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The Thurston Economic Development Council has named Ashley Whitley as its new director of the Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I).
Whitley was previously the program manager …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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An Olympia resident is facing possible DUI charges after she was involved in a rollover crash in Mason County on Tuesday.
Jasmine R. Devreax, 32, of Olympia, was reportedly travelling …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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Thurston County government has received 30 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NaCO), an independent organization that evaluates local government innovation and public …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/24/26
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal investigators have embarked on the monthslong probe into the fatal disaster at Nippon Dynawave Packaging, interviewing workers and reviewing company records as they seek …
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By Anumita Kaur, Lulu Ramadan and Conrad Swanson / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/24/26
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Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week.
The state’s per-gallon fuel tax of 55.4 cents will climb 1.1 cents on July 1. The 2% bump is the …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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6/24/26
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A Chehalis man is accused of violating a no-contact order by calling the protected individual 52 times while incarcerated at the Lewis County Jail.
Eric M. Messal, 34, was booked into jail …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/23/26
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve $15.29 million in homeless services contracts for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The approval of funding to 17 organizations …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/23/26
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The Summerfest Parade will make its way through downtown Centralia beginning at 4 p.m. July 4, celebrating 250 years of Stars and Stripes.
This year’s parade will be led by 2026 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/23/26
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It’s fitting that a couple of weeks following Wild Thyme Farm being recognized as Washington Tree Farmer of the Year that John Henrikson hosted a tour for students in Grays Harbor College’s …
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By Andrea Watts / The Daily World
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6/23/26
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Twin City Pride is inviting the community to a local Pride celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at George Washington Park in Centralia.
Describing the event as …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/23/26
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An Oregon resident faces one felony and six gross misdemeanors after she allegedly fled from Chehalis police while intoxicated — and with four small children aboard.
Mariah R. Onepennee, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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The race for a seat to represent Washington's Third Congressional District is heating up and, as a battle ground district, is expected to be one of the more expensive races in the country.
The …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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The Lewis County Historical Museum is open once more, as it was revealed Friday the Lewis County Historical Society Board of Directors has chosen Doug DeVany to be the museum’s interim director.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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The Port of Centralia is accepting applications to fill its District 1 commissioner seat, which is now open after the resignation of former Commissioner Kyle Markstrom, which took effect after the …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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Members of the Toledo City Council convened on Monday, June 15, for their second regular monthly meeting.
The meeting was a short one, with the majority of the time during the meeting going to …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/22/26
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A Castle Rock man died following a two-car collision on Ocean Beach Highway in Wahkiakum County Friday, according to a Washington State Patrol (WSP) press memo.
Vance R. Baldwin, 41, was …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/22/26
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Chehalis and Centralia police teamed up Sunday night to stop a suspect accused of driving four small children while intoxicated.
According to a Centralia Police Department press log, Chehalis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/22/26
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has announced support for 36 candidates running for the state Legislature based on their voting record on issues important to employers.
Incumbents …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/22/26
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“Christmas in July” is happening at Centralia Ballet Academy (CBA), as the local dance studio is holding a Nutcracker Boot Cam from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 6 to 10.
This camp is being held to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/22/26
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