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Prairie Days Parade participants smile and wave on June 24.
Prairie Days Brings Summer Fun to Yelm
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 … more
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Prairie Days Parade participants sport the red, white and blue on June 24.
In Focus: Prairie Days Parade Rolls Through Yelm
A portrait of Jessie Uch is displayed during a vigil held at Rainier High School in March.
Rainier Man Accused of Causing Fatal Crash in March Arrested for Vehicular Homicide
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 … more
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Attendees at Prestige Senior Living Rosemont’s Prom smile for a photo on June 17.
Prestige Senior Living Rosemont Holds Senior Prom for Community
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 … more
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Yelm High School graduates listen on to a speech on June 11 at the Tacoma Dome.
Yelm High School Class of 2023 Graduates at Tacoma Dome
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 … more
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Rainier High School graduates clap at the conclusion of a speech on June 9 at their commencement ceremony.
Rainier High School Sends Off Class of 2023
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. … more
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A cowboy holds on while his bronc bucks at the Roy Pioneer Rodeo on Sunday, June 4.
Roy Pioneer Rodeo Draws In Sold Out Crowds During Busy Weekend
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 … more
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Jeri Setzer stands next to a monument that sunk three feet into the ground over time.
‘Cemetery Caretakers’ Help Spruce Up Headstones in Roy
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 … more
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Shawn Jemtegaard is pictured at a memorial service that was held at Yelm High School on Sunday, May 21.
Hundreds Gather in Memory of Fallen Yelm Youth Football Coach
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. … more
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Tenino City Historian Richard Edwards and Tenino PARC (parks, arts, recreation and culture) Director Jessica Reeves-Rush smile for a photo in Tenino on Friday with their new, co-authored book celebrating the 150th birthday of the Stone City.
New Book, Upcoming Festival Celebrate Tenino’s 150th Birthday
Sandstone is likely Tenino’s most famed product. But few know that the United States Capitol has a stone representing every state, and Washington’s is Tenino sandstone.   … more
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The restaurant will feature dining options including a variety of sandwiches that feature chopped pork, beef brisket and smokey chicken. The business also offers bowls or platters that include either chopped pork, beef brisket, chicken thighs or all beef hotlinks. The bowl or platter options include a macaroni and cheese bowl, a loaded baked potato or a salad.
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que Announces Expansion to Yelm
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced on Wednesday, May 10, that a restaurant location is coming to the Nisqually Plaza in Yelm this summer.   Customers describe its slow-roasted, wood-smoked … more
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Courtesy Photos Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad has been working to hire staff and repair its tracks between Elbe and Mineral after it suspended all operations in May 2020 partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rail Bikes and Steam Train Excursions: Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad Will Be Back in Operation Sooner Than Predicted
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) has announced it will open RailCycle Mt. Rainier, a new rail bike attraction, and is entering final negotiations to begin operating steam train excursions from … more
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Jerry Fugich, John Williams and John Thomson pose after Williams was recognized.
Local Man Honored in ‘Welcome Home Veteran’ Ceremony
Vietnam veteran John Williams, a Yelm resident and past commander of the town’s VFW Post 5580, received a token of appreciation for his service in the war on April 18.   He was … more
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Skyler Ashley, Harper Ashley and Tristin Ashley, from Littlerock, look through plants at the Yelm FFA Plant Sale on Friday, April 28.
Yelm FFA Plant Sale Breaks Record as $28,000 Is Raised
For the second consecutive year in a row, Yelm High School’s FFA Plant Sale set a new record during its two-day event on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. This year’s event … more
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Image renderings are passed around on the construction site of an agricultural park along Old Highway 99 SE in Tenino on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Tenino Agricultural Park Construction Underway; $1.25M Provided by the State
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains of food, residents could more clearly see the value of local resources, said Aslan Meade, director of strategic alliances for the Thurston County … more
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Yelm football athletes Kyler Ronquillo, William Snodgrass and Pavaan Bankston pose for a photo on Friday, April 21, after they participated in a signing ceremony at Yelm High School.
Seven Athletes Celebrated in Signing Day Ceremony at Yelm High School
Yelm High School hosted its annual signing day ceremony on Friday, April 21, in the school’s commons as seven student-athletes were celebrated for signing with a college athletic … more
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A customer purchases an item at Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm, which was recently renovated.
Shiplap Shop and Coffee House Debuts Expansion at Yelm Store
The Shiplap Shop and Coffee House in Yelm recently received a facelift and an expansion. On Sunday, April 9, the business opened its doors for the first time since the renovations. Gary … more
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Kate Tsyrklevich smiles as she tends to a pig that recently gave birth to seven piglets at Heartwood Haven animal sanctuary in Roy.
Heartwood Haven in Roy Makes a Difference Through Animal Rescues
Despite being in Roy for less than a year, Kate Tsyrklevich and her wife have made a difference for animals in need through Heartwood Haven. The animal sanctuary features various kinds of farm … more
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Kailie and Ricky Klitsch pose for a photo with their 9-month-old son Mason at Yelm City Park during an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1.
Egg Hunters Brave the Weather as They Search for Easter Treasures
The dark clouds and the rain on Saturday, April 1, didn’t keep participants away from Yelm City Park as young residents searched for 30,000 eggs that were scattered about. The second … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks to the Thurston County Commissioners in Olympia in this file photo.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders Airlifted to Harborview After Collision 
Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders was involved in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Lawrence Lake Road Southeast and 153rd Avenue Southeast in Yelm. … more
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