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Legislation aimed at protecting first responders and preventing dangerous disruptions during natural disasters and emergencies passed the Washington state House Community Safety Committee, according …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/6/26
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A new independent economic analysis found that nature-based salmon recovery and floodplain restoration on the South Fork Toutle River could generate approximately $78 million in economic and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/6/26
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The Office of the Washington state Treasurer (OST) provided access to over $79 million in low-interest loans to state and local government partners through a sale of Certificates of Participation …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/6/26
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Members of the Toledo City Council convened on Monday, Feb. 2, for their first regular meeting of the month, and among the agenda items discussed federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/6/26
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Now in its 46th year of offering affordable used books to area residents, the Lewis County branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its annual book sale at the same …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/6/26
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The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee showed a lively interest in repealing a rule that will lock up 200,000 acres of timber in Western Washington, including Lewis, Grays Harbor and …
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By Don Jenkins / The Capital Press
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2/6/26
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Washington tribes could get more say in management of state logging lands under proposed legislation
Two Washington tribal leaders could soon snag seats on the state’s Board of Natural Resources, which guides logging sales and other management decisions for millions of acres of public land.
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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2/6/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders has announced a bid for a second term.
He announced his reelection campaign Thursday, Feb. 5, with a one-sentence post to his personal “Sheriff …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/5/26
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A Longview man is charged with felony harassment and third-degree malicious mischief for allegedly threatening to kill his roommate with a knife after screaming at what he believed were noisy kids in …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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2/5/26
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A Rochester man faces allegations he strangled his girlfriend following an argument on Feb. 3.
Kristopher J. Satter, 25, is charged with one count each of second-degree assault and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/4/26
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Two sisters and W.F. West High School student-athletes took center stage during a special legislative listening session at the state Capitol on Tuesday afternoon.
The sessions, backed by …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/4/26
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Two drivers were transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision on state Route 507 in Thurston County on Tuesday.
The at-fault driver, …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/4/26
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A man arrested in Centralia following a sting operation led by the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) last year made a preliminary appearance in Lewis County Superior Court Tuesday to face …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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2/4/26
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A downtown Centralia staple for almost 75 years that sells everything from hardware, tools and paint to antiques and more, Anderson’s True Value has started a clearance sale in preparation to …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/4/26
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BeatBox Donuts owners Steve Hubbard and his wife Lisa cut officially cut the ribbon in front of their store in Centralia on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in celebration of its newly expanded space.
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2/4/26
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With less than a year until Southwest Washington votes on who will represent the region in the U.S. House of Representatives, two fundraising frontrunners have appeared, and two others show they’ve …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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2/4/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jasmine N. Alford, 27, Centralia, was arrested in the 2700 block of Russell Road at about 1 p.m. Feb. 2. and booked into the Chehalis Tribal Jail for …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/4/26
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A 25-year-old Centralia man was arrested Monday, Feb. 2, upon suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the Centralia Police Department.
Brayan A. Orozco made a …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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2/4/26
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• HARLEY RAY ANDERSON, 87, Toledo, died Jan. 30 at home. Arrangements are under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel.
• PEGGY SUE NORMAN, 74, Centralia, died Jan. 31 at Wellspring Assisted …
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2/4/26
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