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This rendering of the Centralia College student apartments was submitted by Collegiate Housing International Centralia, LLC.
New Centralia College Student Apartment Complex to Be Finished by Start of Fall Semester
Gone are the days when most of Centralia College’s student demographic either lived at home or were able to rent out a local homeowner’s spare room.  Nowadays, with housing in … more
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Jose T. Diaz, 57, of Centralia, is taken into custody outside the Peppermill Empress Inn Thursday afternoon in Centralia.
Centralia Man Accused of Threatening Hotel Employee With Knife
Officers with the Centralia Police Department responded to a report of assault at the Peppermill Empress Inn in the 1200 block of Alder Street just before 11:50 a.m. on Thursday.  The … more
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Centralia K9 Officer Stephen Summers is reunited with Samson after being stabbed by a child rape suspect in Chehalis on Friday. He was released from Providence Centralia Hospital in February 2022.
Centralia Police K9 Samson Retiring After Handler Survived Stabbing
After two years of service, Centralia Police Department K9 Samson is being retired at 3 and a half years old to be with his handler, Officer Stephen Summers, who was stabbed while on duty in February … more
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Westside Park is located in the 800 block of Northwest West Street in Chehalis.
Chehalis City Council Approves Funding for Fencing, Playground and Parking at Westside Park
After failing to secure funding last month for improvements to Westside Park in Chehalis, Parks and Facility Manager Andrew Hunziker returned to the Chehalis City Council with a new funding proposal … more
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Mayor Wayne Fournier smiles for a photo in downtown Tenino on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Tenino Mayor Seeks New Thurston County Commissioner Position
Thurston County has around 300,000 people. Its neighbor to the south, Lewis County, has around 80,000.  Currently, both have three-person boards of county commissioners, where each elected … more
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, is pictured in a new official congressional portrait.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Sworn in to Represent 3rd Congressional District
After a rocky start, the 118th Congress has begun and Southwest Washington’s new representative, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has been sworn in. An owner of an auto repair shop in … more
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Mount Rainier scrapes the skies as the meadows of Paradise begin to turn to fall colors in September 2022.
Paradise Lost? Angst Mounts Over Mount Rainier National Park Weekday Closure
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK — The road to Paradise is closed on weekdays. Mount Rainier National Park's most popular winter destination has beckoned skiers, snowshoers, sledders and snow … more
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Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza speaks at a flood outlook meeting in Chehalis in November. Snaza has been among the vocal critics of some police reform laws that have come out of Olympia in recent years.
State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Announces Priorities for Legislative Session
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) released a statement Thursday announcing its priorities for the upcoming state legislative session.  Three out of its four … more
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Whiskers twitch on a baby nutria as it munches on weeds and leaves beside Fort Borst Lake in Centralia Thursday evening.
In Focus: Nutria Are Somewhat Cute, But an Invasive Pest Nonetheless
If a beaver and a rat had a baby, it might look something like a nutria. The semiaquatic rodent, which is an invasive species in the Northwest, sports large, orange teeth and a rat-like tail. … more
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Governor Jay Inslee looks on while walking out of a room inside the John A. Cherberg Building in Olympia on Thursday after answering questions from members of the press.
Inslee Seeks to Increase Funding ‘to Scale’ for Homelessness With $4 Billion Budget Request
On an open-ended question in Crosscut-Elway’s annual poll, the single most-named issue registered Washington voters hoped the Legislature would focus on this session was … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno and Senator Jeff Wilson react to the number of children interviewed at the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County, which now stands at 709.
At Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County, Lawmakers Urged to Support Child Survivors of Sexual Assault
It takes a serious matter to make politicians bare emotions.  Seeing the paper cranes representing children who underwent trafficking, abuse and assault while visiting the Youth Advocacy … more
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Chehalis resident David Plotz, pictured in this courtesy photo, is expected to be the new general manager of the Lewis County PUD.
Updated: Lewis County Public Utility District Commission Announces David Plotz as New General Manager
After a Monday morning meeting where Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioners voted 2-1 to fire General Manager Chris Roden “without cause,” the commissioners went right … more
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Lewis County Chief Deputy Coroner Steven Wilson joins Coroner Warren McLeod in presenting the 2022 death totals to the Lewis County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.
Lewis County Coroner Breaks Down 2022 Death Totals
Fatal at a dosage small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil, fentanyl has been a concern for law enforcement and government officials in recent years due to its deadly impact across Southwest … more
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A crowd gathers around the Giant Cheese Ball at the Toledo Boat Launch for a New Year's Eve celebration on Saturday.
Toledo’s Giant Cheese Ball Drops for New Year
The Toledo Boat Launch parking lot isn’t as glamorous as Times Square, but Toledo’s New Year’s Eve ball drop has a perk that New York’s doesn’t: you get to eat the ball … more
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Oliver James Harris weighed 6 pounds, 7.1 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. He is the second son of Cede and Eric Harris, of Centralia, and brother of Levi Michael Harris, 21 months. Oliver was delivered by Dr. Jennifer Scalici of the Providence Centralia Women’s Center.
Father Rushes Wife From Pe Ell to Centralia to Deliver First Baby of New Year
Father Rushes Wife From Pe Ell to Centralia to Deliver First Baby of New Year By Chris Thomas / For The Chronicle  The first baby of 2023 born at Providence Centralia Hospital came into … more
Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, speaks on federal support for local governments in this photo provided by her office.
Jaime Herrera Beutler Reflects on Service, Wins for Lewis County as Term Ends
Calling Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over a decade, one might expect the background droll of congressional staff or the muttering of … more
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A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia to snatch a fish last May.
In Focus: The Chronicle’s 2022 Photos of the Year
Through fires, floods and everyday life in the greater Lewis County area, Chronicle Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger was there to capture big moments and compelling images in 2022. Here are photos he … more
K9 units search an area around the Peppertree West Motor Inn in Centralia Friday evening.
Man Wanted on Felony Warrants Eludes Police in Centralia on Foot Thursday 
A man who reportedly fled from Centralia police officers attempting to arrest him Thursday evening was still at large as of Friday morning, according to the Centralia Police … more
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Angie Krause, formerly known as Angie Humphrey, smiles outside The Chronicle on Thursday. Krause spent 21 years with the Centralia Police Department and 27 years as a law enforcement officer.
‘Officer Humphrey’ Reflects on 21-Year Career With Centralia Police Department 
It’s been nearly a month since Angie Krause, formerly known as Angie Humphrey, gave her final radio signoff as an officer with the Centralia Police Department, but settling into retirement is a … more
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Leah Rader, general manager of the Chevron station located at 520 South Tower Ave., pictured behind the sign at left, served more than 140 free meals on Christmas along with friends, family and coworkers.
Lewis County Drug Court Graduate Turned Gas Station Manager Provides Free Meals on Christmas
Inspired by Gather Church’s tradition of providing free meals to homeless people for Thanksgiving, Leah Rader, general manager of the Chevron station located at 520 South Tower Ave., spent her … more
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