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Yelm Police Department's officer of the year, Chris Seymour, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 22.
Yelm Police Department presents Officer of the Year award
When Chris Seymour was growing up as a military kid living in Lacey, he would often travel through Yelm or participate in outdoor activities like hunting or shooting guns in the area.   … more
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Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop now features a dormer that will soon include a sign.
Tim’s Pharmacy remodel to include drive-thru
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop remains under construction after its remodel began in late July. The Yelm business, 106 First St. S., is   finishing its new pharmacy area and preparing to … more
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Rep. Strickland announces launch of Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is aiming to bring some extra joy to the lives of service and emergency response members through the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders … more
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Mary, a young participant in the Yelm Timberland Library's LEGO Club, created a house under the "Make a Wish" theme for the build. Each of the LEGO builds is displayed at the library. The next Lego Club will take place on Feb. 10.
Calendar: Taste of the Prairie, Lego Club
Thursday, Jan. 25 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 … more
Kyle Phillips, Zack Rosenquest, Wesley Fogle, Jocelyn Fogle and Veejay Lach pose for a photo at White Horse Tavern on Jan. 19.
Yelm community comes together for victims of house fire
Jocelyn Fogle arrived at her Yelm home on Tuesday, Jan. 9 to what she described as a “wall of black smoke.” She couldn’t see 6 inches into the house due to an electrical fire that … more
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Margaret Clapp reaches into a bucket held by auctioneer Daniel Schorno filled with tickets purchased for $100 each at last year's Dollars for Scholars fundraiser. The winner of the drawing was able to choose from any item on stage except the Chevy Spark.
Yelm Dollars For Scholars hosting annual dinner
Yelm’s Dollars for Scholars has been making waves by positively impacting the lives of Yelm High School students and their families. Having successfully raised and distributed over $2.9 million … more
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Two of artist Cari Thompson’s original paintings are shown, which includes Albert Einstein (left), and Enzo Ferrari and Marilyn Monroe (right).
Yelm artist Cari Thompson hosting art exhibition in Olympia
Local artist and Yelm resident Cari Thompson, who moved to Yelm 35 years ago after becoming well known in Carmel, California, will host her own art exhibition in Olympia, Washington. … more
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Leah Simmons and her son go for a warm-up jog at a Crawl PNW parent and toddler judo class on Jan. 10.
Parents and toddlers learn judo basics in new program in Yelm
Parents have a new way of spending quality time with their toddlers in Yelm. Crawl PNW’s Parent & Toddler Judo Program, a 10-week program held at Harai Dojo in Yelm, is underway, offering … more
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Junior quarterback Caylee Roberts throws a pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9 against the Lincoln Abes in Yelm's first girls flag football scrimmage.
YHS first girls football team debuts in Pierce County League
Yelm High School officially became the first South Sound Conference school to welcome a girls flag football team to its athletic branch, with the team making its debut on Jan. 11 against Franklin … more
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A woman receives a loaf of bread at the Valley Heart Food Pantry on Jan. 10.
Rainier church opens new food pantry
Valley Heart Assembly of God recently opened its doors to provide the Rainier community with a new food pantry in the entryway of the church. The food pantry will coexist alongside the Thurston … more
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto smiles while talking about benefits of having the YMCA in Yelm.
Yelm City Council approves mayor committee appointments
After being postponed for nearly a month, Yelm City Councilors approved Mayor Joe DePinto’s appointments for five different city commissions or committees during a study session on Tuesday, … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 2nd St. SE.
Council approves agreement with county for Yelm Loop permit processing
The City of Yelm is inching closer to construction of the Yelm Loop, with the City Council approving an interlocal agreement with Thurston County that will ease the critical area permitting process … more
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Sirens
Shooting near Old McKenna Road Thurston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13 near the 10500 block of Old McKenna Road Southeast. … more
Darcies Dancing Dogs helps out-of-town owners
When it comes time to travel, a big question usually arises: What to do with the pets? That is where Darcies Dancing Dogs comes into play. Darcie Pelley, who is based in Rochester but also … more
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Five LEGO builds are displayed at the entry level of Yelm's Timberland Library.
What's happening: Wrestling, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Jan. 18 Fa mily 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
Tenino Mayor David Watterson smiles as he speaks at Thurston County's state of the community address on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Saint Martin's University's Norman Worthington Conference Center.
Thurston County elected leaders discuss local growth, accomplishments
Six Thurston County elected officials, including the Yelm and Tenino mayors, delivered their   state of the community addresses on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Saint Martin’s University’s … more
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Founder Ted McGill, left, is pictured with an O Bee Credit Union member in this photo provided by the credit union.
Great-granddaughter of founder joins O Bee Credit Union as chief financial officer
O Bee Credit Union has appointed Martha Prestin, the great-granddaughter of the credit union’s founder, Ted McGill, with decades of experience in the industry, as chief financial officer. … more
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From left to right: Representative Chris Stearns (D-Auburn 47th), Nisqually Vice Chair Antonette Squally, Puyallup Tribal member and treaty rights activist Nancy Shippentower, and Nisqually Chairman Willie Frank III stand next to the maquette of Billy Frank Jr.
Billy Frank Jr. statue will be displayed at U.S. Capitol
Seeing the design of a statue of his father that will eventually sit in the U.S. Capitol, Willie Frank III said he was almost moved to tears. The mockup of the statue depicts tribal leader and … more
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A Centralia Police car is pictured in downtown during an arrest in this Chronicle file photo from April 2022.
Washington secretary of state verifies signatures for police pursuit initiative
The signatures for an initiative to give law enforcement the ability “to engage in a pursuit when there is a reasonable suspicion a person has violated the law” have been verified by the … more
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The House convenes for floor session. Jan. 10, 2024.
Legislation would tie additional funding for public defenders to law enforcement ratio quotas
State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, has filed legislation to allocate additional funding for public defenders to counties that meet minimum ratio requirements for law enforcement. The proposal … more
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