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After Jason Ronquillo led the Yelm Tornados to their first ever state championship victory, the head football coach was met with some high and deserved praise.
During the Sunday, Dec. 11 contest …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/13/22
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As a new business, 507 Auto Detailing has garnered a good reputation, securing the top spot in the Best of Nisqually contest in its first year.
Co-owner Jeff Stockbridge got into car …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/13/22
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During the Yelm City Council’s study session on Tuesday, Dec. 6, Mayor Joe DePinto provided an update about a potential YMCA location in the city, which would provide residents with a long …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/13/22
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson will request legislation for a statewide ban on the purchase or transfer of assault-style semiautomatic rifles as part of the latest push …
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By Joseph O’Sullivan / Crosscut
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12/13/22
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Providence Swedish announced on Dec. 5 it would make improvements to its services in Southwest Washington, which includes expanding Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia.
As part of the …
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After passing the United States House of Representatives this summer, heading to the Senate where it overcame a filibuster and was amended and approved, the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) was passed …
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs certified the results of the Nov. 8 general election on Dec. 7.
The final turnout statistics compiled by the Office of Secretary of State show more than 3.06 …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/13/22
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Rainier’s Sprouffske Trees Inc. has provided Christmas trees to the Nisqually Valley area and beyond for generations.
Their trees have filled more than half a million homes, family member …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/13/22
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The Yelm Lions Club will ring The Salvation Army bell from Sunday, Dec. 18 through Christmas Eve at the Yelm Safeway.
Last year, people in Yelm donated over $2,500 to The Salvation Army pot. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/13/22
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Thursday, Dec. 15
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, Dec. 15. Clients cannot …
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12/13/22
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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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12/13/22
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office introduced its new K9 to the community through a social media post.
“Meet K9 Isa, a 2-year-old German shepherd. She is the sister to K9 Igo and …
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12/13/22
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Sirens - Yelm Police Department
Safeway Shoplifter Detained Near Morris Road
Police officers responded to a call at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 after an employee of the Safeway in …
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12/13/22
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More than 120 law enforcement agencies across the state will take part in High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1 in an effort to remove impaired drivers from …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/12/22
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Here are some scenes from the White Pass Ski Area on Tuesday from Chronicle reporter Isabel Vander Stoep.
The ski area opened for the season last week.
For more information, visit …
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12/7/22
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services on Wednesday reported that two county residents have died due to influenza.
According to a news release, the department was notified of the deaths …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/7/22
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Thurston County certified the results of the general election on Nov. 29.
All of the candidates who emerged as front runners during the first count of ballots on Nov. 8 held onto their leads …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/6/22
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After 100 years in Yelm, lifelong resident Willis Earl Herness said he is thankful to still call the Pride of the Prairie home.
Herness, who recently turned a century old, celebrated his …
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12/6/22
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