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Haiying Wu observes the details of the 9-foot Billy Frank Jr. styrofoam statue from an angle at South Puget Sound Community College's Scene Shop on May 2.
Billy Frank Jr. statue sculptor “honored” to work on project
Once the Billy Frank Jr. statue is installed in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol in Washington D.C., in 2025, sculptor Haiying Wu will be the first Chinese-American to have a … more
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A former cockfighting rooster rescued by Heartwood Haven in Roy is photographed at the sanctuary.
Roy animal sanctuary takes in nearly 60 roosters rescue from cockfighting
Roy’s Heartwood Haven, a sanctuary that specializes with animals rescued from cruelty cases, recently rescued nearly 60 roosters, stemming from a cockfighting operation bust in eastern … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses before the previous legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.
Braun calls for more legislative action after three infants exposed to fentanyl
Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, has called on the Legislature to take additional action to curb children’s access to fentanyl and other deadly narcotics. The call comes … more
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Candidate filing week begins May 6
The Nisqually Valley News The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens at 8 a.m., Monday, May 6, online and at elections offices across the state. Mailed … more
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Cat Wallace, left, and Patti Ledesma pose for a photo in the Love Covers studio behind Ledesma’s house on Thursday, April 11. Wallace and Ledesma started the nonprofit together in 2021 to bring people together through quilt making.
From Tenino to Bend, Oregon, Love Covers looks to support nonprofits, build relationships through sewing
Sewing has always been a passion and a way to bring people together for Patti Ledesma, of Tenino, and Cathleen “Cat” Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, who have been friends for more than 30 years … more
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office warns of increase in scammers
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) warned the community of an increase in scams in which scammers pretend to be members of the sheriff’s office. According to TCSO’s … more
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Bishops Beat Cancer organizers pose for a photo at 507 Taproom and Filling Station on April 14.
Yelm community raises $15K for Lacey woman fighting cancer
The week of March 9, 2024, was one of the toughest weeks of Edith Vanderwal’s life. While watching her son’s soccer game in Aberdeen, the Lacey woman fell down a few sets of bleachers, … more
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Monét Carter-Mixon speaks to Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during a public forum at the Atrium in Olympia on Thursday, April 11. Carter-Mixon is the sister of Manuel Ellis, a lifelong Tacoma resident who was killed by three Tacoma police officers in March 2020. All three officers have been acquitted on charges related to Ellis' death.
Residents speak out at TCSO forum after hiring of officer acquitted in Manuel Ellis’ death
The roughly 30 Thurston County residents who spoke at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s public forum on Thursday, April 11, had differing opinions on the controversial hiring and … more
Gunnar Morgan competes in the Icebreaker meet at Rainier High School on Saturday, March 16.
Area runner after bigfoot report: ‘That Sasquatch running was me’
A recent Sasquatch sighting near Grand Mound, investigated by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), may have been debunked by a Rochester cross country and track athlete. The … more
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An osprey hunts for fish outside the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery in Salkum. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a piece of legislation sponsored by Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, to study the effect of avian predation on salmon populations.
Inslee signs Rep. Wilcox’s bill to study avian salmon predation
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed legislation to study the effect of avian predation on salmon populations in the state. House Bill 2293, sponsored by Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, establishes an Avian … more
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American Revolution Experience opening at Schmidt House in Tumwater
The Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the opening of the American Revolution Experience at the Schmidt House in Tumwater, beginning on April 5. The pop-up exhibition includes display … more
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Ahead of spring, gas prices on the rise in Washington state
Washington state drivers may have noticed an increase in the price at the pump recently. On Monday, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Evergreen State increased to nearly $4.31 per … more
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FILE PHOTO — A salmon breaks the surface of the Skookumchuck River near the Skookumchuck Hatchery.
Salmon recovery proponents say several bills got away this legislative session
Supporters of salmon recovery efforts in Washington state were optimistic going into this year's short 60-day legislative session. There was bipartisan support for habitat restoration, with … more
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People gather at the Capitol during the “Let’s Go Washington” initiatives rally in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Battle begins over three revenue-cutting initiatives on the ballot this November
Less than eight months from now, Washington state voters will – in addition to casting a ballot for president in November’s general election – decide the fate of three initiatives … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media on the last day of the 2024 Legislature at the state Capitol on Thursday, March 7.
Gov. Inslee signs bill allowing hate crime charges for defacing public property
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill that classifies certain types of public defacement as a felony if it's perceived to be an act of "hate." Senate Bill 5917 amends … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee watches the House on the last day of the 2024 Legislature at the state Capitol on Thursday, March 7.
Concerns remain about passage of a bill that paves way for natural gas ban in Washington
One of the most controversial bills passed by the Washington State Legislature this session has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1589 , dubbed by … more
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An alley-cropping system is planted at Cosmic Carrot Farm, 12125 Blueberry Hill Lane SE in Yelm, in mid-February.
Local farm growing new crops, fighting climate change
Taking on climate change isn’t too big of a challenge for Warren Neth, owner of Cosmic Carrot Farm in Yelm.   In 2020, he lobbied for the grant monies from the Washington State … 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
Washington National Guard hosts state Best Warrior Competition
The Washington National Guard concluded its state-level Best Warrior Competition on March 3 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord with two winners.   The Best Warrior Competition is a rigorous … more
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A woman searches for razor clams at Grayland Beach on Friday, March 8.
More clam digging dates on tap as Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival approaches
Those forever in pursuit of the tasty delicacy that is the Pacific razor clam will have several chances to dig for them this week. Digs have been approved through Sunday, March 17, with even … more
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