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A Chehalis man was injured Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Kelso.
According to a Washington State Patrol press memo, the crash occurred at about 10:36 a.m., at …
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By The Daily News
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8/14/25
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Already reeling from a fire earlier this month, Stuffy's II faces another setback after appellate judges sided with the state earlier this week upholding the nearly seven-figure fines the Longview …
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By Nick Morgan / The Daily News
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8/14/25
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The Lewis County Transit Board of Directors this week announced it has found a new leader for the regional transportation organization.
The agency has named Robert “Josh” …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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8/14/25
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On the 246th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the grand opening of the 2025 SWW Fair, a congressional race, a spot of crime, and more.
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8/13/25
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A wildfire near Rainier has prompted an urgent evacuation order for residents starting at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday.
Residents are advised to immediately evacuate a triangular area bound by …
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By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS)
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8/13/25
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While completing design work for the City of Centralia’s Westside Connector Phase I Project in July 2024, a subcontractor for the city’s design engineer may have found a grave discovery.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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About 150 members of the Centralia community collaborated on a community mural during Founder’s Day weekend to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday.
The mural, designed by muralist …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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Chehalis 10-year-old Kimber Serl was named the 2025 Little Miss Friendly on Tuesday night during a ceremony at the Southwest Washington Fair.
She will serve one year as “the living …
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By Tyrus VanTuyl / Ty@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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Sage Investments LLC is not finished transforming hotels in Centralia.
The Centralia City Council unanimously approved two development agreements with the developer during the council’s …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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The Southwest Washington Fair hosted its opening ceremonies Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, starting just after 11 a.m. on the Community Stage at the center of the fairgrounds to kick off a week of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jaime M. Granados, 31, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail at about 9:42 p.m. Aug. 8 for first-degree burglary after attempting to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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• KENNETH DONALD SMOTHERMAN , 88, Morton, died Aug. 7. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
• CORBY EUGENE TURNER, 85, Toledo, died Aug. 11 at home. Arrangements …
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8/13/25
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With car show season in full swing as summer progresses, gearheads have a trio of car shows happening over the next two weekends to show off their projects and admire others’ classic restored …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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With a month remaining prior to the fifth annual Chehalis Flying Saucer Party, scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 in downtown Chehalis, event organizers are now accepting artwork submissions for the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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J. Vander Stoep believes in the future success of students across Southwest Washington, especially when it comes to STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The Chehalis …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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Centralia will light up the night sky in a whole new way on Saturday, Sept. 13.
In celebration of the city’s 150th birthday and Centralia College’s 100th anniversary, the City of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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For thrifters, the joy of shopping comes from finding something you like among items someone else didn’t and therefore donated to the thrift store.
The majority of thrift stores operate …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/13/25
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All are invited to a celebratory open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hub City Supply from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. The event takes place at 2510 Sandra Ave. in Centralia, with …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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Derek Beairsto, formerly with the Chehalis Police Department, has been sworn in as the newest police officer with the Centralia Police Department.
The 2020 Centralia High School graduate and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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Nighttime travelers will need to take the scenic route through south Lewis County, but the detour will lead to smoother trips ahead as crews repair a 6-mile stretch of Interstate 5.
Starting …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/13/25
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