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Harry Miller greets attendees at the Yelm Senior Center's Winter Social & Auction on Dec. 16, 2023. The Yelm Senior Center could receive $24,000 from the City of Yelm in 2025 to help fund the organization.
Yelm Senior Center, Bounties for Families to receive increase in city funding
The Yelm Senior Center and organization Bounty for Families will receive more city-based funding in 2025 if the City Council approves the budget as presented. Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto told Yelm … more
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto appointed three new committee advisors during a Yelm City Council meeting on Nov. 12. His appointments individually received 5-1 votes, with Joshua Crossman being the lone "no" vote for each of the committee members.
Mayor appoints members to parks advisory committee, two to tree advisory board
Two different advisory boards and committees in Yelm will welcome additional members, as Mayor Joe DePinto appointed three new members to the parks and tree advisory committees during Nov. 12’s … more
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Members of a Yelm Community School band practice prior to performing on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Christmas in the Park.
What's Happening: Turkey Trot, Basketball, Christmas in the Park
Saturday, Nov. 23 “Jonny Boy Strong” silent auction and dinner Join 5-year-old Jonny Jennerjahn and his family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Yelm Senior Center … more
Nisqually Valley News Bites Ep. 3: Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto talks journey to office, upcoming projects
On the third episode of the Nisqually Valley News Bites, Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto joins reporters Dylan Reubenking and Jacob Dimond  to discuss his journey from Yelm councilman to mayor, the ups … more
Homicide investigation near Lake Lawrence leads to arrest of homeowner
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested a homeowner near Lake Lawrence during the afternoon hours of Sunday, Nov. 10, after … more
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The Five Corners intersection will soon feature a two-lane roundabout to help improve traffic throughout downtown Yelm.
Incoming roundabouts could solve traffic buildups in Yelm, McKenna
According to a model conducted by the city and state, traffic buildups in Yelm and McKenna will be resolved once a series of roundabouts are installed in the future. Public Works Director Cody … more
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The 640-acre parcel of land under consideration for development is located southwest of downtown Yelm.
City’s plan for 640-acre property encounters challenges
The City of Yelm may have to wait a little longer to begin bringing development ideas and designs to Yelm City Council for the 640-acre undeveloped property owned by the city. Yelm’s City … more
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Yelm's City Hall is located at 106 Second St SE.
City residents could see small decrease in property taxes next year
Homeowners and property tax payers in Yelm could see some savings next year as the City of Yelm’s finance department projects a decrease in the property tax levy in 2025. Stephanie … more
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The City of Tenino will upgrade Tenino City Park thanks to a nearly $600,000 grant.
Tenino awarded Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant
The City of Tenino announced it received the Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant award for the sum of $589,700. The city will utilize the funds for its ballfield renovation project, as there … more
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Vermicomposting is a natural process involving worms to break down organic waste into a compost that’s nutrient-rich.
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens farm to host agricultural workshops
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens farm will host a series of events throughout November with the intention of demonstrating different techniques for apartments, homes and gardens. From 11 a.m. … more
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Lake Lawrence
Thurston County downgrades algae advisory for Lake Lawrence, lifts Pattison Lake advisory
An algae advisory for Lake Lawrence has been downgraded to a warning following an algae sample taken by Thurston County health staff on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Pattison Lake’s algae advisory was … more
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Band members at Christmas in the Park prepare for their performance on Dec. 2 at Yelm City Park.
What's Happening: Turkey Trot, Christmas in the Park, Parade
Saturday, Nov. 23 “Jonny Boy Strong” silent auction and dinner Join 5-year-old Jonny Jennerjahn and his family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Yelm Senior Center … more
Around 40 Tenino residents attend a town hall event on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Tenino High School. The event was hosted by the Tenino City Council, Mayor Dave Watterson and city staff to address residents' concerns and questions around a budget deficit and recent budget reporting problems discovered within the city.
Lack of proper budget reporting, position turnover led to Tenino spending estimated $1.3M in restricted funds, mayor says
About 40 Tenino residents attended a town hall event at Tenino High School on Saturday, Nov. 9, hosted by city staff, the Tenino City Council and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson to address the estimated … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez greets supporters after her “Mocha with Marie” event held at The Station Powered byLewis County Coffee Co. in Centralia on Friday, Oct. 25.
Gluesenkamp Perez says she has helped return more than $3 million in federal funds to constituents
Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has returned more than $3 million owed to constituents by the federal government, the freshman lawmaker announced earlier this … more
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The Tenino Veterans Memorial is pictured at Tenino City Park on Park Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 8. While the current monument honors veterans throughout South Thurston County, the city and local VFW are planning to build a new monument specific to veterans from Tenino.
Tenino works with local VFW post to build new veterans monument at Tenino City Park
Last month during an Oct. 22 Tenino City Council meeting, the City of Tenino entered into an agreement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5878 establishing the responsibilities for a new … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fields questions from audience members at her “Mocha with Marie” event, held at the Lewis County Coffee Co. The Station in Centralia, on Friday, Oct. 25.
MGP declares victory over Joe Kent in Third District, builds on margins from 2022 race
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, declared victory in her reelection bid for Congress Thursday evening. She did so following a projection by The Columbian. As of Friday morning, the … more
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Thurston County Elections staff prepare to remove the official ballot drop box from the Yelm Timberland Library as a Yelm police officer looks on on Nov. 5.
ELECTION 2024: Leaders emerging in general election races
While many races in the 2024 general election remain close as of Tuesday, leaders are emerging in the contests at the local and state levels. Initial results from the 2024 general election … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez takes to the stage with cheers from the crowd attending the Democratic Election Watch Party in Vancouver on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
'So profoundly grateful': Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez leads Republican Kent in closely watched race for Congress
In one of the closest watched races in the country, freshman Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, leads Republican challenger Joe Kent in the initial election results released Tuesday night. … more
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Multiple firefighters commit battery in the lane against Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during the Fire and Ice charity basketball game at North Thurston High School on Nov. 2.
Fire and Ice: Charity basketball game raises nearly $7K for Shop With A Cop
The North Thurston High School basketball court was brimming last week with the kind of intensity found in a game with a state championship berth on the line. But something far more important … more
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The City of Roy's certified public accountant Tara Dunford told the Roy City Council during its Monday, Nov. 4, special meeting that the city’s general fund will be out of money by the end of 2026 if it can’t find revenue or make deep cuts.
Roy council votes down budget, property tax levy ordinances
The City of Roy is desperately scrambling to scrounge together revenue sources for its general fund, which is facing another deficit in 2025. In fact, the city’s certified public … more
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