The Washington State Department of Transportation opened two state route passes through Mount Rainier National Park on Friday.
State Route 410’s Chinook Pass and state Route 123’s …
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Constanza Montemayor / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS)
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5/24/25
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has concluded its investigations into the Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department’s former Interim Chief Charles Gardiner’s suicide …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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Hope Housing Collaborative of Lewis County members held a second informational meeting to discuss its safe parking program with residents on Thursday, May 22, at the Chehalis United Methodist Church.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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The Centralia School Board honored 10 middle and high school teachers on Thursday for their work supporting student growth in the classroom.
“We want to take some time tonight to recognize …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 20, gave final approval for a housing subdivision on the south end of the Chehalis urban growth area.
The new development, called …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious mischief
• A third-degree malicious mischief reported in the 200 block of Southwest 13th Street just before 5:15 p.m. on May 21 is under …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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• BARBARA L. KIDD, 73, Cinebar, died May 16 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• SHIRLEY M. WHARTON, 90, Randle, died May 19 …
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5/23/25
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Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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Timberland Regional Library has announced its four headlining performers to entertain and educate the community as part of the 2025 Summer Library Program.
The free events will span five …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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It’s been many years since I watched the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” but the last scene still sticks with me.
The title character leans down to hear the raspy final words of …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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5/23/25
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, May 24, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Ray Becker, an Industrial Workers of the World union member involved in the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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Travelers who use on-ramps to Interstate 5 in Lewis County should plan for overnight closures and delays, according to a news release from the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, testified in front of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee to request that her Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act be included in the upcoming National …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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Like many of the other rural cities and towns in Lewis County, the City of Toledo hosts an annual Fourth of July show, with fireworks being launched from behind Toledo City Hall and the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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If Thurston County continues on its current financial trend without any adjustments, its general fund will run into the negative by 2027.
That’s why the Board of County Commissioners sat …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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The Trump administration has cut tens of millions of dollars from a key Columbia Basin salmon-restoration program run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a move experts say puts the treasured …
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By Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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5/23/25
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In April, unemployment throughout Washington state rose slightly to 4.4%, according to the Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD).
The agency reported Lewis County had a 5% …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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In four years, Chehalis resident Ethan Brunton hopes to become the youngest governor in U.S. history.
At the age of 15, he is not currently eligible to run for governor, but he will turn 18 just …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/23/25
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With Memorial Day on Monday, June 26, a number of ceremonies are scheduled honoring the U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Veterans Journey Forward Memorial Day 5K
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force (GHDTF), with the help of the Lewis County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team, recently made three arrests related to an extensive investigation of the distribution of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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