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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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Scan Yelm Community Schools 1st Coalition's QR code to learn more about what the group offers and how it intends to support the upcoming YCS levy.
Local residents launch YCS 1st Coalition in support of passing upcoming levy
In the midst of Yelm Community Schools pursuing a third education programs and operations levy in two years, another community group has formed to lend its support. After two recent Yelm … more
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The Rotary Club of Yelm presents McKenna Elementary teachers with mini grants in 2023.
Yelm teachers to receive more than $11,000 in grants to support literacy
The Rotary Club of Yelm, a nonprofit organization serving the Nisqually Valley, has awarded 26 grants totaling over $11,000 to elementary teachers in the Yelm Community Schools district. The … more
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Auctioneer Cindy Schorno (left) offers to hug a community member that purchased an item during Rainier Education Foundation's auction on March 23. The next auction is slated for 5 p.m. March 29 at Rainier High School.
Rainier Education Foundation awards $13,000 in grants to teachers
Rainier Education Foundation (REF) awarded Rainier School District grant proposals to teachers totalling $13,000 for 2024. Kyle Johnson, Rainier High School shop teacher, will use the grants to … more
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Yelm Public Works Director Cody Colt presented his department's budget requests on Tuesday, Oct. 22, during a Yelm City Council meeting.
Yelm Public Works seeks seven new employees, upgrades for sidewalks in budget request
Should the City Council approve the requests, Yelm’s Public Works Department will receive seven new staff members, as well as funding for street and sidewalk projects, as part of its budget for … more
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Yelm City Hall can be found at 106 Second St. SE.
Yelm Finance Department seeks new tech, accounting technician in budget requests
The Yelm Finance Department is seeking an update to its software and a change to an employee title during the next biennium. City Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich spoke before the Yelm City … more
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Thurston County commissioners, from left, Carolina Mejia, Wayne Fournier, Tye Menser, Gary Edwards and Emily Clouse begin their Oct. 15 meeting.
Thurston County enters interlocal agreement for Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project
The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project will enter its next phase thanks to the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners. The county commissioners voted 3-1 to approve a 25-year … more
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Thurston County Sheriff's Office will continue providing limited law enforcement services for the City of Tenino through 2027.
Thurston County extends contract with City of Tenino for law enforcement services
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office will continue providing law enforcement services to the City of Tenino exclusively for priority calls between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. daily from 2025 … more
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Ethan Owens celebrates after making a tackle against Puyallup on Nov. 1.
What's Happening: Football Playoffs, Spaghetti Feed, Choir Concert
Friday, Nov. 8 Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar Yelm Emanuel Lutheran Church is hosting its Fall into the Holidays Annual Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and from 10 a.m. … more
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A look back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history
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 … more
The Thurston County Courthouse
Homeless sex-crime offenders eligible for Thurston County court alternative program
Thurston County will soon launch a court alternative pilot program for homeless people who commit offenses, including domestic violence and sex crimes. Thurston County’s court alternative … more
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Joe Kent, left, and former President Donald Trump.
Trump rallies support for congressional candidate Joe Kent during telephone town hall
During a telephone rally with supporters Wednesday evening, former President Donald Trump outlined the agenda he hopes to accomplish should voters send him back to the White House and elect … more
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Yelm High School's yearbook cover from 1942 reflected the country's state of war.
Ties between Yelm and Fort Lewis always been strong
For 107 years, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) has had strong ties to Yelm, and thousands of servicemen and women have lived in the community off-post since Yelm’s official incorporation in … more
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