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Thurston County deputies and Olympia police on Monday captured a suspect accused of evading multiple law enforcement agencies across two counties in a stolen Home Depot van.
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/12/26
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The annual Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon continued its tradition of supporting graduating students in Centralia and Chehalis on Friday with the presentation of $18,500 to 19 area seniors.
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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5/11/26
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Pe Ell alum Alissa Brooks-Johnson was inducted into the WIAA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel on Wednesday.
At Pe Ell, Brooks-Johnson won a dozen individual state …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) recently honored three staff members as 2025 employees of the year in their respective positions.
The employees are:
Deputy Arana: …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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Three Washington residents were hospitalized Saturday after a motorcycle struck a vehicle on state Route 505 east of Toledo, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
According to WSP, a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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Incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders formally kicked off his re-election campaign with a large celebration on Saturday.
Sanders welcomed a crowd of roughly 1,000 supporters, including …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/11/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Edward L. Danzer, 71, Tenino, made a preliminary appearance in Lewis County Superior Court Friday, May 8, after posting $20,000 in …
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5/11/26
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• LOIS J. DYE, 72, Randle, died May 7 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• MELODY L. TAYLOR, 64, Centralia, died May 7 at her residence. …
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5/11/26
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On April 16, four baby beavers, or kits, were born as a part of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s ongoing beaver relocation program.
Now, animal lovers will be able to track the growth of the kits …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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At the dawn of the 20th century, children in Lewis County attended one of nearly 180 local one-room schools, but today it’s harder to find people who recall doing so.
Last month, I joined more …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/11/26
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Nearly one year after being placed on administrative leave by the Olympia School District (OSD) for alleged sexual harassment, Ryan Akiyama, a former Yelm High School (YHS) principal, remains on …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/11/26
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Mineral Lake, known as the “home of the 10-pound trout,” is a hidden gem for anglers, campers and hunters nestled in the foothills some 20 miles southwest of Mount Rainier.
Whether you’re …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/11/26
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A Southwest Washington pediatrician, a medical assistant and a registered sex offender are at the center of a child exploitation investigation in Clark County that has led to over a dozen criminal …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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5/11/26
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Though normally a quiet town in the mornings, with anglers trying their luck out on Mineral Lake, Lewis County Transit staff and Economic Alliance of Lewis County members along with some Mineral …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/11/26
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Gray wolves are gaining numbers in Washington, continuing a trend that began nearly 20 years ago.
The newest official gray wolf population lists at least 270 wolves in 49 packs based on surveys …
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By TVW
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5/11/26
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency, along with other state and local partners, will open another disaster assistance center in the Packwood Community Hall to help locals impacted by December …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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The Thurston County Board of Health has updated its membership structure, reducing the total number of members from 12 to 10.
The change expands tribal representation to include individuals from …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, will host a town hall for his congressional campaign at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the Skookumchuck Grange, 5345 Skookumchuck Road SE, Tenino.
Braun, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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The Gate Community Club has announced it will host its annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast and Raffle from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18.
The breakfast will be held at the Historic Gate …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/11/26
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For decades, retired fire chief Kevin Miller spent his life responding to emergencies across rural Pacific County.
Now, years after stepping away from the fire service, he has turned those …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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5/11/26
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