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Most Thurston County Workers Have Complied With New COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
About 85% of Thurston County employees had complied with mandates requiring vaccination or testing for COVID-19 as of Wednesday, Nov 10. Out of 1,258 active employees, 992 have verified their … more
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2019 FILE PHOTO — Toledo School District Superintendent Chris Rust displays a picture of the costume for the Toledo Indians mascot in Toledo in 2019. The mascot is seen on the bottom left. The school district no longer uses the mascot and in 2019 had made plans to to dispose of it. The school has since adopted the Riverhawks as its new mascot.
Heeding Tribal Leaders, States Ban Native Mascots
When Shawna Newcomb attended high school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, a decade ago, her team faced a rival nicknamed the “Wamps” after a local tribe — her tribe. Newcomb is a member of the … more
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The D.B. Cooper Vortex: Skyjacker Now Part of Northwest Culture
Fifty years ago, on the night before Thanksgiving, a skyjacker claiming to carry a bomb in a briefcase seized a Boeing 727 en route from Portland to Seattle. When the plane landed at … more
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Vehicles travel on U.S. Highway 12 near Randle as the Cowlitz River floods on Friday.
More Rain Is Heading to Western Washington, Thanks to the 'Pineapple Express'
More rain is on the way. Plenty of it. On Saturday, however, we may see a fleeting break from the wet weather. Western Washington saw heavy rain Friday due to an atmospheric river, also known as a … more
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Garrett Stephen Young, 32, was found to be missing at 2 a.m. Saturday during routine checks, according to the Department of Corrections. 
Inmate Escapes Near Rochester 
An inmate has escaped the Cedar Creek Corrections Center near Rochester.  Garrett Stephen Young, 32, was found to be missing at 2 a.m. Saturday during routine checks, according to the … more
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A member of the Washington State Department of Transportation talks on the phone while crossing Cispus Road as the Cowlitz River flows over closing the roadway.
Multiple Rescue Operations Take Place Amid Flooding on Cowlitz River
Even though the rain has stopped for now, the Cowlitz River is expected to rise another foot on Friday before water levels start receding. The flood levels are expected to crest Friday evening, … more
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The search resulted in the seizure of 5.7 pounds of methamphetamine, 4.7 pounds of cocaine, 9.8 pounds of fentanyl, 2.3 pounds of heroin, three fully loaded firearms — one of which was stolen — three soft body armor vets and $90,000. The task force estimated the street value of the drugs at $1.2 million.
$1.2M in Drugs Seized, Three Arrested in Bust
The Thurston County Narcotics Task Force made three arrests and seized an estimated $1.2 million in illegal drugs during a bust at the Scatter Creek Rest Stop Monday, according to a news release. … more
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Ashlee Shirer holds up the gold ornament she won on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge. It was her second time winning the top prize on the show, which this time featured returning champions.
Centralia’s Cookie Champion Crowned Again, Wins $10,000 Prize on Food Network
Many newlyweds give their spouse a “first Christmas together” ornament. Instead, Ashlee Shirer (formerly Ashlee Christman) gave her new husband a gold ornament reading “Best of the Best” … more
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Visualization of Chehalis River dam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKTejUE3WsU&feature=youtu.be
Office of Chehalis Basin Names 9 Members of Committee to Look at Non-Dam Alternatives
The six people who will join Chehalis Basin Board members Glen Connelly, Tyson Johnston and Steve Malloch in exploring non-dam alternatives to mitigating catastrophic floods were named last week at a … more
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Chehalis School District Superintendent Christine Moloney speaks at the podium during a Chehalis School Board in August.
Success of Chehalis School District’s Student Achievement Initiative Highlighted in State Panel
Existing partnerships between school districts and their local postsecondary institutions lead to remarkable work in Washington state, supporting students, increasing postsecondary enrollment and … more
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Amy Buzzard accepts a bouquet from the Centralia School District as thanks for her eight years of service on the Centralia School Board.
Centralia School Board: Beverly Clark Resigns From Position 2 Seat, Citing Health; Applications for Vacancy Open Until Nov. 24
Beverly Clark, a mother of two elected to the Centralia School Board in 2019, has resigned from her Director Position 2 position to focus on her health. She announced her resignation, effective … more
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Woman Sues for Damages for Alleged Domestic Abuse Involving Centralia Police Officer
A Lewis County woman has formally sued a Centralia Police Department sergeant and his supervisors, along with a Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detective and his supervisors, for damages after she … more
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Sirens: Indecent Exposure; Assault; Thefts; Malicious Mischief
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Crashes • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Northwest Louisiana Avenue and Northwest Chamber of Commerce Way at … more
A Chehalis Police Department patrol car travels through downtown Chehalis in this Chronicle file photo.
Chehalis Police Department to Offer $20,000 Hiring Incentives to Experienced Applicants Amid Hiring Woes
In an effort to attract qualified police officers, the Chehalis Police Department will begin offering extra money to applicants who already have their policing credentials. The idea behind the … more
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Lewis County Law and Justice Center
Onalaska PTSA Treasurer Accused of Embezzling Over $18,000 Since February 2020
The former treasurer of the Onalaska Loggers Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has pleaded not guilty to accusations that she embezzled over $18,000 from the association between February 2020 … more
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Visitors at the Veterans Memorial Museum point to photos and relics on display Thursday on Veterans Day in Chehalis.
Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis Features Resource Fair and Free Admission
The Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis is always a happening place for community events, from car shows to drive-in movie theaters. But the work the museum does behind the scenes is the truly … more
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Christina Witchey carries an American Flag while walking with a group through Chehalis as part of a Wounded Warrior 5K to honor those who have served on Veterans Day
Photos: Wounded Warrior 5K Participants Honor Veterans in Chehalis
Emergency responders and passersby assist at the scene of a crash on U.S. Highway 12 near Salkum on Friday afternoon.
Lewis County Commissioner, Sheriff Among Those Who Rescued Crash Victims Friday Along U.S. Highway 12
Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and Commissioner Sean Swope were among those who helped lift two people out of a rolled over yellow Porsche Friday during a torrential downpour on U.S. Highway 12. … more
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The Fallen Outdoors president Branden Trager, left, and member Josh James sit in a blind at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge during a Veterans Day hunt on Nov. 11.
The Fallen Outdoors: Groups Host Hunt for Veterans at Southwest Washington Wildlife Refuge
The sound of gunfire periodically echoed across the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge on Veterans Day, followed sometimes by a duck falling from the sky after a successful hit. At one blind, a … more
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Columns form as rain drops land in water flowing over a roadway in Chehalis on Friday.
Flood Warning: Cowlitz River at Randle Entering Major Flood Stage as East Lewis County Receives Brunt of Storm
East Lewis County is seeing the worst of the latest atmospheric river, which has sent roughly 3 to 4 inches of rain to the area within a 24-hour period and flooded the Cowlitz River at both Packwood … more
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