARD’s inaugural Color Fun Run
People of all ages flocked to Yelm City Park for Youth Athletic Recreation Development’s (YARD) inaugural Color Fun Run to enjoy the sunshine and a new white T-shirt later sprayed with colored … more
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A Prairie Days Parade participant tosses candy to spectators on June 24, 2023.
What's Happening: Prairie Days Parade, Farmers Market, Movies in the Park
Saturday, June 22 Prairie Days Parade Beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 22, near Prairie Park Street Southeast in Yelm, the annual Prairie Days Parade will kick off and march downtown … more
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