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This historical photo will be featured on the Yelm Arts Commission's electric box wrap project.
Yelm Arts Commission to introduce art on signal light electrical box to honor centennial
In honor of Yelm’s 100-year anniversary since incorporation, the City’s art commission will wrap a signal light electrical box with a historic photo. Heidi Haslinger, Yelm Arts … more
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The Yelm water tower is seen here. Yelm’s water system plan to update its infrastructure and account for additional water rights is almost complete.
Yelm water system plan to update infrastructure almost complete
Yelm’s water system plan to update its infrastructure and account for additional water rights is almost complete. Yelm’s Public Works Director Cody Colt updated the City Council on … more
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Haiying Wu observes the details of the 9-foot Billy Frank Jr. styrofoam statue from an angle at South Puget Sound Community College's Scene Shop on May 2.
Billy Frank Jr. statue sculptor “honored” to work on project
Once the Billy Frank Jr. statue is installed in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., in 2025, sculptor Haiying Wu will be the first Chinese-American to have a … more
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Tara Currey, teaching assistant and health advocate at Yelm Center, speaks with Tracye Ferguson, assistant superintendent for early learning, at the ESD headquarters in Tumwater on May 6.
ESD 113 administrators table proposal to close Yelm Head Start Center
Administrators for Educational School District (ESD) 113 voted to table its proposal to close the Yelm Head Start Center until it meets with the center’s policy council. American Federation of … more
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Members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association receive stamps on their poker cards for the Thank a Veteran Ride at 507 Taproom & Filling Station on May 11.
‘Thank a Veteran Ride’ raises nearly $11,000 for military community
Yelm was revved up on Saturday, May 11, as over 250 motorcycles cruised to 507 Taproom & Filling Station West for the “Thank a Veteran Ride” to raise money for the veteran community. … more
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Tenino VFW, American Legion chapters partner with South Thurston County Historical Society to reestablish ‘Honor Roll Plaque’
After it was first built in 1944 to honor Tenino and other South Thurston County veterans who served during World War II, the Honor Roll Plaque was taken down in 1962 so it could be repaired, but it … more
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Aurora Decker, left, is crowned the 2024 Washington State Cinderella Teen Queen by the 2023 winner Kaiah Tull.
Yelm student named 2024 Washington Cinderella Teen Queen
Aurora Decker has competed in pageants since she was 6 weeks old. She recalls her mother, Anna Farley, standing behind her at the competitions and making her wave and blow kisses to the audience at a … more
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Former Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza announced his candidacy for Legislative District 2 on May 13.
Former Thurston County sheriff announces candidacy for Legislative District 2
Former Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza announced his candidacy and intentions to run for Legislative District 2 on Monday, May 13. He aims to succeed former Rep. JT Wilcox, who endorsed … more
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Businesses welcome visitors to the Rainier Saturday Outside Market on May 4.
What's Happening: Saturday Market, Suddenly Summer, Color Fun Run
Saturday, May 18 Rainier Saturday Market  The Rainier Saturday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 206 Binghampton St. SE, near Wilkowski Park, Saturdays until September. … more
Mark Rohwedder announces his resignation from the Yelm school board on May 9 after nearly 11 years of service.
Longtime Yelm School Board member resigns
Mark Rohwedder, District No. 1 director for the Yelm Community Schools Board, announced his resignation, effective immediately, during the board’s meeting at Ridgeline Middle School on … more
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Roy man dies in state Route 7 crash Friday morning
A Roy man died in a multi-vehicle car crash on state Route 7 a little after 6 a.m. Friday, May 10.  Robert G. Gorley, 75, Roy, was driving his Ford Expedition in the second of four lanes … more
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Tara Currey, teaching assistant and health advocate at Yelm Center, speaks with Tracye Ferguson, assistant superintendent for early learning, at the ESD headquarters in Tumwater on May 6.
Yelm Head Start educators protest potential closure of center
When the administration of Educational Service District (ESD) 113 announced a plan to close the Yelm Head Start Center last week, families and educators of the early learning program, which supports … more
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A former cockfighting rooster rescued by Heartwood Haven in Roy is photographed at the sanctuary.
Roy animal sanctuary takes in nearly 60 roosters rescue from cockfighting
Roy’s Heartwood Haven, a sanctuary that specializes with animals rescued from cruelty cases, recently rescued nearly 60 roosters, stemming from a cockfighting operation bust in eastern … more
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Chris Woods
Superintendent: Double levy failure may be ‘most challenging thing district has ever been through’
Yelm Community Schools is officially the only district in Thurston or Pierce counties to fail on both of its levy replacement attempts. The results from the April 23 election were certified on … more
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Courtney and Will Quinby pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol during their trip to Washington D.C. from April 17-18.
Tim’s Pharmacy owners visit Washington D.C. to represent independent pharmacists
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop owner Will Quinby is passionate about the role of independent pharmacies in the healthcare industry. He, along with his wife and store co-owner, Courtney, … more
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Yelm city officials talk prior to the celebration of the dog park opening.
Yelm’s dog park celebrates opening, debut of size-specific areas
Several dozen dogs and their two-legged companions made the most of the sunshine in the late morning hours of May 2 as Yelm city officials celebrated the grand opening of the city’s dog park … more
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Yelm Farmers Market featured a busy atmosphere in the morning hours of May 4.
Several local vendors make Yelm Farmers Market debut at event’s opening day
Southeast McKenzie Avenue was full of local vendors, outdoor sale frequenters and local residents shopping throughout the morning and early afternoon hours as the annual Yelm Farmers Market returned … more
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Vendors sit at their tents at the Rainier Saturday Outside Market on May 4.
Rainier Saturday Market returns for annual season until September
On Saturdays until September, community members can find different goods from local vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rainier Saturday Outdoor Market, 206 Binghampton St. SE, near Wilkowski Park … more
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Jessica Smith (left) takes cash from customers at the Rainier High School Booster Club rummage sale on May 4.
RHS booster club raises over $1K for athletics with inaugural rummage sale
Volunteers with the Rainier High School Booster Club didn’t expect the community to donate hundreds of items for the group’s inaugural rummage sale on Saturday, May 4. In preparation for … more
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YHS Sports Medicine student Rio Slevin poses for a photo after winning the Athletic Training Student of the Year award in California.
YHS senior named semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Rio Slevin, a graduating senior at Yelm High School, was named one of 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. The candidates were selected … more
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