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After a Western Washington resident became the first human to contract a rare form of avian flu, you may be wondering if you’re at risk of getting sick.
An older adult from Grays Harbor, …
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11/20/25
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A company that owns 15 long-term care facilities in Washington has agreed to pay $7 million after an investigation into claims of inadequate care.
According to a Wednesday news release from the …
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Isabela Lund / The News Tribune (TNS)
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11/20/25
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In early October, a lawsuit was filed in Thurston County Superior Court by a pair of state lawmakers and a public policy organization against two state agencies for what the plaintiffs say is the …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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11/19/25
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Facing a “fiscal cliff,” the Spokane Valley City Council voiced concerns about the Legislature’s ongoing deficit with state lawmakers on Monday, who say more tax hikes are on the …
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11/19/25
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Stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada could negatively impact Washington state’s $29 billion annual trade relationship with its northern neighbor by increasing business costs, …
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By Brett Davis / The Center Square
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11/19/25
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Sales of Washington’s pass to access state parks and other recreation areas fell after an Oct. 1 price hike, but fee collections increased.
Figures presented to the state Parks and …
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By Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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11/19/25
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The Chehalis City Council is moving forward with its 2026 preliminary budget following the approval of the ordinance to adopt the budget on a first reading during a special meeting Monday.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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11/19/25
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Just days before Winlock Miller Elementary School was set to open its new playground on its first day of school, a vandal struck.
The destruction, according to court documents, included the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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11/19/25
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A controversial proposal to build a lithium-ion battery energy storage system in Rochester was struck down by the Thurston County Hearings Examiner last week.
“The record as a whole fails …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/19/25
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James “Jake” Harrison Newcomer, the 29-year-old registered sex offender who cut off his electronic monitoring device before sexually exploiting more than a dozen children, was sentenced …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Sherri L. Scott, 43, Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Chehalis Tribal Jail for attempted third-degree theft in the 200 block of South …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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• TERRY L. WILSON, 78, Chehalis, died Nov. 16 at his home. Service details are being planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.
• DON W. …
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11/19/25
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The International Western Music Association (IWMA) has named Lewis County-based singer-songwriter Chris Guenther the 2025 IWMA Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his contributions to contemporary …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing company, the Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble, will present the 28th annual production of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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The Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra will present a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in Washington Hall on the Centralia College campus.
In addition to classic holiday songs, the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will take effect and raise their minimum cost to 12 cents per …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has announced it is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Lewis County Planning Commission.
The Lewis County Planning …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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Thorbeckes Athletic Club has announced it will be kicking off Thanksgiving morning in traditional fashion with the annual Turkey Trot 5K in Chehalis.
The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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The Adna Grocery store recently announced that it will be holding a “Lunch With Mr. & Mrs. Claus” event on Saturday, Dec. 6.
The business wants the public to know that the event …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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McMenamin’s has announced it will be serving Thanksgiving dinners at various Washington locations this season.
The Olympic Club will be holding a buffet from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/19/25
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