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Gov. Jay Inslee exits the dais after delivering his final State of the State address, where he vowed to "run through the tape" during his last year in office.
Gov. Inslee vows during final State of the State to ‘run through the tape’
With his final legislative session as governor underway, Gov. Jay Inslee echoed his father Tuesday and vowed to “run through the tape.” “Just as I know you’ll give this … more
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Suspect accused of shooting man in the foot during argument in Chehalis 
A suspect accused of shooting a man in the foot during an argument in Chehalis Tuesday night and then fleeing the scene is in custody, the Chehalis Police Department announced Wednesday … more
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Attendees observe a display honoring Medal of honor recipient Franklin D. Miller after a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Jan. 5.
Green Beret’s Medal of Honor now on display at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Fifty-four years to the day after a brutal battle unfolded in the Kon Tum province in Vietnam and nearly took the life of U.S. Army Green Beret Franklin Douglas Miller, his children, friends and … more
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Author Sandy Crowell, left, is pictured with Helen Sanders in this photo from columnist Julie McDonald.
Julie McDonald: Helen Sanders tells of reservation life and Supreme Court battle
As the youngest of seven children growing up near the Black River on the Chehalis Indian Reservation, Helen Sanders often darted through their house in her father’s wake, ignoring her … more
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Sen. Patty Murray visits the First Mode work space at the TransAlta facility in Centralia on Thursday, Jan. 4
Sen. Murray tours First Mode ‘proving ground’ in Centralia and touts company’s efforts to decarbonize mining trucks
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, visited the Centralia TransAlta plant Thursday to see how a Seattle-Based company is using the site to test greener mining equipment. Founded in 2018, First … more
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Approximately 40 Lewis County residents attended an informal public meeting with Lewis County Public Utilities District (PUD) General Manager David Plotz discussing their concerns over the PUD’s ongoing meter replacement installing smart meters produced by Honeywell on Jan. 3.
Lewis County residents raise concerns over PUD’s advanced meter replacement during first ‘Meet the Manager’ meeting
During a three-hour “Meet the Manager” meeting at the Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) office in Chehalis on Wednesday, nearly 40 Lewis County residents voiced concerns and … more
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Firefighters with the Riverside Fire Authority comfort a dog that escaped a house fire on West First Street in Centralia on Thursday, Jan. 4.
Man, three dogs escape house fire in Centralia Thursday 
One man was evaluated by emergency medical personnel for possible injuries after he and three dogs escaped a house fire in the 1000 block of West First Street in Centralia on Thursday.  … more
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Roughly 40 kayakers smile for a photo before heading out for a guided tour of Lake Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 1.
Kayaking into the new year: ‘Free Hike Day’ event draws 40 to Ike Kinswa State Park
The drive caused a bit of a concern. Shrouded by low-hanging gray clouds for much of the trip, I wondered what exactly I got myself into when I pitched a kayaking trip as my first story of 2024. … more
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Lewis County Deputy Prosecutor Barb Russell, Commissioner Scott Brummer and Senior Long Range Planner Mindy Brooks respond to community feedback during a community forum in Mineral on Jan. 2.
Officials meet with Mineral residents after judge rules against Lewis County’s YMCA decision
A Thurston County Superior Court judge has ruled that “impermissible racial animus, bias and infringement of the YMCA’s protected free speech rights” illegally factored into the … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders hosted his first town hall meeting as an elected official on Oct. 4 at the Yelm Community Center.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders reflects on first year as sheriff, goals going forward
When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of work to do. Sanders said he knew his work was cut out for him considering a high crime rate in the … more
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The remains of Lori Anne Razpotnik, a teenager from Lewis County last seen by her family in 1982, were identified through DNA testing.
How DNA and an obituary helped ID a Lewis County girl as a victim of the Green River killer
It was the kind of dumb argument every parent has with every teenager. Lori Anne Razpotnik, age 15, wanted a horse. A friend had one. All Lori had to do, she told her mom, was pay for feed and … more
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From left, Mike Coday, Peter Angok Atem Biar and Commissioner Scott Brummer pose for a photo outside the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. Peter Angok Atem Biar, one of “The Lost Boys of Sudan,” described coming to the United States while fleeing violence and how he found a home in Lewis County where he now works. Now, he is working with members of Congress and others to bring his family to the place he calls home.
Lewis County employee and Sudanese refugee works to bring family to U.S.
Born in a war-torn country, a conflict that eventually forced him to flee his homeland, Peter Angok Atem has lived the American dream for the past 20 years. During that time, he graduated from … more
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Polar Plunge participants jump into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1. Approximately 150 people, jumping in groups of eight, participated in the Offut Lake Resort’s New Year’s Day tradition this year. The annual event began with breakfast at Lady of the Lake. This year, donations were raised for Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, who is battling cancer. Donations can be made to the Robert Gordon Cancer Fund at any WSECU branch. Money can also be donated to Gordon and his family on Venmo: Miriam-Gordon-13.
In focus: New Year’s revelers take the plunge at Offut Lake Resort
A mountain goat walks down a ridge at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park in Ashford on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
The Chronicle's 2023 Photos of the Year
The Chronicle's photographers and reporters capture thousands upon thousands of photographs of the communities we cover each year. The photos included here represent some of the most compelling … more
Kevin Aselton, right, hugs Mayor Lonnie Willey, left, upon being greeted during a surprise ceremony at Pe Ell Town Hall Thursday afternoon, Dec. 28.
Pe Ell surprises beloved UPS driver with flag flown over U.S. Capitol
As more and more shopping shifts online, with anything from toilet paper to a TV available with a few clicks of a mouse, the job of a delivery driver can often be anonymous and, at times, thankless. … more
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Medal of Honor recipient Franklin D. Miller, back row on the right, is pictured with a joint American-Vietnamese unit he was on patrol with while deployed in Vietnam.
Vietnam veteran’s Medal of Honor to be permanently displayed at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Franklin Douglas Miller was a U.S. Army command sergeant major who was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 5, 1971, by former President Richard Nixon. He was given the Medal of Honor for his … more
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The sun is seen descending in the western sky over groomed corduroy patterns in the snow at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Skiers, snowboarders flock to White Pass to enjoy the snow
With the arrival of winter, skiers and snowboarders from throughout the region are flocking to Washington’s many ski resorts, including the White Pass Ski Area in East Lewis County. As of … more
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Tammy Vessey, activities director for the assisted living facility and memory care facility at the Sharon Care Center in Centralia, hugs local volunteer Connie Todd on Tuesday, Dec. 26. For three years now, Todd has collected and delivered Christmas gifts for seniors living in the Sharon Care and other nursing homes in the region.
Volunteer delivers Christmas cheer to hundreds of seniors at Lewis, Thurston assisted living facilities
For three years now, local volunteer Connie Todd has gathered gifts to bring Christmas cheer to seniors at assisted living facilities while using her own personal Facebook page to generate donations. … more
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Photos by Jared Wenzelburger / jared@chronline.com State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, State Rep. Ed Orcutt and State Rep. Peter Abbarno, along with members of their staff, talk with members of the The Chronicle Editorial Board about the upcoming legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14.
Local lawmakers eye additional police reform in 2024 session
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles previewing the 2024 legislative session. While the start of a new year is a reason for hope and optimism, the new year also means … more
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The Chehalis Tribe held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Tumwater on Thursday, Dec. 14, for Hope and Healing Clinic, an Opioid Treatment Program location equipped with a mobile medical unit, where the public was able to tour the new facilities.
Facing ‘opioid pandemic,’ Chehalis Tribe to open treatment clinic
According to the Washington State Health Care Authority, Indigenous people face above-average rates of opioid and fentanyl-related overdose deaths. “American and Alaska Native people are … more
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