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Thurston County deputies searched a Tumwater motel Thursday morning for a man who allegedly fled from a traffic stop.
Law enforcement descended on the motel at 400 Lee St. SW before 7 a.m. …
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By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian
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5/23/25
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Opening statements started Wednesday in the trial of Butch Dwight Smith, the 51-year-old resident accused of assaulting a 65-year-old man at a Castle Rock gas station in 2023.
With the podium …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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5/23/25
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MOUNT ST. HELENS — Col. Terry Connell was at his downtown Portland church one Sunday in 1980 when Mount St. Helens erupted.
“You could see all the smoke and the ash coming out of the …
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Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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5/23/25
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A man accused of threatening to kill his mother and stepfather in Centralia in October 2024 was arrested Wednesday on a $50,000 warrant.
Thomas Gabriel Smith, 28, of Olympia is accused of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/22/25
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A Cinebar man accused of uploading child sexual abuse material to the internet in October 2024 has been arrested and charged in Lewis County Superior Court.
The Internet Crimes Against …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/22/25
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What does courage look like?
At Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, it's more than just a question.
Faces of Courage is a program hosted in collaboration with Hilltop Artists, …
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By Ty VanTuyl / ty@chronline.com
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5/22/25
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Centralia High School inducted 24 students into the National Honor Society (NHS) on Wednesday.
Founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921, the NHS is based …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/22/25
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On the 236th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Lewis County Sheriff’s absence, a dispute at the port, the artful portrayal of a 1930s liquor …
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5/22/25
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Bail is set at $100,000 for a Centralia man with four DUI-related convictions on his record who was allegedly under the influence of drugs when he crashed his vehicle on Interstate 5 in Centralia on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees members Brian Mittge and Hal Blanton presented a “state of the library” update on Tuesday, May 20, during the weekly Lewis County Board of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Work is underway at the Loggers’ Jubilee Arena in Morton on a brand new “Big Ole” lumberjack statue, with cutting and sculpting being performed by wood carving and chainsaw artist …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill sponsored by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, on Monday, May 19, that gives more financial flexibility to utility companies to respond to certain emergencies.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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Philip Harrington knew fairly quickly that the Tenino High School “Rocket League” esports team could be a championship contender.
After all, he understands what it takes to build a …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/21/25
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hit-and-run
• A vehicle reportedly struck a stop sign at the intersection of Southwest 11th Street and Southwest McFadden Avenue just after 12:30 p.m. on May …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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The next regular board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27.
This meeting is open to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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A trio of mobile Lewis County businesses are collaborating to hold an anniversary event as all three — Mobile Mermaid Espresso, Two Brewnettes Espresso & Tap Trailer and Lewis County Axe …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, this week testified in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to underscore priorities for Southwest Washington for the upcoming …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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The Oakville Chamber of Commerce will crown the 2025 Oakville Independence Day Royalty Court at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, in the Oakville High School Commons.
This year’s court will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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Olympia Artesian Vodka is far from a typical vodka, according to a news release from Olympia Distilling Co.
It’s a smooth, refined spirit with a story that stretches back more than a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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Centralia United Methodist Church will host a free “Soup to Go” event on Sunday, May 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The church is located at 506 S. Washington Ave. in Centralia. The …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/21/25
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