The Yelm City Council discussed numerous topics at its meeting on Tuesday, June 14, including Pride Month, a day of memorial in honor of those who died at the hands of gun violence, and upcoming …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/21/22
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Thurston County reported a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 654 new cases, but tallied 11 deaths during the period of June 13 through June 19.
The deaths …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/21/22
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Thursday, June 23
Senior Lunches
The Yelm Adult Community Center will hold its weekly lunches at 11:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Senior Services for the South Sound …
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6/21/22
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As Pride Month winds down for 2022, plans have emerged to host a pride festival in Yelm next year.
LaDonna Shea Hockaday, also known as Lady L, has hosted a variety of events at the Yelm …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/21/22
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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
- Donald Hopper, …
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6/21/22
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The Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) last week announced a newly updated biosolids general permit in an effort to create a more streamlined approach to approving biosolids operations in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/20/22
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Washington state saw its second largest average annual wage increase on record in 2021, according to the Washington’s Employment Security Department.
The state’s average annual wage …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/17/22
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Tillie Naputi-Pullar, the elections manager for Thurston County, has been given the 2021 “Elections Employee of the Year” award by the Washington Secretary of State’s office. This …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/17/22
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A 46-year-old Yacolt man was killed after crashing into a guardrail and a concrete barrier on northbound Interstate 5 in South Thurston County on Thursday.
The man, who was identified Friday …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/17/22
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A 46-year-old Yacolt man was killed after crashing into a guardrail and a concrete barrier on northbound Interstate 5 in South Thurston County on Thursday.
The man, whose name has not been …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/16/22
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R ainier High School celebrated 53 seniors during its 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday, June 10.
Beginning at 6 p.m., hundreds of spectators made up of friends and family gathered to witness …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/14/22
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The Yelm Chamber of Commerce held its business awards and luncheon on Tuesday, June 14 to announce the recipients of six awards during an event held at the Yelm Community Center.
The recipient …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/14/22
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The Yelm Arts Commission is moving forward with its intent to establish a certified “creative district” in the city.
The creative district would promote a broad range of creative …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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Yelm High School honored the graduating class of 2022 during its annual awards night by doling out nearly $200,000 in scholarships, awards and merits.
The event was kicked off by Principal …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/14/22
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The Washington State Department of Commerce (WSDOC) announced a $3.5 million grant program to help already established festivals and events in small communities.
The application period opened at …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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Yelm High School has added yet another athletic achievement to its resume, as YHS weightlifters helped the school secure a first place finish in the USA Lifting Competition.
The Tornados …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/14/22
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This Fourth of July will feature more than just fireworks in Yelm.
Organizers of the Norsewest Viking Festival, in conjunction with the American Legion Post 164 and American Legion Auxiliary, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/14/22
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Aneka Montello wants your pet to feel great and one way to do that is by trimming their nails.
Montello runs a business based in Roy, where she specifically focuses on trimming the nails of …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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6/14/22
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Thursday, June 16
Yelm High School Graduation
The 2022 Yelm High School graduation will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at the Tacoma Dome. Parking fees are $15 at the Tacoma …
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6/14/22
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Thurston County reported an increase in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 702 new cases and one death during the period of June 6 through June 12.
The death recorded was a woman in …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/14/22
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