The Chehalis community continues to mourn the passing of Dr. Greg Kirsch, a former superintendent of the Chehalis School District who is remembered for the love he had for education and for his …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/30/22
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The Chehalis City Council on Monday gave a $10,000 contribution to the Chehalis Basin Partnership.
The partnership was formed in 1998 as part of the Watershed Management Act and works to …
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By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com
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3/30/22
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A proposal to change the name of a hill approximately a mile north of Tenino is being considered by a state government agency.
The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names will meet on …
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By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com
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3/30/22
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Andrew Carlson, the biological father of missing 5-year old Oakley Carlson, was sentenced on Monday morning, March 28, for crimes to which he recently pleaded guilty.
Carlson, who pleaded guilty …
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3/30/22
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On the 91st episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Frankie "Keep My Wife's Name Out Your mouth" Taylor discuss a bunch of Centralia news — tire piles, …
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3/29/22
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Mount St. Helens is an elusive wonder.
It steps out of the morning fog to offer majestic views, only to don a veil of clouds moments later. Still, the headless peak has become an icon of …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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3/29/22
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced that former deputy Andrea Moore has been selected to receive the Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor after her actions one year ago …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/29/22
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New cases of COVID-19 in Thurston County saw an uptick as the health department reported 210 new cases and seven deaths during the period of March 21 through March 27.
The deaths reported during …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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3/29/22
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A mother and father accused of murdering their infant and fleeing the state are being held in Thurston County jail in lieu of $300,000 bail each.
Maria Alice Walker, 32, and Travis Cedric …
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By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian
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3/29/22
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A Centralia man is facing assault charges for allegedly attacking a man in Centralia on Friday.
Hunter William Buck, 35, of Centralia, is accused of hitting and kicking the victim while …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/29/22
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Olympia police arrested a man after a lengthy pursuit Saturday evening that started in Olympia and ended in Tenino, police said.
Police Lt. Paul Lower said Summit Towing was called to assist a …
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Ty Vinson / The Olympian
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3/29/22
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A procession of local fire department vehicles and other emergency responders rolled through the streets of Centralia on Monday morning in honor of Terry Alan Whipple.
Whipple, 83, died March 23 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/28/22
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On Saturday morning, kids of all ages were invited to dress as superheroes for a fun run, walk or roll through Fort Borst Park hosted by Centralia nonprofit Kiddin’ Around and the Centralia …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/28/22
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Andrew Carlson, the biological father of missing 5-year-old Oakville girl Oakley Carlson, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty earlier this month to charges unrelated to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/28/22
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Though it’s slightly embarrassing to admit, my trip to the Lazy HK Bar Ranch in Silver Creek Saturday was my first rodeo — literally.
The arena in East Lewis County has been putting on …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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3/28/22
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Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, announced last week that her office is accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
The competition is open to all high …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/28/22
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Earlier this month, Olympia’s Premier Stone and Quartz relocated to 772 Sussex Ave. E. in Tenino in the pursuit of obtaining more space to accommodate its growth.
Premier Stone and Quartz …
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By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com
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3/28/22
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Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a bill sponsored by state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, to extend services to developmentally disabled young people.
The bill, Substitute Senate Bill 5790, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/28/22
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Lewis County residents contributed up to 15 tires per customer on Friday and Saturday as Solid Waste Utility staff worked — tirelessly — to stack up about 100 tons of tires.
The …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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3/28/22
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUI
• Brandon Cochran, 25, of Chehalis, was arrested in the 500 block of North Market Boulevard just before 12:50 p.m. on March 25 and was booked into the Lewis …
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3/28/22
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