Praising the agreement as a step toward deeper cooperation, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and the Department of Commerce signed a “historic” agreement Thursday that …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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The Washington state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Services Office is coming to the Morton from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.
It will be parked at the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/7/24
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will conduct prescribed burns to restore prairie habitat at two wildlife area units in Thurston County starting as early as June 17, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/7/24
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W.F. West High School seniors marched through the district on Thursday morning and greeted younger students and staff as they prepare to graduate during a ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday at Bearcat …
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Seniors in the Centralia High School class of 2024 walked the halls of schools in the district on Friday morning. They were welcomed by younger students and school staff celebrating their academic …
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Tumwater High School kicked off the local graduation season with its ceremony Thursday evening, June 6.
Graduation was held at Tumwater District Stadium.
The Chronicle will be covering all …
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Experience Chehalis, in partnership with the City of Chehalis, officially launched its Imagine Chehalis initiative and began gathering public input during an open house event on Tuesday, June 4.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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As many around the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the World War II D-Day allied invasion at Normandy, France, on Thursday, June 6, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran Ken Dobler, of …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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• DAVID PAUL OPSITNICK, 77, Toledo, died June 4 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
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On Saturday and Sunday, anglers can fish for many species without a license as part of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual Free Fishing Weekend.
Some of the fishing …
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By Vince Richardson / The Skagit Valley Herald
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hit-and-run
• A hit-and-run was reported in a parking lot in the 1100 block of Harrison Avenue just after 11:45 a.m. on June 5.
• A 57-year-old …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/7/24
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The three initiatives passed this year by the Legislature took effect June 6.
Initiative 2081 creates a parental bill of rights for K-12 education. It will be great for parents who want to be …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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Federal changes to the financial aid application are causing big delays for colleges and students.
When the U.S. Department of Education announced it was revamping the Free Application for …
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Commentary by Bob Mohrbacher, Centralia College president
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Over 400 years ago, an acorn grew into a tree now slated for destruction by the mayor of Tumwater and a Thurston County judge. This venerable oak tree stands along Old Highway 99 alongside the …
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Sharon Care Center in Centralia is inviting family members and friends of residents as well as the community to its Classic Car Show and Father’s Day Barbecue.
The event will be held at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/7/24
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The Southwest Washington Fair Association and the Junior Livestock Committee will host the annual Barn Bash fundraiser on Saturday, June 15, at the 4-H Barn at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/7/24
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A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is telling school districts to ignore it.
The measure approved …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/7/24
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A new Washington gun law takes effect Thursday which prohibits open carry of firearms in libraries, transit facilities, zoos, and more.
It also prohibits the open carry of knives and other …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/7/24
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The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the case involving a Kelso gun store owner, challenging a state law that prohibits the sale of large-capacity magazines.
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By Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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6/7/24
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