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On the 280th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss raw milk in Idaho, a feature on a sheriff candidate, a tax proposal for safety, a column from a divisive columnist, and coming for …
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6/5/26
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A Centralia man with a well-documented history of volunteering in local youth events has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Richard C. Conklin, 67, is charged with two …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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The suspect involved in the alleged felony hit-and-run that sent a woman to the hospital pleaded not guilty during an arraignment in Lewis County Superior Court Wednesday.
John E. Brannfors, 83, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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In October 1998, Michael L. Prescher, then 35, was arrested on the first day of Washington state’s general deer season.
Prescher had told the officer he was hunting with a friend. But when the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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Tumwater Mayor Leatta Dahlhoff made a pair of proclamations to begin the regular Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, at Tumwater City Hall.
The first was the LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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Students at Grand Mound Elementary School now have a new “gaga pit” on their playground thanks to a donation from PARR Lumber Rochester, according to a Grand Mound Boosters news release.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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A Randle man faces multiple charges after he allegedly kicked his father’s front door in and assaulted him.
Vince I. Zumwalt, 21, is charged with first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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The trial of Michael Jay Kelly, the former Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner accused of attempted bribery, is scheduled to begin next week.
A pre-trial conference and jury …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Justin R. Vigue, 33, Vancouver, and others were contacted in the parking lot of a local outlet store in the 100 block of West High Street at about …
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6/5/26
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The meaningful moments come quickly during graduation week, whether you’re a student, a parent or a supportive community member.
Through a blizzard of banquets, ceremonies, parties and one …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/5/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Wednesday, June 6, 1956, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Gifford Pinchot National Forest Packwood District rangers being “at war” …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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A surprise candidate for Lewis County sheriff, Gabriel Frase believes he is the best candidate for the job, even if his campaign is getting off the ground a bit later than his competitors.
With …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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Having worked at the school for years before purchasing it in 2010, Centralia resident Shari Aldrich is now running the Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage together with her daughters, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/5/26
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Shoppers at the Chehalis Walmart Supercenter this Saturday, June 6, will notice a number of classic cars and custom hotrods among all of their daily commuter vehicles, as part of the parking lot will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
They will return to regular hours on Saturday, June 20, a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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A free Community Recycle Event will offer Lewis County residents an opportunity to recycle several materials and offer proper disposal for others on Saturday, June 13, at the old Winlock Solid Waste …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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Internationally-recognized guitarist Rod DeGeorge brings his “Guitar Gods Revue” to The Juice Box Public House in Centralia on Saturday, June 20.
The Centralia performance is part of the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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Washington residents who sustained losses from the December storms and flooding have less than one week remaining to apply for federal assistance, a news release from the Federal Emergency Management …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/5/26
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