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Yelm Historic Preservation Commission grand marshal for Prairie Days
In an effort to highlight and preserve Yelm’s history amid the city’s centennial celebration, the Yelm Historic Preservation Commission will be the grand marshal of the Prairie Days
Yelm Dollars for Scholars awards over $150K in scholarships to YHS seniors
Yelm Dollars for Scholars (YDFS) awarded a total of $154,300 in scholarships to graduating Yelm High School seniors during the annual awards night, June 4. A total of 117 scholarships were
John Braun: Give Washington parents the right to choose how their children are educated
A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state's approach to funding K-12 education had failed. Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. Washington
Yelm military bull rider working to turn hobby into profession
Walter Authement Jr. is proud to call himself an adrenaline junkie. The U.S. Army infantryman stationed in Yelm enjoys bungee jumping and used to practice parkour, including jumping and doing flips ...
Roy residents voice concerns about water quality, safety in city
Roy city councilors kicked off their study session on Monday, June 10, with a discussion about the possibility of new community outdoor athletic facilities in town that would be funded by a grant. ...
Class of 2024 reflects on tenure during Rainier High School graduation
By Dylan Reubenking dylan@yelmonline.com Fifty-four seniors who began their high school journeys in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic finished their tenure at Rainier High School with a ...
Tornados focusing on development of young talent ahead of first 4A season
The Yelm High School football team, coming off back-to-back 3A state championship game appearances, is entering a new era in the 2024 season. YHS athletics advance from 3A to become a member of the ...
Three injured, one charged in two-vehicle crash near Rainier
Three people were injured and one woman was charged with vehicular assault in a two-vehicle crash after 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, that left state Route 507 off of Koeppen Road blocked for over four ...
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