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Rotarians and staff from United Way stand with a cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton to celebrate the three-year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library being kicked off in Lewis County at the Holiday Inn in Chehalis in November 2022. The program provides books for young kids at no cost to the families.
Dolly Parton coming to Washington to celebrate expansion of her Imagination Library
Legendary singer, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton is coming to Washington state to celebrate the expansion to every county of her Imagination Library program, which provides books to children … more
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Early, unofficial primary election results show clear favorites in Yelm, Rainier elections
Based on early, unofficial primary election results, as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, clear favorites have emerged in each of the local races, while votes to approve renewing South Pierce Fire & … more
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The U.S. Navy is honoring Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), Nisqually activist and leader during the fish-ins, by naming a ship after him. Courtesy Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 1973.
U.S. Navy to name ship in honor of late tribal activist Billy Frank Jr.
The late Billy Frank Jr, a Nisqually tribal elder and legendary Native American activist, will soon have a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on … more
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Neil Tolstead (left) and Dawn Lantz (middle) pose with Kya Ramirez for a photo at the 2023 Thurston County Fair.
Yelm residents receive lifetime achievement award at Thurston County Fair
Yelm’s Dawn Lantz and Neil Tolstead were recently honored for their dedication and involvement in the Thurston County Fair. Lantz has served at the fair since 2006, while Tolstead has been a … more
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Nevaeh Smith reacts to the announcement that she won the talent show at the Yelm Music Festival on July 29.
Annual Yelm Music Festival draws hundreds through live performances
For the second consecutive year, Yelm residents listened to local musicians perform at the Yelm Music Festival. The event drew several hundred people throughout the day to enjoy Yelm’s … more
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Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson smiles in his office on July 31.
Yelm Police Chief Rob Carlson reflects on one year at helm
Over a year after he was appointed as Yelm’s police chief, Rob Carlson reflected on his first year with the new title. He described his first 365 days on the job as being much easier than … more
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City of Roy hosts budget retreat, discusses areas of improvement within city moving forward
The Roy City Council discussed the city’s budget and what they could do to improve the town for residents at an early-hours budget retreat July 29. The varying topics of improvement … more
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Traffic typically backs up on Yelm Avenue when I-5 is dealt with traffic issues. Yelm Avenue experienced some mid-morning traffic on Aug. 1.
Yelm police chief: Traffic becoming ‘state of emergency’
After a major traffic backup throughout town on the morning of July 19, Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson described the traffic situation as a “state of emergency” and discussed … more
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services to implement online purchasing of birth and death certificates
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services announced that beginning On Aug. 1, the organization implemented a newly created online ordering option for purchasing Washington State birth … more
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Heidi Haslinger-Corl, or the “Arts Rabbit,” jumps for joy at the completion of the surveys while Jon and Monique Fisher smile and point at the sign they made.
Yelm Arts Commission reaches 1,000 signatures for proposed creative district
The City of Yelm’s Arts Commission reached the required 1,000 signatures on July 20 to begin the process of reviewing the surveys to determine Yelm residents’ thoughts on a creative … more
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Summer drought emergency hits Washington state
The El Niño summer is taking its full grip on the Evergreen State as the state’s Department of Ecology has declared a drought emergency for watersheds in 12 counties in western and … more
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The Yelm Farmers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at a new location: in front of the Yelm Police Station on McKenzie Street. 
What's happening: Jazz in the Park, Farmers Market, Movies in the Park
Thursday, Aug. 3 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
Vistors point and view items on display during the Tenino Arts Spring Market featuring 32 regional artisans inside the Kodiak Room earlier this year. Taxable retail sales in Yelm for the first quarter of 2023 were up dramatically from their 2022 total and nearly double their 2019 total for the same quarter.
Local taxable retail sales nearly double from 2019’s total
Taxable retail sales in Yelm for the first quarter of 2023 were up dramatically from their 2022 total and nearly double their 2019 total for the same quarter. According to the Washington … more
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State awards grants for outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat conservation in Thurston and County
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office announced the award of nearly $190 million in grants to communities statewide to improve outdoor recreation and conserve important wildlife … more
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Miles Deville moonsaults on to Artemis Spencer on July 22 at Defy’s Showdown at the Mountain.
DEFY Showdown at the Mountain raises $15,000 to send Yelm girl to Paris
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Over 250 fans of Defy Wrestling and supporters of 10-year-old Yelm girl Cataleya Castanon in her fight against neurofibromatosis (NF) raised money and … more
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A member of GriffeyLou BBQ prepares smoked chicken for the Amateur Andy’s Competition at the Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally on July 22.
Fourth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally draws thousands to Yelm City Park
Despite the sun scorching down on Yelm City Park with low 90-degree temperatures, thousands of carnivorous patrons crowded the area to enjoy the fourth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally, … more
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Amanda Johnstone was appointed to a vacant seat on Yelm’s City Council in June.
Johnstone wants to be uniting force to make Yelm better
By Brandon Hansen For the Nisqaully Valley News Earlier this summer, in June, Amanda Johnstone was selected to fill a vacancy on the Yelm City Council. Along with her husband, David, … more
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Dylan Muhle, owner of Rides Bike and Board in Yelm, smiles on July 14 in his new shop.
Rides Bike and Board in Yelm helps cyclists get back on the road
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Rides Bike and Board opened its doors on Tuesday, July 18 and offers repair services to an abundance of micro-mobility vehicles, including different … more
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Take 7. Little Big Band performs at Yelm's Jazz in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 7, in Yelm City Park.
What’s Happening: Jazz in the Park, National Night Out, Norse West Viking Festival
Thursday, July 27 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
The Resource Hub, located at the Thurston County Courthouse Complex in Olympia, serves as a drop-in resource center for people seeking help from substance use.
Thurston County partners with Boulder Care to create accessible treatment for substance-use disorders
Boulder Care, a digital health clinic specializing in long-term support and treatment for substance-use disorders, partnered with Thurston County’s … more
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