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More changes continue to take place at the location of the old Yelm Middle School building, after the demolition of the structure began in July.
Once the demolition is complete, construction …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/16/22
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Voters in November will have the opportunity to decide whether they want to increase the number of Thurston County commissioners from three to five.
The Thurston County Board of Commissioners …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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A man was arrested in South Thurston County over the weekend after leading law enforcement officials on a slow-moving chase that ended with a pursuit intervention technique (PIT maneuver) being used …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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When Cody Rothwell was 7 years old, he was told he was destined to become a pastor one day. This sparked something in Rothwell and led him to find his own unique relationship with God.
“The …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/16/22
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As fishers are carnivorous cousins of wolverines and predators of porcupines, one may think researchers would be hesitant about tromping through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to find …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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The Adventure Friends group recently helped the First Baptist Church of Yelm reach its goal during a school supply drive on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.
Kimberly Johnston, a member of the Yelm-based …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/16/22
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The race to represent the 3rd Congressional District has slim but definitive winners as incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler has conceded in her sixth re-election attempt.
While Herrera Beutler …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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8/16/22
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Nerisa McQueen posted on Facebook in early July that her 15-year-old son Davian was looking to do yard work for customers.
The response was overwhelming.
“Prior to the school year ending, …
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By Brandon Hansen / For Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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Retail sales tax in Thurston County has gone up slightly.
According to the Washington Department of Commerce, sales and use tax within Thurston County, with the exception of Olympia, increased …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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The jobs report for the United States defied expectations in July as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 528,000 jobs were added in the summer month, doubling the Dow Jones estimate of …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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Mark your calendars for the 85th Lacamas Community Fair, which will be held from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28.
Participants can enter their non-animal entries to the event, dubbed the “biggest, …
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8/16/22
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Michelle Osborne has always had a passion for art and she strives to share it with the Yelm community.
Through the InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery and Boutique, Osborne offers a variety of …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/16/22
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Thursday, Aug. 18
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. 18. Clients cannot …
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8/16/22
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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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8/16/22
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Sirens: Yelm Police Department
Multiple Storage Units Broken Into
Yelm police officers responded to a call shortly after noon on Thursday, Aug. 8 after an associate of L&W Storage …
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8/16/22
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Mount Rainier National Park on Friday paid tribute to two rangers who died during a rescue attempt on Aug. 12, 1995.
Sean Ryan and Philip Otis were attempting to rescue an injured climber on the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/12/22
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday it recovered at least four stolen vehicles and a “massive amount of stolen property” after responding to the 14700 block of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/11/22
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The Roy Pub and Eatery Car Show is set to return to the rodeo town on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the Roy Tavern.
Car enthusiasts can expect a great show throughout the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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8/11/22
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Kris Skewis has been a mail carrier in Yelm since 1994. She was recently named the Washington Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (WARLCA) 2021-2022 Outstanding Member of the Year.
“I …
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By Brandon Hansen / For the Nisqually Valley News
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8/11/22
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