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After it was first built in 1944 to honor Tenino and other South Thurston County veterans who served during World War II, the Honor Roll Plaque was taken down in 1962 so it could be repaired, but it …
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For The Nisqually Valley News
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5/14/24
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Aurora Decker has competed in pageants since she was 6 weeks old. She recalls her mother, Anna Farley, standing behind her at the competitions and making her wave and blow kisses to the audience at a …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/14/24
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Former Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza announced his candidacy and intentions to run for Legislative District 2 on Monday, May 13. He aims to succeed former Rep. JT Wilcox, who endorsed …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/14/24
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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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5/14/24
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Saturday, May 18
Rainier Saturday Market
The Rainier Saturday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 206 Binghampton St. SE, near Wilkowski Park, Saturdays until September. …
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5/14/24
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Mark Rohwedder, District No. 1 director for the Yelm Community Schools Board, announced his resignation, effective immediately, during the board’s meeting at Ridgeline Middle School on …
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Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/10/24
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A Roy man died in a multi-vehicle car crash on state Route 7 a little after 6 a.m. Friday, May 10.
Robert G. Gorley, 75, Roy, was driving his Ford Expedition in the second of four lanes …
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/10/24
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When the administration of Educational Service District (ESD) 113 announced a plan to close the Yelm Head Start Center last week, families and educators of the early learning program, which supports …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Roy’s Heartwood Haven, a sanctuary that specializes with animals rescued from cruelty cases, recently rescued nearly 60 roosters, stemming from a cockfighting operation bust in eastern …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Yelm Community Schools is officially the only district in Thurston or Pierce counties to fail on both of its levy replacement attempts.
The results from the April 23 election were certified on …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop owner Will Quinby is passionate about the role of independent pharmacies in the healthcare industry.
He, along with his wife and store co-owner, Courtney, …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Several dozen dogs and their two-legged companions made the most of the sunshine in the late morning hours of May 2 as Yelm city officials celebrated the grand opening of the city’s dog park …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Southeast McKenzie Avenue was full of local vendors, outdoor sale frequenters and local residents shopping throughout the morning and early afternoon hours as the annual Yelm Farmers Market returned …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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On Saturdays until September, community members can find different goods from local vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rainier Saturday Outdoor Market, 206 Binghampton St. SE, near Wilkowski Park …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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Volunteers with the Rainier High School Booster Club didn’t expect the community to donate hundreds of items for the group’s inaugural rummage sale on Saturday, May 4. In preparation for …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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5/7/24
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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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Rio Slevin, a graduating senior at Yelm High School, was named one of 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition. The candidates were selected …
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5/7/24
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The stories of Washingtonian war heroes going back to before World War I can now be found in a newly published book released last month.
“Beyond Belief: True Stories of Washington …
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By Owen Sexton / For The Nisqually Valley News
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5/7/24
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Friday, May 10
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont Art Show
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont, located 215 Killion Road NW, will host a resident art show from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10. …
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5/7/24
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Deep in the forest of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Training Area 13, the next batch of Washington National Guard wildland firefighters honed their skills on Sunday, April 28, in preparation of the …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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4/30/24
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