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The suspect in an Olympia-area homicide on July 3 has been positively identified by the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office as Forest N. Poplack, 26, of Olympia.
Detectives reportedly located …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/20/26
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Members of the Tumwater City Council convened last week and, while they had no measures or ordinances up for discussion and possible approval on their agenda, councilors did hold a public hearing for …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/20/26
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Providence St. Peter Hospital’s heart care program recently enhanced its outpatient cardiology services as well as hospital-based interventional, electrophysiology, structural heart, cardiothoracic …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/26
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Julie Parker, assistant general manager of Thurston Public Utility District (PUD), has been named a 2026 CFO of the Year honoree by Puget Sound Business Journal, an honor given to local leaders who …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/26
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On Sept. 8, Providence Cardiology Associates Centralia will welcome Muhammad Masaud Mohyuddin, M.D., expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care for patients throughout Lewis County.
Dr. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/26
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A 37-year-old Washington County man who went missing in May was found dead Wednesday at the bottom of a ravine near Mount St. Helens, officials announced.
In June, the Washington County …
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7/20/26
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A late-night meeting between strangers in Centralia ended abruptly when the woman allegedly split with the man’s handgun and $650 in cash while the man was in the bathroom.
Hailey A. …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/20/26
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The Portland man found hiding in a ravine following a high-speed chase through Centralia and Chehalis remained in custody Friday in lieu of $100,000 in bail.
Bryan A. Hampton, 44, is charged …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/20/26
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Nearly half of front-line staff at Washington’s overcrowded juvenile detention facilities leave within a year. Many report feeling unsafe, unprepared and unsupported.
That’s according …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/20/26
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Former Washington Governor Gary Locke had some harsh words for the Democrat-controlled state Legislature Thursday during an economic conference that included business and policy leaders from across …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/17/26
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A Chehalis man faces possible life in prison after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child over multiple instances.
Joshua B. Meisenheimer, 48, was arrested Wednesday by the Grays Harbor …
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7/17/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Brian T. Clark, 42, made a preliminary appearance July 14 for one count of failure to register as a sex offender, a Class C felony …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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• GREGORY GEORGE CHANDLER GRIFFITH, 66, Chehalis, died July 4 at his home. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel.
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7/17/26
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The trial of Anne Marie Baker, the 58-year-old Centralia woman accused of embezzling $1.4 million from a former employer over a seven-year period, has been pushed to at least Sept. 28.
A trial …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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The seventh annual Adna Car Show began on Friday, July 17.
“All proceeds after expenses go to the 2027 seniors that volunteer their time helping with the Adna Car Show,” organizers wrote. …
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7/17/26
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Law enforcement is continuing its search for a kayaker reported missing from Preachers Slough in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday.
The slough connects to the Chehalis River.
According to the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, July 18, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Randle resident Dan Buchanan luckily escaping a car crash with minor injuries …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County partnered with The Home Depot Foundation again on Thursday, July 16, to bring smiles, mobility and hands-on community service to local youth.
Team …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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After a marathon meeting late last month and a workshop this week, the Centralia City Council is closing in on a final decision on its ongoing warehouse moratorium.
Port of Centralia staff …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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