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Sisters Karlee and Taylor Bodine share a tender moment at a vigil held on the 15th anniversary of the day their mother’s body was found on the side of Little Rock Road Southwest near Rochester.
Vigil Marks 15 Years Since the Unsolved Murder of Karen Bodine
Friends and family of Karen Bodine, a Thurston County woman who was murdered in January 2007, were prepared for the 15th anniversary of the day Bodine’s body was found on the side of a road in … more
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Two Adults, One Child Killed in Rainier House Fire 
Two adults and a child were killed after a fire broke out in a home in Rainier early Saturday morning, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.  Southeast Thurston Fire … more
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Washington state Capitol
Proposed Salmon Habitat Rules Would Restrict Agricultural Uses in Washington
Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover, but opponents worry farmers will pay a price. House Bill 1838, to be known as the Lorraine Loomis Act in … more
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School supplies are out for use at Napavine Elementary Tin this Chronicle file photo.
How Did the Pandemic Impact Kids' Test Scores in Washington? Early Numbers Don't Look Good
Families will need to wait a bit longer to find out how much learning has been lost at their child's school during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the numbers, when they finally come out, will … more
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Yelm Man Dies In ‘Tragic’ Propane Stove Accident
An 85-year-old man from Yelm died in a fire at his residence in the 17700 block of Vine Lane Southeast at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Lt. Cameron Simper, the public information officer … more
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FILE PHOTO — A worker sorts out canisters of various strains of marijuana at The Herbal Center in Tenino in April 2015.
Proposed Washington Law Would End Employment Tests for Marijuana Use
Washington marijuana users won’t face losing their job over a positive drug test if a proposal under consideration in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5517 would update the Washington … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson talks with The Chronicle's Editorial Board in March 2015.
Price-Gouging on At-Home COVID-19 Tests Has Become a Concern, State Attorney General Says
Washington state last year saw 1,300 complaints from consumers who said they noticed at-home coronavirus tests being sold at prices at nearly triple what they cost in a local pharmacy, according to … more
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Painted Ponies, collector's items, sit ready to be sold at the Rockin' M Ranch swap meet and tack sale on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 13102 Vail Road S.E., outside of Yelm.
Rockin’ M Ranch Transforms Horse Arena Into Community Event Space
Rockin’ M Ranch was the site of many treasures this weekend as the business hosted a tack sale and swap meet on Saturday, Jan. 15 at its facility. People came out to the ranch at 13102 Vail … more
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Joe DePinto
Mayor DePinto Gears Up For an Active First 100 Days in Office
As the first month of Joe DePinto’s term rounds out, the new mayor of Yelm aims to fill out the rest of his first 100 days by increasing workplace morale, employee training and public access to … more
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Nisqually Tribe and Partners Receive EPA Award for Ecological Forestry Management
The Nisqually Indian Tribe and several of its partners received a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) award at the start of the year for ecological forestry management. The tribe found … more
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A veteran works with a horse during a Hope for Heroes class.
Hope For Heroes Offers Therapy For Veterans
The Hope for Heroes Horsemanship Center in Yelm offers a program that helps veterans with post-tramatic stress disorder gain a measure of control over their emotions again. Winston Churchill once … more
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One family receives the award letter telling them of its student's acceptance into Yelm High School's associate of arts degree program.
Yelm High School to Offer In-House Associate’s Degree Program
Yelm Community Schools is now offering a college degree program where students can earn an associate of arts degree that can be transferred to a four-year institution. Assistant Superintendent … more
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A raffle item for the Freedom Mile, an event benefiting Freedom Training Center, is pictured.
‘Freedom Mile’ to Raise Funds for Gym Lost in Dec. 22 Nisqually Plaza Fire
In an effort to help rebuild Freedom Training Center, two Yelm residents have created the “Freedom Mile,” a charity event which will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Yelm … more
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A bowler from Yelm competes at Yelm Prairie Lanes in a match against North Thurston on Thursday, Jan. 13.
Yelm Girls Bowling Turns its Season Around, Beats North Thurston
Yelm bowling coaches Cami Stovall, Cortney Walton and John McBride are proud of the team’s efforts this year. After starting the season 0-4, the girls have added multiple wins to their … more
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The Thurston County Courthouse
Thurston County Board of Commissioners Move to Virtual Meetings
The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners has opted to move public participation at meetings to a virtual only format because of the spread of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. A … more
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Tribe Works to Extend Broadband Services to Unserved Areas
The Washington Statewide Broadband Office (WSBO) awarded the Nisqually Indian Tribe with $6.775 million to expand its broadband services throughout the Nisqually region. The grant will allow the … more
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Yelm City Council Fills Two Open Council Seats
The Yelm City Council appointed Line Roy and Joseph Richardson as new councilmembers to fill the seats formerly held by Mayor Joe DePinto and Molly Carmody after several applicants detailed their … more
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Glenn Fleming, maintenance operations supervisor for the Tenino School District, opens one of the doors on the HVAC rooftop units at the Tenino Middle School in this file photo. The Tenino School District is asking voters to approve a levy in the upcoming Feb. 8 election.
Tenino School District Places Levy on Special Election Ballot
The Tenino School District has placed a replacement capital levy on the ballot for the Feb. 8 special election. The levy rate is estimated to be $1.11 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … more
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From left, Yelm High School Principal Curtis Cleveringa, Kendall Lawson, Jane Walker from Olympia Federal Savings, Rotarian Ken McCulloch, Rotarian Sandi Hanson and Mayor Joe DePinto smile for a photo as Lawson is presented her December 2021 Rotary Student of the Month certificate.
Rotary Selects Kendall Lawson as December Student of the Month
The Yelm Rotary announced Kendall Lawson as its December 2021 Student of the Month. Lawson is a senior at Yelm High School and will be honored at the Jan. 25 Yelm City Council … more
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A local road in the Roy area is pictured covered in snow in this photo submitted by Tamara Thompson.
State Patrol Releases Safe-Driving Standards for Winter
As roads become wet, snowy or icy this winter, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) cautions motor-vehicle operators to follow safe practices when driving on state highways and interstates. Robert … more
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