Washington residents could soon have to have a permit to purchase firearms in the state under a new bill making its way through the House.
On Wednesday the proposed legislation had a …
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By Shauna Sowersby / The Olympian
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2/13/23
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State Sen. Phil Fortunato released a statement on Thursday in which he expressed concerns with the process for releasing sex offenders with a high likelihood of reoffending. The statement came after …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/13/23
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To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.
Toledo Library Annual Valentine’s Book and Bake Sale
Feb. 14 at the …
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2/13/23
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An established staple in downtown Chehalis, The Shire Bar & Bistro officially celebrated its 20th anniversary last week and will be donating a portion of the week’s profits to the Boys …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/13/23
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For the tenth time since being declared missing in December 2021, a gathering to advocate for missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson commenced on Friday, Feb. 10. However, it held a different impact and …
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By Allen Leister / The Daily World
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2/13/23
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About three dozen people protested a local provider of sex offender housing outside one of its facilities near Lacey late Friday afternoon.
The protesters lined the sidewalk in front of a …
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Martín Bilbao / The Olympian
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2/12/23
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An arrest has been made in the shooting death of Tenino man Ezra West, whose body was found in a west Olympia cul de sac.
Paul Bourgault, 41, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 9, on suspicion of …
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By Ty Vinson / The Olympian
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2/11/23
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Bail has been set at $100,000 for a Tacoma man who was reportedly found with a significant amount of fentanyl, meth and heroin in his vehicle during a traffic stop near Napavine on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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Two men accused of breaking into a detached garage on a Centralia property on Wednesday are now facing theft and burglary charges in Lewis County Superior Court.
The two co-defendants, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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A Chehalis man is facing felony harassment and assault charges for allegedly threatening his roommate with a knife about an hour after he was sentenced on an unrelated case in Lewis County Superior …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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When a child abuse or neglect allegation is made to local law enforcement, the Youth Advocacy Center (YAC) of Lewis County often steps in to assist.
The center is described as a one-stop-shop …
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Submitted by Lewis County
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2/10/23
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Candidates in the race for Washington’s Third Congressional District broke the fundraising record for the district last year, based on final filings for the 2022 election.
The Federal …
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By Rick Bannan / For The Chronicle
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2/10/23
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The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) released a statement on Wednesday calling for Gov. Jay Inslee to end a statewide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for state employees.
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours event at Mint City Coffee Roasters on Feb. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event is a professional service showcase and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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The Veterans Memorial Museum and Veterans Journey Forward are partnering to provide a resource fair for veterans on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, which is located on 100 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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One of Washington state’s first women’s clubs, the St. Helens Club of Chehalis, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a female student who has completed at least two years of college and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/10/23
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With flood season in its final weeks, the Chehalis Basin Board received updates on its Erosion Management Program and Skookumchuck Dam removal study options in its regular monthly meeting last …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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As Centralia continues to grow, Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston talked about a number of issues revolving around that growth — including poverty levels and flood prevention plans — during the …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/10/23
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from the 1100 block of Kresky Avenue at 8:10 a.m. on Feb. 8.
• A Centralia man was …
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2/10/23
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