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T he Yelm Drama Club has returned to the stage for multiple performances with a localized rendition of “Working.” The club's remaining performances are on Friday, May 13, and …
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5/10/22
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Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall will serve on the National Association of Election Officials board of directors after being recruited to fill the position.
The National Association of Election …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/10/22
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Rainier residents were delighted to find out the popular Rainier Saturday Market returned for the season on Saturday, May 7.
With bad weather looming, the vendor turnout wasn’t nearly as …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/10/22
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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
- The city of …
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5/10/22
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The Thurston County coroner and sheriff’s office detectives are investigating the death of a Thurston County Jail inmate who suffered a possible medical emergency in his cell on Thursday, May …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/10/22
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Those planning to run for office in 2022 must file to be a candidate between May 16 and May 20.
The Thurston County Auditor’s Office encourages people to file online at thurstonvotes.org …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/10/22
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Sirens - Yelm Police Department
Shoplifting Occurs at Yelm Tractor Supply
Yelm police officers responded to a call regarding a theft at Yelm Tractor Supply around midnight on Friday, May …
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5/10/22
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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a hit-and-run that injured three people and partially blocked state Route 507 near Rainier for three hours on Sunday.
The suspect vehicle …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/9/22
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Phil Edwards and his son Brian Edwards recently went on the trip of a lifetime together. The two were formally invited to attend the 2022 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks organization after a simple …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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T he Yelm High School’s FFA Plant Sale returned to an in-person format on Thursday, April 28, breaking records as shoppers pursued the bounty of available plants.
On the first day of the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services recently released preliminary data for the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Census.
This year, the PIT counted 766 people experiencing …
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By Daniel Warn / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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Thurston County Superior Court issued a warning to community members last week regarding a recent juror scam.
“Thurston County Superior Court has recently become aware of scams to the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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Over 1,000 people attended the 15th annual Nisqually Valley Home and Garden show at Yelm High School on Saturday, April 30.
There were over 60 local vendors and workshops at the event. They …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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In an announcement last week, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti announced that his office would refinance $1.4 billion of state debt in order to take advantage of low interest rates.
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Interstate 5 Maytown and Scatter Creek safety rest areas in Thurston County will temporarily be closed in the coming days due to Washington state Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Port of Olympia Commission awarded Yelm, Bucoda, Rainier and Tenino $10,000 each to aid in community and economic development investments.
The move was made as part of the port’s Small …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/3/22
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The Yelm City Council recognized its employees through a quarterly award and by passing the AFSCME union’s collective bargaining agreement during its April 26 meeting.
At the start of Yelm …
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By Daniel Warn / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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The return from spring break earlier this month brought an unsettling surprise to Tenino School District staff, parents and students: Tenino High School’s principal, vice principal, head …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / For the Nisqually Valley News
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5/3/22
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The Yelm Community Outreach team, which works hands-on with schools in the district, hosted its first 5K fundraiser on Thursday, April 28.
The event, titled “Oh, The Places You’ll …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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The city of Yelm hosted its 26th annual Arbor Day celebration at the Yelm Community Center on Friday, April 29.
Arbor Day is celebrated by all 50 states and allows citizens to show their love …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/3/22
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