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It took decades, but the Yelm Loop project, also known commonly as the Yelm Bypass, will finally go to bid for construction this November. Yelm Public Works Director Cody Colt told the Nisqually …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/8/25
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With many national parks facing huge backlogs of deferred maintenance — Yellowstone National Park alone is estimated to have more than $1 billion — the federal government is proposing a …
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By Micah Drew / States Newsroom
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7/8/25
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Tenino native and Nashville rising star Adam Craig will return to his hometown for two performances at the new Stone City Event Center on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, for the first outdoor …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/7/25
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The High Rock Lookout and surrounding area have been closed to the public for the construction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This closure order will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/7/25
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Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/5/25
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Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth of July due to dry conditions.
“We’ve already …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/2/25
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Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier, who is also a full-time firefighter in Grays Harbor County, found himself in the right place at the right time to assist victims of a crash in Centralia …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/2/25
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After more than 40 minutes of deliberations with Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods, the Yelm School Board unanimously approved raises for YCS classified and certificated …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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Local baker Grace Robinson needed something to do. The Michigan native was living at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2019 with her husband and firstborn when she got the idea to start making sugar …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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Last month, the Rainier School District celebrated the retirements of Chris Rearden and Sue White after their combined 54 years of service to the district. Rearden, a special education teacher at the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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Attention military members and overseas voters: The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division recently mailed over 8,000 primary election ballots for county districts that have a primary. To …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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The cost to get hitched in Thurston County is about to go up. On July 27, a newly approved $100 state surcharge will go into effect for all marriage licenses in the county, increasing the total cost …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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In what has become a budding tradition, Prestige Senior Living Rosemont held its third annual prom for senior residents on Saturday, June 21. Dubbed “A Night to Remember,” this …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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During a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 24, Jeanie James, volunteer executive director at Yelm Senior Center, took to the podium for a special presentation and to thank the City of Yelm …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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The second annual color run, hosted by Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD), was a massive success for the local athletic organization as 118 runners hit the Yelm-Rainier-Tenino trail on …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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With the appointment of David Johnstone to the Yelm City Council last month, Mayor Joe DePinto has officially filled Johnstone’s vacancy on the Yelm Planning Commission as city councilors …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/1/25
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Farmers market season just started, but older adults in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties have already claimed every available benefit card for Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging’s …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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A 42-year-old Spokane woman is dead and a Thurston County man is facing a potential charge of vehicular homicide after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Olympia early Saturday morning. Alyssa F. Acord …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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Two males were arrested in Tenino Sunday afternoon for robbery and burglary, according to the Tenino Police Department. One male was an adult who was booked into the Thurston County Jail, while the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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As the Nisqually Valley area begins to celebrate Independence Day, there are several fun events to bring the family to while celebrating the Fourth of July. Here are some local options for holiday …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/1/25
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