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Rainier couple taking steps to open brewpub in town in 2026
Bill Fishburn recalls sitting around a table when he was a manufacturing supervisor at Intel Corporation in DuPont in the late 1990s and daydreaming with his fellow team leaders about what would … more
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Yelm's City Hall is located at 106 Second St SE.
City residents could see small decrease in property taxes next year
Homeowners and property tax payers in Yelm could see some savings next year as the City of Yelm’s finance department projects a decrease in the property tax levy in 2025. Stephanie … more
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The City of Tenino will upgrade Tenino City Park thanks to a nearly $600,000 grant.
Tenino awarded Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant
The City of Tenino announced it received the Community Outdoor Athletic Facility Grant award for the sum of $589,700. The city will utilize the funds for its ballfield renovation project, as there … more
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Vermicomposting is a natural process involving worms to break down organic waste into a compost that’s nutrient-rich.
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens farm to host agricultural workshops
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens farm will host a series of events throughout November with the intention of demonstrating different techniques for apartments, homes and gardens. From 11 a.m. … more
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Thurston County downgrades algae advisory for Lake Lawrence, lifts Pattison Lake advisory
An algae advisory for Lake Lawrence has been downgraded to a warning following an algae sample taken by Thurston County health staff on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Pattison Lake’s algae advisory was … 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
Band members at Christmas in the Park prepare for their performance on Dec. 2 at Yelm City Park.
What's Happening: Turkey Trot, Christmas in the Park, Parade
Saturday, Nov. 23 “Jonny Boy Strong” silent auction and dinner Join 5-year-old Jonny Jennerjahn and his family from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Yelm Senior Center … more
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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