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Having originally joined Timberland Bank in 2012, Edward Foster, chief credit officer  for Timberland Bank, retired at the end of 2023. Todd Van Cise, pictured above, has been selected to replace him, according to a Timberland Bank news release.
Timberland Bank chief credit officer retires, bank promotes one of its own to replace him
Having originally joined Timberland Bank in 2012, Edward Foster, chief credit officer   for Timberland Bank, retired at the end of 2023. Todd Van Cise has been selected to replace him, according … more
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FILE PHOTO — Mount Rainier sets the backdrop in Yelm.
Thurston County commissioner, mayors delivering ‘State of the Community’ address next week
With the new year off and running, a Thurston County commissioner will join five Thurston County city mayors on Wednesday, Jan. 10, to deliver a “State of the Community” address in an … more
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Hundreds of vehicles waiting in line for a gas tax holiday event in Kent, Washington. The event, which reduced gas prices to $3.82 per gallon was sponsored by Future 42 and the Washington state chapter of Americans For Prosperity.
Investigation into whistleblower complaint over gas price predictions moves ahead slowly
A month after the attorney for a former Washington State Department of Transportation employee filed a whistleblower complaint, a public records request from the plaintiff’s attorney involving … more
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Ted McGill, left, is pictured with an O Bee Credit Union member in this photo provided by the credit union.
Great-granddaughter of founder joins O Bee Credit Union as chief financial officer
O Bee Credit Union has appointed Martha Prestin, the great-granddaughter of the credit union’s founder with decades of experience in the industry, as chief financial officer.  … more
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The Hogue & Moore Band jams out during a rendition of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" during the Yelm Veterans Day concert on Nov. 11.
Local acoustic band electrifying Yelm community with covers and originals
Wednesday nights at Bertoglios Pizza in Yelm are alive with the sound of music from a variety of local artists. The headliner for the open mic night each week is Hogue & Moore Band, a local trio … more
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Maegan Blessing is an equine massage therapist who provides care for horses at Iron Faith Thoroughbreds, LLC.
Iron Faith Thoroughbreds a Blessing for sore horses
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 … more
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Joe DePinto
Yelm mayor anticipates city focus on transportation in 2024 and beyond
With 2023 officially gone, Mayor Joe DePinto anticipates transportation projects will continue to be an emphasis in Yelm in 2024 and beyond. He believes these projects, including the Yelm Loop, will … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders hosted his first town hall meeting as an elected official on Oct. 4 at the Yelm Community Center.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders reflects on first year as sheriff, goals going forward
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 … more
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Wendy Stout and Stefan Abaun, with Yelm's Timberland Library, smile for a photo on Dec. 30 while holding one of their LEGO kits.
Yelm Timberland Library enters 2024 with jam-packed events schedule
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 … more
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Joy Hiebert smiles at her store, BeJoyful Holistics, ahead of the Halloween season.
Local aesthetician closes storefront, but services remain available
Joy Hiebert, aesthetician and owner of BeJoyful Holistics, wants to assure the Yelm community that her business will still be running despite her storefront closing on Saturday, Dec. 30. Her … more
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Farrelli's Pizza, founded in 1995 by John and Jacque Farrell, has 12 units in the Puget Sound region, including in Yelm.
Farrelli’s Pizza named Northwest Pizza Company of the Year
Farrelli’s Pizza was awarded the Pizza Company of the Year in the Pizza Industry Excellence (P.I.E.) Awards for the Northwest region by Pizza Today Magazine. The Lacey-based pizzeria earned one … more
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto smiles while talking about benefits of having the YMCA in Yelm in 2023.
Yelm mayor reflects on first two years of term
Joe DePinto, who officially took over as Yelm’s mayor on Jan. 1, 2022, said things are “going well” for Yelm as a city government. DePinto reached the midway point of his term on … more
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The Yelm girls basketball team will host Central Kitsap at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5 at the YHS gymnasium.
What's happening: Basketball, Taste of the Prairie
Thursday, Jan. 4 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 for … more
Looking 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
The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Washington police organization urges legislators to prioritize public safety policies
The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs is urging state lawmakers to consider bills in the upcoming legislative session that improve the following: recruitment and retention, … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16.
Legislation would require utilities to line item cap-and-trade costs in bills
If you have paperless billing for your utilities and don’t pay close attention to your bank account, you may not have noticed an increase in charges due to the 2021 Climate Commitment Act. … more
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Tom Rowley of DNR provided this photo of Oyster Bay and the Kennedy Creek Natural Area.
Thurston County natural areas part of over 1,700 acres DNR added to conservation lands in 2023
Land around Thurston County’s Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and Kennedy Creek Natural Area was part of 1,724 acres the Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) added to its … more
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Washington lawmaker wants drivers to see sticker shock from Climate Commitment Act tax
Washington drivers may see new stickers on the fuel pump next year when filling up their gas tanks. A state lawmaker is backing legislation in the form of House Bill 2050 that would require the … more
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Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others to opt out of WA Cares, the state’s mandatory payroll tax long-term care insurance program.
Let's Go Washington turns in 425K signatures allowing opt-outs from WA Cares
Voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington submitted nearly 425,000 signatures Thursday afternoon for Initiative 2124, which would allow mothers, seniors, migrant workers, caretakers, and others … more
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Washington DNR seeks input on 5-million-acre outdoor recreation plan
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking input in developing a statewide recreation plan that sets priorities for management and outdoor access to 5 million acres of public lands, … more
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