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The first positive rabies bat of the year was discovered in Thurston County this week, marking the fourth overall in Washington state.
Three bats were collected in the county for testing …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/24/22
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Family, friends, and community members touched by Collin McLaren and his story gathered at the Yelm Skate Park on Sunday, Aug. 21 to both honor McLaren’s life, and spread awareness about the …
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Jerry Sprouffske has lived in Rainier for nearly 74 years, or his entire life.
In a small town where nearly everyone is a familiar face, Sprouffske and his family roots make him stand out …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/23/22
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The Yelm Timberland Library will start to offer early learning programs in September for kids, which feature a wide variety of activities.
A number of library staff will facilitate the programs, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/23/22
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Yelm Farm and Pet is set to host its annual customer appreciation and wood pellet sale later this week.
The event has gone on for over 10 years, and is set to span from Friday, Aug. 26 to …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/23/22
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The South Thurston Economic Development Initiative (STEDI) held its monthly meeting on Aug. 19 at the Rainier Senior Center.
Commissioners from Thurston County, along with representatives from …
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By Owen Sexton / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/23/22
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The average price for a gallon of gasoline dropped below $4 nationally, but prices in Yelm have stayed above that threshold.
Last week, gas at Yelm’s ARCO and Safeway stations was $4.49, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/23/22
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Thursday, Aug. 25
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, Aug. 25. Clients cannot …
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8/23/22
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LaDonna Shea-Hockaday has a busy stretch of activities ahead as she plans to launch a new festival this weekend in Yelm and plans to attend the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in September to provide …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/23/22
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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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8/23/22
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to activate its Sheriff’s Community Outreach Utilization Team (SCOUT) after a year of collaboration with the Thurston Mason Behavioral …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/23/22
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Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 5 were blocked for a total of 13 hours and 41 minutes on Monday after a semi-truck fatally collided with a support pillar for the 113th Avenue overpass near …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/23/22
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In partnership with consultants from Otak, Inc., Experience Olympia & Beyond is asking for public input concerning the corridor management plan being created for the Thurston Bountiful Byway. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/22/22
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Local authorities are warning community members about a new, extremely potent, brightly-colored “rainbow” form of fentanyl that is popping up around the country.
“Authorities …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/19/22
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Thurston County reported 419 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths during the period of Aug. 8 through Aug. 14.
There were 499 cases reported and two deaths between Aug. 1 and Aug. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/17/22
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The newly-renovated Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground will host a local musician on the “Crawdad Stage” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, for an event titled “Music Down in the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/17/22
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct controlled burns to restore prairie habitat on two wildlife area units in Thurston County.
The burns, which can start as soon as …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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People will gather at the Yelm Skate Park on Aug. 21 to honor Collin McLaren, an 18-year-old from Yelm High School who died on May 1 as a result of fentanyl poisoning.
McLaren’s mother, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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Historic preservation organizations in Thurston County can apply to receive funding for 2023 from the Heritage Grant Program through Aug. 31.
The grant program is funded by revenues the county …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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The Thurston County auditor is accepting applications for a vehicle/vessel licensing subagency in Tenino.
All applications must be submitted to the Thurston County Auditor’s Office no …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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