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Jimmy John's and Baskin-Robins are expected to move into the old Pecos Pit BBQ location this summer.
Blackbear Diner, Chick-Fil-A and Arby’s inquiring about locations in Yelm
Multiple restaurant chains are progressing toward opening locations in Yelm. At the top of the list are Jimmy John’s and Panda Express, which are making great strides toward bringing their … more
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‘Yelm is at a crossroads’: Police officer announces mayoral candidacy Dustin Stephan wants to fix city services, support local businesses
Yelm police officer and local business owner Dustin Stephan announced his mayoral candidacy for the City of Yelm Monday afternoon, April 7, joining a race that includes current mayor Joe DePinto and … more
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Yelm’s new wheelchair accessible swing is being built at Yelm City Park. It’s pictured here on Tuesday, April 8.
Local organizations collaborate to build “We-Go-Swing” in Yelm
Multiple local organizations recently collaborated in efforts to make Yelm a little more inclusive. The city, with the help of One Net Yelm, the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Mount Terrace Builders, has … more
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Rainier School Board votes to eliminate positions in district
The Rainier School Board voted 3-2 in favor of Reduction in Forces Resolution 299 on March 19, authorizing Rainier School District No. 307 to eliminate positions due to budget cuts, enrollment … more
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Members of Thurston County SORT participated in trench rescue training on Wednesday, March 26, at the Lake Lawrence fire station.
Thurston County team conducts trench rescue drill
Thurston County’s Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) conducted a “detail oriented” trench rescue drill on Wednesday, March 26, at the Lake Lawrence Fire Station just off Vail … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods provides updates to the Board of Directors at a board meeting at Yelm Middle School on Feb. 13.
YCS monitors legislative developments before making cuts
During a Yelm Community Schools board meeting on Thursday, March 27, YCS Superintendent Chris Woods said there isn’t an urgency to make cuts for the 2025-26 school year as the district will not … more
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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland meets two Girl Scouts prior to Yelm’s town hall event on Thursday, March 20, at the Yelm Community Center.
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland tells Republicans to ‘grow a spine’ over DOGE actions
U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a Democrat representing Washington’s 10th Congressional District, had strong criticism for the controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) … more
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Yelm Police Department Assistant Chief Tillman Atkins said YPD is working toward adding four additional Flock cameras throughout the city during a community conversation event on Wedensday, March 12.
Yelm police look to secure four more Flock Safety cameras
During the community conversations event at the Yelm Community Center earlier this month, the Yelm Police Department’s Assistant Chief Tillman Atkins told community members in attendance that … more
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Yelm’s Mayor Joe DePinto spoke about upcoming projects during Yelm’s town hall event on Thursday, March 20, at the Yelm Community Center.
Mayor and city working to improve transportation infrastructure, public safety in Yelm
In the final year of his first term, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto has made it clear that his top priorities for the city will be improving transportation infrastructure and increasing public safety … more
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A look at the shoe racks inside the soon-to-open DC's Treasures Clothing Store.
DC’s Treasures adds new location in McKenna
After 15 years serving the Yelm community, DC’s Treasures Thrift Store will open its second location just a short distance away in McKenna, next to Worthy Coffee Co. The reason for … more
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Wednesday’s isolated thunderstorms and possible severe storms may bring significant lightning throughout Western Washington.
Wednesday’s severe weather could bring significant hail, lightning and possibly tornadoes
Much of Western Washington could see isolated severe storms that are capable of producing significant hail, lightning and severe wind in the afternoon Wednesday, March 26.  The National … more
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The City of Yelm owns the two buildings and the property on the corner of Mill Road Southeast and state Route 507, which is the planned location of a future veterans memorial park.
City working to secure funding for a veterans memorial park in Yelm
Cody Colt, Yelm’s public works director, is working diligently to secure funding to bring a Veterans Memorial Park into the city in order to honor the area’s veterans who’ve served … more
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A Yelm police vehicle sits in front of a cotton candy-colored sky near the Yelm Water Tower.
Yelm police chief talks growth as city develops
Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson said, as the public is aware, it has been a busy year so far in 2025 for the department. During a community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12, … more
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Tiffany Weaver on set for House Hunters.
Local residents to be featured on ‘House Hunters’
Local real estate agent Tiffany Weaver and her clients Tyler Edkin and Tylar Peters will be featured on an upcoming edition of the HGTV television series “House Hunters.” For the … more
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Mayor Joe DePinto highlighted several of the City of Yelm projects scheduled for 2025 at the community conversations event on Wednedsay, March 12.
City of Yelm officials discuss numerous projects set for near future
Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto and Public Works Director Cody Colt discussed a number of projects slated for the area in 2025 and beyond during the monthly community conversations event on Wednesday, March … more
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Yelm Police Chief Rob Carlson provided community members with an update on Yelm Police Department during the city's community conversations event on Wednesday, March 12.
Yelm police ‘committed’ to school resource officer program
Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson knows the importance of positive interactions and healthy relationships between law enforcement and students within Yelm Community Schools (YCS). Currently, … more
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Three people have died following a crash on Interstate 5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area Sunday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol. 
Three people killed in Interstate 5 crash in Thurston County Sunday morning
Three people have died following a crash on Interstate 5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area Sunday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.  As of 6:30 a.m., the three-vehicle crash … more
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Standing Room Only Theater director Charles Phillips participates in a rehearsal for Forgotten Yelms on Friday, March 7, at The Outpost Church.
SRO Theater holds successful first showing of “Forgotten Yelms” roleplay game
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater has continued efforts to bring art through drama to Yelm and surrounding areas as the community-based theater club hosted its first ever showing of “Forgotten … more
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Hannah Hiiva looks at her camera during a Yelm High School sports activity.
Yelm students find inspiration, make memories through photography
If you were to attend a Yelm High School sporting event, regardless of the game, you’d be likely to find at least one of three Yelm Community Schools students nearby with their cameras in hand. … more
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From the left, American Legion Department of Washington District 10 Commander Frank Sterling, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5878 Auxiliary member Trudy Burnham, South Thurston County Historical Society President Loren Ackerman, VFW Post 5878 Surgeon Frank Hicks and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson dig into the Earth during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tenino Veterans' Honor Roll Memorial Wall on Saturday, March 8, at the Tenino City Park.
Groundbreaking held for Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall
After first conceiving the idea for a Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall over a decade ago, the Tenino Honor Roll Committee finally broke ground for the new memorial on Saturday, March 8, at … more
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