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On the 251st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss a pair of candidate debates, Roger Morningstar, and welcome on Dylan 1 and Dylan 2 for a quick sports preview.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys welcome back Reubs to discuss Week 4. The Farm Store wants you to vote on the GAME OF THE WEEK. League play is finally here. The RPI Rankings are back (for football) and quite a bit different than the state coaches’ poll.
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On the 250th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss conducting an exhaustive search for a 911 director, candidate forums that didn’t happen on Monday, several big drug busts, building casinos (maybe) and whatever happened on the Opinion page.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys welcome back Reubs to discuss Week 2 of the prep football season. Onalaska proved the doubters wrong. W.F. West rebounded in a strong fashion. The Farm Store wants you to vote on the GAME OF THE WEEK.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys descend upon the NEW PODCAST STUDIO to admit defeat in Grid Picks and make their Week 2 picks live on air. The boys announce the GAME OF THE WEEK in real time and learn where Warden is on the map. Reubs is absent.
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On the 249th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on Wayne Fournier to discuss his response to ICE interfering in the Bear Gulch Fire response and his resulting media tour. The hosts argue over Wuthering Heights, whether to close the bars early because of a fight, and the importance of wolves.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys descend upon the NEW PODCAST STUDIO to introduce a new panelist (Reubs) and discuss the first week of the 2025 prep football season. Grid Picks are back and you can vote for the Game of the Week on Facebook and Instagram.
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On the 248th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the final recording (probably) in the hot old studio, commissioner raises, bats with rabies, sharing a power block and some other stuff.
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On the 247th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the grand closing of the 2025 SWW Fair, the livestock sale and all the money local 4-H kids got for their meaty pals, yet another lawsuit filed against the county over the exact thing everyone told the Commissioners would get them sued, several thinkpieces from the Opinion page regarding the fair, a Weekend at Bernie’s election, and a red scare at the courthouse.
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On the 246th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the grand opening of the 2025 SWW Fair, a congressional race, a spot of crime, and more.
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On the 245th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss perhaps the largest embezzlement case in county history, the latest grandstanding attempt from a county commissioner, the Little Miss Friendly nominees, and whether or not you should share explicit images of a former lover.
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On the 244th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on short-timer Kody Christen to discuss his tenure as a Chronicle photographer and his plans for regional domination in the Palouse. Also a festival roundup, analysis of a report on what businesses Centralia needs, apartments in an old school and a restaurant that said “so long” on social media.
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On the 243rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the latest fallout from Roger Morningstar’s reign of terror in Morton, a long recap and preview of festivals, way too many pieces of Opinion fodder and Maureen’s trip to an equestrian center.
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On the 242nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on a special guest (Zac Eckstein of the Lewis County Democrats) to discuss the party’s work and the latest in county business.
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On the 241st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the latest nonsense from the county commissioners, the poplar tree harvest, a ton of local weekend festivals and three Sirens Bangers of the Week.
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On the 240th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl mourns for his lost co-host (who is out sick) and welcomes on Mackenzie McGee and Hallie Ralls from the Centralia Downtown Association to talk about Summerfest and everything planned for the 4th of July. Chronicle publisher/owner Chad Taylor also joins the show to discuss the newspaper’s move to a new building exactly one block south.
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On the 239th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss recent protests, recent columnists’ takes on said protests, dream movie cars, the fantasy festival and all that entails, and the Centralia M-word.
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On the 238th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on Emmett O’Connell from The Olympia Standard podcast to complete the home-and-home series. Onalaska’s adding fruit and veggies to the homegrown menu, maybe Scott Brummer went to Europe, Vader tries to traverse F Street, and George the Dog has perhaps bit his last victim.
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On the 237th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss axe fights in public parks, tackling people running out of the courtroom, Tenino’s ag park, infidelity month and chainsaw carvings.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys descend upon the podcast studio to discuss Adna’s state softball championship, District 4’s dominance on the softball field, the early end to baseball season and Zach’s track LEAD PIPE LOCKS.
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On the 236th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Lewis County Sheriff’s absence, a dispute at the port, the artful portrayal of a 1930s liquor club, a new fishing column and more.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys descend upon the podcast studio to discuss BREAKING sports news about an Adna lad winning a state golf championship. Zach feasts upon crow after his horrible Ilwaco take and Aaron tells a softball story from 2017. The Pacific 2B League eats the C2BL's lunch. Brackets are out and the takes are coming with them. Stick-and-ball state starts Thursday!
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On the 235th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on guest Ruby Stanton to explain Relay for Life (and Into the Woods). The hosts also cover the safe parking pilot program debate in Chehalis and the hosts (well, one host anyway) goes off on a column regarding the debate. Mr. Yuck descends upon Centralia, prospective candidates throw their hats in the ring, John McCroskey does not understand irony and Eric Schwartz will post any photo you send to news@chronline.com.
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The Chronicle Sports Guys descend upon the podcast studio to discuss ALL of the playoff brackets and their curiosities. W.F. West and Tumwater will perhaps meet for another title game (baseball). Tumwater and Aberdeen are perhaps in the District 4 softball driver’s seat. The District 4 2B softball champ should get a #1 seed. The 1A softball tournament features three leagues (?) and Oakville’s baseball team is a #5 with no #4 to play.
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On the 234rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome on Chris Judd from United Way of Lewis County to discuss Dolly Day and the Imagination Library, the many issues and adventures in Morton, water trucks, a trestle burning down, a record amount of BEEF at the Youth Fair, and claiming you were not eluding the police.
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On the 232nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss heckling your elected officials, the latest Morton updates, and the Centralia Downtown Association with CDA’s Hallie Ralls.
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Sports Dump gets back in the studio to discuss corn in the field, the surprisingly heated C2BL softball race, the as-expected WF West/Tumwater races in softball and baseball and soccer, and Rochester’s resurgence.
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On the 231st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss Easter, Green Hill, whether you should shout racial slurs at your arresting officer, how to avoid the Zyn tax, murder, getting lost on a hike and a new PUD commissioner.
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Sports Dump gets back into spring action in an Easter Zoom episode, checking in on each league’s standings and identifying key games coming next week. The EvCo softball MVP race is almost as exciting as the league title competition. Karsyn Freeman homered for the Adna softball team. Adna and Napavine are in a heated race for the C2BL baseball title and W.F. West and Tumwater are duking it out in the EvCo baseball standings. Danger is actually him middle name.
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On the 230th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss Thurston County commissioner business, graffiti, travelling circuses and more.
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On the 229th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the acceptable amount of tarantulas to possess, how to fix the state budget, what 1990s country to listen to whilst pursuing a speeding car and where to pee during a standoff.
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On the 228th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the ol’ dusty trail running through Morton, new baseball fits in Chehalis, the distinct lack of tornadoes and how much pheasant poop needs to go directly into the water supply.
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The Chronicle sports guys, Dylan Wilhelm and Zach Martin, preview the 2025 prep baseball and softball seasons and reflect upon how the state basketball tournaments played out.
On the 227th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss a recent drug bust with a lofty street value, property value disputes with AirBNB owners, new turf at Fort Borst Park, locals appearing on House Hunters and Mittge’s potatoes.
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On the 226th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Kody Christen discuss Kody’s snowmobiling adventure for a story, vandalism, local crime, adopting dogs, courting owls and more.
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On the 225th episode of The Chronicle News Dump the hosts welcome back Kody to discuss Winco’s hiring party, fixing your own vehicles, conundrums for the national parks, marriage counseling presentations and more.
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Sports Dump welcomes back Zach after his trip to Richland and discusses the regional round of the state basketball playoffs and determines what to call them. Zach has hot takes and refuses to double down on a bet. Dylan is off to vacation in the Palm Springs of Washington.
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Sports Dump welcomes back guests Chad Cramer and Chris Bannish to preview the 2025 state basketball playoffs. Zach pulls a fast one.
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On the 224th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz regret the loss of 10% of their podcast FTEs and discuss snowstorms, the Hot Stove League annexation process, the Make Bribery Legal Again block party, Jim Walsh, and making the County Commissioners spend one SPOOOOKY night in the not-yet-open homeless shelter together.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach and Aaron) break down the district basketball tournament brackets. Dylan laments his failure of fanhood. The Soup Off is introduced. Mat Classic will last three days and a thousand matches. The C2BL MVP awards have been given. A new ad read hits the airwaves.
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On the 223rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome back Kody Christen and welcome on recurring guest Wayne Fourner (Thurston County Commissioner, former Tenino mayor, occasional firefighter) to discuss the Super Bowl, local volcanoes, laundromat chihuahuas, mermaids, Thurston County’s jail situation, the people of the year and more.
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On the 222nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the waterproofing of horses, a chicken showdown, the re-opening of The Hub in downtown Centralia, Call of Duty recording in Packwood and more.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach and Aaron) break down Zach’s big trip to Pe Ell, Dylan’s big trip to the restroom, the final (or almost final) C2BL basketball standings, the district brackets, the wrestling tournaments coming this way and more.
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On the 221st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are joined by guest Kody Christen to discuss some awful crime, the latest in politics, Awards of the Year season, and a lounge for gamers.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Kody, Zach and Aaron) break down the latest in prep basketball. Tenino boys are making a bit of a run, Pe Ell girls remain A Contender, Zach makes a big wager and Dylan reports on the cuisine in Kansas City after his brief vacation.
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On the 220th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are joined by reporter Owen Sexton discuss the latest goings-on at Green Hill, a wrestler from Toledo, the hottest books at the library and more.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Kody, Zach and Aaron) break down the latest prep basketball standings and debate who’s going to win each league title. The midseason is here and playoffs are but six games away.
On the 219th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome on Kelli Erb of Chehalis Outfitters to discuss the specifics of becoming estranged, a black eye for the Sheriff’s Office, a settlement in the Christensen murder and more.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Kody, Zach and Aaron) break down Zach’s paternity leave, the current state of prep basketball, the Pe Ell girls’ so-far-undefeated season, a bunch of career scoring (and other) milestones, and the C2BL.
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On the 218th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss Roger Morningstar’s first day in court and recap everything that led up to his legal issues, a Thurston County Commissioner’s settlement, a few state-level budget questions, and Kody’s absence from the honor roll.
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On the 217th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz (with Kody Christen, star photographer) discuss reducing the county budget, new local party chairs you CAN’t sit on, and who can throw a drug-filled football the farthest.
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On the 216th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz (with Kody Christen, star photographer) discuss nitrates in the water, whooping cough, and the great Lighted Tractor Parade of 2024.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Kody, and Aaron) break down the final games of the prep football season and welcome basketball into the mix. There has been a tie on the final grid picks board. Kody is a Bears expert and Zach is a father.
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On the 215th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz (with Kody Christen, star photographer) discuss their adventures with longtime Chehalis politician and presence Daryl Lund.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, and Aaron) break down the state football semifinals. Dylan missed the boat. Kody has (nearly) won Grid Picks. Napavine and Tumwater are headed for UW to play for THE BIG ONE. Basketball has begun also.
On the 214th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz (with Kody Christen, star photographer) discuss the biggest news in Lewis County: An attempted bribe! There’s really nothing else to talk about, except a few budget slip ups and whatnot.
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On the 213th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome on Mackenzie McGee and Hallie Ralls from the Centralia Downtown Association to preview this weekend’s Christmas tree lighting and the Dec. 14 lighted tractor parade. The grand marshall of this year’s parade is announced, judges for the parade are revealed, and a full calendar of events is described in detail. The hosts also debate the merits of giving a suspect a cigarette because you promised you would.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, and Aaron) break down the quarterfinals of the state football playoffs. Zach takes a victory lap. The crew breaks down the full semifinal slate of games. Things are good.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) break down the first round of the state football playoffs and ask if the seeding committees got it right. Adna vs. Napavine is the most intriguing game on the schedule. Franklin Pierce scores a lot of points but one panelist is convinced it won’t be enough. Kody has taken the Grid Picks lead and will not relinquish it. We hope you all survived the storm.
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On the 212th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss what they would have done if their parents had announced to the whole town that they couldn’t be trusted to read a book featuring a vague description of m*****. Kody returns from cyclone chasing to opine about weather. The county budget cuts are looming but Director of Fluff Clyde’s job is safe.
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On the 210th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the Big Events of Last Week, as well as recent budget issues with the county and Tenino. The reviewers know all about a local restaurant, ‘Rabbit Lady’ knows all about breeding bunnies, and Derek Sanders knows ball.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, and Aaron) break down District Championship weekend for soccer and volleyball and dive into the state football seeding committees’ work on the 2A, 1A and 2B brackets. Who got a tough break? Who’s got a line to the finals? Who’s got a long road trip in their future? And more importantly, did Zach’s Lead Pipe Locks of the Week for Cross Country hit? It’s playoff season.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss the playoff slate for the prep football season and break down local all-league teams. The Grid Picks board has a (pair of) champion(s). State brackets or crossovers or whatever are scheduled.
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On the 209th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz lament the end of another enjoyable, peaceful election season and all the content (and curious text messages) it’s produced in Washington. Centralia is once again embroiled in controversy over a downtown business. Fake money is stolen from a real business and Kody is nowhere to be found. Enjoy the election or whatever.
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On the 208th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are joined by award-winning photographer Kody Christen to shout amongst themselves about theoretical fiscal issues, airplane hangars and why they’re being foreclosed upon, burning ballot boxes and more.
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On the 207th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are joined by Chehalis Outfitters manager Kelli Erb to discuss becoming Chehalis Outfitted, internet projects, crime, local news and more.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 7 of the prep football season and preview the biggest week of the regular season. The takes are flying as Chronicle Executive Editor Eric Schwartz joins the panel until Zach’s late arrival. Rochester pulled off a nice win, Tumwater vs. W.F. West is finally here, Toledo vs. Onalaska is finally here, and Tenino vs. Rochester is finally here. Playoff brackets are revealed and confusion ensues. Sultan’s “Turk” mascot is questioned.
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On the 206th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss all the new projects the county is showing off, all the deficits the county is showing off, disc golf, and Kody’s introduction to a talking bird.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 6 of the prep football season and preview the week before the week before. The Oakville Pickle Bandit is the 8-man cryptid the area deserves. Kody outs himself as a potential killer. Zach is in the market for a bed. One coach scoffed at the grid picks. The RPI rankings are back. The Swamp Cup is upon us.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 5 of the prep football season and preview the next week. The C2BL makes its own rules. Dylan went to Kansas City. Zach is a spy. The Game of the Week (sponsored by The Farm Store and Home Carpet Warehouse) voting is now open.
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On the 205th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss a Wild Man of the Wynoochee production, sentencing in the friendship fence case, Kody’s return to action and trip to Frances, and the glory days of Twitter.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 4 of the prep football season. Zach makes a claim that football is better in Iowa, where punts are preferable to touchdowns and the cheerleaders are scarecrows. Kody takes a victory lap for his near-perfect week of grid pickings. The Game of the Week poll is up and open. The hosts discuss a 2B football meme TikTok account and taking swings during the latter half of a blowout.
On the 204th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the airborne toxic event, the big debate/forum, and three vandals being sentenced for an embarrassing crime.
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On the 203rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and what’s going down at DEMOCRALYPSE NOW (The Chronicle’s political debate/forum) on Thursday night and cover local news and events.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 3 of the prep football season and question the integrity of the votes in the GAME OF THE WEEK election. Zach and Dylan learn not to invoke “tough place to play” without having been to Cathlamet. The Grid Picks strategies continue as the first third of the prep football season is complete.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Week 2 of the prep football season and lament their terrible grid picks. Kody has thoughts about mustard helmets and Dylan learns about mustard cramps. Zach has more lead pipe locks. The hosts discuss if Napavine’s coach is on the hot seat after a loss and whether the Old Brown Jug game is real or imagined and why The Chronicle Cup soccer series can’t continue being inexplicable.
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On the 202nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and reporter Owen Sexton discuss aliens and UFOs, resigning fire chiefs, beating a fire, the passing of local legend Bill Moeller, and budget deficits.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss the first week of the prep football season and the hell that was Grid Picks. Dylan reveals his secret to a good night’s sleep, Kody (and Aaron) have thoughts about the latest Adna uniforms, and Zach is quiet on all fronts.
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On the 201st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss water retention facilities, bats, when to drive on another man’s lawn, 911 systems, chain restaurants, and Kody’s week of project meetings.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss the upcoming prep football season and make their Week 1 Grid Picks and season-long lead-pipe locks and hot takes. Kody is drone hunting, Zach’s takes are the hottest and Dylan is convinced every team is stronger and better than last year.
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On the 200th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the path that led them to the PREMIER level of Lewis County Podcasts (200). Kody leaves early to take pictures of something. Another lawsuit has been filed in the Aron Christensen case and soapboxing occurs. Jim Walsh went to a barn. The SWW Fair had more people than any fair ever. A columnist grasps for a through-line between reproduction and outer space.
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On the 199th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the storm, the winners and losers of the fair, the latest column on lawsuits, and two candidates making separate appearances in town.
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On the 198th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss everything going on at the fair, the departure of the hydrogen plant that never was, and welcome on Jason Humphrey to give an explainer on the youth livestock auction.
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On the 197th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the Aug. 6 election, the Morton Logger’s Jubilee, Little Miss Friendly, and a suggestive sign in Rainier.
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On the 196th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss columns, and local races, and politics, and more.
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On the 195th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss parades and hosting duties, Green Hill, whether or not the animal shelter is coming, bigfoot, haircuts and more.
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On the 194th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the Summerfest parade, Yard Birds being sold, a fire levy, Kody’s time photographing FEATS OF STRENGTH at Schwingfest and the Fantasy Festival, and one attempted bit of smuggling.
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On the 193rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss certain Supreme Court rulings and how they translate to Lewis County, how often ChatGPT should get a byline on the Opinion page, an upcoming parade, city manager finalists, and baseball.Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com.Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING, CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
On the 192nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz forget to write notes but argue over killing owls vs. killing sea lions, whether you can get a new roof in Detroit, and which fast food outlet would convince someone to change their vote. More importantly, the Centralia Downtown Association Mackenzie McGee and Hallie Ralls join the podcast to discuss Summerfest’s long day of cool events and their CELEBRITY parade announcers.
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News Dump Ep. 191: Run From the Law, You’re the Kayak Maaaaaan
On the 191st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the fantastical saga of Kayak Man and are treated to a special musical interlude (10:40). They also discuss Father’s Day, Egg Days, Swede Days, Dave Reichert’s stop in Adna, and an (alleged) pill swiping paramedic.
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On the 190th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome on photographers Ridley Hudson and Kody Christen to discuss graduation photography maneuvers, ‘historic’ agreements, directors of fluff, James Cornelius Walsh III, turning in the badge and gun that you probably shouldn’t have had in the first place, and letters to the editor.Watch the UFO Festival video here.Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com:Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING, CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
On the 189th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss Jim Walsh’s latest devious antics, bees in a barn, Retirement From Public Service Season, moving into a motel, and catching a mail thief, Silence of the Lambs-style.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss Adna’s impressive state fastpitch run, the upcoming Athletes of the Year Awards, the ChronCrew’s adventure at a cabin in Naches (?) and more. Kody botches an ad read. Zach couldn’t get a sandwich but got 5 ½ of his 7 Lead Pipe Locks correct. Dylan has an East Coast bias in Washington sports. The Chronicle’s Athletes of the Year ceremony is Wednesday.
On the 188th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are abandoned by the photographers and left to their own devices to discuss flashers, trains, former police chiefs and cans.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss their plans for state coverage in Yakima and district softball weekend. The 2A softball bracket is confounding to Dylan and Zach. Kody relives his traumatic experience in Ephrata-turned-Yakima. Tenino has the coolest baseball jerseys. Zach has five LEAD PIPE LOCKS OF THE WEEK for track championships.
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On the 187th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz are joined by photographers Ridley Hudson and Kody Christen to talk shooting the northern lights, running for governor under suspicious circumstances, firing a fire chief yet again, building statues, flying saucers, WinCo, Sweet Dough, and IT guys maybe peeing in the wall.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss a tough set of district championship baseball games, the winding down of softball’s regular season, and who’s doing what in state baseball. Zach may have done a roadkill and in search of a sandwich. The baseball brackets are set and interesting.
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On the 186th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss filing week, raccoons on the golf course, the internet coming to Winlock thanks to Big Daddy Government, zebras, and whether or not one host is purchasing a gun for a Mother’s Day gift.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss coin tosses, playing a multi-state district tournament with games in Port Angeles and Astoria, Adna softball being right on track, Zach going to a tennis match and definitely not just watching Challengers, and Kody and Aaron recall that one really good softball game two years ago at Borst with all the home runs.
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On the 185th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen welcome a special guest in Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders (starts at 11:57) to talk about choppers, which laws we might not need and being The Most Online Sheriff. Also: A lawsuit against the PUD, one host’s takes on sea lions are 100% vindicated, Kody saw a cat in a compromising situation and get yourself a new dog from the shelter (any shelter).
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On the 184th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, photographer Kody Christen and his jobshadow Reid discuss Local Politics, show note procedures, Denham moving south, JJ’s ToGo going housed, special elections and more.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss the updated standings everywhere. Adna and Toutle Lake split in the C2BL baseball showdown; Adna won big in a C2BL softball showdown against Toledo. The big Activators track meet starts now and The Chronicle Cup wraps up later. Kody is off to the Swap Meet and Dylan stumbles upon a name he cannot pronounce.
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On the 183rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the latest ordinance from the county commissioners and how long it’ll be before the next lawsuit hits; a complaint about leisure seekers on the back roads to Morton; the Pe Ell River Run; and a Centralia connection to the OJ Simpson trial (the successful one).
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, and Aaron) discuss the midseason surprises in the stick-and-ball sports. Toledo is tied atop the C2BL softball standings with Adna; Toutle Lake and Adna are tied atop the baseball standings; and W.F. West and Tumwater are competing for first in both the EvCo baseball and softball standings. Zach talks track and Centralia’s soccer upset of Tumwater made the Chronicle Cup soccer game a little more interesting.
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On the 181st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the possibility of civil rights attorneys setting up a Google alert for the Lewis County commissioners, WinCo finally scheduling its construction date, a horse arena everyone (with an equestrian horse) can use, Chehalis City Council upping its rates, and the new Lewis County Director of Being a Dog.
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On the 181st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the Rochester cross country bigfoot fiasco, one host's opinions on women’s education, the AAUW book sale, one legislator’s quest to stop birds from eating fish, and a city’s payout to a police shooting victim.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss the early goings-on in the local baseball and softball leagues, while also covering W.F. West’s hot start on the soccer field and Rainier’s impressive track stuff. W.F. West and Tumwater are both Teams To Beat in baseball and soccer, while the C2BL baseball standings are intriguing and the C2BL softball standings are similarly complicated.
On the 180th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and special guest Jami Lund discuss advisory committees, needle exchanges, big-ol’ genetically engineered sheep, smelt, hydrogen, HASH and more.
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On the 179th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss the timeless “salmon vs. fishermen vs. sea lions” conflict, a widening-the-roads project, Miss Lewis County and Miss Lewis County’s Teen winners, a few timely letters to the editor, Kody’s clam digging adventure and more.
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On the 178th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen discuss hydrogen, state initiatives, raw milk, columns written by artificial intelligence, embalmers and more.
The sports crew (Dylan, new Zach, Kody and Aaron) discuss what transpired in Yakima and especially Spokane, where Dylan and Kody had their flights cancelled due to toilet problems and spent one last night together in the Lilac City. Napavine won a state championship. Lots of teams trophied. Zach enjoyed The Palm Springs of Yakima.
On the 177th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz just kinda wing it in discussing the Sheriff’s awards party, some legislative action out of Olympia, and one particularly worthy Hero of the Week.
The sports crew (Dylan, new Zach and Aaron) discuss what transpired in the regional round of the state tournament. The Dylans are off to Spokane with Kody. Zach is new in town and looking for competitive morning games. Topics include brackets and how many points you must score to take a picture of yourself with that number hand-written on a piece of paper.
On the 176th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz refuse all guests and discuss the news like two men who have not had a drug-induced castration hallucination (recently). Topics include Semi Bird, the United Learning Center, Blue Zones, state wrestling, levies, elections and more. Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com.
The sports crew (Dylan, Kody and Aaron) discuss the district finals, Kody’s run-in with a referee, Antonio Campos’ state championship, the regional seedings and more. Five teams are now district champions and 12 are off to “state.”
On the 175th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier to discuss his bigger political office. News items pick up at the 24:00 mark, including Tenino’s park, unsolved-solved murders, a robbery/extortion case, and more. Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com.
On the 174th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle executive editor Eric Schwartz welcome on Centralia police chief Stacy Denham (9:46) to talk about good cop/bad cop, the camera wagon, Flock cameras, the Chehalis Tribal Jail and more Hub City issues. Also covered: the hydrogen take-off (44:03), the glut of town hall events, hotel monopoly, the hosts giving a damn about a Grammy and more. Email us at chroniclenewsdump@gmail.com. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING, CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
The sports crew (Dylan, Kody and Aaron) welcome on guests Chris Bannish (Adna basketball) and Chad Cramer (former MWP basketball) to break down the District 4 2B tournaments. The crew discusses the C2BL MVP awards (2:10), the District 4 2B boys bracket (7:00), the District 4 2B girls bracket (30:10), whether the D4 2B title games at WF West are the best atmosphere in Lewis County sports (46:42), the current state of EvCo basketball (54:00), Tenino’s league basketball title (55:50), 1B basketball (57:30), and sub-regional wrestling (59:47).It is the longest episode of the season.
On the 173rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl welcomes guest Eric Schwartz to talk about The News and what has transpired in Centralia and the rest of Lewis County while our guest has been absent.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Aaron) run through last week’s sporting event and turn off their computers in case James Gross’ Y2K scare comes to light. Josh is off to greener pastures and has final thoughts. The C2BL girls and the EvCo boys are interesting, while their counterparts are largely decided. Kody has mic trouble.
On the 172nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, host Aaron VanTuyl welcomes on a slew of guests to discuss local news and events.
Local comedy promoter Gabe Botten and Centralia city councilor Cameron McGee discuss the upcoming Adam Ray show to benefit the Washington Association of Culture and Art, Centralia’s potential district change, and a new Chehalis city councilor.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Aaron) review the list of postponed-but-then-played local basketball games and discuss the leaders in the clubhouse for each of the local league MVP awards. Kody is absent. The standings are largely confusing.
The sports crew (Dylan, Josh, Kody and Aaron) discuss where we stand in relation to the midseason report cards we issued next week. Josh has little to say on Monday night’s college football events. Julia Dalan has scored 1,000 points for W.F. West. James Grose has scored (nearly) 2,000 points for Napavine. The top of the standings in most of the leagues is something of a mess. Kody was late.
On the 171st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the first “Meet the Manager” meeting at the PUD, Patty Murray paying a visit to Old Man TransAlta, and family squabbles.
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On the 170th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the latest in the YMCA vs. Mineral saga, welcome reporter Mitchell Roland on as a guest co-host, talk politics, and establish some new traditions.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh, Kody and Aaron) discuss where we’re at in the middle of the prep basketball season with the holidays behind us. Josh (UW) and Dylan (ASU) are both happy for the Huskies. Kody has a new job and new responsibilities. Napavine, Adna and Rainier are the conversational frontrunners. WF West could be contending for twin EvCo titles. The crew sets the over/under line for state basketball placers. Slip into your night shoes and enjoy.
On the 169th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss Crawler and Isabel’s final show, Jeff Wilson’s last hurrah, the YMCA’s rumored win over Lewis County, a wedding for seasoned citizens, and getting frosty in Mayfield Lake.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Aaron) discuss the current state of basketball in Lewis County and beyond, the ascension of Rainier basketball, and the similarities in boys and girls seasons.
On the 168th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss the pros and cons of Mrs. Doubtfiring your (ex)spouse, the county budget, a former Morton officer, and the veracity of Santa Clause.
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On the 167th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss Smart Ax in Onalaska, Jim Walsh’s preseason “gonna make some noise” preview, the PUD keeping its rates promise, and UPS Kevin Day in Pe Ell.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh, Kody and Aaron) discuss the state football championship games from Saturday at The Greatest Setting in College Football, the underperformance of the top seeds, the college football playoff deal, the size of those dudes on Okanogan, the speed of those dudes on Anacortes, and a preview of the prep basketball season.
The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Aaron) discuss the Vibe King who fathered Dylan, local teams’ streak of appearances in the state finals, a little 2B history, and of course all the pertinent faces of the state football championship series at Husky Stadium.
On the 166th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss whether or not their collective wives have become stuck in the bathtub, letters to the editor about comic strips, balanced budgets, and agreeing with columnists.
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The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Aaron) discuss Onalaska’s win over Kalama in the state quarterfinals and Kayden Mozingo’s record setting performance. Maz’s Costner-esque postgame monologue is revisited. Napavine remains Pretty Good. Toledo’s season has come to a close. Mossyrock looks sharp and ready for more. Tumwater is still No. 1. The championship games will be played in the best setting in college football according to Josh.
The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Kody and also Aaron) cover the lack of surprises from last week’s playoff football games. Aaron is back from the desert. Production is at an all-time high. Onalaska and Kalama have strong feelings for one another. The WIAA’s Instagram account is killer.
On the 165th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep and photo editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss the county’s upcoming budget issues, a fat marmot, quilts, fraud, Star Wars, bison, and more.
On the 164th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz enjoy a Gentlemens' Club discuss John Braun’s demand for an investigation into Green Hill, the not-really-a-drive-by shooting at the shelter, tonight’s election, which dead animals are acceptable for football fields, and honeymoons.
The sports crew (Dylan, Josh and Kody) are mostly alive after working six district tournaments and 11 football crossovers, and trying to figure out how to do this podcast thing while Aaron pets goats in the desert. Brackets are out, and not a single person has any complaints about any of them.
In the crossover/play-in football preview, Kody, Josh, Dylan and Aaron decline to discuss the final week of the regular football season and what that all means. Kody is once again disrespected. Josh hates Saturdays more than Garfield hates Mondays. Dylan is uncomfortable.
On the 163rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss tire piles, guns in Hong Kong and dog bites.
In the Week 8 recap/Week 9 preview, Kody, Josh, Dylan and Aaron discuss the final week of the regular football season and what that all means. Kody takes a test. Aaron is confused. Dylan tells the story of Onalaska and the play it already ran.
On the 162nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss Jeff Wilson’s misadventures in the Far East, the Best of Lewis County, Casket Races in Booooo-Coda, jinxing us in a flood meeting, and Crawler’s recounting of a police chase. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
In the Week 7 recap/Week 8 preview, Kody, Josh, Dylan and Aaron discuss the tiebreaker heard round the Twin Cities, a quartet of 60-point games and Grid Picks leaders. They also remember some baseball guys.
On the 161st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss $1 billion for a hydrogen factory, Boo-coda, drug court, and ‘making out’ intensely. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
On the 160th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss the apparently low bar for qualifying books as “pornography” and spend way too much on a discussion about something that doesn’t really matter. One woman has a wild few days with the Centralia Police. A robot box is going to tell you to stop doing that in the park. JHB is running for Forest King. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5.
In the Week 6 recap/Week 7 preview, Kody, Josh, Dylan and Aaron debate inadvertent whistles, games with too many points, a case of close games and blowouts, and Grid Picks leaders. Napavine is back on track, W.F. West looks good, MWP is going to the Tri-Cities for some reason, and Rainier has a future as an eight-man team.
On the 159th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss Apple Harvest, a beaver in a lake somehow being news, the pending case of a Morton police officer (no, not that one), and which ghosts you’d like to meet on a tour of downtown.
The Chronicle Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan, Aaron, Kody) quiz each other on the last time Napavine lost by a lot and whether out-physicaled is a word. Rochester’s rushing numbers are still big. Von Wasson is back. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
The Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan, Aaron) make a weird amount of airplane metaphors whilst discussing the fourth week of the prep football season. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
On the 158th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss the sheriff’s right to tear gas, man-made mask mandates, a fentanyl bust, an owner’s op-ed, and more.
The Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan, Aaron) discuss the art of winning or losing without showing too much. The 2A games were close whilst the 2B games were not. The Swamp Cup is coming to both volleyball and soccer. Grid Picks last week were especially easy (for two of us). Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
On the 157th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss the latest shenanigans out of the county commissioners, Centralia Station, Napavine city council, and a Twin Transit kerfuffle. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5
The Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan and Aaron) break down the second week of the prep football season and discuss the Canadian exchange rate on touchdowns, Tenino’s soccer tear, and who the second and maybe third best teams in the C2BL are. Also: The crew revisits why Cathlamet is a tough place to play. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
On the 156th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss why you should just kick someone off an advisory board instead of forgetting about it, Jelly Roll stopping to pee in Napavine, Denham going into politics, awards, duck calls, and more.
The Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan, Kody and Aaron) break down the first week of the prep football season, cheer on the number of close games, and discuss how the exchange rate affects touchdowns. Grid Picks Week 1 was a disaster (for most). Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
The Sports Guys (Josh, Dylan and Aaron) break down each of the teams, and their leagues, in advance of the 2023 prep football season. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
On the 155th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss adult protective wear, senior centers, gubernatorial candidates, owls, RV restrictions, hydrogen, Old Man TransAlta, typos, and letters to the editor.
Chronicle News Dump 154: Taking This Podcast Off a Jump and Immediately Calling the Medics
On the 154th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger discuss literally everything that happened at the fair and a (unrelated) murder.
Aug. 15, 2023: On the 153rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the fair, a lot of senior citizens business, how hot it is outside, MGP in Packwood, and some takes on stories thought about reading.
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Chronicle News Dump 152: ‘Ain’t About Money’: Podcasters Share Hardships in Tour with Listeners
Aug. 6, 2023: On the 152nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the big ol’ farm tour, Winlock’s attempted takeover, the Little Miss Friendly finalists, Dolly Parton, and more. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5
Chronicle News Dump 151: Everyone Who Imagined the Worst Actually Undersold It
July 31, 2023: On the 151st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep break the news on Roger Morningstar’s investigation and it is not great. Also up for discussion is the Aug. 1 election, the book rating system proposal, The Best of the Rest of Lewis County, and a wild not guilty plea. Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING and THE ROOF DOCTOR! Listen to past episodes or subscribe here: https://apple.co/3sSbNC5
July 24, 2023: On the 150th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss an unnecessary rating system recommendation for the library, a murder case, a hilarious donkey that fought a judge, and some great Sirens Bangers of the Week.
Chronicle News Dump 149: Live From Inside a Ford Expedition Covered in Garbage and Tarps
July 17, 2023: On the 149th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss a literal sirens banger of the week, the new Lewis County Manager, the coroner’s latest report, a flamboyance of flamingos, and a new conservative crew in Lewis County.
July 11, 2023: On the 148th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss censorship, censure-ship, cheese days, a Princessship up for debate, Mr. Lewis County, the county manager finalists, and one bad history photo.
Chronicle News Dump 147: Whomst Could Have Seen Such Malfeasance Coming
On the 147th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss vandalism, disgraced law enforcement officers, pool closures, trees, dams, wild animals (probably) and commissioners on and off vacation.
Chronicle News Dump 146: The Nuisance Was Just Too Damn Attractive
June 6, 2023: On the 146th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss fires, the closure of a beloved-ish pool, Centralia’s water quality report, unwanted parade guests and more.
Chronicle News Dump 145: All I Need Is a Miracle Mile
June 6, 2023: On the 145th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss Yard Birds’ new owners and the commenters’ opinions, the Lewis County Mall’s upcoming development (maybe), Roger Morningstar’s resignation, Beaks of the Week and some other stuff.
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the end of the spring sports season — the wild finish for W.F. West, Josh’s writing adventures in Yakima, a lot of track stuff, state golf, and more. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Chronicle News Dump 144: This Seems Like an Unusually High Number of Lawsuits
May 23, 2023: On the 144th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the latest lawsuit filed against Lewis County, the autobiography Tenino wrote, every single one of the 166 candidates who filed for office, and a wild journey of a fake $20.
Sports Dump Ep. 62: We’re In The Endgame Now
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the penultimate weekend of the prep sports year, from an upset in the 2B district softball finals to W.F. West and Tumwater’s next meeting in the state baseball playoffs, and from Centralia softball making state to the seeding committees’ work on the brackets. Track is coming. Golf is coming. The end is nigh. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the state/regional baseball brackets and W.F. West’s district title, as well as the aftershocks from the EvCo softball tiebreaker. The 2B softball tournaments started and then stopped. The podcast studio is hot. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Chronicle News Dump 143: Tipping Our Hat to Randy Tirepile
May 15, 2023: On the 143rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss our newest tire pile and speedrun through the news because it is too darn hot.
Sports Dump Ep. 60: Bamboozled by the EvCo Softball’s Chicanery and Subterfuge
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss a wacky, wild, weird and frustrating final day of EvCo softball and Alec details the breakdown in communication and reaction from interested parties. Also, W.F. West and Tumwater are playing for a district baseball title. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Chronicle News Dump 142: Vaping! In The Dairy Department
May 8, 2023: On the 142nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss how to speak without pronouns, the latest curiosities in the Aron Christensen case, a fishing scam, interviewing a new city council candidate and more.
Sports Dump Ep. 59: Anything Can Happen in Evco Softball
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the now-set (mostly) district baseball brackets and marvel at the parity in the EvCo softball standings. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Chronicle News Dump 141: I Got $5 on (a Public-Private Partnership)
May 2, 2023: On the 141st episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss a Revolutionary War re-enactment, Bill Moeller’s 95th birthday, Tenino’s sick ag park, the governor’s race, and Winlock finally acquiring the World Wide Web.
Sports Dump Ep. 58: Why Can’t League Games Just Be League Games?
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the discrepancy between league games and non-league games against league opponents and how to potentially fix it. They also run through each of the baseball and softball league standings. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Chronicle News Dump 140: Fish Week (and You Don’t Make Enough to Be Worth Firing)
April 24, 2023: On the 140th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the ongoing revelations (and protests) in the Aron Christensen case, the death of a beloved former editor, fish vs sea lions vs elk vs MAN, where to catch your own fish, and some heartening Facebook comments.
Sports Dump Ep. 57: Journeying Through the Rain to Find a Sporting Event
The Sports Guys (Alec, Josh and Aaron) discuss the short local prep sports schedule, examine league standings, and discuss Centralia’s levy impacts from a sports perspective. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 139: Classless Pundits Cheer New Tire Pile
On the 139th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the most recent interviews on the Aron Christensen case, a tragic letter to the editor, Hammock Head, a new and more eastern Tire Pile, and more.
Sports Dump Ep. 56: A Joshtile Takeover
The Sports Guys jump on the mics to discuss the C2BL’s interesting baseball race and the EvCo’s topsy-turvy softball race. Meanwhile, W.F. West and Tumwater baseball are on a collision course, and Adna’s softball team is the best team in the state not to play a team in its own classification yet.
Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 138: The Podcast Committee Has Suggested We Receive an 11% Raise
On the 138h episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, editor in chief Eric Schwartz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the county commissioners’ pending raises, the Aron Christensen death not getting any felony charges somehow, a kid with wild hair, Winlock taking its case to court, and more.
News/Sports Dump Ep. 137: What Is This, a Crossover Episode?
On the 137th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, sports editor Alec Dietz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss both The News and The Sports, including (but not limited to) the Mountain View Cemetery, Derek Sanders, fish in Onalaska, the Centralia softball team and what an enterprising young boy could find in the woods in the 90s.
News Dump Ep. 136: Breaking Down the Aron Christensen Info Dump
On the 136th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the Aron Christensen case (please read the story before you listen!), the Centralia city council’s debate over what constitutes a white supremacy problem, and Erik Martin’s farewell to Lewis County. Plus, the Dirt Bike Bandit.
Sports Dump Ep. 55: Baseball is BACK (weather permitting)
The Sports Guys jump on the mics to discuss the opening of the spring sports season, guess the number of rainouts for the year, and break down the EvCo and C2BL seasons thus far. Also: The first leg of The Chronicle Cup! Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 135: Bury Me in Blue Jeans (in the Front Yard)
On the 135th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep cover a liquor license application denied in Chehalis, Toledo’s BIG MEETING, Jim Walsh’s burial legislation, and a Hub City annexation (among other things).
News Dump Ep. 134: Your Replacement Podcast Is Abysmal
On the 134th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Eric Schwartz and Isabel VanderStoep cover a business with suspect ties, the new Miss Lewis County, an investigation into a former Lewis County corrections employee, a suspicious background for a Tenino cop, and one lovely Miss Lewis County winner from the good ol’ days.
News Dump Ep. 133: Oh You Love Papa Pete’s? Name Five of Their Pizzas
On the 133rd (?) episode of The Chronicle News Dump, one host has a modest proposal to save the tire pile and the pool at the same time. Additional topics include the fire at the old Shari’s building, an interrupted meeting about school funding, curbside compost, getting loud in Chehalis and the latest on Yard Birds.
Sports Dump Ep. 54: And On Sunday, the Sports Guys Rested
The Sports Guys gather ‘round to discuss the state basketball tournaments in Yakima and Spokane and whether or not the brackets were GOOD or BAD. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 132: Take the Mail and Run
On the 132nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, you can hang out with all the boys as Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz get back to their roots and argue about Jim Walsh’s legislation and takes. Topics include the mail thief’s court summons getting lost in the mail, Tenino putting out the fine china for MGP, the disturbing growing number of murder suspects amongst us, and a tax break for newspapers.
Sports Dump Ep. 53: Sweet Chad of Mine (State Preview)
The Sports Guys welcome on MWP boys coach Chad Cramer to break down the not-quite-regional round of the state playoffs and the first day or two of the state tournament(s) in Yakima and Spokane. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
Sports Dump Ep. 52: Bracket Breakdown and Districts Were Wild (with Shane Schutz)
The Sports Guys discuss the finale of the boys and girls district basketball tournaments and the big news from Seeding Sunday. Plus, Mat Classic highlights and a discussion of overused prep student section chants. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 131: Threatening to Stab Your Cohost Over Tossed Bottled Goods
On the 131st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and discuss a fierce school board meeting in Winlock, a lost cat in Napavine, meeting rules at the Port of Centralia, and the potential opening of the Fox Theatre.
Sports Dump Ep. 51: Districts Already Living Up to the Hype
The Sports Guys discuss a wild week for the 2B boys District 4 tournament and the start of the 2A boys and girls district tournaments. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, and Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 131: There Will Be Flood (and a comedy show)
On the 131st episode of The Chronicle News Dump, Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and local man about Chehalis Gabe Botten discuss a police standoff, an upcoming flood film festival, Gabe’s comedy show, hungry hungry horses, and a wild stretch of crime in Astoria.
Sports Dump Ep. 50: The District Tournament is Bloated and Bewildering
The Sports Guys discuss a long week for W.F. West and the ridiculously complicated 1B and 2B district tournaments. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
News Dump Ep. 129: No Fate Worse than the County Owning Your Dead Body
On the 129th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep are joined by Tenino mayor Wayne Fournier to talk about non-dam flood solutions for the Chehalis, sex offender relocation to Tenino, the county opening up the appeal for the YMCA, dead chickens, a pool in Centralia and a bankrupt cemetery.
Sports Dump Ep. 49: Maybe Running in Mud is Good Though
The Sports Guys discuss Toledo’s track situation and the open letter to the school about it, as well as the ever-entertaining C2BL boys basketball standings. The staff makes picks on each league’s MVP race too. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
News Dump Ep. 128: Forecastle Be Upset About the Comments
On the 128th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss proper proprietary pronunciation, the latest developments upon Mineral Lake, a sex offender housing situation in Tenino and sneaking in laced Skittles. Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump Ep. 49: White Hits 100 and the C2BL is Basketball’s Babylon
The Sports Guys discuss, as always, the C2BL boys basketball standings, Adna’s new football coach, Chris White’s 100th win, and the LCC MLK tournament deal. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
News Dump Ep. 127: Crashing This Plane — With No Subscribers!
On the 127th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss TikTok in Lewis County no more, the polar plunge, a mail thief, a plane crash, and an elusive car stopped by CPD. Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump Ep. 48: What If You Scored Too Many Points
League play is heating up across the land and the cast of Sports Dump (Alec, Josh and Aaron) is ready to debate how many points is too many points. Plus, Josh drops his hot takes on the AP Poll (in which he votes) and why it sucks. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
News Dump Ep. 126: Welcoming the Legislators Back to Work
On the 126th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss a few new legislative actions, a friend of the pod running for a commissioner spot, a new substation, and a 100-year-old woman. Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump Ep. 47: This is Where the Fun Begins
On this “everyone’s back from Christmas break” edition of Sports Dump, the Chronicle sports staff (Alec, Josh and Aaron) takes a look back at the holiday basketball tournaments and discuss the heating-up of the C2BL boys hoops race. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
News Dump Ep. 125: Back From a Long Winter’s Nap
On the 125th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the first baby of 2023, Toledo’s enormous cheese ball, the termination of a PUD manager, Murder Owls and a very special visit from Old Man TransAlta.
Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump Ep. 46: The Act 1 Intermission
On this “everyone’s back from Christmas break” edition of Sports Dump, the Chronicle sports staff (Alec, Josh and Aaron) takes a look back at the Christmas break intermission of the winter sports season and asks what we’ve learned. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic, Americool, Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump Ep. 45: Buckets Are Back, Baby
On this “basketball is heating up” edition of Sports Dump, the Chronicle sports staff (Alec, Josh and Aaron) breaks down the big ol’ pile of scoring going on early in the season. Things are still good and the debate du jour is whether Randle or Cathlamet is a tougher place to play. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic and Americool.
Sports Dump Ep. 44: Statistically Napavine is the Best State Champion of the Year
On this state championship football/basketball edition, the Chronicle sports staff (Alec, Josh and Aaron) breaks down the championship round of the state football playoffs and addresses the fact that basketball has arrived. The hosts have hot takes about each league. Josh is on the phone. Things are good. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic and Americool.
Sports Dump Ep. 43: We Are Now in the Endgame DammitOn this playoff football edition, the Chronicle sports staff breaks down the semifinal round of the state football playoffs, bids goodbye to W.F. West and Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, and discusses everything they know about Okanogan in advance of Napavine’s state finals showdown with the Bulldogs. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings, Goebel Septic and Americool.
News Dump Ep. 124: Where’s The Money, Lewisbowski?
On the 124th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the increase in property taxes, threats on local election officials, a new coffee shop in Chehalis, and getting what you voted for. Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
Sports Dump: We Are Not in the Endgame (Yet)
On this playoff football edition, the Chronicle sports staff breaks down the quarterfinal round of the state playoffs, bids goodbye to half of the remaining playoff teams, and looks forward to the state football semifinals. Lewis County’s ONLY sports podcast is sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Sleep Center as well as Goebel Septic AND Americool Heating and Cooling.
Sports Dump Ep. 42: We Are (and Have Been) in the Endgame Now
On this playoff football edition, the Chronicle sports staff breaks down the first round of the state playoffs, bids goodbye to a few playoff teams, discusses the state volleyball playoffs and looks forward to the state football quarterfinals. Lewis County’s ONLY sports podcast is sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Sleep Center as well as Goebel Septic AND Americool Heating and Cooling.
News Dump Ep. 123: What About Catch and Release Hunting?
On the 123rd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz get together for an old-school two-hander to discuss hunting and fishing photos, set up needle drops for the election results, and cover the success of Lewis County’s DOG COURT. Sponsored by Summit Funding and The Roof Doctor.
On the 122nd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Chad Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss THE ELECTIONS and the YMCA being kicked out of town. It went long.
SPORTS EMERGENCY: The State Brackets Are Here
On this special sports holiday edition, the Chronicle sports staff breaks down the WIAA’s state football brackets and determines which teams got a great matchup and which committees forgot what they were supposed to be doing. Notes on the 2A bracket (W.F. West and Tumwater), the 1A bracket (Tenino), the 2B bracket (Napavine, Toledo, PWV, Onalaska) and the 1B bracket (Mossyrock).
Sports Dump Ep. 40: The Playoffs Are Coming
On the latest episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down the crossover round of the prep football playoffs and recap the final week of the regular season.
News Dump Ep. 121: Hoovervilliany and Thank Goodness the Elections Are Almost Over
On the 121st episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the wind-up to next week’s elections, the end of fire season, and the county’s new homeless ban and what questions remain (lots).
Sports Dump Ep. 38: Look at All Them League Champs (AIRHORN)
On the latest episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 8 of the prep football season and discuss. Plus Von Wasson wins a district title in a playoff, soccer talk, the Americool Heating and Cooling Hot Take of the Week, and a thorough Grid Picks breakdown.
News Dump Ep. 120: If You Had an Email Account You Would Know This
On the 120th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss quiet quitting in Pe Ell, mountain goats running wild in the forest, a prolifically procreating wolverine, the Best of Lewis County gala, paving Motel 6 to put up apartments, and the sadness of watching Old Man TransAlta slip into senility.
Sports Dump Ep. 37: Running for a Ton of Yards and Feeling Randy
On the latest episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 7 of the prep football season and discuss. Plus CHRONICLE CUP soccer talk, the Americool Heating and Cooling Hot Take of the Week, and a thorough Grid Picks breakdown (and some Austin Powers jokes).
News Dump Ep. 119: We Are Once Again Imploring You to Listen to Your Committee
On the 119th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss committee business at the county, fires, election debates, and Centralia’s police chief taking a stand against abandoning your dog.
Sports Dump Ep. 36: Adna vs. Toledo is the Game of the Week
On the latest episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 6 of the prep football season and discuss. Plus poll talk, the Americool Heating and Cooling Hot Take of the Week, and a thorough Grid Picks breakdown.
News Dump Ep. 118: “Either of Them Would Be Fine” (Oct. 10, 2022)
On the 118th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss breaking out of jail, the latest developments in the homeless encampment policy, a few bangers in the comments section, both-sidesing the 1919 Centralia Massacre, a dangerous dog, and a local columnist’s hottest take yet on the race for his former elected office.
Sports Dump Ep. 35: The Upset We All Knew Was Coming
On the latest episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 5 of the prep football season and debate who saw the W.F. West-Tumwater result coming (it was totally Alec and Josh and Chad). Plus poll talk, the Americool Heating and Cooling Hot Take of the Week, and a thorough Grid Picks breakdown.
On the 117th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the new rules of homeless encampments, why you don’t get more time lapse videos because of the tyrant Eric Schwartz, and a sheriff’s forum debate in Packwood.
Sports Dump Ep. 34: But Do They Have a Quality Loss??
On the third episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 4 of the prep football season, discuss Napavine giving up a touchdown and debate who is the best 1-3 football team in the state. Plus poll talk, RPI breakdown, the Americool Heating and Cooling Hot Take of the Week, and a thorough Grid Picks breakdown.
News Dump Ep. 116: Prop Me Up Beside the WiFi If I Die
On the 116th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss plugging your corpse into the web, a wizard train, bridges and why you shouldn’t hit them, bird flu, hoof rot, the Apple Harvest Festival, and why Lewis County is better at falling to its death than the rest of the state.
On the 115th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep and discuss a Very Old Donkey, a Winlock man’s trip to Burning Man, joining a county committee, striking Weyerhaeuser workers, and a letter about THE QUEEN.
On the third episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 2 of the prep football season and the first AP poll of the year and run through Week 3’s games and Grid Picks.
News Dump Ep. 114: Abandon Your Corn and Arm Your Windmills (Sept. 12, 2022)
On the 114th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, and Isabel Vander Stoep and discuss the weekend’s (and ongoing) fire in Goat Rocks, a mysterious load of abandoned corn, a commissioner’s rally against (the code change that could lead to) murderous windmills, and a man being punched in the face.
Sports Dump Ep. 32: The Heat is Always On in the C2BL
On the second episode of Sports Dump (2022-23 edition) Alec Dietz, Josh Kirshenbaum and Aaron VanTuyl break down Week 1 of the prep football season and bring in former Napavine (and current Pacific) WR/DB Lucas Dahl for Grid Picks.
News Dump Ep. 113: We’re All Just Looking for a Sandman
On the 113th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Isabel Vander Stoep and Franklin Taylor discuss a tour of an encampment, a big fire in Goat Rocks, a revolutionary war demo, and weird buys at the Packwood Flea Market.
Football is back and we are ready to DISCUSS. Sports editor Alec Dietz and occasional sports guy Aaron VanTuyl run through each team and league in Lewis County to pick favorites and give previews, then break down two major preseason internet rankings and go over the Week 1 slate of Grid Picks.
News Dump Ep. 112: Annexing 20 Cigarettes at Once Despite Protests (Aug. 30, 2022)
On the 112th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Isabel Vander Stoep and Franklin Taylor discuss a missing editor, the annexation of Winlock’s UGA, the two-faced boy smoking 20 cigarettes and vaping at the same time, a few untimely fires and a new “But her emails” segment.
News Dump Ep. 111: No One Goes to the Fair Anymore, It’s Too Crowded
On the 111th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor and discuss the attendance figures from the SWW Fair, the fair’s rodeo, a breakdown of what livestock animals are, funding for a counseling center at the Veterans Memorial Museum, and when you should jump in the Skookumchuck River.
News Dump Ep. 110: I Can Feel It Calling in the Fair Tonight (Aug. 17, 2022)
On the 110th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss everything happening at THE FAIR — from Little Miss Friendly to concerts to the carnival to a big ol’ steer — and spend way too much time discussing a committee to discuss how grants on homeless projects are spent. Other topics: Morton Loggers Jubilee, Toledo + Winlock police, Chehalis’ catalytic converter kingpin and more.
A Very Special Episode: News Dump v. Lewis County Sheriff Candidates
On this special exclusive election edition of News Dump, the hosts sit down with incumbent Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and challenger Tracy Murphy (Centralia PD) to discuss their experiences, the issues, and the last time each of them chased a suspect on foot.
• Murphy interview start: 0:51 seconds
• Snaza interview start: 44:05
News Dump Ep. 109: Packwood, Potholes and Port-a-Potties on Lee Grose’s Wild Ride
On the 109th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss Lee Grose’s adventures on the road, the new Dollar General on Mount St. Helens, the election stuff, a new temporary home for wayward dogs, conference realignment for police forces, and how You Gotta (Country) Fight for Your (Neon) Right to Party (at the fair).
News Dump Ep. 108: The Aug. 2 Primary in Concerto (Aug. 3, 2022)
On the 108th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the Aug. 2 primary with well-timed needle drops for each candidate, the big LC Republican recall remission, ups and downs for the SWW Fair, and way too many Facebook comments of the week.
News Dump Ep. 107: A Tablesetting Competition for Mating Wolverines
On the 107th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss mating wolverines, competitions at the SWW Fair, music in the park, letters to and just for the editor, podcasters on parades and more.
News Dump Ep. 106: Noxious Weeds and Where to Find Them (July 19, 2022) On the 106th episode of News Dump (on ice), Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the Svenson drama, the STP drama, parade drama, noxious weeds and where to find them, farm robots becoming self aware, stolen chickens, and commenters suspicious of everything.
News Dump Ep. 105: Long Bones vs. Lung Bones
On the 105th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss Punisher shirts, no-showing your own removal meeting, the STP, a hot studio, Cheese Days, long bones vs. lung bones, and hound hunts for cougars.
News Dump Ep. 104: My Father Took Me into the City to Join the Worst Parade (July 5, 2022) On the 104th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the county’s collective online reaction to the 4th of July, a wild Max Headroom moment for the city of Centralia, the NIMBY’s winning the Battle of Seminary Hill, and whether or not crypto is real.
News Dump Ep. 103: Why Don’t YOU Cease and Desist (June 28, 2022)
On the 103rd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss a cease and desist letter from Lewis County, Chehalis’ dive-bombing bird, Centralia’s bear problem, #packetgate, and taximation without representamation.
News Dump Ep. 102: Salary Commission Puts the Commission’s Commissions Out of Commission (June 14, 2022)
On the 102nd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the county commissioners not being granted raises by the salary commission, a canoeist running into trouble, a heartfelt reading from an ancient Power Rankings scroll, wolf trouble, and whether cat shows are real.
News Dump Ep. 101: Dr. Wiley and Multiverse of Madness
On the 101st episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the new Lewis County Public Health Officer, a proposed adult movie night at the park, a bear menacing one Centralia neighborhood and the five candidates in the county commissioner race.
Sports Dump Ep. 30: Regular-Season Finale
Alec moved to Yakima for a few days to cover state softball and baseball and he’s happy to gloat about the 2A softball brackets. Aaron went to Yakima and it was fine. Sports are done for the next few months but will return in August probably.
Segments include:
- State Baseball (2As and then 2Bs)
- State Softball (2As and then 2Bs)
- State Track (2Bs were wild, 2As were also cool)
- State Tennis
- All-Area coming soon
Sports Dump Ep. 29: Prepping for the Last, and Best, Weekend of the Year
The Chronicle Sports Guys (Aaron and Alec) talk about a wild weekend on the softball fields, the state of baseball, what to watch this weekend and a few coaching moves.
News Dump Ep. 100: A Very Special Episode
On the 100th episode of News Dump, the hosts reflect on their first episode, rate a few dozen local festivals to kick off festival season, and get a first-hand account of The Great Chronicle River Misadventure. With Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel VanderStoep.
Sports Dump Ep. 28: Did the Baseball Committees Get It Right?
The Chronicle Sports Guys (Aaron and Alec) run through the rainout schedule for the 2A and 2B district softball tournaments, then call Napavine assistant baseball coach Conner Hogue to talk about the Tigers’ hot streak heading into regionals and how the brackets look. With updates on All-League teams and yet another look at some track numbers.
News Dump Ep. 99: Richard DeBolt and the Economic Experience (May 17, 2022)
On the 99th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz, reporter Isabel Vander Stoep and Nightcrawler discuss filing week posturing, the Aussies bringing sweet clean hydrogen to the Hub City (maybe), Toledo’s BIG MEETING, too much swearing, and commenters getting downright inappropriate about a photo of an officer and her dog. Also, a preview of The Chronicle’s Chehalis River Extravaganza.
News Dump Ep. 98: The One That Got Away (With It)
On the 98th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz and suit Franklin Taylor discuss an (ALLEGED) ATM heister getting out of jail for free, a bank robbery, a dustup between a mayor and a would-be sheriff, secret video leaks, an overnight shelter and a whole load of conspiratorial Facebook comments.
News Dump Ep. 97: This Podcast is a Farce to Cover Your Asses Under the Law
On the 96th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz and suit Franklin Taylor discuss Lee Coumbs’ 40 fair years, school resignations in the Stone City, the continuing saga of the golf course development on the hill, Lewis County Public Works’ big award for fixing the river, and FORGET IT, JAKE, IT’S SCOOTER TOWN.
Sports Dump Ep. 27: The EvCo is a True Mixed Bag
The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — discuss the up-and-down standings situations in the EvCo baseball and softball leagues, the first-ever Chronicle Cup soccer situation, Rainier’s status as a state team track championship contender, and look at the top track marks in the state at all local levels.
News Dump Ep. 96: Littering and … Growing the Reefer
On the 96th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz and suit Franklin Taylor discuss a really big pot bust out in Adna, Toledo’s new school, the state busting a local restaurant for continuing to serve booze even after it was specifically asked not to, the validity of straw polls, and the people demanding more of Yew Street (and the tire pile).
News Dump Ep. 94: $600 Million Reasons Not to Talk About It
On the 94th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz and suit Franklin Taylor discuss the top-secret $600 million project coming to Centralia, whether or not to put apartments on the abandoned golf course, and preemptively welcome gambling to the Lucky Eagle Casino.
News Dump Ep. 93: COURTHOUSE KERFUFFLE: SNOW, CIVILITY FALL IN CHEHALIS
On the 93rd episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz and reporter Isabel Vander Stoep ask all the right questions about the courthouse kerfuffle over #KiteGate, beg the town to #SaveTheTirePile, discuss big news on two separate rivers, and discuss the Mole Man.
News Dump Ep. 92: Just Say No to No Spray Zone Fees
On the 92nd episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle publisher Chad Taylor and reporter Isabel Vander Stoep discuss a local doctor’s retirement, a murder mystery presentation, a potential night-by-night shelter, Onalaska doing the fish thing, the county saying “no” to “no spray zone” fees, and a bunch of other stuff.
Sports Dump Ep. 26: Adapting “But Who Have They Played” for Track Season
(March 31, 2022) The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — discuss Dirk Plakinger’s 48-point game and whether or not defense should return to basketball, Tenino’s Kevin Schultz retiring from (high school) soccer, the top track marks amongst local athletes, The Chronicle Cup, and a rundown of local baseball and softball.
News Dump Ep. 91: Do the Animatronic Cigarette Monster Mash
On the 91st episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Frankie Baby Taylor discuss a bunch of Centralia news — tire piles, crime syndicates, fired officers and failed resolutions — as well as rodeos, “do nothing” fees on vegetation, “edgy renderings of George W. Bush, Marilyn Monroe and Jesus Christ,” and Bike Shop Dave.
The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — run through teams for the SWW Senior All-Star Game (Saturday at W.F. West, starting at 1 p.m.) before discussing which local baseball and softball teams are good this year. Can W.F. West repeat as baseball and softball district champions? Is PWV's ace pitcher a Drew Timme or a Chet Holmgren? Why are so many prep baseball stars from a few years ago coaching teams now? Listen in to find out!
News Dump Ep. 90: Get Rich or Die Fertilizin’
On the 90th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Frankie Baby Taylor discuss the Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director, the county commissioners firing the health officer, Tenino’s plan to turn poop into profit (or at least productivity), Skate Creek Park, and stealing scratch tickets.
News Dump Ep. 89: With Award-Winning Special Guest
On the 89th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and
News Dump Ep. 88: You Have to Tell Us If You’re a Cop
On the 88th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor are joined by Centralia Chief of Police Stacy Denham to talk about policing in the Hub City, recent departmental moves, and what he would do if a Batman-type figure started fighting crime in his town. Also, Joe Kent has a rough week, Yard Birds gets some bad news, and we have a new Miss Lewis County.
Sports Dump Ep. 24: Surviving State (with Tom Kelly and Luke Kilgore)
The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — recap the state basketball tournaments in Spokane and Yakima, take a look at All-Tournament teams, and compare seedings with actual state champions. Then longtime local basketball coach Tom Kelly joins the pod to talk XPress basketball and his favorite tournament towns, and former podcast host Luke Kilgore checks in to talk about his experiences broadcasting 2B and 1B games from Spokane the past week. Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam’s Home Furnishings.
News Dump Ep. 87: The Lincoln Day Dinner is Decadent and Depraved
On the 87th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric “Flood Legs” Schwartz and doesn’t-have-a-cool-nickname Isabel Vander Stoep discuss:
- The Lewis County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner and the decision to host the MyPillow Guy’s private “scientist” as a guest speaker
- Four Centralia police officers fired for MilkShakeGate
- A small-scale (thankfully) flood
- How it is actually not fun to propose a YMCA in Mineral
- Joe Kent’s suspicious stance on Russia
Plus one Facebook commenter suggests a fired employee be placed in a kennel and another is either excited or angry over pork in the state budget for Lewis County.
Sports Dump Ep. 23: Off to State (and Cramer’s Corner)
The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — are joined by MWP boys basketball coach Chad Cramer to talk about regional weekend, who’s headed to state, what the brackets and local matchups look like, the last time we all pooped outside, and how the Timberwolves are feeling heading into the 2B state tournament on Wednesday. Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam's Home Furnishings.
News Dump Ep. 86: A Sheriffs’ Race and a Prudent Decision in Pe Ell
On the 85th episode of News Dump, associate editor Aaron VanTuyl and Editor in Chief Eric FL Schwartz and VP Franklin Taylor discuss a race for the Sheriff’s office, a shooting in Chehalis, Pe Ell’s most recent school board meeting, buying “medicine” from a doctor in Florida, and Tenino’s city hall renovation.
Sports Dump Ep. 23: Breaking Down the Regional Basketball Brackets
The Chronicle Sports Guys — Eric Trent, Alec Dietz and Aaron VanTuyl — are joined by the Longview Daily News’ Josh Kirshenbaum to break down the state basketball brackets, grade the seeding committees’ work, recap Friday and Saturday’s district championship games, discuss the Mat Classic standouts, and make a final declaration on winners and losers heading into the regional round.
Sports Dump Ep. 22: There’s Nothing Like District Basketball
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss this year’s District 4 tournament programs and debate the tournament record books, bid adieu to a few prep hoops teams, make their picks in the District 4 finals, and take a closer look at locals to watch at Mat Classic.
News Dump Ep. 85: Here Comes the Boom Town
On the 85th episode of News Dump, associate editor Aaron VanTuyl and Editor in Chief Eric FL Schwartz and VP Franklin Taylor discuss Lewis County’s BOOM moment, the Sheriff’s awards ceremony, trying to throw doctors in jail for some reason, Morton’s bond failure and the county’s plan to work on housing projects.
News Dump Ep. 84: We Hope (Rosane) Had the Time of His Life
On the 84th episode of News Dump, associate editor Aaron VanTuyl and Editor in Chief Eric Schwartz bring on former reporter Eric Rosane for his final podcast before he departs for the Triple Cities. Topics include flood damages, critter pads, Sweet Dough, mask mandates and what we’ll argue about when they’re gone, sexually suggestive art and whether or not it’s provocative, and a ski cat.
Sports Dump Ep. 21: Betting It All on a Coin Toss and Some Conjecture
The Chronicle Sports Guys break down a surging W.F. West boys team, a set of three-way ties for second in the C2BL boys and girls standings, and the AP and RPI rankings as the prep basketball season comes to a close.
News Dump Ep. 83: Baby It’s Cold Outside Mossyrock
On the 83rd episode of News Dump, Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor in Chief Eric Schwartz and VP Franklin Taylor discuss a cold cold dip, a congresswoman touring the carnage and destruction the flood hath wrought in the Hub City, ya girl Jenny Collins’ award, and parking woes in Centralia.
Notebook Dump Ep. 1: Reporters Review Their Most Interesting Work
On the first installment of Notebook Dump, Chronicle reporters Isabel Vander Stoep, Eric Rosane and Emily Fitzgerald discuss their most interesting stories from the last few weeks: A snowy ride to Montesano, a sewage issue in Centralia, and a housing crisis in Packwood.
On the 82nd episode of News Dump, Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, reporter Isabel Vander Stoep and VP Franklin Taylor discuss a swing-and-a-miss headline, the legitimacy of the No. 1 cat in the world’s ranking, the county’s “how should we spend this money” poll, one great stupid cow comment, and the salary commission and everything it does. Sponsored by Summit Funding.
Sports Dump Ep. 20: Guessing Who Voted in the AP Poll and Why
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss the hot-off-the-press AP basketball rankings, the latest big headlines, Tumwater/W.F. West in the 2A girls picture, and a huge 51-point outburst from an Oakville star.
News Dump Ep. 81: Giving “Centralia Man” His Due
On the 81st episode of News Dump, Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and discuss a new rash of “Centralia Man” crimes, good news on the flood recovery front, a local executive director’s exit, the Grayshirts’ arrival, several reasons not to drive through standing water, and a true Orwellian nightmare.
Sports Dump Ep. 19: Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Points?
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss a 96-point effort by Oakville, Kalama vs. Napavine once again, MWP getting a big man back, Mossyrock girls’ state finals odds, and Alec’s post-New Year’s basketball power rankings.
News Dump Ep. 80: “Well, That Sucked” — Covering the (first) 2022 Flood
On the 80th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep talk through covering the January 7-9 flood in the Lewis County area and welcome on Eric Rosane for his stories on covering the rising waters.
News Dump Ep. 79: Mystery Chickens and a Moment of Silence for Dennis Hadaller
On the 79th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz cover the mystery of the chickens in Olympia, floods coming, New Year’s Eve stuff, keeping the Christmas spirit alive, and the long, full life of Dennis Hadaller.
News Dump Ep. 78: Tell That Snow to Stay Out of Our Swamp
On the 78th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz pull off a two-hander and cover all the snow they’re happy to see melt, Christmas cheer, a burglary in Chehalis, giving quarantine facilities the boot, a rash of graffiti, Jim Walsh citing Brown v. the Board of Education, and chickens in the cold. SEE YA NEXT YEAR!
Sports Dump Ep. 18: Fitting 10 Pounds of C2BL into a 5-Pound Bag
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss the continuing confusion in the C2BL, the Tumwater/WF West race(s) in the EvCo, state tournament allocations, and more. Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam’s Home Furnishing and Sleep Center.
News Dump Ep. 77: TransAlta Clause is Coming to Town
On the 77th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss the big conspiracies around the health code violations (and perhaps sale) at Yard Birds, Mackinaws’ run-in with the LCB, White Pass for sale, a spike in ATM thefts and indecent exposure (unrelated), and more.
Sports Dump Ep. 16: The C2BL is Getting Wild
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss the weird situation in the C2BL boys basketball standings, where to host the All-Area football photo, and Drea Brumfield’s various career records (and who has the current/old records). Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam’s Home Furnishing and Sleep Center.
News Dump Ep. 76: $2.1M? Best I Can Do Is Bottomless Puppies On the 76th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Isabel Vander Stoep and Eric Schwartz discuss the growth in Packwood, a few pre-filed bills, the animal shelter dustup and its legal pricetag, and getting off your ass to count some Christmas birds.
Sports Dump Ep. 15: So Long, Football, We Hardly Knew You
The Chronicle Sports Guys discuss the 2B and 2A state football championship games and run through which teams and players have impressed them so far in this young prep basketball season, before going over The Chronicle’s All-Area girls soccer and volleyball teams. Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam’s Home Furnishing and Sleep Center.
News Dump Ep. 75: Part Man, Part Machine, All Christmas Cheer
On the 75th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss Christmas caroling, Santa Claus, Christmas lights and parades, as well as Old Man TransAlta’s big sink, the Lewis County budget and $15 million poll, an (allegedly) unclothed man, a golden ticket to hunt whatever you want, and more.
News Dump Ep. 74: What If They Spent $15M on One Big Phone?
On the 74th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss Santa parades, a walkout at Centralia high school, an open school board seat, the closed-door legislative roundtable, a new challenger for JHB, and McCroskey’s take on the budget request.
Sports Dump Ep. 14: It’s the Finals Countdown
In the leadup to the state football championships, Aaron, Eric and Alec cover the semifinal results and take a good long look at the Napavine-Kalama matchup for the 2B title. They review the recent 2B championship game history, debate whether Kalama’s big-play offense will have the same success against Napavine, discuss the Tumwater/Lynden 2A title game, and run through the Lewis County basketball scene with a league-by-league breakdown. Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elams Home Furnishings.
News Dump Ep. 73: Taking Up Arms Against Flying Pervert Robots
On the 73rd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss the Sheriff’s (successful) request for more deputies, DB Cooper and the money he spent, a for-profit animal shelter, why shooting down potentially voyeuristic drones SHOULD be legal, an exasperated Winlock civil servant, and Christmas tree hunts.
The state football quarterfinals are done and the sports dump crew bids goodbye to a few local teams (Toledo, Winlock, and Tenino) and previews the state quarterfinals — particularly Napavine vs. Okanogan and Kalama vs. Onalaska. Alec Dietz talks about his trip to the state soccer tournament, Aaron VanTuyl discusses his trip to Kalama, and Eric Trent practically watched a game from his living room. Also: Grading the Brackets, basketball practices have started, Centralia’s looking for a football coach, and more.
Sports Dump Ep. 12: The Palm Springs of State Brackets
The first round of the state football playoffs are in the books, and the Chronicle sports staff discusses the hits and misses of the seeding committees brackets. Alec Dietz reports on his experience at Tenino’s wild 80-point playoff game, Eric Trent discusses his trip to Yakima, and the crew looks forward to a pair of state quarterfinal matchups they saw a few weeks earlier. Plus: State volleyball results and All-League results.
News Dump Ep. 72: This Hole Things is a Farst
On the 72nd episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss two swole bros lifting a Porsche, a flood in Lewis County, additional holiday-themed train rides, a handsome escaped inmate, a local repeat cookie champion and more.
News Dump Ep. 71: If He Has Something to Drink, He’ll Wet the Podcast
On the 71st episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz join forces for the soggiest podcast in recent memory. The hosts cover the county water banking program, a water rights dustup in Onalaska, water rights talk on Mineral Lake, CC’s new play, and a Winlock grand opening. Brought to you by Summit Funding and Lewis County Coffee.
Sports Dump Ep. 11: The Seeding Committee Hath Spoken
It’s Seeding Sunday and the Chronicle sports crew offers up instant analysis on the WIAA’s brackets for the state football, volleyball and soccer playoffs. Did Onalaska get a good draw? Did Kalama deserve the 1-seed? Why didn’t someone demand Forks and Toledo switch places? How did Tenino’s football team do so well and it’s soccer team do so … not well? Sponsored by Goebel Septic and Elam’s Home Furnishings.
News Dump Ep. 70: Lee Grose Point Blank & Brewster’s ($15) Millions
On the 70th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss $15 million in federal funding, Lee Grose joining the county commission (again), Halloween foibles, ELECTION NIGHT in LEWIS COUNTY, and more.
Sports Dump Ep. 10: The Regular Season Ends With a Bunch of Blowouts
The regular season concluded with a bunch of lopsided games, but the playoffs are upon us! The Sports Dump hosts break down the crossover playoff slate, look at district soccer and volleyball brackets, and make predictions on who will advance to the state football playoffs and put themselves at the mercy of the seeding committee.
Sports Dump: Playoff Scenarios for Everyone and the Tale of Onalaska's Weird Record
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 8 of the prep football season and all the usual sports stuff. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
- 0:25 - Trent Went to DUNE
- 0:48 - Week 8 Recap
- 11:40 - Other Sports Are Happening
- 20:00 - The Perfect Report
- 20:45 - Football Playoff Picture
- 35:20 - RPI Rankings
- 38:15 - AP Poll
- 43:30 - Grid Picks
News Dump Ep. 69: This Headline Was Written in a Day
On the 69th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Isabel Vander Stoep and Eric Schwartz discuss a local cookie champion returning the Food Network, a bridge that may not have actually been built in a day, the Nov. 2 election, a legislator being locked out of work and capturing the moment on camera, and Ryderwood’s quest to rebuild a pond.
Sports Dump: Swamp Cup Week and the Playoffs Are Near
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 7 of the prep football season and all the usual sports stuff. This week’s topics cover the Week 7 games, the District 4 2A golf tournament, Mossyrock volleyball staying undefeated, W.F. West boys tennis staying undefeated, Napavine football staying undefeated, picking the 114th Swamp Cup, RPI rankings, the AP poll, and of course Grid Picks for Week 8. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
News Dump Ep. 68: We Didn’t Start The Fire (But Your Girlfriend Allegedly Did)
On the 68th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss Tenino football (!), Sean Swope’s opposition to a state of emergency, the sale of Centralia’s old golf course, a bank robbery, a new Port CEO, ToledoTel going wide and a city council candidate’s past.
Sports Dump: Week 7 Preview and “But Who Have They Played??”
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 6 of the prep football season and all the usual sports topics. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
1:20 - COVID schedule updates
3:30 - Week 6 in Review
10:30 - Other Sports Are Happening
16:20 - The Perfect Report / RPI Talk
23:30 - AP Poll Report
28:10 - Grid Picks Week 7
News Dump Ep. 67: Old Man Transalta, Dam
On the 67th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss the latest dealing in Old Man TransAlta’s holdings, not-EDC awards, candy buy-backs, the DAD board, and more.
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 5 of the prep football season and all the usual sports topics. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
- 0:28 - The Urban Question
- 2:10 - Week 5 Review
- 13:00 - Other Sports Are Happening
- 17:45 - State Football Allocations
- 26:45 - Who’s Undefeated
- 28:30 - RPI Report
- 30:30 - AP Rankings
- 37:50 - Grid Picks
News Dump Ep. 66: Give Me Liberty or Give Me FreedomWeen
On the 66th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Franklin Taylor and Eric Schwartz discuss the potential candidates for the open county commissioner spot, get into Booooocoda’s Halloween festivities, wonder when they’ll get invited to the Artober judging panel, and misinterpret the implications of FreedomWeen.
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 4 of the prep football season and all the usual sports topics. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
- 2:30 - Week 4 football recap
- 14:30 - Other Sports Report! Soccer, volleyball, etc.
- 19:40 - Undefeated teams check-in
- 28:00 - RPI report
- 34:00 - GRID PICKS
News Dump Ep. 65: Chronicle Publisher Faces the Music (And the Commenters)
On this 65th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl is joined by a different Eric (Rosane) and a different Taylor (Chad) to discuss the upcoming Best of Lewis County awards, candidate forums, deworming livestock, Ross McDowell saving the day, a day care debacle, plastic bags and Hank Kirk. Sponsored as always by Summit Funding!
This week’s Sports Dump covers Week 3’s football games, a bunch of rankings, Centralia’s Von Wasson and his very good round of golf, the first RPI rankings, and more.
2:00 - Week 3 football in review
13:45 - Goebel Septic ad (big fans!)
15:30 - Other Sports especially golfer Von Wasson
23:35 - betting on which teams stay undefeated the longest
26:40 - the first RPI football rankings of the year are here
29:00 - AP football polls
31:20 - Elam’s Home Furnishing and Sleep Center ad read
32:30 - Grid Picks review
On this 64th episode, Chronicle associate editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss the RINO party in Chehalis, a beaver shooting expedition in Rochester, listener questions, Debbie Campbell, Harlan Thompson, the sale of Sunbirds, and two columns from one columnist that just kind of bled together. Sponsored as always by Summit Funding!
Eric Trent, Matt Baide and Aaron VanTuyl — three current or former Chronicle sports editors — talk about what happened in Week 2 of the prep football season, discuss the AP poll, weigh in on Grid Picks, learn about Shelton’s swimming pool and talk about the fact that a Pe Ell-Valley combo is playing a Raymond-South Bend combo this week. Sponsored by Elam’s Home Furnishings and Goebel Septic!
News Dump Ep. 63: “Dear Jay I Wrote You But You Still Ain’t Callin’”
On this 63rdt episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss Winlock’s mayoral proclo-letter, the Mystery Tennant at the Port of Chehalis, firefighters and teachers and vaccines, one heartbreaking story, planes in parks, and more.
It’s Week 2 and we’ve already got some KEY state matchups to talk about. The sports crew covers the big Napavine/Onalaska game, looks back on the surprises from Week 1, realizes Centralia has a new athletic director, and questions if Tenino bringing in a small-school opponent for its home opener just like UW did could be a mistake. Plus Grid Picks and a look at the rest of the local sports landscape.
News Dump Ep. 62: It’s Dark and Wal-Mart Is Hot
On this 61st episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss the tragedy of Wal-Mart closing, Matt Gaetz hanging out with Joe Kent, local politics and more.
Welcome to Sports Dump! In the first episode of The Chronicle’s Lewis County sports podcast (formerly known was Let’s Take About It), host Aaron VanTuyl quizzes sports editor Eric Trent and sports reporter Alec Dietz about their preseason experiences and football breakdowns of the Evergreen 2A Conference, the 1A Evergreen League, the SWW 2B League, and the Pac-5. Also featuring this week’s Grid Picks and a Lewis County Fantasy Football preview.
On this 61st episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss new police reform laws, the masks coming on in Onalaska, a Friday the 13th summer camp in Mineral, Bobby Jackson’s $2,700 bill, a bar fight injury, dead cats and more. Plus, a Best of Lewis County announcement and a big sports podcast announcement.
On this 60th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss Monday’s “Save the Fair” meeting, the new Little Miss Friendly, a wild candidate forum, stealing $1,000 worth of horny pills, and the false hearsay from another publication that brought on Thursday’s fiery editorial.
On this 59th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Franklin Taylor discuss World War 2 veterans, Starbucks coming to town kind of, masks in Onalaska, the fair, and the Best of Lewis County voting.
On this 58th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and ya boy Luke Kilgore cover the latest in elections, and Camo, and Spiffy’s, and a poplar farm, and an old elementary school, and a lot of other stuff.
On this 57th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and special guest Pete Caster talk about the Chehalis School District’s new policy, changes in Packwood, a city council candidate forum, the auditor’s test of ballot systems, and a tight-lipped editor’s take on the sale of two Chehalis school buildings.
On this 56th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and the Hoquiam hustler himself Luke Kilgore talk about living in a pro-proclamation county, Kilgore’s sick new gig, the Best of Lewis County nominations, and dangerous dogs in Winlock. The hosts also have a big announcement about being invited to MC the Tenino Oregon Trail Days parade on Saturday.
On this 55th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Number One Boy Luke Kilgore talk about county proclamations, Larry Miner, Steve Ward, yet another election, music at the SWW Fair and Bill Nye being here.
On this 54th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Number One Boy Luke Kilgore talk about FESTIVAL WEEKEND in Lewis County, dunk on Jim Walsh for his recent offensive comments, the big ballin’ commissioners buying up more property, traffic updates along I-5, and solving the mystery of the missing statue outside the Chehalis Timberland Library.
On this 53rd episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Number One Boy Luke Kilgore talk about a malnourished editor in chief, horses in Winlock, the county pinching pennies on parks but not parking lots, Centralia’s splash pad soap issue, and Randy Mueller taking the gun show on the road.
On this 52st episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and pal Luke Kilgore talk about the Packwood sewer system, an interesting Chehalis School Board meeting, Michael Wagar’s latest lakeside name drop, and Brian Mittge’s fishing trip.
On this 51st episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and pal Luke Kilgore talk about Kilgore’s love of oversized checks, groundbreaking ceremonies, Pride month, Tenino history, John McCroskey leaning woke, “vaccine segregation,” Mossyrock, and Michael Wagar’s sweet lakeside palace.
On this 50th episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and pal Luke Kilgore talk about Jim Walsh’s Hunger Games take, Sean Swope’s soundbite, high drama at the Winlock senior center, and Brandon Svenson’s protest at the mayor’s meeting he declined to attend. With Facebook Comments of the Week, Tales From the Takes Page, Sirens Banger of the Week and a People’s Champion on the Week.
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and special guest Luke Kilgore draft their own NIMBY letter, help the county decide how to spend $15 million, and the High Rock fire lookout.
News Dump Ep. 48: Quarantine Facilities, NIMBY Letters and One More Look at Old Man TransAlta’s Land
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and VP Franklin Taylor cover Centralia’s quarantine facility, the TransAlta land saga, Tenino’s rolling coal carts, filing week, and two special Tales From the Takes Page.
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier talk about sanctuary cities, rat problems, Blippi, running for office, mascots, museums, Tenino, and the great Jeff Goldblum. Sponsored by Summit Funding and Goebel Septic.
News Dump Ep. 46: “We Don’t Want … Your Quarantine Facility”
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Regional Editor Justyna Tomtas discuss a quarantine site in Centralia, Blippi coming to Tenino again, Winlock’s mayor forgoing a mask at a meeting that was then cancelled, Lewis County dropping its proposed drug ordinance, and one columnist’s return to the opinion page. Sponsored by Goebel Septic!
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and reporter Eric Rosane hold a mock draft of local festivals, talk about the 19th and 20th districts’ respective budget hauls, cover the Centralia school levy passing narrowly, and enjoy sponsorship from GOEBEL SEPTIC. Segments include Tales From the Takes Page, Sirens Banger of the Week and (brief) Facebook Comments of the Week.
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and cover the whistleblower complaint at the animal shelter, Toledo’s options for a new mascot, JHB joining the anti-WDFW-acquiring-TransAlta’s-land party, police business, an intriguing bit of failed extortion, and Comments of the Week.
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Reporter Claudia Yaw cover:
- Medals of Merit and/or Valor
- Rental Assistance Coming to Lewis County
- Jaime Herrera Beutler in Onalaska
- JHB’s Challengers Three
- Walsh Votes No
- Toledo Loses a Beloved City Councilor
- Breaking Down a Wall into the Sirens Banger of the Week
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Reporter Claudia Yaw cover:
- SPACE
- Jim Walsh and the option to not vote
- Kids finding school awkward
- Mittge’s heater of a column
- Insert Coin, a new barcade
- Rep. Ann Rivers’ bad choice of words
- Bruce Kimsey riding into the sunset
- A memorable letter to the editor
On this episode, Chronicle Associate Editor Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Reporter Claudia Yaw cover:
- A guy with COVID symptoms walking right into court
- Morton police not wearing masks when judges ask them to
- Sports (briefly)
- Vaccine numbers in Lewis County going up
- Is Mittge eating Michael’s opinion page lunch?!
- Experimental Aircraft scholarships
- Facebook comments
On this episode, Aaron, Eric and Claudia cover:
- A local name in the NCAA basketball tournament
- The internet being out
- Abbarno wanting you to rank the issues
- Lewis County vs. drug laws
- Tenino mayor vs. a recall
- Winlock getting big
- Toledo not getting an airport
- Port of Chehalis not getting Costco
- Mittge and Michael’s takes
- A city clerk for People Champion of the Week
- Business features
- A fake animal shelter wrangler
- Facebook Comments of the Week
The Chronicle newsroom in the late 2000s-early 2010s was a gritty holding cell of hard-reporting, hard-partying rapscallions. Out of that famed Dirty Man Newsroom emerged one Andy Campbell, who used a video of himself being tasered by the Lewis County Sheriff as evidence he was willing to ANYTHING for a weird story. He took his talents to New York where he worked for the Brooklyn Paper and the New York Post before landing at HuffPo, producing headlines like "How to Date a Porn Star: My Night Out With Joanna Angel" and "Andy in a Box! Our Columnist Gives the Gift of Love." Most recently he's been covering the political rallies on a national scale as a senior editor for HuffPo, which has led to a contract to write a book on the Proud Boys movement and how it was partially enabled by the internet.
In this episode of ChronVersations, the hosts cover Campbell's book, his headline highlights, why he still occasionally name-drops The Chronicle and the general aura of The Dirty Man Newsroom.
On this episode of News Dump, Aaron, Eric and Claudia cover the Swamp Cup (briefly!), Lewis County’s new approach to the devil’s lettuce, broadband internet, the Lollipop Guild’s sign, two Sirens Bangers of the Week, and too many Facebook Comments of the Week.
Eric and Franklin sit down with brand-new Chehalis city councilman Mike Bannan to talk about why he applied to join the council, his expectations for his first year and what got him to this point.
On this episode of News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz are appalled at Claudia Yaw’s take on outer space. Topics include Lewis County moving up in the vaccine rankings, Jaime Herrera Beutler dominating the news scene and getting herself some challengers, and Tales From The Takes Page.
Chronversations is a Chronicle interview podcast, featuring a ranging discussion with a local newsmaker. On the first installment, Chronicle VP Franklin Taylor and Editor Eric Schwartz sit down with state Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) to talk about what he's doing for the 20th District.
On this episode of News Dump, VP Franklin Taylor joins Aaron and Eric to discuss Lewis County’s low vaccination rate, the cancellation of the spring youth fair, the ongoing TransAlta land grab situation, and one extra-special Sirens Banger of the Week. The crew also previews the new addition to the Chronicle Podcast Extended Universe, Chronversations, which drops later this week.
On this special Valentin'e Day SNOWMAGGEDON episode Aaron, Eric and Claudia discuss TransAlta's land and who has the Golden Ticket to decide what to do with it, what to do with the snow and ChronAir's role in Nightcrawler's cutline, Claudia making national news (briefly) for reporting a story a while ago, and why no one wants to drive a schoolbus.
Aaron and Eric are joined by Nightcrawler to talk about The Big Game (kind of), People of the Year, Vader, Toledo airport stuff, and the Eckerson Road encampment. Eric Trent joins to talk about local sports coming back and we laud one fantastic obituary and one jive turkey commenter.
Claudia, Aaron and Eric discuss older folks trying to get vaccines, whether or not the PUD giving out internet is socialism, a bunch of kids maybe naming a dinosaur, a look at the opinion page, and comments of the week.
Claudia is back on the podcast with Aaron and Eric to talk about BIG CENSORSHIP, Spiffy's, vaccines at the fair, Pride signs, Morton stuff, Twin Transit's Dial-a-Ride, cool dips and more.
New Chronicle/CT Publishing VP Franklin Taylor drops in to discuss a letter to the governor, flood damage, a K9 hero, extortion over illicit video chats and more.
In this episode we cover The Chronicle's new owners, legislature coming back, Abbarno getting sworn in, the coal unit shutting down, Tenino getting scammed and more (with Aaron, Eric and Claudia).
In this episode Aaron, Eric and Claudia discuss Sheriff Snaza's support of Spiffy's, Lewis County's new heat-sensing drone system, and the Oakvillian of the Year.
Nightcrawler joins the podcast to talk about John Braun's quips, kids going back to high school, regional health districts, the finale of Centralia's Dirty Dozen Derelict Domiciles, and more.
Aaron, Eric and Claudia talk the latest in COVID vaccines and business fines, fake letters attributed to Sheriff Rob Snaza, a new owner for the Chehalis Theater, a THC testing business in hot water, and a Facebook commenter who insinuated Schwartz has a George Soros tramp stamp.
Aaron and Eric are joined by Chronicle reporter Claudia Yaw to discuss happenings at Spiffy's, rallies/protests in Olympia, homeless encampments in Centralia, and comments on Facebook. (Parental guidance/explicit content.)
Nightcrawler joins Aaron and Eric to take a new quiz and report on his photo outings on this post-Thanksgiving episode.
Eric and Aaron bid fellow podcast host Jackson Gardner farewell as he moves on to somewhere up north and then somewhere down south. Topics include parades being cancelled, Christmas lights, what we're thankful for, Christmas cookie contests, and "Will Tech Jobs Move to Lewis County?"
In this episode Eric, Aaron and Jackson cover Centralia's request for riot gear, a local contest on Food Network's Cookie Challenge, and the drive-through Lighted Tractor Parade.
Cowardly hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz, along with Jackson Gardner, refuse to call one single election and also discuss elections, gubernatorial races, parades, Veterans Day, Australia and more.
The Chronicle News Dump breaks tradition for a Very Special Election Edition, with reports from Chronicle editor Natalie Johnson, reporters Celene Fitzgerald, Eric Rosane, Eric Trent and Jackson Gardner, and regulars Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz.
In this non-election episode, Aaron, Eric and Nightcrawler discuss everything going on that is in no way related to the upcoming election, and then talk about election topics because there's not much else going on.
Aaron, Eric and Jackson discuss sign vandalism, MURDER HORNETS, it not being poop, and letters to the editor and how they're compiled on this week's episode. This episode sponsored by Sean Swope for Lewis County Commissioner, District 1.
Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Jackson Gardner cover election drop box rumors, back-to-school debates, drug court, dams and more.
Aaron, Eric and Jackson discuss last week's gubernatorial debate, a rash of sign vandalism, various commissioner issues and more.
Crime reporter Jackson Gardner joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss recent events in Morton, county commissioners races and letters to the editor, the ongoing Port of Centralia commissioners debacle, and regular topics.
Designer Daniel joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss salsa, why no campaigns have asked for News Dump's endorsement, Morton's Freedom Rally, interesting crime stories, business features and more.
Chronicle reporter Jackson Gardner gets a tryout for a regular podcast slot alongside Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz. The trio discusses school reopenings, the brief tenure of the Lollipop Guild's sign, smoke clearing, and Pe Ell's town marshall.
Chewelah Independent editor Brandon Hansen joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss wildfires, wildfire conspiracies, columnists becoming antifa, and the media's annual sleepover at the Governor's Mansion.
Chewelah Indepent editor Brandon Hansen and Chronicle reporter Jackson Gardner joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to talk about a load of Lewis County-centric news.
The News Dump fellas are coming off a major win in the Best of Lewis County awards gala and discuss Nightcrawler's hand in apprehending a criminal suspect in his front yard.
It's gala night! Hosts Eric Schwartz and Aaron VanTuyl announce the winners in the 76th annual Best of Lewis County awards presentation, with a special introduction from Luke Kilgore.
Hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz welcome in Chronicle Ad Sales Executive Manager Brian Watson to talk about good news on the COVID-19 front, more commissioner salary debates, and the closure of Fairway Lanes bowling alley after 60 years. Also mentioned: COVID in jail, Best of Lewis County coming Thursday, People's Champ of the Week, and Facebook Comments of the Week.
Chronicle crime reporter Jackson Gardner joins Eric Schwartz and Aaron VanTuyl to discuss the Back the Blue rally in Morton over the weekend, the LC Salary Commission's decision to give elected officials raises, the dead-even tie in the Lewis County portion of the Centralia levy vote, and Facebook comments of the week.
On this episode of The Chronicle News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz are joined by photographer Jared Wenzelburger (Nightcrawler) to talk about the bowling protest, Nightcrawler's trip up Mt. St. Helens, the latest Aug. 4 election updates, Jenny Collins joining the Chehalis Foundation, burritos, Facebook comments, and more.
In this episode, former sports person Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle NewsCorp Executive Editor Eric Schwartz and Chewelah Independent Mayor Brandon Hansen discuss the Aug. 5 primary elections and discuss pickles.
On this episode, Chronicle Regional Executive Editor Eric Schwartz and former employee Aaron VanTuyl discuss the cancellation of Antiquefest, the cancellation of Sports, gubernatorial polls, and Facebook comments of the week.
Chronicle Regional Executive Editor Eric Schwartz and former sports person Aaron VanTuyl discuss the hottest news topics in Lewis County, including the return of movies, some other movies they like, playground equipment, a breaking train derailment, Niche.com town ratings, fires, and Facebook comments of the week.
Brandon Hansen, editor of the Chewelah Independent in the Free State of Stevens County, joins the furious Eric Schwartz and Aaron VanTuyl to discuss censorship, 'The Dirty Dozen' problem properties in Centralia, and what we'll miss with the SWW Fair (and all fairs) cancelled.
In the second episode of Chronicle News Dump, we cover the latest in mask and COVID-19 news, a statement from the Lewis County prosecutor, Centralia's potential scrips program, popular typos, and Facebook comments of the week.
In this first episode Aaron VanTuyl, executive editor for the region Eric Schwartz and photo intern Jared Nightcrawler discuss Sheriff Rob Snaza's recent media attention, building an airport in Rochester, playing baseball in masks and an old crapper in Rainier.
On this introductory episode, we run through the 2019-20 Lewis County Athletes of the Year awards, presented in podcast form thanks to the extenuating circumstances we are currently living in. This is also an introduction, sort of, to our new Friday News Dump podcast, where we cover the week in Lewis County news.