Several stories have highlighted the Yelm area in the news in recent days –

– “Nisqually Tribe building new jail near vacant one”
Read more from Drew Mikkelsen of KING-5 TV News in Seattle.

– “Yelm Prairie Elementary receives $10,000 donation”
Read more from KOMO-TV 4 News in Seattle.
Read more from the Yelm Community Blog.

– Yelm Rotary Club raises $2,000 in their second annual Prairie Stampede 5K run
Read more about the run from the Yelm Community Blog.

– “Emergency Department Consistent Care Program at Providence St. Peter Hospital wins National Award for Improving Community Health”
Read more from Providence St. Peter Hospital’s Press Release.

– Area Fireworks calendar:
“Fireworks are allowed in the following places, with restrictions as specified:
– Yelm: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Monday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

– In unincorporated Pierce County, fireworks can be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Sunday; 9 a.m. to midnight Monday; and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

– In unincorporated Thurston County, fireworks can be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday and Monday,” quoting Stephanie Kim in the Tacoma News Tribune.