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President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that hit Washington in December, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced …
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By:Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/11/26
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A Chehalis man faces allegations he violated a no-contact order and assaulted his child’s mother during a visit to her apartment in the early hours of Friday, April 10.
Tyler D. Wright, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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4/10/26
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Three years after a landslide cut off access to the upper stretch of state Route 504, also known as Spirit Lake Memorial Highway, work is set to restore a key connection to one of Washington’s most …
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4/10/26
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Washington’s new law that seeks to hold sheriffs to higher standards and paves the way for their removal from office is the target of a second lawsuit.
This one comes from the Washington …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/10/26
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As Washington state prepares to collect its first-ever income tax on millionaires, one state agency is gearing up for a major hiring blitz to handle the administrative workload of ensuring …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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4/10/26
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Despite a recent report showing Washington’s charter school graduates are outperforming their peers in traditional public schools, state lawmakers cut about $7.5 million in enrichment funding for …
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By Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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4/10/26
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Less than half of the drivers required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles did so between 2018 and 2025, despite $14.5 million in state spending to bolster compliance.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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4/10/26
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway teen who has been missing for over a week.
Lolaine Iwanski was last seen near River Ridge High …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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4/10/26
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The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Varsity South this week, marking the completion of the last of three local hotels converted to host a combination of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/10/26
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As new restrictions on license plate-reading cameras take hold across the state, the Centralia Police Department remains confident in its use of its Flock Safety cameras, even if the technology's …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/10/26
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The Riverside Fire Authority (RFA) and Cascade Community Healthcare on Thursday announced the successful completion of a year-long pilot project providing alternative outreach to persons experiencing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/10/26
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Sgt. Tracy Murphy of the Centralia Police Department said he had “no comment” Wednesday when asked whether or not he had been placed on administrative leave.
The Lewis County sheriff …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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4/10/26
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Washington residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day weekend by helping protect Washington’s beaches and marine life by volunteering at a state park during the annual Washington Coast Cleanup.
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4/10/26
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In preparation for wildfire season, the Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct aviation mock fire exercises across the Capitol State Forest on Wednesday, April 15, with a …
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DNR
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4/10/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Robert Combs-Cripps, 26, Olympia, was arrested after allegedly assaulting another individual in the 3500 block of Steelhammer Drive at about 11:54 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/10/26
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• ALEXANDER THOMAS MAFFEO , 46, Rochester, died April 7 at home. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• MICHAEL G. FRY, 76, Centralia, died April 2 at his …
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4/10/26
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To the delight of loyal customers and staff, Riverside Bistro & Rooftop Bar will officially reopen on Wednesday, April 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m.
The community is invited …
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Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
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4/10/26
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With July just around the corner, communities around the country are unveiling what they have planned for participating in America250 — a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday on July …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/10/26
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The Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD) recently released the unemployment rates for January 2026, showing that unemployment slightly decreased in both Lewis and Thurston counties …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/10/26
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Work on Interstate 5 in Lewis County will resume this spring as crews move from paving the roadway below to repairing the bridges above, according to a news release from the Washington state …
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4/10/26
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