In an effort to maintain existing service levels amid rising costs and increasing call volumes, the Riverside Fire Authority is asking voters to approve a levy lid lift in August.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/5/24
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Ron Brown, who coached Centralia High School’s boys basketball team from 1961 to 2017, passed away early Friday morning, according to friends of the legendary coach.
He was 90 years …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/5/24
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A woman who was paralyzed in a skydiving accident in Toledo in 2017 has reached a settlement with Skydive Toledo, the plaintiff’s attorney announced Tuesday.
The agreement also …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/3/24
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In what has become a holiday tradition for buyers and sellers alike, fireworks vendors at the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation in Oakville will continue to sell through the Fourth of …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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7/2/24
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Two family members of Ostynn Farrier, an Onalaska man who burned to death inside a vehicle in Onalaska on Jan. 22, 2022, at the age of 26, gathered outside the Lewis County Law and Justice Center on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/2/24
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Those looking for stunning views close to the crater of Mount St. Helens are in luck: The Windy Ridge Interpretive Site and nearby visitor centers will open to the public Thursday, July 4, according …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/2/24
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The City of Centralia has announced three finalists to fill the city manager role left vacant following the retirement of Rob Hill.
The finalists are Robert Harrison, Chandra Wax and Jennifer …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/2/24
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The Salvation Army says it remains focused on aiding communities throughout the country following a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for local jurisdictions to enact stricter penalties on …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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7/1/24
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Jim Haslett’s years of devotion to the Mayme Shaddock Park in Napavine were commemorated on Thursday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where friends, family and local officials gathered …
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By Brenna Witchey / brenna@chronline.com
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6/28/24
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As a regular host for the annual Sports Car Club of America tour, the Packwood Mill is no stranger to fast cars navigating challenging courses.
On Wednesday, though, the mill site hosted a …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/28/24
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An 8-year-old boy and his uncle were rescued from the Chehalis River Wednesday evening after a current pulled them downstream from the Galvin Road bridge near the Chehalis River Discovery Trail.
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By Emily Fitzgerald and Ridley Hudson / The Chronicle
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6/27/24
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The first time Rachel Robidoux met Lewis County Superior Court Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, the pair didn’t get off to the best start.
“She was late coming to court,” Toynbee said …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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6/26/24
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Fourth of July celebrations abound in Lewis County and surrounding communities.
Of course, in the area, nothing quite tops the Summerfest Independence Day events, which are back this year with …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/26/24
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Approximately 50 union members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) gathered in downtown Centralia’s George Washington Park on Sunday, June 23, to dedicate a new Union Victims monument …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/26/24
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Residents of Southwest Washington might soon be able to get a few swings in at Topgolf before finishing their night off with a Double Double and Animal Style fries, if a county commissioner has his …
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By Mitchell Roland /
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6/24/24
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Residents and city officials celebrated the long-awaited reopening of the Tenino Quarry Pool, Saturday, June 22, with Tenino Family Fun Day highlighting the return of a summertime favorite within the …
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By Jacob Dimond /
For The Chronicle
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6/24/24
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Nearly 53 years ago, someone calling himself Dan Cooper purchased a one-way ticket for a Portland to Seattle flight for $20.
He skyjacked it, demanded and collected a $200,000 ransom, got the …
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By Owen Sexton /
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6/24/24
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Charles “Charly” Harrington isn’t one for countdowns.
When the Tenino Elementary School principal made his decision to retire, he proceeded with his duties as usual.
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Dylan Reubenking / For The Chronicle
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6/23/24
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On Thursday, June 20, the Port of Centralia held its dedication ceremony for Art Lehman Avenue at Centralia Station while construction crews continued work on the new WinCo Foods, which will anchor …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/21/24
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With the ground finally dried out enough to support the weight of the structure on jacks, construction workers from Kifer Construction in Centralia, Lewis County Historical Society members Edna Fund …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/21/24
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