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While the start of a new year brings eternal optimism, it also means that the state’s lawmakers will soon return to Olympia to address the concerns of Washington residents.
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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1/3/25
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The Lewis County Auditor’s Office has announced a test of its accessible voting unit at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
The test will be conducted by using a ballot from each individual ballot …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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The first baby of 2025 born at Providence Centralia Hospital waited until the second day of the year to come into the world.
Emberley Grace Sutherland was born at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office rang in the new year Thursday by celebrating two upcoming promotions within the sheriff’s office, as well as a handful of new detectives.
As of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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Seven school districts in Lewis County will have levy proposals on the upcoming Feb. 11 special election ballot.
Ballots will be mailed to voters on Jan. 22 and should begin arriving in …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/3/25
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Criminal trespass
• A male subject reportedly trespassed in the 100 block of Southeast Monroe Avenue at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Dec. 31.
• A man …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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On a presumably gray day in 1875, 150 years ago next Wednesday, a pioneer couple set out from their farm near the Skookumchuck River to the young town of Saundersville. They carried plans and dreams …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/3/25
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Registration is still open for the Mount St. Helens Institute’s 12-week Volcano Naturalist Program, which runs Feb. 4 to April 29.
Participants in this program will explore diverse aspects …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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Two people were arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly breaking into two sheds at Thousand Trails Campground.
Ashley Ann Church, 35, of Winlock, and Clayton James Eastman, 40, of Mossyrock, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/3/25
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Panda Express will celebrate the grand opening of its new Chehalis location with a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
The first 88 guests …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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Following are members of Centralia College’s fall quarter honor rolls. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The lists were provided by Centralia College.
President’s list: 3.9 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/3/25
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Near the end of 2024, Port of Centralia commissioners passed the port’s 2025 annual budget and property tax levy during the regular meeting on Nov. 20 by a vote of 2-1, with Port of Centralia …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/3/25
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A judge has sentenced an Olympia mother to over 18 years in prison for murdering her 3-year-old child in 2022.
Sarah Lynn Morrill, 43, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Thurston County …
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Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS)
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1/3/25
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Both sides are gearing up for the next round in court in the fight over Washington state’s law prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture and distribution of high-capacity magazines that …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/3/25
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Thurston County Sheriff’s Office K9 Manny is expected to return to work next week after recovering from an injury he sustained during training on Dec. 26.
He has been recovering at …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/2/25
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A 64-year-old Morton woman is facing possible charges after she allegedly struck a southbound vehicle while trying to pass a northbound vehicle on state Route 7 in Lewis County on Tuesday. The crash …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/2/25
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Washington Democrats are preparing for a legislative session where new taxes will be a major focus to solve a multi-billion dollar state budget hole.
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, …
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By Laurel Demkovich and Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/2/25
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A 25-year-old woman who was killed in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night has been identified by the Thurston County Coroner's Office.
About 10:30 p.m., Alexandria Aburto was driving in the 8900 …
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Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS)
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1/1/25
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The Chronicle remains dedicated to coverage of local high school sports.
That includes shooting photographs, recording videos and writing articles for 18 school districts.
2024 …
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1/1/25
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Chronicle photographers Ridley Hudson and Kody Christen were asked to submit their favorite photos from 2024 for this gallery.
Here are their best images of the year.
The …
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