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Following a chemical tank implosion that killed 11 people at a mill in Longview, Washington, the plant’s owner said Wednesday it would pay employees at least until early August even if stoppages at …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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6/3/26
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About 44 years ago, the late Noel Cole began allowing people who might not otherwise get the opportunity to go fishing to drop a line at the Cole family property in Lewis County.
That tradition …
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Photos by Otto Rabe / otto@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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A federal agent and his spouse face criminal charges after allegedly shooting a Centralia neighbor during target practice.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Washington State Patrol …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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Last December, a Centralia woman returned home from a Thanksgiving vacation to find two of her chickens had died.
She soon discovered her wedding ring, her husband’s ring, three gold coins and …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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Lewis County Transit announced this week that the Exit 77 Park-and-Ride, located at Main Street and Interstate 5 in Chehalis, will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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The federal government recently authorized additional disaster support resources for workers impacted by record flooding throughout Washington state Dec. 5 through 19, 2025.
Eligible …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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Burnt Ridge Nursery in Onalaska will host a public farm and nursery tour with founder Michael Dolan leading the way as he shares all about their 20 acres of organic fruit and nuts, according to a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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Lewis County is taking action on drainage issues at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds roughly one year after the county’s capital infrastructure specialist urged action.
The Board of Lewis …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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After a review of Washington’s Roadside Memorial Program, which honors victims of traffic collisions with roadside memorial signs, the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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Thurston County deputies used a Grappler device to disable a suspect’s truck during a multi-county chase that ended in Tenino early Monday.
After he allegedly refused their commands, deputies …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Vivian L. Whitwam, 66, Toledo, made an out-of-custody preliminary appearance June 2 for one count of third-degree assault following …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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• THOMAS JOSEPH MCPHERSON JR., 88, Bucoda, died May 26 at Silver Acres Adult Home in Centralia. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. July 25 at a location to be determined. …
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6/3/26
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A Portland woman was hospitalized Monday after her vehicle struck a deer on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Troopers said she was wearing a seat …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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I’m sure if you are like me, you generally get your news from social media, such as Facebook or one of the other social platforms.
Because, as we all know, the stories and claims on the …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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6/3/26
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June is a special month for families.
As we celebrate Father’s Day and recognize the role fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers and positive male role models play in shaping the next generation, …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno
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6/3/26
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My grandmother’s screen door was painted red. Not bright fire-engine red, but the kind of weathered red that came from years of summer sun, winter rain and children pushing through it too fast.
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Commentary by Dr. Richard Stride
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6/3/26
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Former Grays Harbor County Commissioner and new Community Integrated Health Services CEO Vickie Raines struggled to contain her shock Tuesday as she realized that Lewis County had never passed a …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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The Oakville Chamber of Commerce this week announced Don Terry as the 2026 Oakville Independence Day Parade grand marshal.
“You are most likely to know Don from his work as the City of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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After serving as the Tumwater Police Department’s interim chief since January, members of the Tumwater City Council voted unanimously to officially make Carlos Quiles Jr. the Thurston County …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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This summer, Lewis County will continue restoration work on its historic courthouse in Chehalis, the county seat of the local government.
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners approved a …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/3/26
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