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SEATTLE — King County Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Friday stopped a senior deputy prosecutor from reciting the facts of Charles Becker's crimes out loud, saying that everyone in his …
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Sara Jean Green / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/1/23
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In 1945, then 22-year old Harvey Drahos was wounded at the Battle of Okinawa, and he was convinced he wouldn't make it out alive.
"I told the good Lord, 'If I can survive this, I'll dedicate my …
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Joanna Hou / The Olympian (TNS)
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7/1/23
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While Washington is well prepared in terms of wildland firefighters and equipment, state Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said residents need to step up as well.
With the state heading …
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Donald W. Meyers / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS)
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7/1/23
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As the sun shined down late Saturday morning, Chevron manager and Lewis County Drug Court graduate Leah Rader hosted a barbecue with her family, friends and coworkers to kick off their Fourth of July …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/1/23
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Bail has been set at $50,000 for the suspect in a Portland robbery accused of fleeing from Centralia law enforcement in a stolen vehicle on Thursday.
The suspect, Jamaal Green, 31, of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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The easternmost Lewis County community of Packwood is a destination getaway for many travelers.
It’s nearly equidistant from the White Pass Ski Area, Mount Rainier and the Goat Rocks …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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A suspect in a Portland robbery was arrested in Centralia on Thursday after officers used Flock License Plate Recognition System cameras to locate the stolen vehicle he was driving.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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Twin Transit entered into a new lease agreement with the City of Chehalis this week after the Chehalis City Council unanimously approved the terms during its regular meeting Monday night.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious Mischief
• At 7:50 a.m. on June 28, a caller in the 200 block of Southwest Interstate Avenue reported their vehicle had been keyed. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/30/23
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While Centralia College announced earlier this summer it was bringing its popular construction trades program to the college’s main campus for summer quarter, college officials have decided to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/30/23
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ABOVE THE GULF OF MEXICO — There's an old journalistic truism that no one wants to read a story about your big trip or vacation. As important as it might have been to you, folks back home just …
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6/30/23
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct prescribed burns to restore prairie habitat on two wildlife area units in Thurston County starting July 10.
The burns are …
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6/30/23
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Two Tacoma men are facing felony organized retail theft charges after they allegedly fled from a Centralia Outlets store in the 1300 block of Lum Road on Wednesday and were stopped by Centralia law …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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Case Against Onalaska Man Accused of 2018 Murder, Dismemberment Moved to Lewis County Superior Court
The case against Two Dogs Salvatore Fasaga, previously known as Justin Roy McCloud, 43, of Onalaska, who is accused of murdering and dismembering a man in May 2018, was moved from King County …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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As Independence Day approaches, communities throughout Lewis and South Thurston counties are preparing patriotic parades, celebrations and fireworks shows. Here’s when and where upcoming events …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/30/23
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Rochester residents simply call him “UPS Mike.”
One resident, Brian Fagernes, 49, has received deliveries from UPS Mike since childhood. Until a few years ago, Fagernes didn’t …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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Centralia’s Homeless Committee presented several proposals to the Centralia City Council on Tuesday night.
The council initially voted to create the committee last November with the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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The Chronicle’s July 1 Beak of the Week is the colorful cedar waxwing. This species earns its name from the waxy, red feather tips visible in the accompanying photo. However, if you never saw …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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6/30/23
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Carol Ponder, a lifelong resident of Centralia, will be turning 90 on July 13.
Her family will celebrate her 90th birthday from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Fords Prairie Grange in …
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By The Chronicle Staff
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6/30/23
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The Riverside Fire Authority (RFA) will see several leadership changes in the coming months, the fire department announced this week.
RFA’s current chief, Michael Kytta, is …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/30/23
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