Yelm High School graduate Jacob Dimond has been promoted to editor of the Nisqually Valley News.
Dimond, who studied multi-platform journalism and played football at Idaho State University, has been a reporter for the newspaper since November 2021.
“I love this community. I’ve spent a good majority of my life here and built numerous relationships with citizens, leaders and business people that will last a lifetime,” Dimond said. “Yelm specifically has been home to some of my greatest memories, such as making the state football playoffs in 2018 for the first time in 25-plus years, to serving as a reporter for nearly four years. I’m grateful to call myself a community member of 20 years, and I look forward to what’s ahead at the Nisqually Valley News.”
CT Publishing Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz said Dimond was chosen for the post because of his passion for reporting in the Nisqually Valley area.
“Jacob is an asset to his community,” Schwartz said. “He cares deeply about the issues that impact life for residents in the Nisqually Valley because he lives with them as well. His desire to see the Nisqually Valley News thrive in challenging times for the industry has been inspiring. I am proud of him for the work he has put in to reach this point, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside him.”
In addition to his role at the newspaper, Dimond is also an assistant coach for the Yelm High School football program. He has been involved with the program since 2021.
