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Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Lower Columbia Currents, which reports news and opinion about Southwest Washington. It is published, reported and written by award-winning journalist …
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By Andre Stepankowsky / Lower Columbia Currents
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5/22/26
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The Centralia High School class of 2026 will graduate during a ceremony Friday, June 5, at Tiger Stadium.
The top 10 graduates of the class are featured in this list provided by the Centralia …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/22/26
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The W.F. West High School class of 2026 will graduate during a ceremony at 6 p.m. June 6 at Bearcat Stadium.
The top 10 graduates of the class are featured in this list provided by the Chehalis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/22/26
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In 2004, Washington became the first state in the country to enact a “Don’t Pass the Trash” law, seeking to prohibit public school districts from allowing K-12 teachers accused of sexual …
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By Moe K. Clark / InvestigateWest
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5/21/26
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A Rochester High School graduate has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy, according to a Tuesday announcement from U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania.
The congresswoman …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/20/26
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On May 7, David Ulrich, of Onalaska, won Centralia College Speech Club's 10th Annual Speech Showcase and received a $1,000 scholarship courtesy of 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Tim Browning.
Ulrich …
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From Centralia College
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5/18/26
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The blood, sweat, tears and hard work of two Rainier High School (RHS) seniors has officially paid off, as Lily Peralta and Anika Plowman signed for their golf and volleyball careers, respectively, …
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By Jacob Dimond / For The Chronicle
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5/18/26
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A large crowd turned out on Thursday in downtown Centralia for a celebration of the culmination of work by dozens of people and several local organizations that spanned nearly a decade — the grand …
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5/15/26
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The Winlock School District reopened its schools Wednesday following a single-day closure and investigation into a reported threat directed at the middle and high schools.
“A law enforcement …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/15/26
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Centralia High School proudly celebrated the induction of new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society during the school’s Spring Induction Ceremony, recognizing students who have …
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Submitted by the Centralia School District
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5/15/26
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A group of Centralia Middle School students is concerned about how ever-present advertising for tobacco and alcohol products might affect them and their peers.
Ten students from the Centralia …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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5/15/26
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Tenino High School senior Baylee Ahrens has compiled quite the trophy case in her journey raising and showing livestock, as well as in FFA.
She’s won awards like grand champion senior showman …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/14/26
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Nearly five years after first breaking ground, the United Learning Center (ULC) will celebrate its official opening in Centralia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday.
The event begins at …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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5/13/26
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To help strengthen cardiac emergency preparedness, the American Heart Association awarded Napavine Elementary a CPR in Schools grant through its school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/13/26
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The Visiting Nurses Foundation on Tuesday announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding a total of $25,000 to local students pursuing careers in health care and related fields.
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Submitted by the Visiting Nurses Foundation
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5/13/26
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The annual Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon continued its tradition of supporting graduating students in Centralia and Chehalis on Friday with the presentation of $18,500 to 19 area seniors.
The …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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5/11/26
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Nearly one year after being placed on administrative leave by the Olympia School District (OSD) for alleged sexual harassment, Ryan Akiyama, a former Yelm High School (YHS) principal, remains on …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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5/11/26
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Nearly $300,000 in school technology has gone missing, according to a recent state audit that revealed a local district cannot account for nearly 1,000 laptops.
The Washington State Auditor’s …
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By Andrew Paxton / The Center Square
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5/11/26
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Final numbers for the April 28 special election show Rochester School District’s capital levy proposal passing by 61 votes.
The election results were certified at 3 p.m. on Friday, May 8. A …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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5/8/26
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