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A Rochester man accused of hitting a pedestrian in a Centralia crosswalk with his car last week and fleeing the scene has been arrested.
Jose Armando Ochoa Tello, 22, was arrested Dec. 16 …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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12/17/25
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A Green Hill School inmate is now facing a felony charge related to an overdose he suffered at the facility in April.
Michael Jermaine Polnett Jr., 19, was charged Dec. 12 in Lewis County …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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A man accused of stealing an ATV in Morton is now facing assault and harassment charges for allegedly attacking Lewis County Jail staff on Tuesday.
Douglas Wayne Raymond, 35, of Lacey, was …
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12/17/25
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Lewis County is reducing the fees for a range of services it offers in the wake of flooding in hopes of reducing the cost to address flood damage.
The Lewis County Department of Emergency …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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As it does each year, The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
In Lewis County, $41,702.24 has been raised through Red Kettle contributions, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug possession
• Rhonda L. Tune, 55, of Centralia, was arrested and issued a criminal citation for possession of a controlled substance in the 1500 block of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Chehalis will be holding a play titled “Heart of Christmas” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 20 and 21.
The play follows two old friends, Franklin and Charles, as they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Sometimes living in the small towns of Lewis County really does feel like a Hallmark movie.
Last Friday, for instance, I joined a few dozen other festive, bundled-up folks in a carol singalong …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/17/25
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With winter rains now in full effect and more wet weather forecasted daily throughout the end of the year, construction crews were hard at work on Tuesday, Dec. 16, rebuilding the bank of the Cowlitz …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Scenes from a dress rehearsal for Southwest Washington Dance Center’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Corbet Theatre on Monday, Dec. 15.
Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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Danielle Bethell, a Marion County commissioner running for governor in 2026, faces a pair of state ethics investigations into whether she used her elected position to benefit her son and daughter.
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12/17/25
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the county’s 2026-27 budget.
Commissioners Carolina Mejia, Wayne Fournier and Tye Menser voted to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Portland officials Tuesday revealed early warning signs of a sizable shortfall for the city’s budget next fiscal year as taxes and fees that pay for essential municipal services are projected to …
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Shane Dixon Kavanaugh / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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12/17/25
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For many business owners in East Lewis County, the “shoulder season” between summer when visitors flock to the area to camp, hike, hunt and fish, and winter when White Pass Ski Area opens drawing …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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A week after intense flooding hit Lewis County, heavy rain and high winds created power outages for around 16,000 Lewis County residents late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
The Lewis County …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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Former Washington state representative turned Economic Alliance of Lewis County Executive Director Richard DeBolt said farewell to friends and colleagues earlier this week as he enters into a partial …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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An atmospheric river on Tuesday continued to swell rivers, topple barriers, shave roadways and force evacuations. But through it all, two major dams in King County have done their jobs to protect …
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Patrick Malone / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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12/17/25
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Students from Winlock Dance Center continued a beloved holiday tradition by visiting local senior living communities to share the joy of dance and celebrate the season.
Young dancers performed …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The last time Mariposa Farm in Everson got flooded, owners Joaquin and Liz Lopez spent about $100,000 replacing equipment, repairing infrastructure and writing off lost produce. That was just four …
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