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Brian Heywood, head of voter advocacy group Let’s Go Washington, spearheaded an effort to gather signatures for six initiatives to the Legislature that have been certified by the Secretary of State's Office.
‘Government-infused speech’ could kill Washington initiatives this November
While the Washington state Legislature passed three initiatives during the recently completed session, three others will go to the voters in November. However, the fate of two of those initiatives … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media on the last day of the 2024 Legislature at the state Capitol on Thursday, March 7.
Inslee declines to use veto pen in signing ‘natural gas ban bill’ into law
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday afternoon signed into law a controversial bill meant to allow Puget Sound Energy to start planning how to move away from natural gas. “This bill creates the … more
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Ryan Lewis Croker, 21, of Onalaska, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 27.
Bail set at $50K for Onalaska man accused of assaulting two people while he was ‘blackout drunk’ Tuesday night
Bail is set at $50,000 for an Onalaska man accused of assaulting two people while he was “blackout drunk” Tuesday night. Ryan Lewis Croker, 21, was arrested and booked into the Lewis … more
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Law enforcement arrested two people and seized over 1,600 growing marijuana plants and 50 pounds of processed marijuana during a bust of an illegal manufacturing operation in the area of state Route 6 between Adna and Pe Ell on Wednesday. 
Two arrested, 1,600 plants seized Wednesday at location of previous marijuana bust, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office reports 
Law enforcement arrested two people and seized over 1,600 growing marijuana plants and 50 pounds of processed marijuana during a bust of an illegal manufacturing operation in the area of state Route … more
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The Washington State Patrol added 47 newly commissioned troopers — including Winlock resident Alexander C. Carro, Littlerock resident Kane B. Palmer and Tumwater resident Shelby V. Edwards — to its ranks on Wednesday during the 118th Trooper Basic Training graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda.
Washington State Patrol graduates 47 new troopers from basic training
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 47 newly commissioned troopers — including Winlock resident Alexander C. Carro, Littlerock resident Kane B. Palmer and Tumwater resident Shelby V. … more
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Arbor Health quality leaders stand next to an award-announcement banner at the Morton Hospital entrance. From left, Chief Executive Officer Robert Mach, Chief Medical Officer Kevin McCurry and Quality Department Manager Julie Johnson.
Arbor Health Morton Hospital honored with Trailblazer Award
Arbor Health Morton Hospital was recently selected for its first Foundation for Health Care Quality Trailblazer Award. The organization stated that Arbor Health is included in the first group to … more
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The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office released an age-progression picture showing what missing Oakville girl Oakley Carlson might look like at her current age, 6 years old. 
Reward fund for missing Oakville girl Oakley Carlson reaches $100,000 
A reward for information regarding missing 6-year-old Oakville girl Oakley Carlson has reached $100,000, according to the fund’s organizers.  Oakley, who was 4 years old at the time, … more
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Lewis County Law and Justice Center
New York resident connected to illegal cannabis operation accused of mortgage fraud in Napavine
A New York resident accused of committing mortgage fraud in Napavine to get a loan on a house that has since been busted as a cannabis growing operation pleaded not guilty to a felony charge in Lewis … more
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Monstrous snow drifts covering giant rocky outcroppings near Mount Rainier's peak are seen on Saturday, March 16, from U.S. Highway 12 near the White Pass Ski Area.
Lou Whittaker, legendary mountaineer and Mount Rainier guide, dead at 95
Lou Whittaker, a Seattle-born and -raised mountaineer and glacier travel guide who climbed Mount Rainier more than 250 times, died Sunday at 95. His nephew, Leif Whittaker, on Wednesday morning … more
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Voters in South Thurston County currently represented in the 20th Legislative District will be absorbed into the Second Legislative District after a federal judge approved a new legislative map Friday.
New legislative district map likely to be used in 2024 after appeals court declines to intervene
A legislative map that shifts some voters in South Thurston County from the 20th Legislative District to the Second Legislative District will likely be used in the upcoming election after a federal … more
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Republican Governor candidate Dave Reichert speaks during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.
Dave Reichert touts law enforcement career at Lewis County fundraiser
Based on data from the 2020 census, most Washingtonians were not alive the last time a Republican resided in the governor’s mansion. Touting his record in law enforcement and an … more
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Cole Meckle, pastor of Gather Church, speaks during a public hearing in Chehalis on Tuesday, March 26.
Lewis County needle exchange ordinance delayed amid legal threats, call for amendments
As written, an ordinance to restrict Lewis County’s sole needle exchange program “likely” violates state and federal law, according to a pair of letters sent to the board of county … more
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Clyde, the Lewis County "Director of Fluff" and resident veteran therapy dog for the county, sits next to Veterans Journey Forward director and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jesse Lloyd on Saturday, March 23, at the Veterans Stand Down in Randle.
East Lewis County veterans and family members attend Veterans Stand Down in Randle
Lewis County staff and the Lewis County Veterans Advisory Board held their first Veterans Stand Down event in Randle on Saturday, March 23, as part of an effort to give veterans and their families … more
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Chehalis City Manager Jill Anderson, left, hugs retiring Chehalis Finance Director Chun Saul on Monday, March 25, during a city council meeting at Chehalis City Hall.
Chehalis finance director retires after six years of service to the city
Retiring Chehalis Finance Director Chun Saul attended her final Chehalis City Council meeting on Monday, March 25, and was honored for her six years of service to the city. Both Chehalis Mayor … more
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Library Manager Muriel Wheatley poses for a photo at Centralia Timberland Library on Thursday, March 21. Muriel has been the manager of both the Vernetta Smith Timberland Chehalis Library and Centralia Timberland Library as of February this year.
Two years after becoming Chehalis library manager, Muriel Wheatley now managing Centralia as well
After originally starting her librarian career at the Centralia Timberland Library in 2017 before becoming the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library’s manager in 2022, Muriel Wheatley is … more
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Lewis County’s unemployment rate continued to rise in February
Lewis County’s unemployment rate is continuing to rise, reaching 7.8% in February, up from 7.1% in January and 6.3% in December. The rate remains one of the highest per-county rates in … more
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Joe Kent speaks during a Washington GOP town hall event at the Gibson House in Centralia on Tuesday, March 26.
At Centralia town hall, state GOP chair touts Republican victories
Following the passage of three initiatives to the state Legislature, success in the 2023 election and promising data in the presidential primary, the Republican Party is poised for success, state … more
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Sirens: Graffiti found on church; Woman booked for DUI after crash; Teens 'drinking, smoking weed and doing acid'
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • Graffiti was reported on the outside wall of a church in the 300 block of North Tower Avenue just after 9:55 a.m. on March 25. … more
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Death Notices: March 27, 2024
• JAMES ROBERT RICHTER, 87, Centralia, died March 23 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • DEBRA LYNN SEABOLT, 66, … more
From the left, Chehalis City Councilors John Six, Jody Kyes, Bob Spahr, Mayor Tony Ketchum, Mayor Pro Tem Daryl Lund, Kate McDougall and Kevin Carns discuss details of two new emergency funds they voted to create during their regular council meeting on Monday, March 25.
Chehalis City Council moves to create two new emergency funds for the city
With many economists still predicting a recession in the near future, the Chehalis City Council passed a pair of ordinances on first reading during its Monday, March 26, meeting, establishing an … more
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