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The journey is not over for a voter initiative that took aim at Washington's natural gas and energy policies.
Initiative 2066 was narrowly passed by voters by about 52% in November, but was …
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Amanda Zhou / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/17/25
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The Department of Energy is ready to begin a three-year construction project critical to the environmental cleanup of the Hanford nuclear site in Eastern Washington.
The huge, lined landfill in …
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Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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6/17/25
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A Tri-Cities father and local business owner has been deported after a federal immigration judge denied his request to stay in the United States.
Sergio Cerdio Gomez, 42, of Pasco, will depart …
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Eric Rosane / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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6/17/25
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The sidewalks along South Pearl Street near George Washington Park in downtown Centralia came alive over the weekend as residents waved American flags, raised signs and cheered in response to …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/16/25
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Deegan Tubbs, a fourth grade student at Fords Prairie Elementary, is the recipient of the sixth Noah Markstrom Award as he was honored during an end-of-year assembly Monday morning.
The award is …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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6/16/25
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Though not originally from Lewis County, Jason and Danielle Moran have been more than happy to call the rural area home with its abundant access to nature and outdoor recreational activities.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/16/25
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Centralia School District holds Years of Service and Retirement Ceremony to honor longtime employees
The Centralia School District honored employees with 20 or more years of service for their commitment to education in Centralia during a Years of Service and Retirement Ceremony last Thursday, June …
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By Tyrus VanTuyl / ty@chronline.com
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6/16/25
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Centralia Police Department
Illegal camping
• A 28-year-old New York man was arrested and issued a criminal citation for camping on city property after receiving prior warning at 5:08 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/16/25
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• CHRISTOPHER C. BROWN, 58, Rochester, died June 7 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• JERALD K. ELLIOTT SR., 89, Chehalis, died June 10 at …
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Last week, after I wrote about the $2.5 million sale of the Hamilton Uncle Sam sign to the Chehalis Tribe, I received a call from Penny (Hamilton) Mauel of Chehalis, a member of the Hamilton family.
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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6/16/25
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If you grew up in Tenino, you know the Quarry Pool isn’t just a swimming hole.
It’s a place where local legends are born — whispered by teens sneaking up to the top of the …
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6/16/25
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Honestly, sometimes I just have to shake my head at the politics of all levels of government.
In the June 5 edition of The Chronicle was the front page headline “Lewis County …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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6/16/25
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When I was younger, I thought the greatest task in life was to figure out what I wanted to do.
Now, I think the greater task is to figure out who I really am.
It is a journey we all take, …
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Commentary by Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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6/16/25
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Letter to the editor: Trump appears to have given free reign to racist members of his administration
We now see masked ICE agents and U.S. Marines and soldiers at a cost of $134 million strong-arming generally peaceful crowds protesting an ICE crackdown on dozens of hard-working day laborers seeking …
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6/16/25
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To have unidentified ICE agents accosting people on the street and dragging them off into unmarked vehicles is an extremely bad idea. If Trump and his minions want to deport violent criminals, most …
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6/16/25
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Summer activity backpacks for local children are still available despite the handout event being cut short on Saturday.
The Centralia Sons of the American Legion held a backpack giveaway …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/16/25
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City of Tenino staff are preparing to open the Tenino Quarry Pool for the summer season this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m., coinciding with the Tenino Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/16/25
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Following elections held in April, the Mineral Lake Lions Club officially installed its new board of directors for 2025-2026 during a club meeting held at Mineral’s Lavender Passion Flower …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/16/25
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