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If you have paperless billing for your utilities and don’t pay close attention to your bank account, you may not have noticed an increase in charges due to the 2021 Climate Commitment Act.
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/2/24
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Land around Thurston County’s Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and Kennedy Creek Natural Area was part of 1,724 acres the Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added to its …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/1/24
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Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others …
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By Carleen Johnson /The Center Square
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12/29/23
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Yelm resident Shelby Bauer has always wanted to give back to animals. She grew up visiting public libraries and checking out books on animals and joining environmental clubs.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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A dishwasher leak and a random Instagram story led to Yelm residents Josh and Jesse Flake being featured on a recent episode of “First Time Fixer.”
The show, presented by Chip and …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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American Legion Auxiliary 164 aims to reduce food waste while supporting local veterans this holiday season with its inaugural Christmas Leftovers Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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The 507 Taproom and Filling Station, 608 E. Yelm Ave, will help participants start off 2024 with a bang as the business will host a New Year’s Eve dinner and celebration on Dec. 31.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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The Yelm City Council once again postponed voting on appointments to open positions on advisory boards and commissions in Yelm at a special meeting Dec. 19.
Mayor Joe DePinto was initially …
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Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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In celebration of the shortest day of the year, more than 100 residents gathered at Cochrane Memorial Park for the second annual Winter Solstice Walk, hosted by the City of Yelm Parks and Recreation …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto met with Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson at Bellevue City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to pay off his bet from their friendly wager on the 3A state championship game. After …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/26/23
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With the holiday season coming to an end, it’s time to take down the Christmas tree. This season, residents can take advantage of various free tree collection and drop-off opportunities …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/26/23
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By Dylan Reubenking
dylan@yelmonline.com
A piece of Yelm is included in Manhattan Arts International’s online exhibition “The Healing Power of Art: Love, Peace, Unity & …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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Jan. 5, 2023
Yelm Resident Jared Potter finds success in film industry
Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry.
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/26/23
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Thursday, Dec. 28
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 activities for …
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12/26/23
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In an effort to raise money to pay off a $45,000 mortgage due by January 2026 and to celebrate 50 years of the organization’s history, the Yelm Senior Center hosted a buzzing and fruitful …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/19/23
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Smaller business vendors in Yelm may now receive a break in business license fees if they meet the required qualifications going forward.
Yelm City Council opted to give smaller businesses in …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/19/23
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Two seniors at Yelm High School, Rianna Slevin and Kiana Neir, were acknowledged for their hard work at YHS, their community service and scholastic achievements on Dec. 2 when they were named the …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/19/23
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Theft shoplifting at Walmart leads to arrest
Yelm police officers responded to theft at the Walmart around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16.
According to police reports, officers entered the …
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12/19/23
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When the holidays wind down and the decorations get packed away, it’s time to take down the Christmas tree. This season, residents can take advantage of various free tree collection and …
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Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/19/23
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Yelm’s Prairie Line Trail now has some eye candy at the start of the trailhead on Yelm Avenue as art commissioners unveiled the “Ponderosa” copper wind sculpture in the morning …
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12/19/23
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