Bail has been set at $100,000 for a Tacoma man who was reportedly found with a significant amount of fentanyl, meth and heroin in his vehicle during a traffic stop near Napavine on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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Two men accused of breaking into a detached garage on a Centralia property on Wednesday are now facing theft and burglary charges in Lewis County Superior Court.
The two co-defendants, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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A Chehalis man is facing felony harassment and assault charges for allegedly threatening his roommate with a knife about an hour after he was sentenced on an unrelated case in Lewis County Superior …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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Nellie Louise (Futter) Lahmann peacefully passed away on Jan. 19, 2023, at home in Olympia, Washington. She was five weeks shy of her 100th birthday. The daughter of Arthur and Katherine (Constant) …
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2/10/23
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Maurice "Dick" Richard Bernier, known as Dick, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home in Elma, Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. As difficult as his passing is to understand, he is in the arms of …
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2/10/23
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On Jan. 25, 2023, Marquise LI Reynolds passed away at the young age of 23. Marquise entered the world on June 6, 1999. He was born to Dawn Reynolds in Phoenix, Arizona. He was always a strong and …
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2/10/23
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The Running Start program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college level credits, will expand to include sophomores, if a proposal in the state Legislature is …
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Alexandria Osborne / Washington State Journal
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2/10/23
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When a child abuse or neglect allegation is made to local law enforcement, the Youth Advocacy Center (YAC) of Lewis County often steps in to assist.
The center is described as a one-stop-shop …
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2/10/23
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Candidates in the race for Washington’s Third Congressional District broke the fundraising record for the district last year, based on final filings for the 2022 election.
The Federal …
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By Rick Bannan / For The Chronicle
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2/10/23
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The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) released a statement on Wednesday calling for Gov. Jay Inslee to end a statewide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for state employees.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at Mint City Coffee Roasters on Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event is a professional service showcase and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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The Veterans Memorial Museum and Veterans Journey Forward are partnering to provide a resource fair for veterans on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, which is located on 100 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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One of Washington state’s first women’s clubs, the St. Helens Club of Chehalis, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a female student who has completed at least two years of college and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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With flood season in its final weeks, the Chehalis Basin Board received updates on its Erosion Management Program and Skookumchuck Dam removal study options in its regular monthly meeting last …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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As Centralia continues to grow, Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston talked about a number of issues revolving around that growth — including poverty levels and flood prevention plans — during the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from the 1100 block of Kresky Avenue at 8:10 a.m. on Feb. 8.
• A Centralia man was …
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2/10/23
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I think America is still in a post-Covid wallflower phase, and it’s time to shake it off.
We’ve gotten out of the habit of getting together. We’ve lost the momentum of …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/10/23
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Washington’s laws concerning police pursuits and the possession of hard drugs were both changed in 2021. The mistakes made then by the Democrat majority have turned these into the top two …
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By Sen. John Braun / R-Centralia
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2/10/23
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On a party line vote, the House Republicans passed the Family and Small Business Protection Act HR23. It will keep a small portion for customer service and upgrades of technology for the Internal …
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2/10/23
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The Chehalis School District and the Chehalis Education Association (or CEA, the teachers’ union) have a math problem. They think they’ll get more achievement from students by subtracting …
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2/10/23
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