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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
Members of the Triple Nickel raise the flag during the Memorial Day event at the Roy Historical Cemetery on May 25.
Roy Cemetery hosts Memorial Day event
The Roy Historical Cemetery hosted its first Memorial Day event under its new ownership on Saturday, May 25. Seven members of the 555th Engineer Brigade, also known as the Triple Nickel, of the U.S. … more
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The Thurston County SWAT team responds to the scene of a murder/suicide on Old McKenna Road, May 21.
Suspect in murder-suicide identified after standoff in Yelm
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, along with multiple agencies, responded to reports of potential human remains on Tuesday, May 21, found on an Old McKenna Road property by first responders … more
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Nisqually drummers prepare for a second song during the first Native American Heritage assembly at Yelm High School on Nov. 5, 2018.
Yelm’s partnership with Nisqually Tribe growing stronger after rough beginnings
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month this year, the Nisqually Valley … more
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Wes Williams and Kamylle Sprenger perform a scene of “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Dec. 10 at Yelm’s Outpost Church. Standing Room Only Theater has two new performances coming up this summer.
SRO Theater to present multiple showings of “Nunsense” and “Murder Mystery”
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater has aimed to become the hub of arts and entertainment in Yelm through live theater showings and different events in recent years. This summer, the non-profit … more
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Yelm High School junior Adrian Roberto performs as Lucien during the final performance of "Amélie" at South Puget Sound Community College on May 26.
Two Yelm Running Start students perform in SPSCC musical
Adrian Roberto and Alex “Allie” Goodrich, both Yelm High School juniors and South Puget Sound Community College Running Start students, dusted off their best French accents for the SPSCC … more
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Rainier will receive four new pickleball courts this summer near the basketball courts at Wilkowski Park.
Pickleball courts coming to Rainier this summer
The City of Rainier will soon be the hub of the area’s first community pickleball courts as four will be added to its new sports complex this summer. According to Mayor Robert Shaw, four … more
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Kyla Poland and Kyle Johnson pose after Poland won the prepared public speaking competition at the FFA State Convention in Pullman.
38 YHS FFA members attend state convention in first trip since 2019
The Yelm High School FFA team made a good showing at the state competition with one team placing first and a Yelm senior selected to attend the national convention. For the first time since … more
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Semi Bird speaks to a crowd at the Long Shot in Yelm on Wednesday, May 8.
Governor candidate Semi Bird pledges to make Washington affordable
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Washington Republican governor-hopeful Semi Bird believes that big change is needed in the state of Washington, including affordable living and gas, … more
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A mountain goat walks down a ridge at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park in Ashford on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Timed-entry reservations begin at Mount National Park’s Paradise Corridor
Mount Rainier National Park timed-entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor began Friday, May 24, and will run through Monday, Sept. 2. Many weekend and weekday advance-timed … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods reads off the positions furloughed during the district's second round of reductions during its school board meeting at Ridgeline Middle School on May 23.
Second wave of Yelm district reductions begins, recalls underway
Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods said that it is “fair to say” the district is roughly halfway through its budget reductions as it looks to cut $15 million due to the … more
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Businesses welcome visitors to the Rainier Saturday Outside Market on May 4.
What's Happening: Rodeo, Farmers Market, Saturday Market
Saturday, June 1 Roy Pioneer Rodeo The Roy Pioneer Rodeo will begin at 1:30 p.m., gates open at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, at the Roy Rodeo grounds, 8771 Higgins Greig Road, Roy. The event … more
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
Yelm High School was briefly locked down Friday, May 24, after a former student made threats against a current YHS student who was on campus. Law enforcement remained on the scene as of Friday afternoon.
YHS resumes operations after threat from former student forces lockdown
Yelm High School was under lockdown in the afternoon hours of May 24 due to a “threat made by a former student.” In an email sent by Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris … more
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Mike Brooks confirmed that a male died by suicide on Tuesday night following a standoff while multiple agencies investigated potential human remains on a property on Old McKenna Road. 
Sheriff’s office: Suspect dies by suicide amid standoff during investigation into possible human remains near Yelm 
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Mike Brooks confirmed that a male died by suicide on Tuesday night following a standoff while multiple agencies investigated potential human remains on a … more
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Michael Malek, pictured outside Roy City Hall on May 20, will be taking over as Puyallup's financial analyst after nearly a year as Roy's city clerk-treasurer.
Roy city clerk-treasurer thankful for community as new opportunity awaits
Michael Malek’s career in municipal government began by complete accident. After graduating from the University of Washington-Tacoma in 2018 with a degree in public relations, he visited … more
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Yelm Community Schools Superintendent Chris Woods hosts the district's community forum at Yelm Middle School on May 16.
YCS shares education priorities survey results
As Yelm Community Schools navigates the double failure of its educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy, the district revealed the results from its reduced education plan budget priorities … more
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Those interested in making monthly pledges to the Citizens For Support of Yelm Schools "Alumni of Yelm" program should visit www.Yelm.Org.
Citizens for Support of Yelm Schools to launch “Alumni of Yelm” fundraising program
Local non-profit organization Citizens for Support of Yelm Schools is aiming to give back to the district in a big way with the launch of its “Alumni of Yelm” program. The … more
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Brianna Southworth and Nathan Reninger pose for a photo at their fundraiser event at Tahoma Valley Bar & Grill on May 18.
Yelm community raises over $1,000 for victims of house fire
Nathan Reninger was taking a final exam when his fiancée, Brianna Southworth, called his cell phone. He sent her to voicemail, which is typically a sign between the two that he is busy and … more
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Yelm City Hall is located at 106 Second St. SE.
Yelm City Council unanimously votes to pay $12,000 for racial inequality housing study
Due to House Bill 1220, which passed in 2021, requiring cities to plan and accommodate for housing needs, the City of Yelm will pay $12,000 for a study aimed at racial inequality. Yelm City … more
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