On the 230th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss Thurston County commissioner business, graffiti, travelling circuses and more.
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4/17/25
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The 55-year-old Vader man who was killed after crashing into a tree on Sunday, April 6, has been identified by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office.
James W. McGinnis died due to blunt …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/17/25
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Fifty years in business is no easy feat to achieve, which is why Centerville Western Stores is thanking its customers with the opportunity to win a $50 gift card every Saturday for an entire year to …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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Democratic lawmakers in Washington are beginning to lay out the buffet of tax increases they want to use to fill most of a $16 billion state budget shortfall.
There are hikes in business and …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington Standard
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4/16/25
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Napavine schools sent 18 students to the SkillsUSA state competitions March 27-29 at Clover Park Technical College.
Two students received gold medals and will be competing at SkillsUSA Nationals …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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The Rochester High School SkillsUSA team made a strong showing at the SkillsUSA state competitions March 27-29 at Clover Park Technical College.
Students from the school took first and second …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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The Evergreen Playhouse’s last play of the season, “The Curious Savage,” is marketed as a comedy, but audiences for the show’s April 18 to May 4 run can expect many tender …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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Randle will host a free recycling event to offer East Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and offer proper disposal for others on Saturday, April 26, at the Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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The National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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Thurston County resident Jon Pettit accused the Board of Thurston County Commissioners of “covering up for somebody on your own board” and called for the resignation of Commissioner Wayne …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Green Hill School
• A custodial assault that occurred at Green Hill School in the 300 block of Southwest 11th Street on March 30 was reported at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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• RICHARD J. SCHOUVILLER, 88, Olympia, died April 5 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. Services are not planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.
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4/16/25
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The Lewis County Salary Commission convened its first meeting of the year on Monday, April 14, at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.
The first meeting was led by the clerk of the Board of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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A Castle Rock man was hospitalized after he fell asleep at the wheel, struck a Jersey barrier and crashed into a ditch off of southbound Interstate 5 in Lewis County on Wednesday.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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Life throws us some interesting twists sometimes.
I grew up outside, working in the barns with my dad, brothers and hired men. Along with that, I was taught my place, my role as a female. I …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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4/16/25
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The Chehalis City Council is taking a step to address the increase in not only graffiti on public and private property in the city but also the issue of property owners failing to remove graffiti.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) was the beneficiary of a flurry of moves approved by the Thurston County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, including two additional grappler units, 15 …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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A Castle Rock man was hospitalized after his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole on state Route 411 between Lexington and Pleasant Hill in Cowlitz County on Monday.
John H. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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The Chehalis School Board voted unanimously during its regular meeting on Tuesday to move forward on the proposed Regional Lewis County Tennis and Wrestling Facility on Chehalis School District …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/16/25
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City of Chehalis Public Works Department staff will be closing Southeast 11th Street at its intersection with South Market Boulevard on Thursday, April 17, to carry out road repairs in the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/16/25
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