Lewis County’s unemployment rate is continuing to rise, reaching 7.8% in February, up from 7.1% in January and 6.3% in December.
The rate remains one of the highest per-county rates in …
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3/27/24
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Following the passage of three initiatives to the state Legislature, success in the 2023 election and promising data in the presidential primary, the Republican Party is poised for success, state …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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3/27/24
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious mischief
• Graffiti was reported on the outside wall of a church in the 300 block of North Tower Avenue just after 9:55 a.m. on March 25.
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3/27/24
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• JAMES ROBERT RICHTER, 87, Centralia, died March 23 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• DEBRA LYNN SEABOLT, 66, …
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3/27/24
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With many economists still predicting a recession in the near future, the Chehalis City Council passed a pair of ordinances on first reading during its Monday, March 26, meeting, establishing an …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/27/24
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The sun is starting to come out and spring is in the air, just in time for Easter weekend.
The Chronicle has compiled a list of free events celebrating the spring holiday across Lewis County and …
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3/27/24
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Following are members of Napavine High School’s third quarter honor roll, as provided by the school district.
Students are listed in alphabetical order.
12th grade
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3/27/24
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Following are members of Napavine Middle School’s third quarter honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order.
Eighth grade
Superintendent’s list: 3.5 to 4.0
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3/27/24
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The Centralia College Board of Trustees recently awarded tenure to four faculty members, effective the 2024-25 academic year.
The board did so after reviewing tenure documents and giving …
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3/27/24
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A Mossyrock man accused of assaulting a woman on Friday, March 22, is out of custody on $50,000 bail.
The man, identified as Jeremiah William Wood, 42, was charged Monday, March 25, with one …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/27/24
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The last of three open houses for the Chehalis-Centralia Airport’s master plan update process was held on Wednesday, March 20, inside of the airport’s Scott Crossfield Terminal.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/27/24
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On the 181st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the Rochester cross country bigfoot fiasco, one …
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3/27/24
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A bill that removes the statute of limitations for civil claims on child sexual abuse has been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Rep. Darya Farivar, D-Seattle, sponsored HB 1618.
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/27/24
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SEATTLE — Washington has passed legislation intended to safeguard its public libraries, after a small city in the southeastern corner of the state nearly became the first community in the …
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3/27/24
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Following are members of Toledo High School’s second trimester honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order.
12th grade
Principal’s list: 3.75 to 4.0
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3/26/24
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After 17 years on the bench, Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of his term in January 2025.
“It has been an honor to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/26/24
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A man facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a patient and a staff member at a mental health care facility in Centralia in November is now under investigation for allegedly assaulting a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/26/24
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The Chehalis Activators, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting youth sports programs at Chehalis Middle School, has announced a donation of $25,000 to the Chehalis Foundation.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/26/24
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