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A bull elk that has shed his velvet gets leaves and twigs caught on his antlers on a rainy evening in Packwood in 2023.
Latest Washington big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information. The 2025 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
Abbarno bill becomes law, extends cooperative work on infrastructure
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday, April 16, signed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, that will extend the work of a government team dedicated to streamlining infrastructure … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
Abbarno bill to protect utility companies and ratepayers one step closer to becoming law
The Washington state Senate on April 8 passed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, that would give privately-owned utility companies more options to fund repairs to their … more
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A mountain goat grazes at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Mount Rainier National Park seeks public input on proposed Paradise improvement project
The National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and … more
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Thurston District 4 Commissioner Wayne Fournier is sworn-in during a ceremony at The Atrium in Olympia on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Thurston County commissioner's second job as firefighter called into question by resident, but there's no rule against it
Thurston County resident Jon Pettit accused the Board of Thurston County Commissioners of “covering up for somebody on your own board” and called for the resignation of Commissioner Wayne … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders presents information on multiple agenda items to the Board of Thurston County Commissioners at The Atrium on Tuesday, April 15.
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office to receive additional grapplers, radios among series of commissioners’ moves
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) was the beneficiary of a flurry of moves approved by the Thurston County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, including two additional grappler units, 15 … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders
Man criticizes Thurston County Sheriff’s Office for alleged lack of help with 2023 theft
Woodland resident and Sticks Custom Portable Bandsaw Milling owner Brian Trembley told the Thurston County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that he had no knight in shining armor when it came to the … more
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New state law will outlaw traveling animal circuses in Washington
The Washington state House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 9, passed a bill that would ban the use of large wild animals for traveling performances such as circuses. The bill was passed … more
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The mural of Sgt. Justin D. Norton is located on a lower segment of the train trestle bridge in Rainier.
Former Sgt. Norton Scholarship recipient raising funds for mural restoration
Wyatt Mendel received a Sgt. Justin Norton Memorial Scholarship in 2011 as a Yelm High School graduate. Nearly 15 years later, he’s ready to return the gesture. “It meant a lot to … more
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Southeast Thurston Fire to present Wildfire Ready event
Are you prepared for a wildfire? The Southeast Thurston Fire Authority (SETFA) wants to make sure. SETFA is set to host its first ever Wildfire Ready event Saturday, April 26, at the Yelm Community … more
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State Rep. Matt Marshall, R-Eatonville, speaks to other legislators during the 93 day of the legislative session on the House floor of the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday, April 15.
State Rep. Matt Marshall reflects on first session
State Rep. Matt Marshall welcomes differing opinions; they’re easy to come by when you’re a first-year Republican representative in a Democrat-led state Legislature. “I am not … more
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Providence Medical Group Southwest expanding women’s health services in Olympia
Providence Medical Group Southwest will officially consolidate its two women’s health specialty clinics in Olympia on April 28 to adjacent locations in the same building. The new clinic will be … more
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Agency on Aging announces application opening for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program on April 15. The 2025 Senior Farmers Market … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 2nd St. SE.
City of Yelm awards two local businesses with beautification grants
Two local businesses, Shiplap Shop & Coffee House and South Hill RV, each received beautification grants from the City of Yelm in order to create visual improvements to their stores. According to … more
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Joshua Crossman, owner of PTL Hardwood Flooring LLC, announced he will run for re-election for his Position No. 3 seat on Yelm City Council.
Yelm City Councilor Joshua Crossman announces re-election bid for Position No. 3
Joshua Crossman, a lifelong resident of Yelm and a proud graduate of Yelm High School’s class of 1996, has officially announced his campaign for re-election to Yelm City Council Position 3. … more
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Mayor Joe DePinto proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 8.
City of Yelm proclaims April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto showed his support to ending the neglect of children as he officially proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the city. During the Yelm City Council … more
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Visitors are advised to check the Mount Rainier recreational forecast available on the University of Washington’s website at https://tinyurl.com/bdha8cdk and check the National Parks Service website for conditions and alerts in the area at https://tinyurl.com/32h7ckpw.
Mount Rainier National Park rangers urge visitors to prepare for lingering winter weather despite spring’s arrival
Although spring is now in full swing and temperatures are gradually warming up, areas at higher elevations are still experiencing winter storm events and will have lingering snow and ice, including … more
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WDFW opens lowland lakes to fishing statewide April 26
Anglers across Washington can look forward to the start of lowland lakes fishing on April 26, with thousands of anglers expected to visit lakes statewide. This year’s opener also marks the 10th … more
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Marcia Norman, left, and Jeffrey Zizz.
Remains of missing Tenino woman, 82, found encased in concrete under shed recently built by handyman in Olympia 
Marcia Norman, the 82-year-old woman who was reported missing from her McIntosh Lake-area residence near Tenino on April 4, was found dead on an Olympia property associated with handyman and person … more
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Yelm High School's FFA Plant Sale is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at Yelm High School. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and continue until all products are sold.
Community Calendar: Yelm FFA Plant Sale, 507 Taproom’s six-year anniversary, Nisqually Valley Spring Expo 2025
Thursday, April 17 Rainier softball hosts Toutle Lake Rainier High School’s softball team will host C2BL opponent Toutle Lake at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at Rainier Elementary School. … more
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