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A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/17/25
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The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts by majority …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/16/25
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Three people were injured Friday night in a crash on Interstate 5 in Chehalis caused by an allegedly impaired driver who abruptly stopped in the roadway, according to the Washington State …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/16/25
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The Tumwater School District superintendent has included nearly 40 school-level positions and almost 100 hours of paraeducator work time in its 2025-2026 budget cuts to make up for a $7 million …
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Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS)
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2/15/25
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The Board of Lewis County Commissioners will vote Tuesday to dedicate the Expo Hall at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in memory of the late Lee Coumbs, the former mayor of Centralia and a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/15/25
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A Mexican immigrant accused of trafficking cocaine in Lewis County is being held in the Lewis County Jail on a 72-hour hold pending possible felony charges.
Federal agents and detectives …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/14/25
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The Centralia High School powerlifting team competed at the Wolverine Classic Powerlifting Meet in Olympia on Saturday, Feb. 8, and brought home a handful of first-, second- and third-place …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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The former president of the Oakview Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has been arrested on over a dozen felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $10,000 from the PTO between …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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A brief February snow storm blew through the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, and while standard rain was back in the forecast as early as Friday evening, the freeze disrupted roads, schools and …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/14/25
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The Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility is partnering with GreenSheen, an eco-friendly paint recycling company, to host a free recycling event for paint and related items.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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Sirens: Defendants sentenced in Lewis County for assault, stalking, burglary, vehicle theft and more
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Disorderly conduct
• A 71-year-old Centralia man was arrested for disorderly conduct just after 12 p.m. on Feb. 12 after he laid down in the middle of the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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• CATHY J. COKER, 70, Randle, died Feb. 2 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• VATLE J. SPAIN, 90, Covington, died Feb. 9 at her residence. …
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2/14/25
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State Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, of the 35th Legislative District, is proposing stricter penalties for the crime of stealing and buying cables and wire.
House Bill 1453 cracks down on scrap …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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As I drove home on this snowy Thursday, one of the memorable sights was of a booth off Rush Road, covered with snow, selling roses and beautiful bouquets for Valentine’s Day.
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/14/25
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) on Tuesday, Feb. 11, passed two resolutions updating the Lewis County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/14/25
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 11, passed three resolutions awarding contracts for the repair of Bunker Creek Road during its weekly business meeting at the Lewis County …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/14/25
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Following are members of Pe Ell School’s first semester honor roll.
Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with the same GPA are listed in alphabetical order. This list …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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Following are members of the Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School first semester honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The list was provided by the Mossyrock School District.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/14/25
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