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Longmire Park will host the first ever Yelm summer kickball league, beginning in July. The city is seeking at least five teams to sign up for the league.
City parks department seeking summer league kickball teams
As the City of Yelm’s annual mushball tournament continues to be successful each summer, the Parks and Recreation Department wants to introduce another athletic activity to residents: kickball. … more
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Yelm City Councilor Holly Smith announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6 that her final meeting on the council would take place on Feb. 13.
Holly Smith resigns from Yelm council after nearly three years
Yelm City Councilor Holly Smith is vacating her seat nearly three years after being initially appointed to the position. Smith was appointed to her Position No. 4 seat in May of 2021 and was … more
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Roy council to vote on adding new member in March
After the departure of Councilor Rachel Chavez last month, the Roy City Council is searching for someone to fill position No. 1. During its Monday, Feb. 13, meeting, councilors interviewed Roy … more
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Representatives from the Nisqually Tribe and Parks show off the updated memorandum of understanding and images of the artwork designs for the Park.
Development of Nisqually State Park moves forward
The Nisqually State Park took another step in its development recently as leadership from the Nisqually Tribe and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission updated their partnership … more
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Yelm's adult Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 8 p.m. on March 16, with registration beginning at 7:30 p.m. The event will occur at Cochrane Park.
Adult Easter egg hunt to take place at Cochrane Park
Adults over the age of 21 should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 16, as the City of Yelm Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Midnight Eggstravaganza,” an adult Easter … more
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Yelm Timberland Library
What’s happening: Nisqually Valley community calendar
Thursday, Feb. 15 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 … more
Take a trip through our area’s rich history
Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago, respectively. A Look Back at This Week, 45 Years Ago • Intruders … more
Roy Police conducts traffic safety emphasis results in 111 infractions
The City of Roy partnered with surrounding police departments for a traffic safety emphasis control between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. The emphasis recognized speeding, particularly in a … more
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On Saturday, Feb. 3, 165 chess players came to Centralia College for the 2024 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships, an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to qualify for regional state competition.
Yelm Middle School wins at Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships
On Saturday, Feb. 3, 165 chess players came to Centralia College for the 2024 Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships, an opportunity for students in grades 6 through 12 to qualify for … more
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A Prairie Elementary fourth grader's landscape artwork is displayed at InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery & Boutique on Feb. 8.
Prairie Elementary, InGenius! team up for second annual art show
As a child, Yelm resident and artist Ashley Larsen always enjoyed seeing her artwork recognized. It meant much more to her when the recognition came from outside her school, especially in local art … more
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The Yelm Prairie Line Trail is located on Rhoton Road, and spans down NP Road Southeast.
Public could use Prairie Line Trail by end of the month
The community will soon have public access to the Yelm Prairie Line trail as the final touches of phase 2A are completed. Phase two extended the existing Prairie Line Trail to the Nisqually … more
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The 640-acre parcel of land under consideration is located in Yelm, southwest of downtown.
City of Yelm considering development options for 640-acre parcel
The City of Yelm has different options to consider when deciding on the fate of a 640-acre parcel of land located southwest of downtown. The City Council discussed various development ideas for … more
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Jared Sprouffske sits on the bench in disappointment as Ilwaco defeated Rainier, 74-56, on Feb. 9.
Mountaineers’ season ends with loss to Ilwaco in districts
Frustration swept over the Rainier High School boys basketball team’s bench as Ilwaco knocked the Mountaineers out of the District 4 2B tournament by a score of 74-56 on Friday, Feb. 9. … more
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Yelm's boys wrestling team took first place at it's 3A regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Oak Harbor High School.
Yelm boys wrestling finishes in first place at regional tournament
Yelm High School’s boys wrestling team drove 154 miles to Oak Harbor High School for its 3A regionals tournament. After a long day of wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 10, the Tornados made the long, … more
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Rulon Gardners tells Rainier students of how he overcame adversity to defeat three-time reigning Olympic gold medalist Aleksandr Karelin during a speech on Feb. 9.
Olympic gold medalist, motivational speaker visits Rainier High
Rainier High School and Rainier Middle School students received an inside look at the mentality of an Olympic gold medalist wrestler when Rulon Gardner spoke at an assembly at RHS on Friday, Feb. 9. … more
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Tenino City Park
Tenino to expand park by 60 acres
Tenino City Park is a staple of South Thurston County, featuring the historic Tenino Quarry Pool, the Quarry House Community Center, the Tenino Depot Museum, sports fields, a new playground and more, … more
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Geraldine Maxfield, center, smiles after receiving the Washington State VFW Teacher of the Year award.
Tenino High School teacher named Washington State VFW Teacher of the Year
Tenino High School agriculture teacher Geraldine Maxfield was named Teacher of the Year by Washington State Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Maxfield has spent her entire teaching career in the … more
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Rep. J.T. Wilcox smiles in this courtesy photo.
Yelm legislator requests public hearing on bill to disband Fish and Wildlife Commission
State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, is formally requesting that the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee hold a public hearing on a bill he sponsored that would eliminate the state Fish and … more
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Barkis-sponsored bill passes House
The state House approved a bill Feb. 12 that would launch a pilot program that tests new techniques and technologies aimed to counter the rising spread of vandalism through graffiti. The … more
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Special election results: Yelm’s education levy fails, while Rainier propositions likely to pass
Unofficial results for the Feb. 13 Thurston County special election show both Rainier School District’s education levies passing, while Yelm Community Schools levy is in a more precarious state … more
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