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A controversial proposal to build a lithium-ion battery energy storage system in Rochester was struck down by the Thurston County Hearings Examiner last week.
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James “Jake” Harrison Newcomer, the 29-year-old registered sex offender who cut off his electronic monitoring device before sexually exploiting more than a dozen children, was sentenced …
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11/19/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Sherri L. Scott, 43, Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Chehalis Tribal Jail for attempted third-degree theft in the 200 block of South …
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11/19/25
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• TERRY L. WILSON, 78, Chehalis, died Nov. 16 at his home. Service details are being planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.
• DON W. …
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Sen. John Braun’s recent column about Bill Gates and Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) leaves out the most important facts, especially for a poor and climate-vulnerable county …
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Most of us want inexpensive, quality food.
Some people just want cheap food, regardless of the quality.
I am an advocate for eating quality food, grown as locally as possible.
I …
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The International Western Music Association (IWMA) has named Lewis County-based singer-songwriter Chris Guenther the 2025 IWMA Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his contributions to contemporary …
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11/19/25
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Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing company, the Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble, will present the 28th annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on …
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The Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra will present a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in Washington Hall on the Centralia College campus.
In addition to classic holiday songs, the …
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11/19/25
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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will take effect and raise their minimum cost to 12 cents per …
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The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has announced it is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Lewis County Planning Commission.
The Lewis County Planning …
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11/19/25
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Thorbeckes Athletic Club has announced it will be kicking off Thanksgiving morning in traditional fashion with the annual Turkey Trot 5K in Chehalis.
The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. …
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11/19/25
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The Adna Grocery store recently announced that it will be holding a “Lunch With Mr. & Mrs. Claus” event on Saturday, Dec. 6.
The business wants the public to know that the event …
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11/19/25
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McMenamin’s has announced it will be serving Thanksgiving dinners at various Washington locations this season.
The Olympic Club will be holding a buffet from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …
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11/19/25
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord presented a plaque Wednesday to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were the first on scene of a fatal military helicopter crash near Summit Lake on Sept. 17.
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Members of the Winlock City Council convened on Monday, Nov. 10, for their first regular meeting of the month. The council held public hearings for the city’s 2026 draft budget and 2026 …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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Centralia College’s fall production, “Machinal,” opened Nov. 14 and will run one more weekend.
An expressionist drama written by Sophie Treadwell in 1928, …
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11/19/25
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Washington Park Direct Care has announced the addition of Dr. Drew Hollen, D.O., to its three-provider team.
The office is accepting new patients at its membership-based primary care practice, …
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11/19/25
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Editor’s note: The cities of Centralia, Chehalis and Napavine all use the Flock Safety camera system. Last month, it was reported that U.S. Border Patrol accessed the cameras in Centralia and …
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By Andy Caldwell / Centralia Chief of Police
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The Chehalis School District Board of Directors, alongside Superintendent Rick Goble and other administrators, honored two retiring board members to begin its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
During …
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