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When Avery Osborn sprinted home on the final play of W.F. West’s win on Wednesday, W.F. West coach Kevin Zylstra had one simple thought.
“What went through my mind is ‘Thank God,’” …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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5/6/26
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The suspect accused of murdering a male victim near Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis Tuesday will remain in the Lewis County Jail in lieu of $5 million in bail.
Connor J. Price, 21, learned of the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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5/6/26
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The state has agreed to pay $4.5 million to the estate of a 69-year-old man who died from bladder cancer while incarcerated at Stafford Creek Corrections Center, according to attorneys.
The …
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By Mike Carter / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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5/6/26
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WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as snowpack has failed to meet historical norms amid climate change.
This year, all of …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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5/6/26
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A new report finds Washington state ranks near the bottom in the nation when it comes to financial literacy education for high school students.
WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/6/26
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Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families has lost a bid to have a lawsuit against the agency dismissed, and is moving this month to amend the policy that got them sued.
A …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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5/6/26
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The position of Lewis County auditor has emerged as one of three county races that will require a primary election midway through candidate filing week on Wednesday.
Two well-known locals will …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/6/26
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Starting this Friday, May 8, actors and dancers from both the Centralia College Theatre and Centralia Ballet Academy will be performing “Nice Work … If You Can Get It” — a musical based on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Anthony A. Shunn Sr., 41, Olympia, was arrested in the 1200 block of Harrison Avenue at about 5:20 p.m. May 5 for an outstanding warrant, along with …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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• GEORGE J. SECHLER JR., 77, Chehalis, died May 1 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• SYLVIA L. HACKE, 87, Rochester, died May 1 at her residence. …
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5/6/26
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The Jack State Foundation will continue partnering with the Lewis County Tennis Association (LCTA) to provide two free tennis clinics from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, and Saturday, June 13, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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The Borst Home Museum will host an open house season from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9.
The topic of this open house is “History of Tea — Beginning with the Boston Tea Party.”
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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A Community Recycle Event will offer Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and offer proper disposal for others, on Saturday, May 9, at the Lewis County Public Works …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/6/26
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Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five Washington employers were looking to move business to another state — and almost half …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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5/6/26
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson encouraged undocumented immigrants to apply for state-funded financial aid, promising not to share applicants’ information with the federal government in a recent X …
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5/6/26
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I recently met state Sen. John Braun, who is running for Congress.
John listens intently to what you are saying.
I also met him and his wife at another event and learned how they both met …
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5/6/26
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I am writing as a deeply concerned and disheartened community member regarding the termination of Sgt. Tracy Murphy after more than three decades with the Centralia Police Department.
Whatever a …
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5/6/26
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Centralia is at a crossroads, and the conversation we keep hearing is about traffic — how long it takes to get through town, how frustrating it feels, and how it’s getting worse.
But I think …
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5/6/26
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In February of this year, Donald Trump claimed that America is now “energy dominant.” He claims this dominance was a result of his policy that encourages more extraction of oil and coal while …
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5/6/26
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A pediatrician who allegedly “hosted naked sleepovers with young children” died by suicide in Lewis County, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
In February 2026, Vancouver police …
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By The Chronicle
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5/6/26
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