Just as visiting a massage therapist can benefit humans to work out sore or stiff muscles, horses can also benefit, as well. This is the realm in which Iron Faith Thoroughbreds, LLC founder Maegan …
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By Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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1/2/24
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When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of work to do.
Sanders said he knew his work was cut out for him considering a high crime rate in the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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1/2/24
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Yelm’s Timberland Library has been a hub for events in the city for decades. Entering 2024, the library plans to continue offering fun, free and family-friendly events and looks to expand its …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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1/2/24
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Yelm resident Shelby Bauer has always wanted to give back to animals. She grew up visiting public libraries and checking out books on animals and joining environmental clubs.
This holiday …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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A dishwasher leak and a random Instagram story led to Yelm residents Josh and Jesse Flake being featured on a recent episode of “First Time Fixer.”
The show, presented by Chip and …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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12/26/23
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Jan. 5, 2023
Yelm Resident Jared Potter finds success in film industry
Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry.
Whether …
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12/26/23
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In an effort to raise money to pay off a $45,000 mortgage due by January 2026 and to celebrate 50 years of the organization’s history, the Yelm Senior Center hosted a buzzing and fruitful …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/19/23
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Though “It’s a Wonderful Life” was originally released in 1948, members of Yelm’s Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater brought the holiday season classic back to life in front of …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/12/23
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By Jacob Dimond
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Local dog owners will soon have a park in Yelm to take their four-legged companions to play, exercise and socialize with other dogs as the new dog park …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/12/23
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Country music artist and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona had a career highlight on Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle when he sang the national anthem prior to the 3A state …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/5/23
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Heartwood Haven, a farm animal sanctuary in Roy, is seeking donations to outfit a low-cost spay and neuter clinic to serve community members in need and reduce the number of unwanted animals.
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Brandon Hansen /For The Nisqually Valley News
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12/5/23
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Yelm’s Christmas in the Park parade, which returned for the first time in several years due to COVID and lack of participation, kicked off what was a jam-packed day of family-oriented events on …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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12/5/23
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By Jacob Dimond
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For the last four Christmas seasons in Yelm, Harry Miller, also known locally as Santa, has tried to bring more holiday joy to the community and …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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The stage is a sanctuary for Alexander Kellum, a 9-year-old fourth-grade student at Mill Pond Elementary School. When he gets on stage in front of a crowd, he is excited but confident in his skills.
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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Former Rainier High School basketball student-athletes laced up their sneakers at their alma mater one more time in the inaugural Orange/Black Alumni Game on Saturday, Nov. 25.
More than 20 …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/28/23
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When the United States returns to the moon for the first time since 1972, a piece of Yelm will take part in the mission as well.
David Johnson, a former Yelm resident and current ground software …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/21/23
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Yelm residents of all ages have learned how to play the banjo and the guitar from Robert “Bob” Goodwin. In their lessons, students …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/21/23
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This holiday season, Yelm Community Schools is bringing back its holiday gift program with the goal of providing toys and clothes to local children.
Several Yelm community members and …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/21/23
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Ridgeline Middle School history teacher William Warren and his family have lived through chapters of the American history textbook.
Warren’s grandfather served in World War II, his father …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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Veterans in the Roy community were treated to a breakfast at Roy Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 9. The breakfast — put on by the city, the school and its PTA, and catered by Masonry Cafe …
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By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com
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11/14/23
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