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Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) Commissioner Michael Jay Kelly was formally charged Monday, Dec. 2, in Lewis County Superior Court with two felony charges for allegedly attempting to bribe …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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The Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved increasing the county’s general property tax levy by 2.98% and the county roads property levy by 2.77% in 2025 compared to …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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A fire broke out in the roof of the service area at Van Cleve Motors Inc. in Morton on Saturday morning, Nov. 30.
It caused minor damage to the roof’s structure that will require repairs, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held at at George Washington Park in Centralia on Friday, Nov. 29.
The event was organized and hosted by the Centralia Downtown Association, …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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As part of National Adoption Day on Friday, Nov. 22, Lewis County Superior Court Judge J. Andrew Toynbee finalized the adoptions of three children from foster care during a ceremony at the Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking new community members to join the Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board.
According to the Lewis County Public Health Department, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Obstruction
• A 35-year-old Winlock woman was arrested for obstructing a police officer in the 800 block of North Tower Avenue just after 11:30 a.m. on Nov. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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The Chehalis City Council approved the city’s 2025 budget on its final reading during the council’s Monday, Nov. 25, meeting after holding the required second public hearing concerning …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund has received $500,000 in financial assistance funding to “provide financial literacy and empowerment resources, along with financial services” to members of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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Chehalis Outfitters is inviting the community to its Holiday Open House.
The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5.
“Join us for an evening of holiday magic, delicious …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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The Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in partnership with Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater, will hold a Wreaths Across America ceremony at 1 p.m. Dec. 14.
The event …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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It’s always good to hear that these columns are appreciated, and recently I met a nice couple in Chehalis, Natalie and her husband Yvon, who said they clipped my column from earlier this year, …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/2/24
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Local families find fellowship after discovering POW ancestors were in same World War II prison camp
While the phrase may be cliché, saying “it’s a small world” sometimes does apply, especially to the families of U.S. Army Sergeant George Frank Bishop and Army Private Robert …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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Residents of Lewis County are no strangers to natural disasters.
Along with flooding, seasonal heavy rain brings another natural risk many often don’t think about — landslides.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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Interim Centralia Police Chief Andy Caldwell swore in one new police officer and also introduced the Centralia Police Department’s two newly promoted sergeants during the Centralia City Council …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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Following are White Pass Jr./Sr. High School’s first quarter honor rolls. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA.
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Aliya D. Bradley, Adalee G. Hull, Gemma Jakubowski, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will hold an open acoustic jam session on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Baptist Church, located at 436 Coal Creek Road in Chehalis.
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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The first day of December was a flurry of tulle, swords and last-minute preparations for the 60 or so Centralia Ballet Academy dancers preparing to perform “The Nutcracker” next week.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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Amid an ongoing police investigation into a potential bribery attempt, Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) Commissioner Michael Kelly has been restricted from communicating “with all PUD …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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12/2/24
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The Centralia College Nursing Club will host a public basket raffle Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 to help raise money for health promotion within the community, materials, guest speakers and a graduation pinning …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/2/24
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