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Three Suspects Apprehended After Theft of Catalytic Converter
Suspects who were alleged to have been involved in the theft of a catalytic converter in the 800 block of Yelm Avenue West on Jan. 12 were located by law enforcement. The Yelm Police Department … more
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Sirens: Drug Violation at Yelm City Park Leads to Arrest; Vehicle Prowl Reported Near Terra View Neighborhood; Brawl Takes Place at Bar; Theft of License Plate Reported Near Solberg Street; Yelm High School Placed on Lockdown Due to Nearby Activity
Yelm High School Placed on Lockdown Due to Nearby Activity Yelm Community Schools reported Yelm High School went into lockdown due to law enforcement activity in a neighborhood close to the … more
Governor Jay Inslee shakes hands on the house floor following the 2023 State of the State speech in Olympia last week.
Washington Sheriffs Association Denounces Governor’s Gun Control Agenda
The Washington State Sheriffs Association last week issued a letter denouncing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's plan for gun control restrictions in the Evergreen State. The association released the … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
In the First Floor Speech of His Career, Abbarno Speaks in Favor of Resolution Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. 
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, spoke in support of HR 4603, a resolution honoring Martin Luther King Jr., on the floor of the state House on Monday.  Abbarno was one of several … more
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Students hold their new dictionaries in this photo provided by We Love Rainier.
‘Words for Thirds’: We Love Rainier Donates Dictionaries to Elementary Students
Third graders from Rainier Elementary and Eagle View Christian schools received new dictionaries donated by community group We Love Rainier last Tuesday morning as part of the return of its … more
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The Washington state Capitol is seen in Olympia.
Bill Would Speed Process to Get Cosmetology License in Washington
Cosmetology students will be able to register for their final exam before they have completed their course work if a bill under consideration by the state Legislature is approved. House Bill 1017, … more
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Courthouse dogs were on hand in Olympia as rules surrounding their appearance in court are clarified in a proposed bill in Olympia.
Proposed State Legislation Aims to Clarify Rules on Courthouse Dogs
Four dogs sat in a House hearing room and two more watched the room over Zoom as a legislative committee last week discussed rules dog handlers must follow in courthouses for dogs to assist people … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and other Washington lawmakers stand in front of the legislative building with Seahawks star Walter Jones after raising the 12th-man flag Jan. 11. (Washington State Journal/ Reneé Diaz) 
Seahawks Get Some Support From Olympia; Walter Jones, Gov. Inslee Raise 12 Flag
Seahawks legend Walter Jones joined Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in raising the 12th man flag at the capitol Jan. 11 to promote this weekend's playoff game. The Seahawks will … more
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Governor Jay Inslee makes his 2023 State of the State speech during the first in-person session since 2020 Tuesday afternoon in Olympia.
Inslee: ‘The State of Our State Is Strong’
Gov. Jay Inslee gave the annual State of the State address in the state House chamber on Tuesday, laying out his agenda for the 2023 legislative session.  During the half-hour address, Inslee … more
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A display set up during a vigil held in January 2021 marking the 15th anniversary of the day Karen Bodine’s body was found on the side of Littlerock Road Southwest near Rochester.
Vigil Set to Mark 16 Years Since Unsolved Murder of Thurston County Woman 
Sunday, Jan. 22, will mark the 16th anniversary of the day Karen Bodine, a 37-year-old mother of three from Thurston County, was found dead on the shoulder of Littlerock Road Southwest. To mark … more
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Heidi Potter and Nanette Potter pose with Nanette’s 6-month-old son, William Potter.
Between Sisters Boutique Reopens in New Location
Between Sisters Boutique recently celebrated the re-opening of its store in a new location at 1202 E. Yelm Ave. The shop originally opened on March 6, 2020, with mother in-law Heidi Potter and … more
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Blocks and signs on Creek Street prevent drivers from using Algiers Road.
Repairs to Algiers Road Estimated to Cost $1.5 Million
The Yelm City Council discussed whether they wanted to take on the repairs needed to reopen Algiers Road in Yelm during its first study session of the new year on Jan. 3. Algiers Road, which was … more
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The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Here Are the Issues to Watch After the Legislature Convened Monday for 2023 Session
The economy. Public safety. Homelessness and the housing shortage. Taxes. These vexing issues are front and center as the Washington Legislature convened this week for its first in-person … more
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Mayor Wayne Fournier smiles for a photo in downtown Tenino on Sunday, Jan. 8.
Tenino Mayor Seeks New Thurston County Commissioner Position
Thurston County has around 300,000 people. Its neighbor to the south, Lewis County, has around 80,000. Currently, both have three-person boards of county commissioners, where each elected … more
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, walks alongside State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Legislative Leaders Talk Pursuit Laws, Blake Decision Ahead of Session
While neither party fully agrees, Washington’s House and Senate leaders have a desire to find middle ground with their counterparts on the state Supreme Court’s Blake Decision. But, … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee answers questions from members of the press inside the John A. Cherberg Building in Olympia.
Inslee Seeks to Increase Funding ‘to Scale’ for Homelessness
On an open-ended question in Crosscut-Elway’s annual poll, the single most-named issue registered Washington voters hoped the Legislature would focus on this session was … more
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Washington state Pollster H. Stuart Elway, owner of Elway Research, Inc. answers questions from members of the press following a presentation inside the John A. Cherberg Building in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Polling Results Show Voter Pessimism in Southwest Washington as State Is Divided on Issues
In a presentation at the state Capitol on Jan. 5, Stuart Elway, a well known Seattle-based pollster, reviewed the results of a poll of registered voters in Washington he recently conducted. The … more
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From left, Timm Ormsby, Lynda Wilson, Christine Rolfes and Drew Stokesbary talk to members of the press about budgets on Thursday, Jan. 5, inside the John A. Cherberg Building in Olympia.
Budget Leaders in the Legislature Discuss State of Budget, Taxes and Education
Budget leaders in the state Legislature were divided in their priorities for the upcoming legislative session during a question and answer session with reporters at the state Capitol on Thursday, … more
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Students pose for a photo as they participate in kindness week.
Great Kindness Challenge to Return to Yelm at End of January
The tradition of the Great Kindness Challenge, which began eight years ago at Lackamas Elementary School, is set to return to elementaries within Yelm Community Schools and businesses throughout the … more
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Artvana will present a “paint and sip” art class at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at Bertoglios.
Nisqually Valley Happenings: Community Calendar for Jan. 12
Thursday, Jan. 12 Food Bank The Yelm Community Services food bank, at 624 Crystal Springs St. NW in Yelm, will hold a food giveaway from 1 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12. Clients cannot … more
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