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Electric utilities across the Pacific Northwest are fuming that their customers might be saddled with the costs of a coal-burning power plant that isn’t producing any power.
The messy dispute …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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6/25/26
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Former White Pass School District Superintendent Greggery Ray Teel was sentenced to nine years in prison June 17 for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Teel pleaded …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/25/26
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Rhylee Beebe has been a multi-sport athlete for much of her life. Balancing soccer, basketball plus track and field for four years of her high school career was second nature.
So was it a real …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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6/25/26
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6/25/26
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Deaths and critical injuries among children in Washington’s child welfare system fell steeply in the first quarter of 2026, state officials reported Wednesday.
Still, four children died and …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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6/24/26
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The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who …
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By Jonathan Shorman / States Newsroom
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6/24/26
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A Centralia man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly “woke up angry” in the back seat of a car, kicked his girlfriend in the front seat, and threatened to kill her, according to court …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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The law firm representing Aron Christensen’ s estate and family has submitted a complaint to the Washington state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), requesting an investigation into the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/24/26
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As a Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) staff member pulled a lever, electrical pylons shifted into place and the utility's latest creation came to life.
“It’s alive!” Dr. …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/24/26
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The Centralia City Council balked when it came to making a final decision on a proposal to end its warehouse moratorium on Tuesday night.
The council narrowly shot down a motion to move forward …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/24/26
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How would one define a self-actualized person with a heightened curiosity who purposefully engages in self-paced activities to connect with nature, memories and a creative spirit?
As an …
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By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle
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6/24/26
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Saint Martin’s University announced Wednesday the hiring of Jonathan McMillan as assistant director of recreation, bringing extensive experience in college administration, student engagement, and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Steele E. Gove Jr., 41, Pe Ell, made a preliminary appearance June 22 for one count of first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm. …
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6/24/26
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• WILLIAM WILLARD CLINE , 81, Tenino died June 18 at Capitol Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel in Toledo.
• LIATRIS S. HORNBY, 81, Glenoma, died June …
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6/24/26
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An Olympia resident is facing possible DUI charges after she was involved in a rollover crash in Mason County on Tuesday.
Jasmine R. Devreax, 32, of Olympia, was reportedly travelling northbound …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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The state Commercial Aviation Work Group, which evaluates Washington’s future needs for commercial aviation and transportation, will host a hybrid public meeting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners is inviting the public to join in a celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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Three Rivers Care has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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Our editorial board has always thought our area was very fortunate to have David Plotz as manager of Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD).
That quiet organization has kept the lights …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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6/24/26
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