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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jonathan Woodruff, 32, of Centralia, was arrested and released at about 8:13 a.m. Aug. 13 for two counts of possession of a loaded firearm in a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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• JOHN ALYN SHARP, 77, Oakville, died Aug. 10 at Tacoma General Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• MARCIA KAY MAIN , 83, Chehalis, died …
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8/15/25
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The Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council this week announced plans for a Labor Day demonstration on the state Capitol Campus later this month followed by a community event in Lewis County.
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Though the Aug. 5 primary election results are set to be certified on Aug. 19, only nine estimated ballots remain to be counted, according to the Lewis County Auditor’s Office website, meaning …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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I took Tuesday as a vacation day from work so that I could spend a full day at the Southwest Washington Fair. It was well worth it.
The fair is always a blast. You see so many people you know, …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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8/15/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has directed county staff to explore a general fund levy lid lift, among other options, to potentially bring in additional revenue as the county faces …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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The Greater Chehalis Food Bank, serving Chehalis, Napavine, Boistfort and Adna, is hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m.
The food bank is located at 750 SW 21st Street in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Lightcurve, a local internet provider, is hosting the August Business After Hours (BAH) for the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Centralia office, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Passport to Lewis County public services presents chance for prizes at the Southwest Washington Fair
Eleven Lewis County departments, offices and related agencies have teamed up to create the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game for this year’s Southwest Washington Fair, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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The Washington state Department of Revenue this week announced it was sending out notices to customers explaining the recent expansion of retail sales related taxes that went into effect at the end …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Travelers in Lewis County will soon see new ramp meters turn on in an effort to help traffic on Interstate 5 move smoothly and safely.
Starting Monday, Aug. 18, the Washington state Department …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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A 48-year-old Chehalis man, Tiras Dietzen, has been accused of setting his own house on fire.
Dietzen was charged with first-degree arson during a preliminary hearing in Lewis County Superior …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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Tenino-based Wolf Haven International this week announced the birth of a new litter of wild red wolf pups in North Carolina that were sired by a wolf born and raised at the Tenino sanctuary.
The …
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By The Chronicle Staff
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8/15/25
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Nine Washington community and technical college programs that train students for high-demand careers, including Centralia College’s health care programs, were recently awarded a total of $1 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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PULLMAN — As Washington State was preparing for the Holiday Bowl last December, there were already rumblings.
Then the rumblings turned into action.
Former head coach Jake Dickert …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, recently joined students and instructors at the University of Washington STEM Camp at W.F. West High School to see how local students are learning science, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/15/25
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Editor’s Note: “Strange sightings in Lewis County” is an ongoing series by Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton. To read the previous installment, visit https://tinyurl.com/4rweby4x …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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As the 2025-26 school year approaches, Centralia High School is preparing to crack down on students using cellphones in the classroom.
During the Centralia School District Board of Directors …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Aug. 16, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Civilian Conservation Corps firefighters sparking rumors of a Communist riot at …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/15/25
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