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Representatives from the City of Yelm broke ground at the incoming dog park on Sept. 25.
City of Yelm breaks ground at off-leash dog park location on Rhoton Road
Yelm city officials and staff celebrated the beginning of construction for the new off-leash dog park in a “ground-breaking” ceremony on Sept. 25 at the park’s location on Rhoton … more
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Yelm’s off-leash dog park will be located on Rhoton Road, across from the City’s Public Works building. Yelm was awarded $575,000 in grant money to pay for the park, with the City paying the difference of $118,000.
Yelm council approves construction for phase two of dog park
Local dog owners will soon have a local, off-leash dog park for their four-legged companions to run, play and socialize as the Yelm City Council voted 6-1 in favor of a new contract bid for the … more
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Jaydean Hamilton poses in the YARD kitchen on Sept. 18. Hamilton is currently on vacation in Yelm from her chef job in Germany.
YHS graduate returns from Germany to teach cooking class
Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) is adding a culinary program to its menu of services in Yelm. In the first class on Saturday, Sept. 23, students ages 7 and up will learn how to … more
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A little girl pets a horse at the Rosemont Round-Up at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont on Sept. 8.
Rosemont Round-Up offers fun for people of all ages
The moos of a highland cow, smooth country music and joyous laughter energized Prestige Senior Living Rosemont’s Rosemont Round-Up in Yelm on Friday, Sept. 8. Faintly, George Brown strummed … more
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An attendant of Vegtam’s ceremony at the Norse West Viking Festival on Sept. 10 drinks blessed mead from a drinking horn.
Annual Norse West Viking Festival emulates, honors Norse culture and tradition
Yelm’s Cochrane Park transformed into eighth century Scandinavia as Viking emulators from all throughout the region celebrated the traditions, culture and lifestyle of the Norse. The Norse … more
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Students and teachers celebrate during the Native American Education Program Moving Up and Graduation Ceremony on June 14, 2023.
Yelm district boosts relationship with Nisqually Tribe
Yelm Community Schools Native American Education Program coordinator Elizabeth Satiacum sparked the reignited bond between the district and the Nisqually Tribe in 2022. The bond had existed for … more
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Judges taste one of the eight pies in We Love Rainier’s pie contest on Aug. 26.
Inaugural pie contest a hit at Rainier Round-Up Days
An assortment of fruity and delectable smells filled the Wilkowski Park air and drew a crowd of curious paradegoers, Saturday, Aug. 26. We Love Rainier’s inaugural pie contest at the Rainier … more
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Michael Heaton poses with his finished work in the Graham Auto Repair parking lot on Aug. 24.
Graham Auto Repair unveils “Artsmobile” to support local arts
Local abstract artist Michael Heaton, who painted the word “Yelm” on the Yelm Water Tower, will now have more of his work featured around town. On Thursday, Aug. 24, Graham Auto … more
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Scenes from the Rainier Round-Up Days parade on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Rainier Round-Up days a hit among residents
Residents flocked to this year's Rainier Round-Up Days, which featured a bluegrass festival, a parade and numerous activities, such as corn hole and a pie-baking contest, Friday, Aug. 25 through … more
Rainier cheerleaders shake their pom-poms during the Round-Up Days parade last year along state Route 507.
Rainier Round-Up Days slated for weekend of fun, family activities
Families, area-residents or anyone looking for fun, free activities to do Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27 can head to Rainier for the annual Rainier Round-Up Days celebration. The … more
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Attendants at the second annual Skate for Collin event on Aug. 20 listen on as Karisa Carpenter delivers a speech.
Second annual Skate for Collin event honors life of YHS student
Through skateboarding and spending time with friends and family — some of Collin McLaren’s favorite activities — members of the Yelm community gathered to honor McLaren’s life … more
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A barista cleans her station at The Local on Aug. 21.
Local businesses reflect on first year in Yelm
Yelm is quickly growing economically, with a variety of new businesses opening around the city within the last year alone. These businesses include The Local, Munchies Plus and 507 Auto … more
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Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop can be found at 106 First St. S in Yelm.
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop remains open amid remodel
Despite speculation to the contrary, Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop in Yelm is not closing or changing ownership. Instead, owners began remodeling the business in late July to provide an … more
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A Yelm High School graduate stands with a photo in memory of Collin McLaren in 2022.
Second annual Skate for Collin event to educate community on fentanyl, drug use dangers
After Yelm High School student Collin McLaren’s passing in 2022, his mother, Karisa Carpenter, has tried to educate the community on the dangers of fentanyl and drug use. Her outreach to … more
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A youth at Yelm’s National Night Out on Aug. 1 attempts to submerge Police Chief Rob Carlson in a dunk tank.
National Night Out brings out community for fun and bonding
In an effort to enhance and strengthen relationships between the Yelm community and local police and government, the Yelm Police Department and City of Yelm hosted the annual National Night Out on … more
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A crowd forms in front of the stage at Yelm City Park to enjoy live music on Aug. 4 at Jazz in the Park.
Sixth annual Jazz in the Park creates relaxed atmosphere and weekend of fun
The sixth annual Jazz in the Park event, which drew an estimated 2,000 attendants, was described as a successful event despite the uncertain weather on Aug. 5 during the second day of the event. … more
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The U.S. Navy is honoring Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), Nisqually activist and leader during the fish-ins, by naming a ship after him. Courtesy Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 1973.
U.S. Navy to name ship in honor of late tribal activist Billy Frank Jr.
The late Billy Frank Jr, a Nisqually tribal elder and legendary Native American activist, will soon have a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced on … more
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Neil Tolstead (left) and Dawn Lantz (middle) pose with Kya Ramirez for a photo at the 2023 Thurston County Fair.
Yelm residents receive lifetime achievement award at Thurston County Fair
Yelm’s Dawn Lantz and Neil Tolstead were recently honored for their dedication and involvement in the Thurston County Fair. Lantz has served at the fair since 2006, while Tolstead has been a … more
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Nevaeh Smith reacts to the announcement that she won the talent show at the Yelm Music Festival on July 29.
Annual Yelm Music Festival draws hundreds through live performances
For the second consecutive year, Yelm residents listened to local musicians perform at the Yelm Music Festival. The event drew several hundred people throughout the day to enjoy Yelm’s … more
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Traffic typically backs up on Yelm Avenue when I-5 is dealt with traffic issues. Yelm Avenue experienced some mid-morning traffic on Aug. 1.
Yelm police chief: Traffic becoming ‘state of emergency’
After a major traffic backup throughout town on the morning of July 19, Yelm’s Police Chief Rob Carlson described the traffic situation as a “state of emergency” and discussed … more
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