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A rainbow breaks out at the Summer Solstice event at McKenna Park on Friday, June 20.
Local residents celebrate summer solstice in McKenna
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, that day fell on Friday, June 20. To celebrate the solstice, around 200 area … more
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Beverly Choltco-Devlin leads a nature journaling workshop at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, June 20. .
Nature journaling lets refuge guests experience wildlife in new way
I am still learning. Those words, spoken in Italian, were attributed to the Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect and poet Michelango when he was 87 years old. Beverly Choltco-Devlin, a retired … more
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Student Representative Sarah Barry smiles at a comment made by Superintendent Bryon Bahr at a Rainier School District Board of Directors meeting on April 23, 2025.
Rainier School Board holds first meeting since conclusion of school year
The Rainier School District Board of Directors held a 40-minute regular meeting on Wednesday, June 18, before breaking into an executive session to discuss real estate. Before the executive session, … more
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Yelm High School graduate and valedictorian Brook Smith delivers a speech to her classmates and those in attendance on Sunday, June 15 in the Tacoma Dome.
Yelm High School packs Tacoma Dome for class of 2025 graduation
On Sunday, June 15, Yelm High School’s graduating class of 2025 gathered for the final time as students, friends, family and teachers celebrated graduation at 9:30 a.m. inside of the Tacoma … more
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Swimmers leap from diving boards at the newly reopened quarry pool during Tenino Family Fun Day held at Tenino City Park on Saturday, June 22.
Tenino Quarry Pool set to open for summer season Saturday
City of Tenino staff are preparing to open the Tenino Quarry Pool for the summer season this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m., coinciding with the Tenino Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., … more
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Roy residents called for the city to address its water quality issues.
Roy receives $1.5M in state funding for water well improvements
The City of Roy received big news from its state representatives during a council meeting on Monday, June 9, when Andrew Barkis and Matt Marshall of Washington’s 2nd Legislative District … more
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Rainier High School’s Top Seniors
Bryn Beckman Rainier High School senior Bryn Beckman will graduate as valedictorian with a GPA of 4.0. As a student athlete, Beckman participated in basketball, cross country and volleyball. During … more
Yelm High School’s Top Seniors
With Yelm High School’s graduation set for 9:30 a.m. at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, June 15, the Nisqually Valley News honors and celebrates all graduating students, Each year, the Yelm School … more
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Keira Anderson's graduation cap includes her next home, Coe College in Iowa, during Rainier High School's Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 6.
Reaching the summit: Rainier High School celebrates class of 2025
Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family members, and teachers, the 65 members of the Rainier High School class of 2025 received their diplomas inside the Mountaineer Gym on Friday, June 6. The … more
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Natalie Copeland, left, and Quinn Snow applaud after the Thurston County Commissioners proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month at the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 3.
Thurston County commission proclaims June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, with representatives from four support groups speaking to the board about their … more
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Yelm High School anatomage members pose for a photo in Las Vegas during The National Anatomage Tournament 2025.
YHS sports medicine team competes in national tournament
Four Yelm High School sports medicine students recently took a trip to Las Vegas and competed in the 2025 National Anatomage Tournament with their instructor, Gary Clinton, after qualifying for the … more
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Wayne Curry talks about the uniquely designed kennels and living conditions at Kraftwerk K9 German Shepherds in Rochester in 2020.
Owner of Rochester K9 training business arrested after Lewis County man is shot and killed
Bail is set at $250,000 for the owner of a Rochester K9 training business accused of fatally shooting one of his employees while filming a video advertisement on Tuesday.  Thurston County … more
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Rainier’s Janess Blackburn competes in the 2B girls discus during day 2 of the state track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Friday, May 30.
Rainier athletes take state titles
The queen of the Class 2B girls discus had four contenders to wear the crown. And all were from the Central 2B League. Onalaska’s Kiley Talley, Rainier’s Janess Blackburn and the Adna duo … more
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The newly restored mural of Sgt. Justin Norton alongside State Route 507 is pictured in Rainier on Tuesday, May 27.
‘More than just a tribute’: Sgt. Justin Norton mural restoration completed on Memorial Day
The next time you head southwest into Rainier along state Route 507, drive a little slower than you normally would. If it’s safe — and no other cars are behind you — consider … more
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A box lifted by a crane reveals the new sandstone monument for the Agriculture Innovation Park during it’s grand opening in Tenino on Wednesday, May 28.
Tenino community celebrates grand opening of Agriculture Innovation Park
About 10 years ago, Wayne Fournier, Michael Cade and Aslan Meade had nothing but a napkin and a dream. The trio met at the Sandstone Cafe & Quarry Bar in Tenino and discussed the future of … more
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A wreath sits in front of a memorial re-dedication from VFW Post 5580.
Community gathers to honor service members on Memorial Day
Nearly 100 community members gathered to pay their respects to friends, family, loved ones and strangers who paid the ultimate sacrifice by dying while serving in the United States military during a … more
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Jason Ronquillo addresses the Tornados after they defeated Marysville Pilchuck 38-13 to advance to the 3A state quarterfinals.
Yelm head football coach resigns days before spring practice
Jason Ronquillo, longtime head football coach for Yelm High School, resigned Friday, May 23. No public statement has been provided by either Ronquillo or Athletic Director Rob Hill regarding the … more
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The Thurston County Courthouse is pictured on Monday, April 21.
Thurston County commissioners discuss options to combat potential budget shortfall
If Thurston County continues on its current financial trend without any adjustments, its general fund will run into the negative by 2027. That’s why the Board of County Commissioners sat down … more
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Logan Schiendelman is pictured in this photo previously provided by his family.
Community calls for renewed interest on Logan Schiendelman’s case on nine-year anniversary of his disappearance
With Monday marking the nine-year anniversary of the last day Tumwater resident Logan Schiendelman was seen before disappearing under puzzling circumstances, his friends, family and community members … more
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From left to right, Mayor Joe DePinto, Dee Smith, Joel Sponton, Will Quinby, Judy Swortz and Pastor Georgie Brown pose behind the new Blue Star Memorial by-way marker outside Tim's Pharmacy on Saturday, May 17.
Blue Star Marker dedication ceremony honors Yelm’s veterans
Around 30 local residents, including a number of veterans, gathered outside Tim’s Pharmacy in Yelm on a breezy late Saturday morning to witness the unveiling of the new Blue Star Memorial … more
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