By Jacob Dimond
jake@yelmonline.com
Over 250 fans of Defy Wrestling and supporters of 10-year-old Yelm girl Cataleya Castanon in her fight against neurofibromatosis (NF) raised money and …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/27/23
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Despite the sun scorching down on Yelm City Park with low 90-degree temperatures, thousands of carnivorous patrons crowded the area to enjoy the fourth annual Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally, …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/27/23
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For the first time in seven years, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo was held Saturday and Sunday at McChord Field.
The event was free and open to the public.
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By The Nisqually Valley News staff
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7/19/23
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After opening on June 8, Yelm’s Northwest Grind coffee shop has had quite a busy summer.
The new coffee stand, 9241 Burnett Road Southeast, features a variety of drinks, including …
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By Jacob Dimond/jake@yelmonline.com
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7/19/23
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Southwest Washington’s wonders are abundant.
Very few people in the world can visit two mountains easily, and absolutely nowhere else do residents have relatively easy access to both Mount …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For The Nisqually Valley News
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7/11/23
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With help from Project Jade and Image360 South in Las Vegas, Nevada, the City of Yelm recently unveiled a communication board at Yelm City Park. The board aims to provide non-verbal, autistic …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/11/23
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The City of Tenino celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 8, with a sesquicentennial jubilee, complete with a parade, a talent show and a visit from the city’s congressional …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/10/23
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South Pierce Fire and Rescue, Graham Fire and Rescue, the Department of Natural Resources, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and Joint Base Lewis McChord resources responded to a brush …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/6/23
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In an effort to establish itself as one of the leading tribes in Washington state for clean energy sustainability, the Nisqually Tribe has joined forces with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to upgrade …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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7/6/23
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The annual Yelm FFA alumni fireworks boaoth does more than just sell fireworks. Each year, the organization uses the funds raised to support the FFA through scholarships, sending the chapter to the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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7/3/23
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Having just finished her 21st year as an educator, Parkside Elementary School Special Education Teacher Holly Johnson was recognized Monday as Capital Region Education Service District (ESD) …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/27/23
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The annual Prairie Days Parade rolled through downtown Yelm as spectators lined the sidewalks on East Yelm Avenue as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 24.
Following the parade, spectators made …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/27/23
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The 18-year-old Rainier man accused of causing a two-vehicle crash in the 13800 block of Rainier Road Southwest in March that killed 17-year-old Rainier High School senior Jessie Uch has been …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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6/20/23
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Residents at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont were treated to food, music and entertainment as the facility held its first prom event on Saturday, June 17, at its location on Killion Road Southeast in …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/20/23
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Yelm High School’s Class of 2023 gathered at the Tacoma Dome on June 11 to celebrate the end to their K-12 journey as they turned their tassels to mark their latest accomplishment.
Over …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/13/23
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After four years of overcoming adversity, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of a classmate, seniors at Rainier High School rejoiced as they officially graduated on Friday, June 9.
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/13/23
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Thousands of people flocked to the Roy Pioneer Rodeo grounds over the weekend to watch cowboys and cowgirls compete during the 62nd iteration of the annual event.
Nearly 100 competitors were …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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6/6/23
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T he Roy Cemetery received its annual facelift on Sunday, May 21, during the Roy Cemetery cleanup day.
The event’s organizers, known as the “cemetery caretakers,” said this …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/23/23
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Shawn Jemtegaard’s family members, friends, colleagues, and youth football athletes gathered at Yelm High School on Sunday, May 21, to honor his life and memory during a memorial service.
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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5/23/23
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