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Line Roy, with the City of Yelm, introduces Jared Potter for his Story Tellers event. Since becoming the city's communication and recreation director, Roy has Roy’s has grown the city’s planned events from two in 2022 to 49 in 2023.
Line Roy named City of Yelm’s 2023 employee of the year
Line Roy’s hard work in growing the city’s planned events in 2022-23 from two to 49, and efforts in expanding the city’s reach online has paid off as the communication and … more
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AARP Foundation to offer free in-person tax preparation services at Yelm Timberland Library
With tax season quickly approaching, Yelm’s Timberland Library will offer free in-person tax preparation services and e-filing with help from AARP Foundation’s tax-aide volunteers. … more
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Local artist Cari Thompson, whose art work is displayed in Olympia at the Thomas Architecture Studios, smiles in front of one of her paintings on Jan. 29.
Yelm artist to host Valentine’s Day art show in Olympia
The walls and rooms at Cari Thompson’s house in Yelm are currently bare as all of her artwork sits inside the Thomas Architecture Studio in Olympia. Her art gallery in Olympia features 32 … more
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Beth Stock goes to work on a tree with a chainsaw in this courtesy photo.
She Cuts It: Roy woman offers ‘complete’ tree service to Nisqually Valley
Beth Stock takes pride in being a female business owner in the tree service industry. The longtime Roy resident is the owner of She Cuts It Tree Service, a business that started on a whim. She … more
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From the left, George Johnson of We Love Rainier receives a Difference Maker Award from Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) Director of Strategic Alliances Aslan Meade and EDC Rural Program Manager George Sharp during a South Thurston Economic Development Initiative meeting at the Nisqually Tribe Elders Center on Friday, Jan. 19.
Rainier resident recognized for contributions
Alliance Northwest is the Pacific Northwest's largest business-to-government conference.
News in Brief: Alliance Northwest, disaster preparedness, tourism ambassador training
Alliance Northwest coming to Tacoma March 14 Nisqually Valley News staff Alliance Northwest, the Pacific Northwest’s largest business-to-government conference, will celebrate its 38th … more
Customers at Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que order food on Friday, Jan. 26 after the restauraunt's grand opening celebration.
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que celebrates grand opening in Yelm
Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que announced its expansion to Yelm on May 10, 2023, and over eight months later, on Friday, Jan. 26, the barbecue restaurant celebrated its grand opening and officially welcomed … more
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City’s inaugural Bunny Breakfast offers food and fun
Spring will soon be sprung in the Yelm area. The family can enjoy a “Bunny Breakfast” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on March 16 at 301 Second St. SE. Organized by the City of Yelm Parks and … more
Pair of proposed bills would offer free community college to eligible Washington students
Per capita, Washington ranks among the lowest states in the country in terms of the number of residents who apply for federal student aid to fund a postsecondary education. And community … more
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Low voter turnout in Thurston County in last year's general election was noted during discussion by state legislators to make voting mandatory in the state.
Mandatory voting proposed by Democrats
Washington State Journal A proposal to make voting mandatory drew criticisms from 2,000 people in a Washington state Legislative hearing Jan. 25. “We are already in a moment of … more
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A Look Back: Take a trip through our area’s rich history
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 … more
What's Happening: Boys basketball, story time, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Feb. 1 Family Storytime   Join the Yelm Timberland Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday for family storytime. The event includes music, movement, books and activities … more
The Nisqually Valley News office, pictured in 1926, was rebuilt after the 1924 fire.
Fires in 1924 helped shape Yelm’s incorporation
— Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Every month in 2024, the Nisqually … more
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University of Washington assistant director of communications Hailee Roe poses with the Sugar Bowl trophy on Jan. 1 after the Huskies defeated the Texas Longhorns 37-31.
UW employee, YHS grad reflects on athletic season she’ll ‘never forget’
Hailee Roe, a Yelm High School 2015 graduate, played a huge role behind the scenes in the University of Washington’s most successful football season since the Huskies’ 1991 national … more
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Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, left, and Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier.
County commissioner urges support for Bucoda mayor as he announces his own cancer diagnosis
Thurston County Commissioner and former Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier on Saturday announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. Fournier used the announcement as an opportunity to urge support … more
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Samuel Warren, who is considered a founding father of Roy, has his final resting place at the Roy Cemetery.
Roy Historical Cemetery to honor fallen veterans with wreaths
The Roy Historical Cemetery has partnered with Wreaths Across America for an event to honor veterans by laying a wreath at their headstone. The event will take place at 9 a.m., Dec. 14, 2024, at the … more
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Yelm Police Department's officer of the year, Chris Seymour, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 22.
Yelm Police Department presents Officer of the Year award
When Chris Seymour was growing up as a military kid living in Lacey, he would often travel through Yelm or participate in outdoor activities like hunting or shooting guns in the area.   … more
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Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop now features a dormer that will soon include a sign.
Tim’s Pharmacy remodel to include drive-thru
Tim’s Pharmacy & Gift Shop remains under construction after its remodel began in late July. The Yelm business, 106 First St. S., is   finishing its new pharmacy area and preparing to … more
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Mt. Rainier sits behind a grass field and trees near Lake Lawrence on Saturday, May 20.
Mount Rainier Park to require reservations for many during peak hours this summer
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and the Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours this summer. … more
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Rep. Strickland announces launch of Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive
U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is aiming to bring some extra joy to the lives of service and emergency response members through the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders … more
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