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New 4-H Club in Yelm Seeks Members
A new 4-H club in Yelm is looking for members who enjoy animals, sewing or STEM, otherwise known as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  The group, which has been named the 4-H … more
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A chess set is pictured in this file photo.
Thurston County Students Invited to Take Part in Chess Championships 
Thurston County students in middle and high schools are invited to compete in the first Southwest Washington Scholastic Chess Championships on Feb. 4. Two tournaments will run concurrently. They … more
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We Love Rainier WA is holding a School Materials and Resources for Teachers Drive, otherwise known as the SMART Drive.
We Love Rainier Launches School Materials, Resources Drive for Rainier Elementary School 
We Love Rainier WA launched its most recent community service project on the International Day of Education on Jan. 24.  This will be the organization’s second of five community service … more
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Traveling Treasures Pacific Northwest Vendor Group is set to host a Valentine’s sale at the Nisqually Moose Lodge from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Nisqually Valley Happenings: Community Calendar for Feb. 2
Thursday, Feb. 2 Food Bank The Yelm Community Services food bank, at 624 Crystal Springs St. NW in Yelm, will hold a food giveaway from 1 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. Clients cannot enter … more
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 • Yelm … more
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Sirens: Resident Reports Scam Craigslist Posting; Multiple Businesses Broken Into During Early Hours; Shoplifters Steal Deli Meat From Store; Assault Reported at Yelm AM/PM
Sirens – Yelm Police Department  Resident Reports Scam Craigslist Posting Yelm police officers responded to a call at around 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, after a woman called to report … more
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders smiles for a photo on Monday, Jan. 16.
Thurston County Sheriff on Tyre Nichols Killing: ‘You Deserved Better’
After Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was beaten by several police officers in Memphis on Jan. 7 and died in a hospital three days later, body cam footage released in the days following … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee and other officials cut the ribbon on a new Civil Center for Behavioral Health at Maple Lane School between Centralia and Rochester during a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Jan. 27.
First Public Behavioral Health Facility of Its Kind in Washington Unveiled at Maple Lane
Inside what Gov. Jay Inslee described as Washington’s first facility on a “new horizon of behavioral health treatment,” daylight warms the room despite it being a foggy, rainy … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders speaks to the crowd during the Sunday meeting next to chairs reserved for Thurston County commissioners and representatives of state agencies.
State Agencies Back Out of Tenino Town Hall on Sex Offender Housing
There were only two seats left vacant in the Tenino High School auditorium during Sunday’s community town hall: one for a representative of the state Department of Corrections (DOC) and one for … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 10 at the Capitol in Olympia.
Gov. Inslee Told to Expect Lawsuit Over 'Out of Balance' Wildlife Commission
Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation announced last week that it intends to sue Gov. Jay Inslee for an “out of balance” wildlife commission that fails to represent multiple … more
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Breathalyzer Bill Would Lower Threshold for DUIs in Washington From .08 to .05
A new bill in the Washington State Senate could lower the Blood Alcohol Content threshold for DUIs from 0.08 to 0.05 statewide. The bill, SB 5002, was put forward by state Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill … more
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Angry and concerned citizens march into the Governor’s office and present a petition with over 3,000 signatures asking Governor Jay Inslee to take a harder look at how things were handled with Supreme Living.
In Focus: At Capitol, Protesters Rally Against Tenino Area Sex Offender Housing
Protesters from the Tenino area on Thursday demonstrated at the Capitol against plans for housing sex offenders at a home south of Maytown.  The facility, owned and run by Supreme Living LLC, … more
From the Washington State Archives: Paradise Camp Lodge opened at Paradise meadows in 1918. The facility continued in use until it was demolished by the park to expand parking facilities in the mid 1950s. The current Jackson Visitor Center stands on the site. From a handwritten note included with this photo: "Ye ancient gas chariots of July 19, 1925. Parked in Paradise Park after a long dusty ride from Seattle Tacoma and what have U.S.A. 'They traveled slowly - roughly and dangerously' like the pioneer of long, long ago."
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 • Yelm … more
House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, talks about ongoing issues in his area of the state while answering questions from reporters Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
‘United in Opposition’: Local Lawmakers Talk Thurston, Pierce County Airport Proposals
When prompted on Thurston County-area legislative priorities during an interview at the Capitol in Olympia on Friday afternoon, House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, smiled and asked, “You … more
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Tornado football fans smile for a photo while holding signs for a celebration parade in Yelm Monday evening.
Yelm Celebrates 3A State Championship Team With Parade
Members of the community came out in droves to the Yelm High School stadium on Monday, Jan. 23, to celebrate the city’s first ever 3A state championship win in football. At the event, which … more
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The Washington State Capitol is seen in Olympia.
Bill Proposes Relaxing Restrictions on Low-Dose Cannabis Drinks
Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval.  “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the … more
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Members of the Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance and Earth Ministry Washington Interfaith Power & Light marched from The Olympia Ballroom to the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 13.
Bills Push for Improving Salmon Habitat, Removing Barriers
Starting at The Olympia Ballroom in the state capital’s historic district, students from across Washington carried inflatable orcas and salmon as they marched through the streets of Olympia to … more
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State Rep. Andrew Barkis speaks about transportation issues at the Government Town Hall meeting on Jan. 18.
Strickland, Barkis and Mejia Participate in Government Town Hall in Yelm
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, state Rep. Andrew Barkis and Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia participated in a government town hall meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Yelm Community … more
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Hanford McCloud speaks about Leschi and his legacy.
Hanford McCloud Talks Nisqually History at City of Yelm’s First ‘Storytellers’ Event
Hanford McCloud, a member of the Nisqually Tribal Council, hosted the City of Yelm’s first Storytellers event, where he discussed the history of the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s early … more
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Sirens: Yelm Post Office Reports Theft; Vehicle Prowl Near Creek Street; $110 of Merchandise Stolen From Yelm Safeway
Yelm Post Office Reports Theft Yelm police officers responded to an incident at the Yelm Post Office on Thursday, Jan. 19, around 9:45 a.m. after a report of theft was made to police … more
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