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A Green Hill School inmate is now facing a felony charge related to an overdose he suffered at the facility in April.
Michael Jermaine Polnett Jr., 19, was charged Dec. 12 in Lewis County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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A man accused of stealing an ATV in Morton is now facing assault and harassment charges for allegedly attacking Lewis County Jail staff on Tuesday.
Douglas Wayne Raymond, 35, of Lacey, was …
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12/17/25
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Lewis County is reducing the fees for a range of services it offers in the wake of flooding in hopes of reducing the cost to address flood damage.
The Lewis County Department of Emergency …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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As it does each year, The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
In Lewis County, $41,702.24 has been raised through Red Kettle contributions, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug possession
• Rhonda L. Tune, 55, of Centralia, was arrested and issued a criminal citation for possession of a controlled substance in the 1500 block of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Chehalis will be holding a play titled “Heart of Christmas” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 20 and 21.
The play follows two old friends, Franklin and Charles, as they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Sometimes living in the small towns of Lewis County really does feel like a Hallmark movie.
Last Friday, for instance, I joined a few dozen other festive, bundled-up folks in a carol singalong …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/17/25
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With winter rains now in full effect and more wet weather forecasted daily throughout the end of the year, construction crews were hard at work on Tuesday, Dec. 16, rebuilding the bank of the Cowlitz …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Scenes from a dress rehearsal for Southwest Washington Dance Center’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Corbet Theatre on Monday, Dec. 15.
Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the county’s 2026-27 budget.
Commissioners Carolina Mejia, Wayne Fournier and Tye Menser voted to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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For many business owners in East Lewis County, the “shoulder season” between summer when visitors flock to the area to camp, hike, hunt and fish, and winter when White Pass Ski Area opens drawing …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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A week after intense flooding hit Lewis County, heavy rain and high winds created power outages for around 16,000 Lewis County residents late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
The Lewis County …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Former Washington state representative turned Economic Alliance of Lewis County Executive Director Richard DeBolt said farewell to friends and colleagues earlier this week as he enters into a partial …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Students from Winlock Dance Center continued a beloved holiday tradition by visiting local senior living communities to share the joy of dance and celebrate the season.
Young dancers performed …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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A Chehalis River Basin-based conservation group is now looking for local projects meant to restore or preserve streams in the Chehalis Basin.
The Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Superior Court judges have appointed Nichelle Curtis-McQueen as Juvenile Court administrator (JCA).
She will succeed Ted Bryan, who has served in that role since July …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners has approved a six-year transportation improvement project plan.
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the calendar years 2026-2031 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Office’s “Your Neighborhood, Your Election” video series has received a 2025 Project of Impact Award from the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC).
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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A storm brought high winds and heavy rain to Western Washington overnight into Wednesday, leaving more than 200,000 customers in the dark after days of flooding.
Wind speeds reached the 50s and …
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Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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12/17/25
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