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🌱 How Chehalis residents can tap United Way’s new flood relief

Good morning Chehalis! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chehalis residents can tap United Way’s new flood relief
  • Will Olympia’s next tax debate hit Chehalis wallets harder?

Also on today's calendar: Lights for Littles and 1 more event.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Chehalis? Post it to Chehalis photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Becoming windier with rain, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 49, low: 42.
  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• United Way of Lewis County activates Flood Relief Fund (chronline.com) — United Way of Lewis County has activated a Flood Relief Fund to help residents recover from recent flooding, with donations also accepted by mail or in person at its Chehalis office. Money will be distributed through Lewis County Emergency Management to families with the greatest need, and donors can even earmark gifts specifically for East Lewis County recovery efforts.
   

• State Sen. John Braun talks affordability, taxes and education (chronline.com) — Chehalis residents may be interested that their state Rep. Peter Abbarno’s concerns about a possible expanding income tax were echoed by Sen. John Braun at a Woodland Chamber luncheon. Braun focused on affordability, warning about new tax proposals, and fielded questions on school funding, insurance costs, and tariffs as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday December 18
  • Lights for Littles
    Summit Center for Child Development , 1336 SW McFadden Ave , Chehalis
    2:00 pm
  • W.F. West Winterfest
    Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA 98532
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • W.F. West Theater presents "Beetlejuice"
    W.F. West High School Theater Chehalis, WA 98532
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT IN CHEHALIS:
    Hi all! Our inside cat Bastila(goes by Mama) got out of our house yesterday while we were out. We are extremely worried about her and just want her… (Nextdoor South Market)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Chehalis. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Chehalis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chehalis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centralia

  • In Focus: Plaque dedicated at historic Proffitt Building in downtown Centralia (chronline.com)
  • Letter to the editor: Kudos to Three Rivers Care for excellent treatment of patient (chronline.com)
  • Sophie Glancey Named Women's Basketball Player of the Week Following Historic Performance (wccsports.com)

Winlock

  • Girls wrestling roundup: Bearcats, Tigers each crown two champs (chronline.com)
  • Julie McDonald: Cherish the heroes we walk alongside every day (chronline.com)

Ok Chehalis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chehalis

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chehalis

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.