A small venue was filled with hundreds of constituents looking to have their questions answered by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, during her first town hall meeting of the new year on …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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1/31/25
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The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is conducting an investigation into two suspects and $2 million worth of drugs, including meth and fentanyl, the Centralia Police Department seized …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/30/25
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Federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a homeless Centralia resident on Wednesday, Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston has confirmed.
The arrest occurred in an alley …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/29/25
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Chuck Kifer has been named Centralia’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
It was the highlight of the night after a packed house at Centralia City Hall’s city council chambers on Tuesday, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/29/25
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Elementary, middle and high school students in Lewis County have an opportunity to get hands-on experience welding, operating a forklift, driving a bulldozer and repairing electrical systems through …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/28/25
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeffrey Humphrey has resigned amid an ongoing internal investigation into domestic violence allegations and his still-active Lewis County District Court …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/28/25
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More than 300 local business owners, employees, elected representatives and others attended the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Friday, Jan. 24, at Centralia College’s …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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The W.F. West High School cheerleading squad rocked Battle Ground High School’s gym on their way to a 2A non-tumbling medium state title with their routine on Friday, Jan. 24, at the WIAA State …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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1/27/25
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Polar plungers with the Lewis County Icicle Brigade tool part in the annual polar plunge at Mayfield Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The plunge raises money for Special Olympics Washington and …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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When Brian Cook was a middle school student in Toledo, he already knew what he wanted to do when he grew up.
His dream wasn’t much different than a lot of children his age — he …
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By Eric Schwartz / eschwartz@chronline.com
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1/26/25
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On Monday, Jan. 20, at around 3 p.m., an unknown individual trespassed onto the Veterans Memorial Museum’s property in Chehalis and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to the lawn …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/24/25
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The Centralia School Board celebrated the return of the beloved Kinder Awards on Thursday after a years-long hiatus by celebrating 15 Centralia School District kindergartners who regularly exhibit …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/24/25
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On the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at Good Buzz Brewing Co. in Centralia, not only are the business’s usual patrons enjoying craft-brewed meads and ciders, but local veterans …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/24/25
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On Monday, Jan. 20, at around 3 p.m., an unknown individual trespassed onto the Veterans Memorial Museum’s property in Chehalis and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to the lawn …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/23/25
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The owners of Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia have started an online fundraiser to help replace stolen lawn equipment and fund restoration work.
Established in 1899, the cemetery sits …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/23/25
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A Green Hill School corrections employee arrested in July 2024 for having an inappropriate relationship with a former Green Hill inmate and providing the inmate with contraband was convicted by a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/23/25
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On Monday, Jan. 20, at around 3 p.m., an unknown individual trespassed onto the Veterans Memorial Museum’s property in Chehalis and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to the lawn …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/23/25
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Four Green Hill School inmates appeared virtually before the Washington state Senate Committee on Human Services and the state House Committee on Community Safety on Monday to testify in favor of a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/22/25
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Colorful dresses, lights and wigs will take the stage at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia for the period piece production of “Charley’s Aunt,” written by Brandon Thomas and …
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By Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/22/25
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The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the man killed by a Centralia Police Department officer during a response to a domestic dispute on Sunday, Jan. 12, as Alecandro A. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/21/25
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