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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday confirmed six days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Monday, Feb. 24.
“We had some …
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2/21/25
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Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation.
For James “Jim” Gardner, who enlisted during World War II in 1942, that was only part of …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/21/25
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A Thurston County couple is facing 14 animal cruelty charges each in connection to the mistreatment and death of many puppies.
Timothy and Taren Johnston, both 34, were booked and released from …
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Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS)
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2/21/25
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About half a dozen employees at each of Washington’s three national parks are believed to have been laid off as part of the Trump administration’s government-wide push to slash …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/20/25
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Two Tumwater High School girls basketball players sat out of their last game of the year Feb. 6 against Shelton High School because one of Shelton's team members identifies as a trans woman.
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Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS)
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2/20/25
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The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) has suspended the massage therapy license of a Thurston County masseur accused of sexually assaulting two patients between March 2023 and March …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/20/25
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Chehalis School District Superintendent Rick Goble’s contract has been extended to three years, the Chehalis School District announced Wednesday.
At its Tuesday night meeting, the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/25
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A Level 3 sex offender with convictions for sexual assault of children has registered to live as a transient in Lewis County, according to a notification from the Lewis County Sheriff’s …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/20/25
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On the 224th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz regret the loss of 10% of their podcast FTEs and discuss snowstorms, the Hot Stove …
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2/20/25
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A man arrested on an outstanding Lewis County Superior Court warrant early Wednesday morning is facing an additional felony charge for allegedly sneaking meth into the Lewis County Jail.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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A Mexican immigrant who was accused of trafficking cocaine in Lewis County and was held without bail at the Lewis County Jail for nearly six days has been released into the custody of the federal …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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Thirty-three skiers and snowboarders stayed after hours at the White Pass Ski Area on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to honor the United States Army’s 10th Mountain Division by braving the cold, wind and …
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By Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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The Expo Hall at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds will feature the name of Lee Coumbs in time for this year’s Spring Youth Fair in May.
Coumbs, the former mayor of Centralia, a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/19/25
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The Lewis County Republican Party recently announced it will host the annual Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser and auction on Saturday, April 12.
The event will be held at The Loft, 547 NW Pacific …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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Overcrowding in the state’s juvenile and adult corrections facilities would be relieved under a plan from state Sen. Leonard Christian to house inmates at the state Capitol Campus and give …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug violations
• An 18-year-old Centralia man was cited for minor in possession of alcohol after he was found passed out in a field at the intersection of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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• DORIS J. BIER, 97, Centralia, died Feb. 14 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• PATRICIA D. HENNING, 79, Centralia, died Feb. 13 …
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2/19/25
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Former Washington state Secretary of State Sam Reed is warning lawmakers that Senate Bill 5382 will suppress voter participation in the political process and impair an “honored tradition” …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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The Market Street Bakery and Cafe in Chehalis has announced this month’s art display featuring the works of local watercolorist Jean Morey.
During February, visitors will have the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/19/25
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All are invited to help plant native trees and shrubs at the Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia over the next two weekends.
Volunteers are being sought to dig, plant and support an …
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2/19/25
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