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Superintendent Chris Woods
Yelm district votes to place levy measure on February ballot
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will ask the community once again to pass its educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy as the Board of Directors approved a resolution to place the levy … more
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Yelm Community Schools is investigating an incident regarding a Yelm Middle School eighth grade student who was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class Oct. 15. The staff member involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
YMS staffer who denied restroom access to menstruating student placed on administrative leave
A Yelm Middle School staff member involved in a recent incident in which an eighth grade student was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class has been placed on … more
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Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich discussed the ad valorem property tax during the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
City may not implement property tax increase next year
Yelm taxpayers will likely not see a 1% increase in property tax in 2025 as Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich recommended against the slight hike in money collected from residents during a … more
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The City can take action to repair potholes like the Historic Yelm Canyon after voting 5-2 during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to allow for the City to repair nuisances, followed by a bill to the homeowner.
Yelm City Council declares potholes a public nuisance by 5-2 vote
The City of Yelm can officially repair potholes and bill property owners where the pothole resides after city councilors voted 5-2 in favor of declaring potholes a public nuisance. Councilors … more
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Lake Lawrence
Thurston County issues algae danger alert for Lake Lawrence
Thurston County Public Health and Social Services reported an algae danger alert for Lake Lawrence, Friday, Oct. 25. Lab results taken from Lake Lawrence on Oct. 22 detected microcystins toxin … more
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Thurston County set to introduce new court alternative program
Thurston County law and justice stakeholders announced on Monday, Oct. 21, the upcoming launch of the Thurston County Court Alternative Program (TC-CAP) on Dec. 1, 2024. The program will take an … more
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Thomas Sproffske watches his drive during practice at Tahoma Valley Golf Course on March 8. He spoke at the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Public speaks against YMCA taking over Tahoma Valley Golf Course
Prior to Yelm city councilors voting 4-3 against the city purchasing the Tahoma Valley Golf Course from the South Sound YMCA on Tuesday, Oct. 22, several residents of the Nisqually Valley community … more
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The Yelm City Council voted against agreeing to purchase the Tahoma Valley Golf Course from the YMCA at its Oct. 22 meeting.
Council votes no to golf course purchase, sales agreement with YMCA
By a decision of 4-3 during Oct. 22’s meeting, Yelm City Council voted against the City of Yelm from buying the Tahoma Valley Golf Course, 15425 Mosman Ave., from the South Sound YMCA through a … more
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Cochrane Park, including the fountain, will receive an upgraded in the next two years if the 2025-26 budget is approved.
Yelm parks, roads set to receive upgrades based on early 2025-26 capital budget
Yelm residents will soon have an idea of how the city’s capital budget will shape up, as Yelm Finance Director Stephanie Nanavich and Public Works Director Cody Colt gave specifics behind the … more
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A trio of zombies waits for candy at the Moore Designs Trunk or Treat at Yelm Cinemas on Oct. 25.
What's Happening: Trick or Treat, Blue Star Marker ceremony, Silent Auction
Thursday, Oct. 31 City of Yelm trick-or-treat Several City of Yelm buildings will be on their spookiest behavior from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, as Yelm City Hall, 106 Second St. … 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
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Mask requirement at Washington county’s auditor's office produces standoff
An Island County elections observer was escorted out of the Auditor’s Office on Monday for refusing to wear a facemask. The masking requirement came from Island County Auditor Sheilah … more
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Challenger Joe Kent gives his final remarks during a Washington Third Congressional District debate at Lower Columbia College in Longview on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Donald Trump to host telephone town hall for congressional candidate Joe Kent
Former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will host a telephone town hall for congressional candidate Joe Kent Tuesday evening. The call, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., … more
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State Sen. Jeff Wilson asks a question at a legislative roundtable meeting held at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, Sept. 23.
State lawmaker to make another push to ‘Ditch the Switch’
State lawmakers will make another push to end daylight savings time when the Legislature reconvenes in January. On Sunday, state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, announced he would introduce … more
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Rainier Rail Locomotive No. 23 at Chehalis.
Rainier Rail receives $1.7 million in federal grants to improve four bridges, Washington senators announce
The Rainier Rail company will receive $1.7 million in federal funds to improve four bridges in Western Washington, including the Minnesota St. Bridge in Rainier, according to a joint announcement … more
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Female wolfdog Little Foot stands in her enclosure at Wolf Haven International in Tenino on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Wolf Haven in Tenino receives global federation’s Outstanding Wildlife Sanctuary Award
When Wolf Haven International was first established in Tenino in 1982, it operated under a philosophy that, while standard for the times, put the interests of humans over the interests of the animals … more
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Washington Third District Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fields questions from audience members at her “Mocha with Marie” event, held at the Lewis County Coffee Co. Station in Centralia on Friday, Oct. 25.
MGP bucks national party, focuses on local issues during campaign swing through Third District
The final stops on the “Freedom To Fix $#*% RV Tour” found Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez campaigning through northern Lewis County and southern Thurston County this week as the … more
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United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-LA, speaks while standing beside Washington congressional candidate Joe Kent at a “get out the vote” event in Ridgefield on Thursday, Oct. 24.
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson makes second visit in support of Republican Joe Kent
The two most powerful Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives were in Southwest Washington Thursday morning, the latest sign of the party’s keen interest in unseating incumbent … more
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Brooklynn Bell wraps up a calf at the qualifying event in Nevada in April, where she qualified to compete in the Vegas Tuffest Junior World Championship in Las Vegas in December.
Local youth rodeo competitor to compete in Las Vegas world championships
One of the Nisqually Valley’s finest youth rodeo competitors is set to represent the area in Las Vegas on a mighty stage in December. Brooklynn Bell, 14, of Rainier, qualified to compete … more
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Yelm Community Schools is investigating an incident regarding a Yelm Middle School eighth grade student who was denied permission to use the restroom after having her period in class Oct. 15.
YMS student denied permission to use restroom after having period in class
A Yelm Middle School eighth grade student is still recovering from an incident she described as stressful and embarrassing. Byllie Eighinger-Lemm, 13, asked her teacher if she could use the … more
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