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A lawsuit between the father of a Washington State Patrol trooper killed on duty and the county accused of gross negligence that led to his death reached a settlement Tuesday.
The agreement came …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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Fire officials on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest have raised the fire danger rating from “high” to “very high,” a Thursday news release announced.
The shift reflects conditions …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The 83rd edition of the annual Morton Loggers Jubilee kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 6.
The beloved East Lewis County festival runs through the weekend, with various logging competitions such as …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/31/26
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The Thurston County Fair is well underway, showcasing an estimated 4,000 entries from county residents of all ages.
The fair opened Thursday, July 30, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2, at the …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/31/26
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests and citations
• Mark R. Dugger, 61, was issued a criminal citation for one count of alleged hit-and-run unattended in the 400 block of North Market …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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• DOROTHY JOY COLEY, 94, Olympia, died July 23 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• JACK L. WOODS, 87, Mossyrock, died July 22 at his …
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7/31/26
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As we turn the calendar to the last full month of summer, here’s a recipe to make time slow down for a little while.
It’s an old-fashioned concoction that’s being served up twice a week. I …
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7/31/26
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Recently, I have been on a “get smarter” kick of sorts.
I have completed a couple of online courses and attended a few workshops. All were focused on agriculture in one way or another.
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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7/31/26
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The Gather Church in Centralia will hold a celebration of life event for the late Pastor Cole Meckle following his death from cancer earlier this week.
Gather Church Associate Pastor Patty …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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Executive Director Cynthia Mudge this week announced her retirement from her role leading the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce after more than four years in the position.
The Chronicle …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/31/26
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The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) joined peers on the national stage at USAging’s 2026 conference, where leaders received a workforce development award and delivered four …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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Assured Hospice, in partnership with Heritage House Morton Assisted Living and Memory Care, is launching a new Family Caregiver Support Group to provide guidance and community for those caring for a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The Lewis County Auditor’s Office has put out a news release reminding residents of information regarding the upcoming Aug. 4 election.
Stamps aren’t needed to mail a ballot, but it must be …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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Tim Hadler will perform “Strait To Branson,” a tribute performance celebrating the songs of George Strait, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. The performance will be held at the historic Raymond …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division has announced it will conduct a random audit of the Aug. 4 primary election. The test demonstrates the accuracy of the tabulation equipment, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The three candidates for Thurston County Commissioner District 5 spent nearly four hours the Thursday before the Aug. 4 primary election answering questions from podcast host Tony Taylor, members of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/31/26
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A Chehalis man faces three felonies and well over a dozen protection order violations after his arrest Wednesday following an alleged domestic violence assault.
Robert M.E. Donyes, 41, is …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/31/26
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Arbor Health Randle Clinic and Dr. Travis Podbilski were recently honored with a Teaching Impact Award from the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
The honor was …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), in coordination with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, U.S. Forest Service and conservation partners have reintroduced spring Chinook salmon into …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/31/26
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The City of Centralia is preparing to address the presence of substances often called forever chemicals in drinking water as federal and state governments move to enforce strict limits on them.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/31/26
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