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The City of Centralia began planting new trees in the downtown area on Tuesday.
"Phase 1 of the downtown tree replacement project is officially underway," the Centralia Downtown …
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2/18/26
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A bill that would have forced the state to begin the process of relocating the Bob Oke Game Farm in Centralia is dead in committee, but another piece of legislation that would increase water quality …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/18/26
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Lewis County finalized yet another labor agreement this week, this time with Lewis County Sheriff’s Office support staff.
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners approved a collective …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/18/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Sentencings
• Brandt St. Pierre, 59, Silver Creek, was sentenced Feb. 11 to three years in prison after a jury found him guilty of one count of first-degree …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, scored a victory for retirees with small monthly pensions Monday as the House passed his bill allowing them to access that money sooner.
Under House Bill …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced plans to hire up to 2,000 seasonal positions for the upcoming summer recreation season in a recent news release, helping to support …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, House Bill 2505 addresses a gap in state law that can require foster parents to obtain an adult family home license if they continue caring for young …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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The Washington state House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joshua Penner, R-Orting, that imposes strict penalties on drivers who bypass emergency barricades, a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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The TwinStar Community Foundation has officially been renamed the PeakCU Foundation, reflecting its role within the newly formed Peak Credit Union while reaffirming its longstanding commitment to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved $750,000 in contracts with Homes First for repairs of 16 affordable rental housing units the nonprofit owns and operates in …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/18/26
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After Lewis County nearly elected a deceased member of the community last year and triggered a costly state-mandated hand recount, the Legislature has taken action to prevent the same situation in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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On Friday, Feb. 13, the Chehalis Youth Wrestling program hosted a special champion-inspired practice for their wrestlers and those within the Twin City Wrestling Club.
Practice was led by last …
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By Jessica Hanson / Submitted to The Chronicle
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2/18/26
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The Centralia High School powerlifting team traveled north to compete at Timberline High School against 13 schools from across the Northwest, delivering an impressive day of competition highlighted …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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Holy Grounds Brew Temple will celebrate its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at noon on Feb. 24.
Holy Grounds Brew Temple is …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/26
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A man allegedly shot at three people at a Lacey hotel on Saturday, injuring one.
The suspect, identified through court documents as Andrew Devon Shelton, 31, of Olympia, was located and arrested …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/18/26
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Following an anti-ICE walkout by roughly 50 Yelm High School (YHS) students around 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, the four present members at the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors …
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By Jacob Dimond / For The Chronicle
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2/18/26
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Members of the Tumwater City Council met on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 17, for their second regular meeting of the month at Tumwater City Hall.
Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff started the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/18/26
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A drug dealer who reportedly sold to Olympia High School students pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 10, to manslaughter and drug charges related to the December 2024 death of a teen.
Son Thien …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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2/18/26
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Disaster preparedness funds that were destined for Washington communities are still being held up by the Trump administration, despite a court ordering their release, Attorney General Nick Brown said …
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By Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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2/18/26
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The incredibly popular annual Mermaid Festival is expanding.
In 2026, the event will beckon to visitors every full weekend in March. As always, this fin-tastic, free and family-friendly event is …
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By The Daily World
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2/18/26
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