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The City of Roy is moving rapidly to address its contaminated water.
City of Roy to save months and thousands of dollars on PFAS mitigation plan
The City of Roy will save approximately six months and $60,000 on its plan to mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminants in its well water and restore quality drinking water to … more
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Members of the Yelm High School Chamber Choir take a break from their car wash fundraiser at Jiffy Lube to pose for a photo on Sept. 21.
Yelm High School chamber choir raising money for Carnegie Hall performance
When Timothy Henderson interviewed for the choir director position at Yelm High School (YHS) in 2013, former Yelm Community Schools Superintendent … more
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The Yelm Farmers Market is open every year from early May to late September.
Story of farming in Yelm one of triumphs and disasters
Editor’s note: This year, Yelm will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s official incorporation, which took place on Dec. 8, 1924. Each month, the Nisqually Valley News is … more
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners is considering the purchase of a building on Israel Road Southwest in Tumwater to serve as a new, centralized location for the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
Thurston County closing in on purchase of new sheriff’s office facility
Thurston County took the first step toward enhancing its sheriff’s office services with the potential purchase of a building at 1111 Israel Road SW in Tumwater, valued at $14,250,000. The Board … more
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Thurston County commissioners approve $3.2 million grant for Morris Road upgrades
Morris Road Southeast between 143rd Avenue Southeast to 133rd Avenue Southeast will soon undergo a major makeover thanks to the approval of a $3.2 million grant by the Thurston County Board of County … more
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Sirens
Local authorities prevent individual from jumping off Rainier bridge Thurston County and Yelm police convinced an individual who was threatening to jump off a bridge in Rainier to step off the … more
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Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto believes it is extremely important for community members to participate in local elections.
Yelm’s mayor talks importance of voting in local elections
Every vote in a local election matters. Just ask Yelm Mayor Joe DePinto, elected in 2021, but who narrowly lost a mayoral election in 2017 to JW Foster by just 14 votes. With the Nov. 5 2024 … more
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Bob Goodwin's finished music lessons sign, equipped with a new Red Baron replica on the far right, sits in front of Stewart's Arena & Stables promoting the music lessons by Bob and Roxie Goodwin.
Red Baron replica jazzes up music sign
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The sun shines through clouds onto the Paradise Valley at Mount Rainier National Park on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Parkwide fire ban lifted at Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials, park officials announced Friday, Sept. 20. Campfires are now permitted at … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders will hold his second series of town hall events, beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Yelm Community Center.
Sheriff Derek Sanders to host town hall event at Yelm Community Center on Oct. 2
While campaigning in 2022 for Thurston County sheriff, Derek Sanders promised he’d provide public transparency if elected. Nearly two years into the job, Sanders is set to host his second … more
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Heidi Haslinger, of the Yelm Arts Commission, submitted this photo of Mount Rainier, taken Sunday, Sept. 22, serving as a sundial for Yelm as it lies due east. For the fall and spring equinoxes, the sun rose directly behind the mountain. ••• To submit photos for consideration in the Nisqually Valley News, email high-resolution JPGs to yelmnews@yelmonline.com.
Mount Rainier sunrise sets off fall equinox
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History of Yelm documentary set for Dec. 9 release
The City of Yelm has been working with Part One Media, a production company located in Yelm, on a documentary about the history of the city to celebrate its centennial this year. The film will … more
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Nisqually Indian Tribe wins $5.4 million EPA grant to reduce greenhouse gas
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Nisqually Indian Tribe $5.4 million under the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. This grant will fund a major … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, has introduced a new bipartisan U.S. House resolution — HR 9421 — that, if approved, will officially rename the U.S. Postal Service post office in Bucoda the Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office in honor of the town’s late mayor.
Effort to rename Bucoda’s post office after late mayor passes U.S. House committee
At the end of August, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, introduced a new bipartisan U.S. House resolution — HR 9421 — that if approved will officially rename the U.S. Postal … more
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Rainier’s Thomas Roland holds his hand over his heart during the National Anthem during a week one football game at Rainier High School on Friday, Sept. 6.
Mountaineers score early and often in win over T-Wolves
The Rainier football team started league play off on a high note on Friday, as the Mountaineers toppled Morton-White Pass, 64-34, in Morton. The Mountaineers had no problem scoring throughout … more
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Junior Ellie Sloan, 3, warms up with teammate Eliana Lewis, 4, a junior, on Monday, Sept. 23, prior to the matchup with Emerald Ridge.
Yelm volleyball handed first loss of season in 3-0 sweep by Emerald Ridge
After a hot start to the season by the Yelm’s volleyball program, which included a pair of wins against Stadium and WF West along with a 4-0 record in the Fort Vancouver tournament, Emerald … more
A woman searches for razor clams at Grayland Beach on Friday, March 8.
Clam digging returns: WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal digging opportunities
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31. “The … 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
Photo by Max Crawford on Unsplash
What's Happening: Final Yelm Farmers Market, Watershed Festival, Alpaca Days
Thursday, Sept. 26 Yelm Girls Soccer hosts Spanaway Lake In the Tornados’ second South Puget Sound League (SPSL) South matchup of the season, Yelm is set to host Spanaway Lake at 7 … more
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