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The Tumwater and Black Hills boys wrestling teams went back-and-forth on Wednesday night in Tumwater, and a Finn Bracy win in the final match propelled the Thunderbirds to a 39-36 victory.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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W.F. West and Eatonville were originally supposed to match up against each other in December, but when the game was postponed, the two teams agreed to meet later down the line. The meeting came on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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A Kelso man who has spent decades working in local schools is barred from contacting people under 18 in the wake of his Tuesday arrest on suspicion of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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1/14/26
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The Seattle city attorney and Washington attorney general say recent threats by President Donald Trump to halt federal payments to sanctuary jurisdictions starting in February lack legal standing.
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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1/14/26
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A Chehalis man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly resisted arrest following a theft of alcohol from B&D Market in Centralia on Jan. 12.
Anthony H. Garcia, 34, was later …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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1/14/26
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The superintendent of the White Pass School District in East Lewis County has been arrested in connection with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to the Longview …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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1/14/26
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Local concerns over the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Bob Oke Game Farm in Centralia will come to the state Legislature this year.
State Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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Washington state is pushing back against a recent order from the federal government that would keep the TransAlta plant near Centralia ready to burn coal through the winter.
Washington state …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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Unemployment throughout Washington state rose to 4.6% in November, according to the Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD).
The agency reported Lewis County had a 5.8% …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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Come spring, farmers in Lewis County and Southwest Washington will be able to store and offload grain from local farms onto railcars headed up and down the West Coast thanks to the Southwest …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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1/14/26
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Immanuel Lutheran Church will host a special performance by distinguished harpist Cynthia Zechmann on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the concert beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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The Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office ruled Jan. 7 that a petition created by residents within the Chehalis urban growth area (UGA) demanding a vote for or against annexation cannot …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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Five Chehalis city councilors who won their bids for re-election this past fall took their oaths of office during the first council meeting of the year Monday night.
John Six, Kate McDougall, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Anthony H. Garcia, 34, Chehalis, was arrested after allegedly stealing liquor from a local store in the 600 block of North Tower Avenue at about …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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• THELMA MARTIN LISCUM, 85, Mossyrock, died Jan. 11 at home. Arrangements are under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel in Toledo.
• LINDA EDNA MAE METTLER, 74, Chehalis, died Dec. 31. …
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1/14/26
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Washington state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently toured the Family Education and Support Services (FESS) office in Centralia to learn more about how community-based family support programs …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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Gesa, a leading credit union in the Pacific Northwest, recently wrapped up its annual Holiday Giving Campaign, which brought holiday cheer to families across the region through the efforts of members …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/14/26
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As the Washington state Legislature gavels in for its 60-day session, Lewis County families deserve facts — not spin, not distortions and not Seattle talking points.
In a recent column, Zac …
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By Sean Swope
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1/14/26
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January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to recognize the locally elected leaders who serve our schools and community.
In Onalaska, our school board plays a vital role in guiding the …
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1/14/26
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Chronicle Publisher Chad Taylor’s latest commentary relies on a familiar and dangerous move, a righteous pose masking a deeply misguided ruse. He presents himself as a defender of law and order, …
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1/14/26
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