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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto smiles while talking about benefits of having the YMCA in Yelm.
‘I ask for your support one last time’: Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto announces bid for new term
Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto took to his Facebook page around 7:50 p.m. on Friday, March 7, to announce in a video that he’ll be seeking a second and final term as Yelm’s mayor in the general … 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.
Yelm school board planning strategic committee for levy
Yelm Community Schools is seeking volunteers for what it calls a strategic planning committee as it prepares for another run at passing the educational programs and operations levy. But the … more
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The City of Yelm's latest mural is outside of the Yelm Community Center, 301 Second Street SE.
City of Yelm and Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots unveil ‘America Connects Family Time’ artwork
Yelm’s newest piece of artwork was unveiled on Tuesday, Feb. 18, just outside of Yelm Community Center, as Mural Mosaic’s Global Roots project unveiled its “America Connects Family … more
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Tenino’s wooden COVID currency now on display at Smithsonian National Museum of American History in D.C. 
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the City of Tenino made international headlines when it brought back a Great Depression-era wooden scrip currency program in order to help keep the … more
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Protesters hold up signs as cars pass by during a “Protect Our Parks” protest along State Route 706 outside of the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park near Ashford on Saturday, March. 1.
In focus: ‘Protect Our Parks’ protest rallies support for public lands, workers
Protesters held up signs and chanted as cars passed by during a “Protect Our Parks” protest along state Route 706 outside of the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park near … more
Local leaders pose for a photo with the Thurston County Board of Commissioners and County Manager Leonard Hernandez as part of the county's proclamation recognizing Black History Month.
Local leaders share stories as Thurston County proclaims February Black History Month
Three local leaders in Thurston County joined the Board of County Commissioners for its proclamation of February as Black History Month Tuesday, Feb. 18, to tell stories highlighting the impact of … more
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World War II veteran Jim Gardner smiles as he plays his mandolin in his room at the Village Concepts of Chehalis Woodland Village assisted living facility on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
WWII veteran who served European, Pacific theaters to celebrate 100th birthday in Tenino
Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation. For James “Jim” Gardner, who enlisted during World War II in 1942, that was only part of … more
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Rally participants stand on the Capitol steps in support of parents’ rights at a rally organized by Let’s Go Washington in Olympia on Saturday, Feb. 15.
‘Enough is enough’: Hundreds rally at state Capitol to protect parental rights
The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts … more
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Located at 149 Hodgden St. in downtown Tenino, Tenino City Hall is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Amid budget issues and audit, Tenino clerk-treasurer resigns, citing conflict with mayor
Among the discussion items during the Tenino City Council’s Tuesday, Feb. 11, work session and regular meeting was the resignation of Tenino Clerk-Treasurer Jen Scharber. Her resignation … more
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Yelm levy supporters wave signs and wave at drivers by Starbucks on Feb. 7.
‘More difficult decisions to make’: Special election results show Yelm’s education levy failing
Unofficial initial results for the Tuesday, Feb. 11, special election show the Yelm Community Schools levy failing. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, 2,917 voters in Thurston County, or 45.81%, voted in … more
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Five-year-old wolfdog Ellie was purchased as a pup by a backyard breeder despite the fact that her genetic tests show she is 90% wolf and just 10% domestic dog, according to Wolf Haven.
Wolf Haven in Tenino announces arrival of three-legged Mexican wolf, pair of wolfdogs 
Tenino-based sanctuary Wolf Haven International on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced the arrival of three new animals at the facility.  The sanctuary is now home to one new Mexican wolf named … more
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The Yelm Police Department and Thurston County SWAT and its mobile command unit responded to a domestic violence incident near Terra Glenn Street Southeast in Yelm when a suspect was potentially armed and barricaded inside of a residence on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Suspect arrested after domestic violence report turns into four-hour SWAT standoff at Yelm residence
After a four-hour standoff between Thurston County SWAT and a domestic violence suspect near Terra Glenn Street Southeast and 99th Avenue Southeast  in Yelm, one suspect has been arrested and … more
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Hannah Hiiva poses for a photo with the replica USEF National Youth Sportsman's Award that she gets to keep while in Kentucky.
Yelm junior wins 2024 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award
Yelm High School junior Hannah Hiiva has built quite the resume just two and a half years into her high school career. Her latest accomplishment is the 2024 United States Equestrian Federation … more
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Yellow signs in support of the Yelm Community Schools educational programs and operations levy scatter the main road through town.
Thurston County auditor talks Pierce County’s handling of upcoming Yelm Community Schools levy measure
Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall made a virtual appearance during the Tuesday, Jan. 28, Yelm City Council meeting to discuss the upcoming Yelm Community Schools levy measure and why Pierce County is … more
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The Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) can be located at 8345 Steilacoom Rd. SE, Olympia.
Lacey’s Regional Athletic Complex working to upgrade park in 2027
Since the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) in Lacey has been open, it has welcomed many teams of all age groups and skill levels from within the Nisqually Valley and across Washington state to compete … more
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Joe Kent gives his final remarks during a Washington 3rd Congressional District debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Trump names Washington’s Joe Kent to lead counterterrorism agency
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for a congressional seat in southwest Washington, to be director of the … more
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Yelm High School’s cheerleading team attempts a stunt at the 4A State Cheer competition, which took place Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25, at Battle Ground High School.
Yelm High School cheer secures fourth, seventh at state competitions
Yelm High School’s cheerleading team capped off its inaugural 4A season on a high note, as the team finished in fourth place in the 4A traditional event and seventh place with its gameday group … more
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Yellow signs in support of the Yelm Community Schools educational programs and operations levy scatter the main road through town.
What voters should know about the Feb. 11 Yelm schools levy election
Yelm Community Schools is spending the final days ahead of its Tuesday, Feb. 11, special election answering community questions and sharing information regarding its educational programs and … more
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Stephanie Kangiser has been named the Nisqually Valley News 2024 Person of the Year.
Nisqually Valley News Person of the Year: Stephanie Kangiser
When Stephanie Kangiser first moved to Yelm from Tacoma in 2002, she thought it was a place she would never work in that was in the middle of nowhere. About 23 years later, she now wears a … more
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Thurston and Pierce county voters in the Yelm Community Schools jurisdiction will receive their ballots in this envelope.
Pierce County to run Yelm district levy election in February
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will be saving money in the Feb. 11 educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy special election as Pierce County will run the levy election for the district … more
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