WIAA tests out body cams for referees
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is looking at addressing sportsmanship problems at sporting events by having referees wear body cameras. The eight-week pilot ...
View ArticleSpring sports under way in Nisqually Valley region
With just Rainier High School's girls basketball team still competing, local baseball, softball, track, soccer and tennis programs are under way for 2024 spring athletics. Baseball ...
View ArticleRainier proud of growth and grit despite tough finish
The end of an athletic season is rarely a joyous occasion for most high school teams, as most teams enter the offseason with a sour taste in their mouths. But for Rainier High School's boys ...
View ArticleMountaineers open state tournament with loss to reigning 2B champion
For one quarter, the Rainier High School girls basketball team looked poised for a battle against reigning 2B state champion Colfax in the regional matchup on Friday, Feb. 23, at West Valley High ...
View ArticleYelm's boys and girls track programs introduce new head coaches
Yelm High School's newly hired girls and boys head track and field coaches, Shannon Gubser and Richard Houghton, respectively, are already familiar with the Tornados program and its operations. ...
View ArticleNo 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, ...
View ArticleTwo 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 ...
View ArticleWhat's happening: Seussical, Yelm Dollars for Scholars auction, Bunny...
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 ...
View ArticleAuditor's office seeks Yelm "against" committee members,...
Auditor's office seeks citizens to serve on "against" committee for ballot measures in the April 23 special election The Thurston County Auditor's Election Division seeks ...
View ArticleCapital Lakefair Court represented by RHS student for first time
Sarah Barry enjoys pushing herself out of her comfort zone. The Rainier High School junior moved from Yelm to Rainier after finishing middle school, and she began her high school journey ...
View ArticleYelm High School offering son, daughter dances in March
Yelm High School's National Honor Society will be hosting the annual son and daughter dances at the high school on March 15 and March 16, continuing a tradition that has stretched back for ...
View ArticleLeprechauns At The Lot raising money for 4-H kids
The Yelm Nerd Herd 4-H will host the "Leprechauns at the Lot" fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16, at Yelm Tractor Supply. There will be a petting zoo, bake sale, 4-H ...
View ArticleYelm School Board lowers collection rate for second levy attempt
Yelm Community Schools will take a second shot at approving its replacement education and operations levy. If the measure is approved in the April 23 special election, however, the ...
View ArticleYARD celebrating Yelm centennial with third annual summer program
For six weeks, Youth Athletics Recreation Development (YARD) will transform into the "Prairie Old West" for the return of its summer program. The organization is meshing the 100-year ...
View ArticleWorthy Coffee Co.'s Sunday worship aims to build community
On Sundays, Worthy Coffee Co. in Roy offers more than just caffeinated beverages and treats. Instead, co-owners Brandy and Josh Worthy offer the Holy Spirit and prayer. Over 50 attendants ...
View ArticleYelm's 507 Taproom East to host stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey in April
People who enjoy stand-up comedy or local beer can mark their calendars for April at Yelm's 507 Taproom East as stand-up comedian Zane Lamprey is set to perform at the tap and filling station. ...
View ArticleYelm impresses DoDEA members after hosting three-day conference
As the Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) Pacific Rim Regional Community of Practices event wound down, members of school districts from around the region gathered at Yelm Community ...
View ArticleMountaineers upset by Ducks in 2B Round of 12
SPOKANE -- A season packed with high expectations and dominance concluded rapidly for the Rainier High School girls basketball team, as the fifth-seeded Mountaineers lost to 12th seed Toutle ...
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