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Lewis County will disband what is considered by some to be an obsolete part of the annexation process after the completion of the recently approved Chehalis annexation.
The Lewis County Board of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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A Southwest Washington-based workforce development group presented year-end results to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners this week, announcing that the group helped employ 22 people in Lewis …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the Thurston County Homeless Housing Plan for 2025-2030, outlining the objectives, strategies and tasks to address homelessness …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/19/25
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Shakespeare & Co., an eclectic independent bookstore in downtown Chehalis, is brimming with good cheer, warm hospitality, delectable pastries and a large selection of gently used books.
The …
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By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle
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12/19/25
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Bail is set at $20,000 for a man accused of threatening to kill his neighbor in Centralia on Wednesday in Centralia.
Otto Kohoutek Banick, 52, of Centralia, is accused of going onto his …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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The Lewis County Gospel Mission in Chehalis is seeing a record number of attendees due to the holiday season, a Facebook post from the nonprofit stated.
The Lewis County Gospel Mission served …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/19/25
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A football journey that began in elementary school concluded with an epic curtain call for Eli Weeks.
The senior Toledo quarterback and defensive back helped the Riverhawks reach the state …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/19/25
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He became famous for his driving skills, his championship drive behind the wheel.
He became so much more than a race car driver, though, because of the man he was — a true humanitarian.
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Paul Valencia / Clark County Today
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12/18/25
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Nicholas Denham has again received two life sentences without the possibility of parole for the 2020 murders of Charlene Van Auken, and her 4-year-old daughter, Zoey Peetz.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/18/25
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The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before it was scheduled to shut down and convert to natural gas fuel.
This …
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By Jospeh O’Sullivan / The Washington State Standard
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12/18/25
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When the Grays Harbor Fire District 1 held its annual Santa Food Drive earlier this month, the caravan of emergency vehicles escorting Santa through town included two ambulances sporting brand-new …
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By Andrea Watts / The Daily World
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12/18/25
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A Rochester man accused of hitting a pedestrian in a Centralia crosswalk with his car last week and fleeing the scene has been arrested.
Jose Armando Ochoa Tello, 22, was arrested Dec. 16 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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A Green Hill School inmate is now facing a felony charge related to an overdose he suffered at the facility in April.
Michael Jermaine Polnett Jr., 19, was charged Dec. 12 in Lewis County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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A man accused of stealing an ATV in Morton is now facing assault and harassment charges for allegedly attacking Lewis County Jail staff on Tuesday.
Douglas Wayne Raymond, 35, of Lacey, was …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Lewis County is reducing the fees for a range of services it offers in the wake of flooding in hopes of reducing the cost to address flood damage.
The Lewis County Department of Emergency …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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As it does each year, The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
In Lewis County, $41,702.24 has been raised through Red Kettle contributions, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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12/17/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug possession
• Rhonda L. Tune, 55, of Centralia, was arrested and issued a criminal citation for possession of a controlled substance in the 1500 block of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Chehalis will be holding a play titled “Heart of Christmas” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 20 and 21.
The play follows two old friends, Franklin and Charles, as they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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