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Five students from Chehalis Middle School were among the 20 finalists chosen to complete in the state qualifying competition for the National Civics Bee. From left: Brady "Bruz" Taylor, Oliver Stanton, Kendall Coiteux, Lily Bailey and Olivia Cherrington were among the 20 competitors. Cherrington, Taylor and Stanton were among the 10 winners who will now compete June 1 at the state Civics Bee finals in Seattle. The qualifying event was held April 22 at Providence Academy in Vancouver and was organized by the Greater Vancouver Chamber. Twenty middle-school students were selected from among nearly 100 who submitted essays as part of the first National Civics Bee to be held in Washington. A total of 10 finalists from that qualifying match will compete on June 1 at the Washington state finals of the National Civics Bee in an event held by the AWB Institute at the Museum of Flight.
Chehalis Middle Schoolers Among National Civics Bee Finalists
Five Chehalis Middle School students were among the 20 finalists chosen to compete in the state qualifying round of the National Civics Bee competition last Saturday. In an enthusiastic event at the … more
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Elk cross U.S. Highway 12 on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Packwood.
In Focus: Packwood’s Resident Elk Have the Right-of-Way
HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Frances and Roberta Nugent, sisters, were working at the Boeing Plant in Chehalis when they learned that World War II had come to an end in 1945. Released early from their jobs, the women drove straight away to downtown Centralia and joined the many other revelers on Tower Avenue. They discovered plenty of confetti being thrown by revelers and lots of shouting and dancing in the streets from those there to celebrate the memorable day. Originally submitted by Frances Nugent for Our Hometowns.
A Look Back in Time: Chehalis High School Graduate Awarded Silver Star for Heroism During World War II
Jennings Bennet, the son of “Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Fred Bennett” of Chehalis, was awarded the Silver Star medal by the U.S. Navy, The Chronicle reported on Thursday, April 29, 1943. … more
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Community Calendar: Deer Resistant Gardening; Green Thumb 101;, Friends and Family Fundraising Event at Olympic Club
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Deer Resistant Gardening April 29 at Fort Borst Park Demonstration Garden near the … more
From left, Kenady Anderson, Owner Rebecca Williams and Dustie Hargrove smile for a photo inside Fern Ridge Floral & Design in Centralia on Friday.
‘Flowers Cheer Everybody Up:’ Fern Ridge Floral & Design Offers Colorful Blooms in Centralia
When faced with the prospect of shelling out hundreds of dollars to buy pre-arranged flowers for her wedding in 1999, Rebecca Williams decided to save money by arranging her flowers … more
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Participants begin the Run for Five, Recovery is Alive 5k in Chehalis in 2022.
Lewis County Drug Court Holding ‘One Step At A Time, Recovery’ Fun Run 
The Lewis County Drug Court Foundation and Alumni Association on Monday announced it will host its fourth annual “One Step At A Time, Recovery” 5K fun run. “May is National Drug … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez smiles while touring the proposed site of the Southwest Washington Agricultural & Innovation Park in Tenino with Mayor Wayne Fournier and Perry Shea, with Dragonwheel Investment Group Inc., last March.
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Joins Democratic Colleagues in Calling for Debt Ceiling Negotiations
After voting against a recent Republican-sponsored spending proposal, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, joined fellow Democrats Jared Golden and Mary Sattler Peltola in sending a letter … more
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A Flock Safety camera is seen at the corner of West First Street and North Pearl Street in downtown Centralia.
Centralia Police Department’s New Flock Cameras Assist in Catching Burglary Suspects
Earlier this month, The Chronicle reported that on April 8, Centralia police officers received a report concerning four suspects involved in an attempted overnight robbery at a North Tower Avenue … more
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Washington State Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Grant Funding Areas Affected by Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Department of Labor released a statement on Friday announcing a $985,474 grant award to the Washington State Department of Employment Security to support its continued effort to provide … more
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From left, Corinne Smith, Haylee Harris, Char Hancock, Melissa Solomos and Jason Whitney pose for a photo at the Arbor Health Packwood Clinic on Tuesday, April 26, 2023.
New Arbor Health Clinic Opens in Packwood
No longer will every Packwood resident seeking in-person care need to travel to Randle and beyond.  Arbor Health, the organization that runs Morton Hospital, opened a new clinic in Lewis … more
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The Centralia Timberland Regional Library is located at 110 South Silver Street.
Timberland Regional Library Board Tweaks Policy After Audit, Says Little About Audit Itself
The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees on Wednesday voted to tweak its building fund policy following an accountability audit that was carried out by the state Auditor's Office. But … more
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FILE PHOTO — Crews continue to work on a roundabout and connecting roads along Highway 12 near Grand Mound earlier this month.
Overnight Closures Are Coming to U.S. Highway 12 in Thurston County
The portion of U.S. Highway 12 that runs through downtown Grand Mound in south Thurston County will be closed May 2 and May 3 for construction. Drivers in the area can expect detours that will … more
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Superintendent Lisa Grant smiles while talking to students at Centralia High School discussing the levy and programs within the Centralia School District on Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Centralia School Levy Still Failing by 80 Votes
The replacement levy for the Centralia School District is failing as of the most recent updated ballot counts from Thurston and Lewis counties, both of which the school district falls into. On … more
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Laughingwater Creek rushes downhill before joining the Ohanapecosh River in Mount Rainier National Park.
Timed Entry Might Be Coming Soon to Mount Rainier National Park
On a sunny summer day, visitors rush to Mount Rainier National Park to see slopes of wildflowers, cascading waterfalls and glistening glaciers. And that, say park officials, is the problem: Mount … more
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FILE PHOTO — Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod
Updated: Coroner Says Man Found Dead in Burned Vehicle Near Randle Died of Gunshot Wounds
Multiple gunshot wounds killed the person who was found in the trunk of a burned vehicle along a Forest Service road near Randle on April 13, the Lewis County Coroner’s Office reported this … more
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Local AARP Volunteers Help Hundreds File Tax Returns
Now that the tax return filing deadline has passed, taxpayers are eagerly awaiting their returns.   For 575 Lewis County households this year, taxes were filed free of charge by local AARP … more
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Adam Fulbright, the new chief of the Chehalis Fire Department, speaks to the Chehalis City Council on Monday.
New Chehalis Fire Department Chief Introduces Himself, Receives Permission to Purchase New Ladder Truck
Adam Fulbright, the new chief of the Chehalis Fire Department, was introduced at Monday night’s regular city council meeting   He didn’t wait long to get straight to business. … more
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FILE PHOTO — Centralia City Council
City of Centralia Looks for Applicants to Fill Vacant City Council Seat 
Following Leah Daarud’s resignation from an at-large position on the Centralia City Council earlier this month, the city is now approaching the deadline for applications for a new councilor. … more
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Sirens: 'Urinating in Front of the Staff'; Man With Towel 'Bullfights' Cars; Suspicious Circumstances; Theft; Assault
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT  Theft  • Money was reported stolen from a business in the 200 block of West Pine Street just after 10:45 a.m. on April 24. The case is under … more
Attendees gather at the Jester Auto Museum during the “2023 Most Important Meal of the Year” event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County in Chehalis on Wednesday.
Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County Holds ‘Most Important Meal of the Year’
The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County held its “Most Important Meal of the Year”  fundraising breakfast on Wednesday morning, with guests filling the Jester Auto Museum and Event … more
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