City of Centralia workers put up Christmas lights and decorations in George Washington Park on Monday, Nov. 25, in these photos from Chronicle photographer Kody Christen.
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Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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11/26/24
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Standing outside his family's future home near Tumwater, Logan Merriweather took a moment to reflect on the work he and others have put into South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity's first-ever …
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By Ty Vinson / The Olympian
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11/26/24
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As federal COVID-19 pandemic aid dries up and budget deficits mount, cities across the state are asking their legislators to let them tax residents more than the 1% cap on annual property tax …
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By Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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11/26/24
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Two Washington lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to direct the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to create a comprehensive compensation plan for all employees.
On Tuesday, …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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11/26/24
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A Level 3 sex offender has registered as a transient in Lewis County, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
“They are not wanted by law enforcement at this …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/25/24
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The state of Washington will move forward with a plan to open a new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Aberdeen to reduce overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis, Gov. Jay Inslee said during a …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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11/25/24
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A man who allegedly threatened two drivers with a realistic-looking airsoft pistol during separate road rage incidents on Oct. 28 and Nov. 8 in the Glenoma area was arrested on Sunday.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/25/24
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The Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display in Centralia will open for the season on Friday, Dec. 6, and will be open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Christmas day on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/25/24
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Tickets to the “North Pole” aboard the Polar Express have sold out, according to the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum (CCRM).
Those lucky enough to have purchased tickets …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/25/24
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Southwest Washington Republicans will have considerable influence over the direction of the House caucus when the Legislature reconvenes in the new year.
On Saturday, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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11/25/24
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The Lewis County Foster Parent Association is looking for generous community members and organizations to donate toward making Christmas special for local foster children.
“Every year at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/25/24
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Students in the Chehalis School District dressed up in orange Friday in recognition of Hunter Wilson Day.
Wilson, a high school sophomore, was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome …
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11/25/24
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While the bomb cyclone that struck Western Washington last week largely left Lewis County unscathed, the county’s emergency management wants residents to prepare for the upcoming flood season.
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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11/25/24
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
• Fraudulent charges on a credit card reported in the 1200 block of Mellen Street just before 12:40 p.m. on Nov. 22 are under investigation.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/25/24
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• DOUGLAS RAY KINNEY, 72, Centralia, died Nov. 21 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of the Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• WALTER J. …
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11/25/24
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On Jan. 2, I stepped off the treadmill gasping for breath and learned I’d flunked the test, but this failing grade could put a permanent period on my earthly life.
Terror struck my heart …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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11/25/24
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Santa posed for photos with pets and their owners at the Pacific Northwest Pet Center in Chehalis on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The business collected donations of dog and cat food and supplies for Red …
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11/25/24
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It was a long and dangerous night for the Washington State Patrol after four of its vehicles were struck by impaired drivers late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, the agency announced.
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Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS)
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11/25/24
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