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The three men arrested Thursday after a high-speed chase from Lewis County to Thurston County that resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms and two Jaws of Life devices following an interrupted …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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A town hall with 3rd District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez , D-Skamania, devolved into a shouting match Thursday as audience members questioned her continued support for Israel despite a rising death …
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By Minka Atkinson / The Daily News
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has authorized an investigation into the conduct of members of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission after recently revealed public records raised questions about their …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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Gun rights supporters are celebrating what they call a significant victory after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mandate on Thursday overturning California’s …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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A southwest Washington restaurant fined nearly $1 million for repeatedly violating the state’s indoor dining ban during the COVID-19 pandemic must pay the penalty, a state court of appeals …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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The key to earning the title of the fastest crawler in Southwest Washington is to keep the eyes locked on the prize.
For Centralia 1-year-old Ariana Coamba, the prize was a set of keys.
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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Following a police shooting near the closed Mattress Ranch store in Chehalis Aug. 13, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) issued a news release summarizing the incident and current …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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As alarm bells sound at the national level over the future of rural hospitals, local industry professionals say they are stable for now, but warn the future is uncertain.
On July 4, President …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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Anne Marie Baker, the 57-year-old Centralia woman accused of embezzling $1.4 million from a former employer over a seven-year period, appeared in Lewis County Superior Court Thursday afternoon, Aug …
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Chamber, elected officials tour United Learning Center; stakeholders shooting for early 2026 opening
With construction on the United Learning Center (ULC) moving swiftfully along and nearing completion, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce hosted a tour of the property during its Thursday …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jonathan Woodruff, 32, of Centralia, was arrested and released at about 8:13 a.m. Aug. 13 for two counts of possession of a loaded firearm in a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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• JOHN ALYN SHARP, 77, Oakville, died Aug. 10 at Tacoma General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• MARCIA KAY MAIN , 83, Chehalis, died …
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The Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council this week announced plans for a Labor Day demonstration on the state Capitol Campus later this month followed by a community event in Lewis County.
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8/15/25
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Though the Aug. 5 primary election results are set to be certified on Aug. 19, only nine estimated ballots remain to be counted, according to the Lewis County Auditor’s Office website, meaning …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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I took Tuesday as a vacation day from work so that I could spend a full day at the Southwest Washington Fair. It was well worth it.
The fair is always a blast. You see so many people you know, …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has directed county staff to explore a general fund levy lid lift, among other options, to potentially bring in additional revenue as the county faces …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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The Greater Chehalis Food Bank, serving Chehalis, Napavine, Boistfort and Adna, is hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m.
The food bank is located at 750 SW 21st Street in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Lightcurve, a local internet provider, is hosting the August Business After Hours (BAH) for the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Centralia office, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Passport to Lewis County public services presents chance for prizes at the Southwest Washington Fair
Eleven Lewis County departments, offices and related agencies have teamed up to create the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game for this year’s Southwest Washington Fair, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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