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Nope: With Federal Assistance in Limbo, Commissioner Says Refusal Linked to Opposition to Vaccine Mandate
Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope said Monday he was “not budging” with his …
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No one was injured during an armed robbery at the Toledo Timberland Bank on Friday.
The male suspect reportedly brandished a black handgun twice during his interaction with bank tellers around 6 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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Resentencing: Court Orders Payment of Over $2,000 in Fees; Defense Attorney Appeals New Sentence
A former Centralia man convicted of murdering a 25-year-old man in 2007 had his 50-year jail …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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Warrant Issued for Arrest of Lewis County Jail Staff Member Accused of Sexually Assaulting an Inmate
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a kitchen staff member at the Lewis County Jail accused of sexually assaulting an inmate.
The defendant, Teresa M. Russell, was charged with …
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The Nisqually tribe has called on Thurston County to support its efforts to build fiber-optic internet infrastructure in under-served areas.
The Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation …
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By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian
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10/18/21
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A woman has been charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the fire that destroyed a Pe Ell residence and the surrounding brush Thursday afternoon.
Fire crews were called to respond …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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Three weeks ago, Morton Elementary School held their annual jog-a-thon at both the playfield at the school and the high school track. The students raised $6,035.67 and were rewarded with ice cream …
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Photos and Information Courtesy of the Morton School District
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10/18/21
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The Lewis County Animal Shelter has made headlines in The Chronicle this year for various challenges, including an overwhelming number of cats and kittens due to delays in neutering during the early …
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft and Burglary
• At 7 a.m. on Oct. 15, there was a report of a burglary at a business in the 1300 block of Lum Road that occurred sometime overnight in …
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10/18/21
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Morton residents are faced with a choice on Nov. 2 between incumbent Councilor Jeanette Chamberlain and challenger Caro Johnson, a real estate agent experienced with community organizations, for city …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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Redistricting: One Proposal Would Remove Klickitat County From 3rd; Another Would Move Part of Lewis County to 6th Congressional District
Maps published last month by the four voting members of …
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By Eric Rosane / ericr@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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Two civic-minded Centralians will duke it out next month for a non-partisan, open seat on the Centralia City Council being vacated by Councilor Mark Westley, who’s seeking a district seat.
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By Eric Rosane / ericr@chronline.com
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10/18/21
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The Centralia Community Foundation will be hosting a cyber security summit on Oct. 26 at the Centralia Train Station from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Those interested in learning about cyber security for …
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The Centralia Prevention Coalition will host a “drug take-back” event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Centralia Middle School to encourage community members to safely dispose of unused …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/18/21
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Next Monday, Oct. 25, will be the final day for Lewis County voters to update or register by mail, online or at drivers licensing locations for the Nov. 2 general election, according to the Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/18/21
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In response to a rapid increase in the demand for testing of symptomatic students, Lewis County Public Health and Social Services (LCPHSS) has partnered with Bird's Eye Medical to provide testing for …
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10/18/21
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Rochester High School will be rescheduling all homecoming activities, including the homecoming football game, after-game homecoming events, parade and tailgating experience, due to COVID-19 health …
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10/18/21
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WASHINGTON — Three House Republicans targeted by former President Donald Trump raised more money in the third quarter than his hand-picked candidates to defeat them, according to Federal …
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By Bill Allison and Mark Niquette / Bloomberg News
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10/18/21
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