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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez stopped by the Rainier Senior Center on Wednesday, May 28, to meet and speak with around 20 area residents as part of her Thurston County tour. After introducing …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/3/25
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From the zoomed-out view of a spectator, Jace Harris has the calm, confident look of a rodeo veteran: dark sunglasses underneath a checkered cowboy hat, denim blue jeans and a matching jacket covered …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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6/3/25
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On Saturday, June 14, Tenino Arts — in partnership with the Tenino Stone Carvers Guild — will hold the Tenino Arts Stone City Art Festival in downtown Tenino from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
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By the Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/3/25
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It took a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Joe DePinto to decide who the newest Yelm city councilor would be. His vote during a Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 27, officially appointed Yelm …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/3/25
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Yelm city councilors helped the city make strides toward an upgrade to Rhoton Road Northwest as they unanimously authorized Mayor Joe DePinto to make a professional services agreement with Parametrix …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/3/25
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About 10 years ago, Wayne Fournier, Michael Cade and Aslan Meade had nothing but a napkin and a dream.
The trio met at the Sandstone Cafe & Quarry Bar in Tenino and discussed the future of …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/30/25
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For the rest of this year, Washington landlords are limited to rent hikes of 10% or less under a landmark new state law.
House Bill 1217, signed into law this month by Gov. Bob Ferguson, …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/30/25
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A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington state have improved, but most still face extinction.
Of the 14 species …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/28/25
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Coming off a 33-year high, deaths on Washington’s roads dropped nearly 10% last year, according to state data released Wednesday.
The state saw 731 people die in vehicle crashes in 2024, …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/28/25
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Nearly 100 community members gathered to pay their respects to friends, family, loved ones and strangers who paid the ultimate sacrifice by dying while serving in the United States military during a …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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Jason Ronquillo, longtime head football coach for Yelm High School, resigned Friday, May 23. No public statement has been provided by either Ronquillo or Athletic Director Rob Hill regarding the …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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If Thurston County continues on its current financial trend without any adjustments, its general fund will run into the negative by 2027. That’s why the Board of County Commissioners sat down …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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5/27/25
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The Roy Pioneer Rodeo is back again this weekend on May 31 and June 1 at the Roy Rodeo Grounds at 8710 Higgins Greig Road. Both shows start at 1:30 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. All tickets are sold at …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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The Rainier School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a transportation rate increase for 2025-26 at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21. During his presentation, …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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After winning the regional competition in March, South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) cybersecurity team, the White Rabbits, competed at the NCAE Cyber Games National Invitational on …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A much-needed milestone for health care services in the Nisqually Valley region has been reached, as MultiCare Indigo celebrated the opening of its urgent care facility in Yelm with a ribbon-cutting …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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A bill that allows homeowners to divide their residential lots and build additional housing has been signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1096, sponsored by Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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A special three-day filing period will be held Wednesday, May 28 through Friday, May 30 to allow citizens to run for elected office for positions without candidates. Open positions include: • …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/27/25
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Prairie Days, Yelm’s most exciting week of the year, is closing in. Thanks to the efforts of the City of Yelm’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Yelm Lions Club and the Yelm Chamber …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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This month, the City of Rainier released its annual water quality report for 2024, also known as its consumer confidence report. The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report outlines the types of monitoring …
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com
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5/27/25
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