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The Chehalis School District initiated a lockdown at W.F. West High School at about 2 p.m. Monday after an anonymous caller reported a possible active shooter nearby.
Though law enforcement …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A Saturday night traffic stop for a minor violation led to a pursuit through Thurston and Pierce counties, culminating with the capture of two subjects with outstanding warrants.
The …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A deep spiritual connection and a lifelong quest for ever-increasing wisdom and humility in service to others are principles by which artist Douglas Walker of Winlock lives his life.
As an …
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By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle
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2/23/26
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Lewis County Coffee Co., in partnership with the City of Chehalis, is launching its newest venture — The Dugout, a concession stand located at the Chehalis Sports Complex, a news release from the …
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2/23/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 26 …
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2/23/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jacob A. Rowland, 35, Rochester, was arrested in the 100 block of West High Street at about 7:46 p.m. Feb. 20 and booked into the Lewis County Jail …
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2/23/26
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Two people were injured in a hit-and-run rollover crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Mason County early Sunday morning.
A white 1995 Ford Econoline left the roadway, struck an embankment and rolled …
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2/23/26
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An alleged drug dealer was arrested in Olympia on Feb. 17, the Olympia Police Department announced Sunday.
A neighborhood police officer on proactive patrol contacted an individual who was …
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2/23/26
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This column is about preserving history and conserving wildlife and the woman whose life bridges both the local past and its future — Janice Davis Duncan Erickson.
She is a direct descendant …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/23/26
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On Saturday, Feb. 21, nine U.S. military service members from four different branches received handmade quilts from members of the local Veterans Memorial Museum Quilts of Valor chapter during a …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/23/26
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Dr. Paul Bunge begins his new book about COVID-19 by inviting readers to join him on a journey — one he knows will be uncomfortable, perhaps even full of disagreements.
Bunge, a former U.S. …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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2/23/26
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A 54-year-old Cinebar woman died Saturday night following what was reported as a single-car crash near Moon Road off U.S. Highway 12 in South Thurston County, according to a news release from the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Winter sports enthusiasts are invited to attend the upcoming annual White Pass Ski Area Winter Carnival, which begins this Saturday, Feb. 28, at the East Lewis County ski resort.
The carnival …
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2/23/26
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After the success of its Winter Art Show, The Pacifik Image will hold a Spring Art Show, again in the Transalta Commons at Centralia College.
Many local artists will have their work on display …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Acclaimed alt-folk duo The Lowest Pair, Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, are bringing their live show around the U.S. in support of their recently released album, “Always As Young As We’ll Ever …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Chehalis Outfitters has launched its annual “Give Hunger the Boot” campaign in partnership with Georgia Boot, raising funds to support hunger relief efforts across Lewis County.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Rural communities across the Pacific Northwest are facing increasing economic uncertainty as mill closures, trade disputes and restrictive forest management policies threaten family-wage jobs, a news …
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2/23/26
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The Southwest Washington Grazing School will hold its third four-day intensive grazing course in Tenino this spring to teach locals about grazing techniques and pasture management.
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2/23/26
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The Discover! Children’s Museum is hiring for three positions as it prepares for its opening in April 2026 at the new United Learning Center, located at 415 N. Pearl St. in Centralia.
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2/23/26
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The next board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, according to a news release from Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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