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Thursday, Aug. 24
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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8/22/23
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Despite speculation to the contrary, Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop in Yelm is not closing or changing ownership. Instead, owners began remodeling the business in late July to provide an …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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After Yelm High School student Collin McLaren’s passing in 2022, his mother, Karisa Carpenter, has tried to educate the community on the dangers of fentanyl and drug use.
Her outreach to …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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Ping-pong balls flew, shake tables simulating an earthquake rattled and joyous laughter bounced through the Yelm Middle School hallways during STEMKAMP’s “Family Day” Friday, Aug. …
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8/15/23
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The annual Norse West Viking Festival will return to Yelm’s Cochrane Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday Sept. 9-10. The free event aims to teach those in attendance different Norse Viking …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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By Dylan Reubenking
dylan@yelmonline.com
Roy leaders would like to offer residents some extra holiday cheer in future but are concerned about the cost.
Roy City Councilors discussed …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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Thursday, Aug. 17
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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8/15/23
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Local resident Rachael Haskins wants to know how taxpayer money is being spent in Yelm.
Haskins spoke to the City Council about her concerns during the public comment portion of the Aug. 8 City …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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The City of Roy Park Advisory Committee is accepting applications for a new member.
The committee was recently established to work collaboratively with the Roy City Council to help the continued …
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Nisqually Valley News Staff
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8/15/23
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By Jacob Dimond
jake@yelmonline.com
Yelm City Council is working to update the Yelm and Thurston County joint comprehensive plan to accommodate for future urban growth in Yelm.
The …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/15/23
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In an effort to enhance and strengthen relationships between the Yelm community and local police and government, the Yelm Police Department and City of Yelm hosted the annual National Night Out on …
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By Jacob Dimond /jake@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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The sixth annual Jazz in the Park event, which drew an estimated 2,000 attendants, was described as a successful event despite the uncertain weather on Aug. 5 during the second day of the event.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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Based on unofficial primary election results, as of 12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, clear favorites have emerged to advance to the general election in November in each of the local races, while votes in …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/8/23
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Yelm City Councilors and city administrators discussed financing an additional police officer in 2023, as well as the costs for the 2023 Pride Fest and Drag Show events and the Prairie Days Parade at …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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Roy Mayor Kimber Ivy is no stranger to serving her community and listening to the people’s needs.
Ivy comes from a medical background, having served as a lead lab assistant. But on April …
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By Dylan Reubenking/Dylan@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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After he officially took over as Yelm Community Schools superintendent on July 1, Chris Woods discussed the adventure that lies ahead in his new role.
Woods, who has worked as the chief …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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After a period of inactivity, the Yelm High School Booster Club is set to make a comeback with a renewed commitment to supporting local students.
Kait Toompas, the new booster club president, …
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Rainier Round-Up Days is a time to come together and celebrate the community, so it only seems natural that former Rainier School Resource Officer Frank Frawley will be the event’s grand …
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By Brandon Hansen/For The Nisqually Valley News
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8/8/23
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Thursday, Aug. 10
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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8/8/23
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The Darling Dog opened its doors in Yelm on Tuesday, Aug. 1, offering dog owners boarding and day care services.
The day care, owned by Jocelyn Mitchell and her fiancé, Wes Fogle, is …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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8/8/23
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