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A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Packwood Friday morning after he was struck by an unknown driver while walking along U.S. Highway 12, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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The Washington state Legislature finished this week, delivering one big win for Lewis County: initial funding toward the effort to relocate the WDFW’s Bob Oke Game Farm in Centralia.
The 20th …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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An original version of an income tax proposal on the state's highest earners included much-needed funding for public defense — one of Lewis County’s biggest budget concerns. But the version …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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Travelers who use the southbound Interstate 5 Maytown safety rest area in Thurston County will need to make other arrangements, a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Ronald R. Filer, 39, Chehalis, made a preliminary appearance March 9 for one count of felony hit-and-run after he allegedly knocked a …
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3/13/26
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• PHYLLIS JEAN STUDLEY, 85, Mossyrock, died March 6. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel.
• GLENDOL “GLENN” DAVID KERRIGAN, 92, Morton, died March 7. There …
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James Cook was 16 years old when his shop teacher at Napavine High School told him that the local hardware store was looking for help.
Cook applied, was hired by owner John Sweeny, and …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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3/13/26
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Three Lewis County school districts were recently honored by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) with awards recognizing academic excellence and progress.
The Adna School …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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The Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia is reeling in sports tourism like never before in 2026.
During a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce “sports and tourism” forum at the sports complex …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, March 14, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Pe Ell town officials preparing for a dedication ceremony opening a new …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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Whether someone is an independent filmmaker trying to make a name for themselves or just making cheesy, low-budget movies with friends and family for fun, the submission period for the fourth annual …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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According to Centralia officials, the city does not have enough money to satisfy the Historic Centralia Fox Theatre Board of Directors’ desire to continue the restoration of the historic theater in …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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Lewis County will soon convene the first meeting of its short-term rental advisory group, which will recommend policy to the Lewis County Board of Commissioners.
The county commissioners …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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The Washington state Department of Commerce this week announced $16.8 million in clean energy grants to support 22 projects in 17 tribal communities across Washington.
The awards will also fund …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Washington state Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, say legislation passed this week following a historic 24-hour floor debate to create a Washington state income tax …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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A registered sex offender in Seattle who was communicating with another person who has since been federally indicted for child sexual abuse was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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As St. Patrick’s Day approaches Tuesday, March 17, a number of events marking the holiday honoring the death of the Patron Saint of Ireland are scheduled this weekend throughout Lewis County.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/13/26
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Lewis County Fire District 13 — also known as the Boistfort Firefighters Association — responded to a residential structure fire early Friday in the 2400 block of Wildwood Road.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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The Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra will present a concert featuring music from the movies “Up” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” as well as Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
The …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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Two Yelm-area men were hospitalized following a crash near Mineral Thursday that could result in vehicular assault and DUI charges, according to a release from the Washington State Patrol.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/13/26
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