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For the fifth time in 20 years, the Mega Millions jackpot has more than $600 million up for grabs.
Friday’s jackpot is estimated to be around $630 million, according to Mega …
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7/20/22
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The 631 manatee deaths in Florida through mid-July this year already stands as the fourth deadliest annual count since records began nearly a half-century ago.
Though a blistering pace, the 2022 …
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7/20/22
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Voters and elected officials gathered at the Roxy Theater on Tuesday night for a show unlike most hosted by the classic Morton venue.
The East County Journal held a free, public candidate forum …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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7/20/22
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Ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election, the Lewis County Auditor’s Office has mailed a printed voters’ pamphlet to all households with a primary race.
An online voters’ guide is …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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The total number of COVID-19 cases reported this week by Lewis County Public Health and Social Services (LCPHSS) jumped upward to 144 new cases in the week of July 8 to July 14 after seeing a dip the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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A contract establishing law enforcement coverage in Pe Ell by the Morton Police Department is currently under review by the Morton City Council after it was approved by the Pe Ell Town Council on …
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By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com
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7/20/22
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The Centralia Police Department (CPD) announced its participation in this year’s National Night Out campaign.
As part of the campaign, CPD will host a hot dog picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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Oregon Trail Days in Tenino will return to the Stone City this weekend, and like the quarry pool when it’s not undergoing repairs, is filled to the brim with history and celebration of the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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The 20th annual Pickersfest Music Festival is returning to Winolequa Park on Friday, Aug. 5, and will last through Sunday, Aug. 7. The Washington Acoustic Music Association will host the three-day …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed an air tour management plan for Mount Rainier National Park on July 18.
The plan establishes measures to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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On Tuesday, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill titled the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), that, according to language in the bill, would provide statutory authority for …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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7/20/22
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MORTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Morton Incidents
• An officer was dispatched to assist Cascade Mental Health in the 100 Block of Third Street just before 2:10 p.m. on June 20. The officer …
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7/20/22
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Sheryl Hall is a Packwood resident and leader of the Gifford Pinchot Trash Force, a volunteer group that cleans up litter in the most spacious of public lands in Lewis County.
After a recent …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/20/22
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A 21-year-old Chehalis man was remanded into custody on $150,000 bail Monday afternoon following a hearing on domestic violence charges in Lewis County Superior Court.
The man is accused of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/20/22
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The House race for Washington’s District 3 is heading into the primary with a lengthy list of candidates.
Incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler began facing challengers for her seat months …
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By Brennen Kauffman / The Daily News
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7/20/22
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Cowlitz County District Court Judge Debra Burchett is suspended from the bench for 10 days without pay starting Aug. 2.
The Supreme Court of Washington filed the decision Tuesday, almost two …
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By Hayley Day / The Daily News
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7/20/22
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Two people are charged with felony drug violations after law enforcement last week say they seized 13 pounds and more than 30,000 pills of illegal drugs in a vehicle off Interstate 5’s exit 39 …
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By Hayley Day / The Daily News
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7/20/22
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Violent crimes and murders increased, while drug and fraud-related numbers decreased along with the number of commissioned officers in 2021, according to a report released this week by the Washington …
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It’s time for Lewis County Fire District 6 to renew the 10-year emergency medical services (EMS) levy that provides much of the district’s funding, but the district is asking voters to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/20/22
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Visitors to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest could soon pay more for parking and camping passes, with the forest service suggesting fee increases at several outdoor spots.
If all proposed fees …
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By Sydney Brown / The Daily News
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7/20/22
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