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Tumwater · TumwaterKylie Waltermeyer led the effort on offense, knocking down seven of her 18 3-point attempts for the school record for single-game 3-pointers made, and 21 points. The Thunderbirds were a steel trap, holding the Wolves without a made field goal until 1:33 left in the third quarter with mostly bench players.See the Story
Waltermeyer Breaks Single-Game 3-Point Record in Win Over Wolves
Tumwater · TumwaterTumwater's 58-38 win over Black Hills clinched the 2A EvCo crown for the T-Birds. Luke Brewer led the Thunderbirds with 18 points, and Andrew Collins pitched in 11. Tumwater finishes the regular season on a nine-game winning streak.See the Story
T-Birds Takes 2A EvCo Title With Win Over Wolves
Yelm · YelmThe Yelm Lions Club, which has been a community staple for nearly 70 years, needs new members and leadership volunteers if it wants to continue operating as an organization. The club is on the hunt for new volunteers to fill the key positions of president, secretary and treasurer by May. Christy Garcia, a Yelm Lions Club and board member for nearly 10 years, said there are several volunteers on the board who will not be able to continue serving…See the Story
Yelm Lions Club in Need of Members, Leadership Volunteers
Yelm · YelmWell over a month after the closure of Algiers Road, several members of the public attended the Yelm City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, to voice concerns that were created with the shutdown of the popular sidestreet. The closure of Algiers Road has worsened the accessibility of several businesses, including PT2Excel’s physical therapy office, according to those in attendance. Dr. Tammi Stewart, the owner and a physical therapist at PT2Ex…See the Story
Citizens Raise Concerns on Algiers Road Closure at Yelm City Council Meeting
Yelm · YelmAfter opening their food truck for weekend take-out in November, Steele Barrel Barbecue has become a well-known staple for residents with a hankering for a smoky or saucy treat. Selling around 300 pounds of meat per week on average, Steele Barrel Barbecue at 1506 W. Yelm Ave., has plenty of options to satisfy meat lover’s cravings. The business features a large selection of barbecue items, which include brisket and pulled pork. That includes …See the Story
Steele Barrel BBQ Finds Success With Food Truck
Thurston County · Thurston CountyThe free mulch program at the Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) in Lacey is set to end on Jan. 31 due to growing concerns about customer safety, which includes potential hazards during loading and unloading, as well as liability issues. Mulch was available on a first-come, first-served basis through the end of the month. Customers will need to find alternative sources beginning Feb. 1 for the spring gardening season and beyond, stated a news rel…See the Story
Thurston County Stopped Free Mulch Program on Jan. 31
Yelm · YelmThe City of Yelm’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has opened the 2023 Lodging Tax Funding Program. The LTAC Committee is comprised of citizens who are involved in the tourism industry with a mission to distribute lodging taxes to support special events and festivals that attract tourists to Yelm, stated a news release from the city. Yelm’s Lodging Tax Fund is the primary source of city funding for events, activities, operations and expenditure…See the Story
City of Yelm’s Lodging Tax Funding Program Is Now Open
Yelm · YelmBoth the Yelm boys and girls basketball programs entered their games on Wednesday, Jan. 25, with just four games remaining in the regular season. The two teams have had a different outlook to the 2022-23 season, as the boys fight for a playoff spot and the girls try to potentially secure the “spoiler” role down the stretch. The boys entered the game against the Capital Cougars on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in a three-way tie for the final two South S…See the Story
