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On the 281st episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Michael Kelly bribery verdict, a meeting about riverside apartments and commercial property in Centralia, the Lewis County …
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6/13/26
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A Chehalis Home Depot employee is charged with second-degree theft after he allegedly stole over $700 from the store’s cash registers — and hid the money in his work apron.
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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One thing was clear throughout the four days of testimony in Washington state’s criminal case against Michael Jay Kelly: Kelly and David Plotz met for drinks in Centralia on Nov. 7, 2024.
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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Lewis County Sheriff candidate Tracy Murphy told the audience on hand for a forum at the Adna Grange on Thursday evening that his recent termination from the Centralia Police Department was …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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Stan Hedwall Park will be the new face of the Fourth of July in Chehalis, hosting the only fireworks show in the Twin Cities this summer as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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Andres Leal-Minor was honored by Kara and Kyle Markstrom with the 2026 Noah Markstrom Award at Fords Prairie Elementary in Centralia on Friday, June 12.
The award is named after Noah Markstrom, …
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Otto Rabe / otto@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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Read a full story on the career and retirement of Centralia School District choir director Lauri Johnson here: https://tinyurl.com/mun8cj63
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6/12/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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• Brenton N. Klasen, 39, of Chehalis, was arrested in the 3500 block of Steelhammer Drive at approximately 6:30 a.m. on June 10 and was booked into the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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• RONALD L. BURNS, 76, Centralia, died May 30 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at Calvary Chapel Centralia. Arrangements are under the care of …
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6/12/26
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“From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion ...”
— President Abraham Lincoln, 1863
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/12/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, June 13, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about First Christian Church members in Centralia preparing to screen “Are We …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/12/26
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The Centralia School Board on Thursday honored retiring and current staffers within the school district.
Below is the list of honorees, as provided by the school disrict:
Retirement …
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6/12/26
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Volunteers with a nonprofit organization working to restore a historic fire lookout near Mount Rainier returned to the site Friday to find their years of hard work undermined by recent vandalism, …
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6/12/26
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Napavine Baptist Church will host a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 19.
The evening of music will feature Charles Graham, Hope de Ocampo, Denise Paraiso and Faith de Ocampo.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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Yakima Valley Fruit and Produce recently donated over 150 pounds of fresh cut, green asparagus to Gather Church and The Salvation Army in Centralia, marking the fourth year in a row the produce store …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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The Chehalis Valley Amateur Radio Society’s (CVARS) 28th Annual HAM Radio Tailgate Swap Meet will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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Washington’s average annual wage grew by 4.9% in 2025 to $99,810, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD) in a recent news release.
The increase was driven by a 0.2% decrease in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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Chehalis Middle School recently announced it will be working with the Pan Wizards Steel Orchestra to host “Caribbean Night” at 6 p.m. June 22.
The concert features music performed by both …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/12/26
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Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP, on Thursday announced that partner Kathryn Eyraud has been named Volunteer of the Year by Sound Legal Aid in recognition of her outstanding commitment to expanding …
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6/12/26
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The Centralia High School Powerlifting Team wrapped up its second competitive season with a memorable state sendoff on May 2. State-qualifying athletes proudly paraded through the hallways of …
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6/12/26
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