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A companion Senate bill to a House proposal setting Washington on a course toward a compulsory pay-per-mile program has generated similar skepticism over its ultimate form, including whether it would …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/20/25
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Washington state’s attempt to block the Trump administration’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship could soon be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
An appeals court late …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/20/25
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On the 224th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz regret the loss of 10% of their podcast FTEs and discuss snowstorms, the Hot Stove …
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2/20/25
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Some Washington state lawmakers want to slow down on specialty license plates once they steer several more across the finish line this session.
An omnibus bill approving seven new plates, …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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2/19/25
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The Washington attorney general’s office last week asked a federal appeals court to restore a state law regulating the federal immigrant detention center in Tacoma, calling conditions there …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/19/25
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A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared another obstacle in the state Senate on Wednesday.
A year after a similar bill died in the Senate Housing Committee, the panel approved legislation …
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By Laurel Demkovich / The Washington State Standard
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2/19/25
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A man arrested on an outstanding Lewis County Superior Court warrant early Wednesday morning is facing an additional felony charge for allegedly sneaking meth into the Lewis County Jail.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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A Mexican immigrant who was accused of trafficking cocaine in Lewis County and was held without bail at the Lewis County Jail for nearly six days has been released into the custody of the federal …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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Thirty-three skiers and snowboarders stayed after hours at the White Pass Ski Area on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to honor the United States Army’s 10th Mountain Division by braving the cold, wind and …
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By Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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The Expo Hall at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds will feature the name of Lee Coumbs in time for this year’s Spring Youth Fair in May.
Coumbs, the former mayor of Centralia, a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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The Lewis County Republican Party recently announced it will host the annual Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser and auction on Saturday, April 12.
The event will be held at The Loft, 547 NW Pacific …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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Overcrowding in the state’s juvenile and adult corrections facilities would be relieved under a plan from state Sen. Leonard Christian to house inmates at the state Capitol Campus and give …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug violations
• An 18-year-old Centralia man was cited for minor in possession of alcohol after he was found passed out in a field at the intersection of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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• DORIS J. BIER, 97, Centralia, died Feb. 14 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• PATRICIA D. HENNING, 79, Centralia, died Feb. 13 …
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2/19/25
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Former Washington state Secretary of State Sam Reed is warning lawmakers that Senate Bill 5382 will suppress voter participation in the political process and impair an “honored tradition” …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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The Market Street Bakery and Cafe in Chehalis has announced this month’s art display featuring the works of local watercolorist Jean Morey.
During February, visitors will have the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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All are invited to help plant native trees and shrubs at the Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia over the next two weekends.
Volunteers are being sought to dig, plant and support an …
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2/19/25
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Lewis County Hospital District No. 1, which oversees Arbor Health Morton Hospital and associated clinics in East Lewis County, has announced new appointments on its board of commissioners.
The …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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Lewis County commissioners approve change order for additional closeout work at new homeless shelter
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners ratified a change order Tuesday with Schwiesow Construction, Inc., for $2,070 in close out work on the new night-by-night shelter in Chehalis, bringing the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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The Skookumchuck Bridge and the Cowlitz River Bridge on Interstate 5 in Lewis County will see overnight lane closures next week as Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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