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Mackenzie Cornwall (left), playing Gertude McFuzz, and Adrian Roberto (center), playing Horton the Elephant, rehearse a scene from "Seussical: The Musical" on Feb. 15.
What's happening: Seussical, Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction, Bunny Breakfast, Charcuterie board workshop
Thursday, Feb. 29 Taste of the Prairie —   Masonry Cafe People who make a purchase at the Masonry Cafe on Thursday, Feb. 29, will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Yelm … more
Mill Pond Elementary School was one of several area schools that were named in bomb hoaxes, Monday, Feb. 19. Two girls, including one from Yelm, were arrested in the hoaxes.
Two Thurston County students arrested for bomb threats at schools
Two 13-year-old female students, including one from the Yelm Community Schools district, were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20, after several schools received voicemails suggesting a bomb threat. A … more
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Yelm resident Susan McKern's car suffered severe damage to the interior after a fire near South First Street on Feb. 21.
No injuries in car fire on South First Street in Yelm
Susan McKern of Yelm was five minutes away from her home when smoke appeared from the dashboard of her vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 21. She had noticed a “rattling noise” from her radio, … 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
Volunteers help to construct a two-story ice castle for the Winter Carnival at White Pass in 2010. The annual event features family events such as an ice sculpture competition and kids' ski races.
White Pass Ski Area preparing for ‘Dragons vs. Dinos’ Winter Carnival this weekend
Looking for a family-friendly time in the snow? Look no further than the White Pass Ski Area this weekend. Starting Saturday, the White Pass Ski Area will officially kick off its “Dragons … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee, center, explains the longterm benefits of a push for green energy, during a roundtable at Centralia College on Friday, Jan. 19. To the right of Inslee is his wife, Trudi, and to his left is Lisa Grant, the superintendent of the Centralia School District.
Report finds Washington positioned to capitalize on demand for hydrogen
A recent report from the state Department of Commerce found Washington can position itself as a leader in green hydrogen as the state looks to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the coming … more
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The city of Yelm’s name originates from the Coast Salish word “shelm,” according to HistoryLink.org.
What’s in a name? How city became Yelm
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 this year, the Nisqually Valley … more
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Ridley Hudson | ridley@chronline.com A student high-fives a Rainier High School girls basketball player as part of a team send-off to state in Spokane, Tuesday, Feb. 27.
OFF TO STATE!
Supporters celebrated the Mountaineers girls basketball team and wished them well Tuesday morning, as the team headed to the 2B state tournament in Spokane.   The Mountaineers were … more
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Yelm Superintendent Chris Woods speaks to the Yelm Community Schools school board members during a meeting on Jan. 25.
Yelm district could go out for another levy after latest fails
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) is facing a challenging situation after its measure to replace the education and operations levy failed in the Feb. 13 special election.   Unofficial results on … more
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Yelm's Jonah Smith celebrates with head coach Gaylord Strand after he defeated Ferndale's Wyatt Strait in WIAA's 3A 285-pound state championship match on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Mat Classic XXXV.
State Champs!
The championship aspirations of two Yelm wrestlers came true when Madisyn Erickson, 120 pounds, and Jonah Smith, 285, ascended the top of the podium at Mat Classic XXXV this past weekend. Both went … more
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Angelina Davenport, playing the role of Cindy Lou Who, rehearses a scene for "Seussical: The Musical" on Feb. 15.
YHS Drama Club brings classic Dr. Seuss stories to the stage
The Yelm High School Drama Club’s spring musical explores a journey from the Jungle of Nool near the River Waloo to the town of Whoville.   The club’s first production of the … more
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The Yelm Community Center is pictured.
Yelm Community Center to receive solar and battery backup
In case of a major power failure in the city, the Yelm Community Center can be used for emergency services or other purposes after the Yelm City Council approved a contract to provide solar at the … more
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An abandoned truck pulling an excavator rests off the road near Morris Road in Yelm on Feb. 19.
Two arrested after police chase in Yelm
A man and a woman were arrested late Monday, Feb. 19., near Morris Road in Yelm on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) posted on Facebook. … more
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Workers remove a pole from Longmire Street Southeast on the closed roadway after a motorist collided with and destroyed the pole on Feb. 17.
Motorist arrested for DUI after colliding with pole in Yelm
One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the driver crashed their vehicle into a pole at the intersection of Longmire Street Southeast and 100th Avenue Southeast in … more
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Joe DePinto
Yelm Community Center to receive solar and battery backup
After some deliberation, the Yelm City Council approved, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, a new “simple-majority” method of voting to fill the vacant Position 4 seat following Holly Smith’s … more
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DoDEA members gather for a photo during the DoDEA Pacific Regional Conference in Fairbanks, Alaska, in February of 2023.
Yelm to host 2024 DoDEA Pacific Regional conference
For the first time, Yelm will host the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Regional Meeting.   During the three-day event, which began Wednesday, Feb. 21, through … more
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Voters approved both of Rainier High School's two levies during a Feb. 13 special election in Thurston County.
Rainier community passes two school district levies in special election
Rainier School District received strong support from community members in the Feb. 13 special election as taxpayers approved two separate levies in the district. The two levies — … more
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SRO Theater members pose for a photo after their latest performance, “Love Ballads and Valentines” radio show, Saturday, Feb. 17.
Yelm’s SRO Theater successfully hosts ‘Love Ballads and Valentines’ radio show
Standing Room Only (SRO) Theater, a Yelm based community-led theater group, is finding its stride post-COVID. The organization has held two events since early December and aims to continue bringing … more
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What's Happening: 'Seussical The Musical,' Taste of the Prairie, Lego Club
Thursday, Feb. 22 Taste of the Prairie — Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon People who make a purchase at Jim Bob’s Chuck Wagon on Thursday, Feb. 22, will have a portion of the … more
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
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