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The Montesano Police Department shared a story of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and community partnership via Facebook.
Several months ago, a mother opossum was struck by a vehicle while her …
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By The Daily World
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10/19/26
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In an effort to alleviate its budget crisis, Timberland Regional Library (TRL) placed a levy lid lift initiative on the 2026 General Election Ballot. As a special purpose taxing district, TRL is …
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By Jerry Knaak and Andrea Watts / The Daily World
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10/19/26
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Thurston County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) is reporting a toxic algae bloom in Pattison Lake.
Lab results from a sample taken from Pattison Lake on 10/16/2026 detected …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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10/19/26
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Centralia Police Chief Andy Caldwell has added another name to the list of public officials and citizens who claim fired police Sgt. Tracy Murphy, a candidate for sheriff, spoke about Lewis County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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After nearly a decade without a regular presence, the curtain has lifted on the Centralia High School theater program thanks in part to a donor.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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The City of Centralia will continue to treat its drinking water with fluoride after an hour-long information session and discussion ended in a five-to-two vote on Tuesday night.
The city began …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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Partway through the month of December, Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett will depart from his position as the county executive for a new opportunity in the private sector.
He will be replaced in …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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Just a few years after leaving a more than 20-year tenure at the Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD), Jeff Baine is looking to “get back involved” with the utility.
Baine believes he …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious mischief
• Damage to two vehicles in the 2600 block of Cooks Hill Road was reported at approximately 7:55 a.m. on Oct. 14. The damage occurred …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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• JEROLD DEAN JACKA, 90, Napavine, died Oct. 8 in Centralia. A private burial will be held at Napavine Cemetery. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time. Arrangements are under the …
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10/16/26
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A man who unwittingly challenged a Washington State Patrol trooper to a race and hit speeds upwards of 149 mph in 2025 is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court.
Frank J. Farkas, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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With Halloween approaching, the spooky season is in full swing.
To help celebrate it, members of the South Sound Paranormal Research (SSPR) Team visited Vader last weekend to share stories from …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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Two employees of the Mossyrock School District have been placed on “standard non-disciplinary paid administrative leave,” according to a Thursday, Oct. 15, post on the school district’s …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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A Kent man is facing a Class C felony charge of second-degree theft and a misdemeanor charge of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant in Lewis County after he was allegedly …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, Oct. 16, 1926, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about federal Prohibition agents carrying out more raids on illegal liquor stills …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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Connor Rubin knew he’d found his diner as soon as he saw The Centerville Cafe.
The Olympia-based director had traveled up and down Interstate 5 in search of a restaurant that captured the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/16/26
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Air Force veteran and Morton Jr./Sr. High School teacher Jordan Nelson received a Quilt of Valor during the Mineral Lake Lions Club’s monthly membership dinner on Oct. 14 at the Mineral Lake …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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Approximately 400 students in the Morton and White Pass school districts received annual vision screenings Oct. 8 through an effort led by the Aberdeen Lions Club and Cosmopolis Lions Club, with …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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Effective Thursday, Oct. 15, the Lewis County Board of Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal lifted restrictions on outdoor burning for all unincorporated lands regulated by Lewis County.
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/16/26
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At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Oakville City Council approved a resolution in support of two levies that are on the ballot this November for Grays Harbor Fire District No. 1 (GHFD).
“I’ve lived …
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By The Daily World
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10/16/26
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