Thousands of people gather every year at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to await a special weather forecast from a 20-pound groundhog named Phil.
Pennsylvania Dutch superstition tells us …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom
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1/27/25
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For hobbyists who enjoy the Warhammer franchise — a sci-fi tabletop military strategy game featuring customizable plastic scale model pieces — finding fellow enthusiasts to play against …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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The W.F. West High School cheerleading squad rocked Battle Ground High School’s gym on their way to a 2A non-tumbling medium state title with their routine on Friday, Jan. 24, at the WIAA State …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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1/27/25
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Polar plungers with the Lewis County Icicle Brigade tool part in the annual polar plunge at Mayfield Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The plunge raises money for Special Olympics Washington and …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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The Birth of a Lake boardwalk trail is pictured at Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
“This short, accessible boardwalk trail explores the creation of Coldwater Lake,” the …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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Following last week’s fiasco when on Monday, Jan. 20, an individual trespassed on Veterans Memorial Museum property and did donuts in his pickup truck, tearing up a grass field, about 10 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/27/25
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Brian Campbell’s daughter is still grieving the loss of the man she called the glue that held the family together.
"Now that he's not here, it's really hard," Alex Fay said.
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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1/27/25
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OLYMPIA — Advocates for gun regulations pushed for a series of reforms this week, as lawmakers again consider stricter laws to own and maintain firearms in the state.
This session, …
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Mitchell Roland / The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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1/26/25
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Instead of collecting $25,000 from an Ashford woman, an alleged scammer received a pair of shiny handcuffs. But the victim is still out $14,800.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s …
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Craig Sailor / The News Tribune (TNS)
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1/26/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is going to have a little more difficulty getting his staff inside the chamber of the state House of Representatives than his predecessors.
That’s because on …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/26/25
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When Brian Cook was a middle school student in Toledo, he already knew what he wanted to do when he grew up.
His dream wasn’t much different than a lot of children his age — he …
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By Eric Schwartz / eschwartz@chronline.com
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1/26/25
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Chehalis Outfitters is partnering with the Lewis County Master Gardeners to host a class on propagating with seeds.
The class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 15 at Chehalis Outfitters, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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Thurston County announced this week that it is seeking qualified projects to apply for Conservation Futures funding for 2025.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m on Friday, Feb. 28.
This …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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On Monday, Jan. 20, at around 3 p.m., an unknown individual trespassed onto the Veterans Memorial Museum’s property in Chehalis and caused several thousand dollars worth of damage to the lawn …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/24/25
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Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioners on Tuesday approved the allocation of another $200,000 for its low-income senior pilot program, according to a news release from the PUD.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug violation
• A 52-year-old Onalaska man was arrested in the 800 block of Harrison Avenue just after 12:50 p.m. on Jan. 22 for possession of a controlled …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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Representative Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia, is again attempting to pass legislation that would crack down on rampant graffiti vandalism and illegal highway blockades in Washington.
House Bill 1407 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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• MARTHA ‘JUDY’ HITCHCOCK, 87, Centralia, died Jan. 16. Service details are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.
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1/24/25
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When I visit the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, I’m humbled and awed by the stories it tells. Artifacts and exhibits illustrate the sacrifice, strength and bravery shown by ordinary …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/24/25
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Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson traveled to Silver Lake in Cowlitz County on Thursday to capture these photos of the local landscape, wildlife and folks enjoying the clear skies at …
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1/24/25
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