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Sheriff Derek Sanders, the 24th elected sheriff of Thurston County, appeared before Yelm residents on Oct. 5 and discussed topics related to the sheriff’s office, including plans to boost …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/10/23
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Nisqually Valley resident Gundrun Krause woke up recently to an owl caught in netting set up around their residence to protect their animals.
“I immediately went there to check what it …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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10/10/23
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The Yelm High School class of 1980 gathered at Mr. Doug’s Restaurant in Yelm on Sept. 30, for its 40-year class reunion. The celebration had been delayed for three years because of the …
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10/10/23
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In December 2021, Yelm resident Keri Beagles began receiving Amazon packages she never ordered. At first, she thought it was a wrong address or packages meant for the previous owners.
Since …
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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
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10/10/23
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Thursday, Oct. 12
Family Storytime
Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for …
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10/10/23
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A fter a successful opening day of the Yelm Farmers Market on May 27 and full summer season, the market officially wrapped for the year on Sept. 30.
Numerous vendors were out on McKenzie Street …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/3/23
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Yelm city officials are taking steps to ensure all city intersections can be used by people with physical disabilities.
At their Sept. 26 meeting, Yelm City Council members unanimously adopted …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/3/23
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In efforts to familiarize themselves with voting community members, Stephanie Kangiser and Tracey Wood, candidates for Yelm City Council position No. 1, made their claims as to why voters should cast …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/3/23
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Michelle Kroeger welcomed someone new into her life four years ago when a spontaneous visit to an animal shelter in Lacey led to an unexpected, life-changing encounter.
“Iggy is the …
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10/3/23
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From now through Nov. 30, the Nisqually Valley News is partnering with Yelm High School for a subscriber drive for Yelm High School students to raise money for clubs and grow newspaper subscriptions.
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Nisqually Valley News Staff
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10/3/23
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Thursday, Oct. 5
Family Storytime
Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities for …
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10/3/23
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The Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced last week that the state’s minimum wage would increase 54 cents to $16.28 an hour in 2024. This would mean a full-time employee …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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10/3/23
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Pacific Mountain Workforce Development, or PacMtn, announced on Sept. 30 it is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Boeing, which addresses employment gaps for military personnel and their families …
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Nisqually Valley News Staff
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10/3/23
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Michael Ward always makes sure to thank his basketball student-athletes for taking his coaching and quickly learning from mistakes. The Yelm Middle School sixth-grade math teacher, basketball coach …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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10/3/23
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South Puget Sound Community College’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration Degree was designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National …
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Nisqually Valley News Staff
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10/3/23
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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
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10/3/23
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The Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum recently announced they’ll award a $2,000 history grant and a $500 teacher stipend in 2024 through the Roger Easton History Grant.
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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10/3/23
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By TJ Martinell
The Center Square
Earlier this year, a decision to house convicted sex offenders in cities such as Enumclaw and Tenino without notifying the community drew outrage from …
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Amie Thaler, a 21-year Yelm resident and substitute teacher in Yelm Community Schools, is a competitor at heart. She’s competed in Ironman triathlons, marathons and now has her sights on a new …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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9/26/23
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