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Firefighters make progress on Backbone Fire in East Lewis County
Firefighting crews on Thursday continued to make progress fighting the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County, according to a joint statement from the Washington state Department of Natural Resources, … more
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The Chehalis Theater’s marquee features its most recent event on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Chehalis Theater shut down in disagreement with city
The historic Chehalis Theater is closed after its certificate of occupancy was revoked earlier this week. Planned upcoming events are canceled until further notice, and five staff members — … more
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Macgregor the dog, star of a new children’s book “Meet Macgregor,” by his owner Virginia Daniels, also a teacher, was set to join Daniels as a student in her Boistfort class that year, The Chronicle reported on Saturday, Aug. 14, 1976.
A Look Back in Time: Pilots perform flyovers over Morton Loggers Jubilee; Winlock teen shot by friend; Macgregor the dog joins Boistfort students in class
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1956, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about fighter pilots doing multiple flyovers over the annual Morton Loggers … more
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Records case exposes ‘interference’ in Grays Harbor County election, judge says
OLYMPIA — A Thurston County Superior Court judge says a Grays Harbor County election was “not properly conducted,” sharply criticizing county officials for conduct that “shocks the … more
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Lewis County quilters donate 50 handmade quilts to victims of Spokane wildfire
As wildfires rage across large portions of Washington, a local quilting group decided to step up and help while using their talents. The Lewis County chapter of Project Linus, an organization … more
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Kayla Mounts begins her first Centralia School District Board meeting in Centralia on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Centralia School Board accepting applications after director resigns
Centralia School Board Director Kayla Mounts has resigned from her position after serving for a year, the Centralia School District announced in a news release on Friday. Mounts was sworn in on … more
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An image developed by the City of Centralia depicts the phases of its planned septic-to-sewer conversion, with the red zone referring to the first area that will be required to make the switch.
Centralia pushes forward with septic-to-sewer plans for 101 homes
The Centralia City Council is close to approving a new plan to require 101 Centralia homes to ditch septic tanks and hook up to the city’s sewer system. The Centralia City Council discussed … more
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Rose McFarlane celebrates her 79th birthday at a family member's home on July 26, 2026.
‘An overwhelming challenge’: Family looks to rebuild as Toledo woman recovers from house fire
The Toledo woman injured in an oxygen tank explosion and subsequent house fire last month is out of the hospital and recovering, according to a family member. Now, the family looks to rebuild … more
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Randy Pennington pitchforks yard waste from the back of his pickup truck during a community recycle event on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Recycling event set for Aug. 29 to help Lewis County residents clean up
A free Community Recycle Event will offer Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and offer proper disposal for others on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the old Meskill Drop Box … more
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The Chehalis School District on Monday released a video introducing Dannie Clark as the new principal of Orin C. Smith Elementary School.
Dannie Clark introduced as new principal of Orin Smith Elementary
The Chehalis School District on Monday released a video introducing Dannie Clark as the new principal of Orin C. Smith Elementary School. Clark takes over from Kala Wofford after serving as the … more
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Pre-7 a.m. morning light shines on Mount Rainier while the mountain reflects off of Reflection Lake in Mount Rainier National Park on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Reporter’s Notebook: A morning in Mount Rainier National Park
When the clock struck 6 a.m., we were off from Packwood en route to the fourth oldest U.S. National Park. A month prior, my girlfriend, Piper, had mentioned her family was planning a camping … more
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Lauri Johnson gestures to the crowd during the Sing Big Finale at Centralia High School on Wednesday, June 10. The Sing Big Finale was Johnson’s final performance after 38 years as a music teacher, including 25 at Centralia School district. The performance included Centralia alumni who attended Johnson’s program between 2001 and 2026 as well as a reception following the program at the Performing Arts Center.
Retired Centralia teacher Lauri Johnson named WSECU Teacher of the Week
Retirement may have marked the end of Lauri Johnson’s classroom career, but it certainly did not mark the end of her impact on the Centralia School District community. Johnson, a beloved … more
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Members of the Thurston County Prosecutor's Office pose for a photo with retiring courthouse facility dog Marshal and his successor, Sky, at the Thurston County Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Beloved Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office courthouse dog Marshal retires after over 10 years comforting victims
The Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday celebrated the retirement of its most-beloved and longest-serving employee, relative to their lifespan.  Marshal, a 12-year-old black … more
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Detectives investigating 55-year-old Centralia woman's death as a homicide
Detectives are investigating the killing of a 55-year-old woman found dead inside her Centralia home on Aug. 5.  Police said the woman, Patricia Ann Marceaux, died from apparent gunshot … more
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On June 18, while on duty and responding to a call McCleary Police Officer Edward Owen struck a pedestrian as the person crossed the street. The pedestrian was transported to Summit Medical Center with scraped knees and fractured nose cartilage. Owen was cited for using a personal electronic device while driving.
Police officer in Grays Harbor County cited after striking pedestrian while looking at phone
On June 18, the McCleary Police Department posted on Facebook that an “on-duty officer with the McCleary Police Department was involved in a traffic collision with a pedestrian in the area of Bear … more
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Damon Point at the south end of Ocean Shores was the site of yet another water rescue on Tuesday evening.
Trespassers risk life and limb at Damon Point in Grays Harbor County 
Tuesday night, between the hours of 8 and 9 p.m., the Ocean Shores Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to reports of three trespassers stranded at Damon Point, colloquially referred … more
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American Junior Golf Association tournament coming to Thurston County
Experience Olympia & Beyond and the Olympia & Beyond Sports Commission will welcome the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to Thurston County this month as 78 of the nation’s top … more
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FILE PHOTO — Andrea Heisel helps a woman find a movie during the grand opening of the Timberland Regional Library in Randle.
Q&A with Timberland Library Interim Executive Director Andrea Heisel
Since becoming interim executive director in May 2026, Andrea Heisel has focused on strengthening Timberland Regional Library’s [TRL] financial future, increasing transparency, and ensuring the … more
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Tony Delos Santos races to the finish line during the KELA/KMNT Diaper Derby at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia on Thursday, Aug. 13.
Tony Delos Santos crawls his way to Diaper Derby glory
When Anthony Delos Santos brought his son Tony up on stage for the annual KELA/KMNT Diaper Derby, he knew that the soon-to-be 1-year-old had a shot. “We just know he’s a quick crawler,” … more
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Kenneth Emory Allen, 33, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Lewis County man charged with failing to register as sex offender
A Silver Creek man and Level 3 sex offender was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly failed to check in at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office as required.   Kenneth Emory Allen, 33, … more
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