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Plans are in the works for a new housing development in the small South Lewis County community of Vader, after the Vader City Council approved a rezoning request from Vader residents Anthony and …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/9/26
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With federal investigations in Minnesota exposing large-scale fraud in child nutrition and Medicaid-related programs, Washington Congressman Michael Baumgartner, a Republican, on Thursday sent a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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Centralia Police Department
Crashes
• A collision occurred during the early morning hours of Jan. 7 at the intersection of South Yew Street and West Cherry Street. The crash was reported …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking to fill vacancies on the Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board, the group that helps shape decisions about the Southwest Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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OK, a week into the new year, how are your resolutions doing? The habit changes that I’m starting with in 2026 aren’t exactly strict new rules that started with the ball dropping on Jan. 1, but …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/9/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Jan. 10, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Grand opera singer Virginia LeRae, originally from Centralia with her parents …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/9/26
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Democratic leaders in the Washington state Legislature said Friday they have no plans to hold hearings on two conservative-backed initiatives focused on parental rights of students in public schools …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/9/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, joined breakaway Republicans and all House Democrats on Thursday in voting to renew Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that expired at the end of 2025.
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The Chronicle and States Newsroom staff
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1/9/26
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Without ever attending a meeting as a school board member, newly elected North Thurston Public School Board District 2 Director Tim Bullus is resigning from his position.
Bullus is currently …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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1/9/26
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Lewis County is alerting residents and businesses about a recent fraud attempt involving a convincing email with an attached invoice that impersonated a county office and requested payment to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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A Green Hill School inmate is facing felony charges for allegedly holding another inmate in a chokehold during a fight in October.
Jessy James Lee Krikorian Jr., 19, had a preliminary hearing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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A Yelm woman is facing possible DUI and vehicular assault charges following a crash on Yelm Highway Southeast early Thursday morning.
Megan Marie Oakes, 44, was reportedly driving a black 2017 …
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By The Thurston Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, who represents the 35th Legislative District, is once again attempting to rally support for a bill that would simplify the process for removing children from homes …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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As lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, many have pre-filed bills with hopes that they can push them through quickly during the year's short 60-day session, which begins next week.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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1/9/26
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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 Jan. 15 to 21.
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1/9/26
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A 32-year-old Level 3 sex offender has registered to live as a transient in Lewis County, meaning he will have no fixed address, though he is still required to check in with the sheriff’s office.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/9/26
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Editor's note: To highlight the positive contributions of a local resident through The Chronicle’s Community Spotlight series, email photos and details to news@chronline.com.
“Robert …
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1/9/26
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As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license records and programs such as Medicaid and food stamps.
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By Shalina Chatlani / States Newsroom
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1/9/26
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The killing of a Minnesota woman by U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) on Jan. 7 has divided the nation, with many calling the shooter’s actions unjustified and some, including the Trump …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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1/9/26
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When the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, 2025, the Cosmopolis Police Department was no more.
Chief of Police Heath Layman took to Facebook to announce the sundowning of the department and …
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By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
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1/9/26
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