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Julian Jansen was 11 years old when he tried his first vape. Testifying before state lawmakers Friday morning, the Eatonville High School student said he was drawn to the colorful design and fruity …
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Simone Carter / The News Tribune (TNS)
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2/1/25
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Many Washington medical facilities and staffers are taking steps to ready themselves for the potential presence of federal immigration officers, following President Donald Trump's renewed focus on …
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Elise Takahama / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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2/1/25
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A Washington bill that would add new language to existing state law about “appropriate measures” regarding vaccines to control the spread of communicable diseases received lopsided …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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2/1/25
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House Republicans in the Washington State Legislature offered up dozens of amendments Thursday during an executive session before the House Education Committee, but none were successful in slowing …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/31/25
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It wasn’t quite the rally that was intended, but about three dozen people from the Pierce County Republican Party and other concerned citizens showed up Thursday in Olympia to protest House …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/31/25
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An 18-year-old man was allegedly driving 112 mph in a 40 mph zone when he ran a red light and smashed into Andrea Smith Hudson’s minivan last year near Renton, killing her and three children …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/31/25
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A Centralia man arrested for his involvement in kidnapping and robbing a juvenile at gunpoint in December was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison.
Cornelius Wayman Jr., 21, was sentenced …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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In Charles “Chip” Duncan’s family, military service has been a part of life for generations throughout most major military conflicts and wars the country has been in — …
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By Owen Sexton owen@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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Tom and Karen Alderson were honored with the second annual Distinguished Centralia Alumni Award at halftime of the Tigers’ game versus Shelton on Thursday, Jan. 30.
The award is given …
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Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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Centralia High School held a “course expo” for students on Friday, Jan. 31, to help them decide what classes will best fit their future plans.
“This event is designed to help …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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Napavine students now have a literal sandbox to play in, but not to build sandcastles.
Instead, they’ll be building the technical skills needed to operate a tractor and other heavy …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will host an acoustic music jam on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Faith Baptist Church, located at 436 Coal Creek Road in Chehalis.
The …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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With the final open house to gather public input now completed, the City of Chehalis, in partnership with Experience Chehalis, has launched a third online survey to gather more input as they finalize …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Burglary
• Damion V. Wilson, 24, of Centralia, was arrested in the 600 block of West Pear Street at approximately 8:10 a.m. on Jan. 29 for allegedly …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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On Tuesday, the Centralia City Council chambers were packed with a standing-room-only crowd. That happens sometimes when there’s a contentious issue on the agenda, but this was a sunnier …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/31/25
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In focus: Homeless Connect provides services during annual count of Lewis County homeless population
The Lewis County Homeless Connect event was held in the Blue Pavilion at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Friday, Jan. 31.
Lewis County will hold two Homeless Connect events in 2025. The …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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A large team of scientists in Vancouver are regularly on hand to monitor volcanic activity in the Cascades of Oregon and Washington.
As a result, the team has the capability to produce early …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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1/31/25
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, met with student leaders from across Clark County to hear about their priorities. She also visited the Clark County Jail to meet …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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With the affordable housing crisis showing no signs of ending nationwide, City of Centralia staff are working to try to improve the situation in the city by reviewing and approving developers' …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/31/25
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Blood banks in Washington are urging residents to donate blood after available supplies reached alarming low levels, according to a news release from the Washington state Department of Health
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/31/25
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