A search team rescued a lost hiker near Brooklyn on Sunday morning after the hiker went missing in rugged terrain off of Smith Creek Road the day prior, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency …
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11/9/22
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According to a news release from Lewis County, the next steps are underway for a sheriff’s office substation in East Lewis County.
Steve Wohld, chief of internal services for the county, …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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11/9/22
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After serving in the role since 1998, Lewis County Assessor Dianne Dorey opted not to run for re-election this year. Instead, vying for her seat are Tom Crowson, of Napavine, and Ross Nielson, of …
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11/9/22
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With winter about to descend on the region, the City of Centralia’s Public Works Department announced its snow plow strategy in a news release on Tuesday.
The street department has a total …
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11/9/22
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During its regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Centralia City Council voted to approve a resolution creating a Homeless Task Force to help address the rising issue of homelessness in the area. …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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11/9/22
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At 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, a two-person firefighter crew and a two-person medic crew from Lewis County Fire District 15 were dispatched to reports of a fire at The Haunted Hostel, B&B and Hotel on …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/9/22
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The Chronicle is including photos and details of successful local hunting and fishing outings in every Thursday edition. To be included, just send photos and information to news@chronline.com. The …
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11/9/22
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The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking to hire for nearly 60 year-round fire positions to expand its wildfire response capacity throughout the state.
During the …
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11/9/22
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With Veterans Day approaching, Thurston County announced it is launching Operation Green Light, a collaborative initiative with the National Association of Counties and the National Association of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/9/22
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Lewis County’s unemployment rate fell in September, declining by 0.7% from August’s 5.4% to 4.7%, according to new data released by the Washington state Employment Security Department.
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11/9/22
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Morton Elementary School isn’t normally a good fishing hole, but with the help of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, Morton students got the chance to go fishing on school grounds …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/9/22
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To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.
Veterans Day Program at Winlock High School/Middle School Gym
Nov. 10 at Winlock …
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11/9/22
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World-renowned pianist and Centralia College graduate Charlie Albright will perform a fundraising holiday concert for the Centralia College Foundation at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Corbet Theatre on …
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11/9/22
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With Veterans Day approaching on Friday, students and staff of Adna High School assembled in the school’s gymnasium Tuesday morning to honor veterans and hear a speech from U.S. Army Special …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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11/9/22
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If early election results hold, Thurston County Sheriff's Office and board of commissioners will see significant changes in the coming year.
Deputy Derek Sanders is leading incumbent Sheriff …
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11/9/22
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SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray won a sixth term Tuesday night, defeating her Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, a victory that will place Murray among the longest-serving …
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11/8/22
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Firefighters from multiple districts are battling a blaze in downtown Winlock Tuesday night. Video from the scene shows a structure on Southeast Front Street fully engulfed in flames. The building …
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11/8/22
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In the race for Thurston County sheriff, incumbent John Snaza trailed behind challenger Derek Sanders on election night, with the vote count sitting at 44.87%, or 29,138 votes, for Snaza and 54.69%, …
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11/8/22
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Incumbent state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, appears to have easily bested Democratic opponent Kelli Hughes-Ham 59.97% to 39.93% on Tuesday night in the race for the 19th Legislative District for …
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By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com
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11/8/22
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