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The Chronicle News Dump

by The Daily Chronicle · English · News

The Chronicle's weekly podcast on Lewis County-area news stories.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 47 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026 · 52 min

News Dump Ep. 296: I Know An Org Chart When I See One

On the 296th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss Friday’s story on Sheriff Rob Snaza addressing the allegations by Sheriff candidate Tracy Murphy about the “non investigation” controversy around a drug ring. Other topics include the latest in debate culture, the Speaker of the House visiting town briefly, finding bigfoot on the voter rolls, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders weighing in on the fishing debate and more. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at…

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6 Oct 2026 · 32 min
Sports Dump: Week 5 Roundup (and Centralia finally loses)
The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss Centralia vs. Tenino on the black top, a dogfight win by W.F. West, Onalaska knocking off a solid 1A team, Napavine, Adna and Toledo winning via blowout and more. SPONSORS Valley View Health Center Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store And Home Carpet Warehouse
30 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Sports Dump: Week 4 Wrap (And A BERTH Announcement)
The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss allocations for District 4 into the state playoffs at all levels, and what seven berths means for the GSHL/EvCo conglomeration, what the nominees are for the GAME OF THE WEEK, and how that Napavine/Tenino game ended the way it did. SPONSORS Valley View Health Center Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store And Home Carpet Warehouse
30 Sep 2026 · 49 min
News Dump Ep. 295: Introducing the Thurston Chronicle Crew
On the 295th episode (we mean it this time), host Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz welcome on Emily Fitzgerald and Dylan Reubenking from the Thurston Chronicle to talk about their new news endeavour and how the first print edition of the new rag came to be. Other items include an update from Winlock (data centers), a new director of the Lewis County Historical Museum, a spate of letters to the editor, Brian Mittge’s Year 50 poem, a tour of the Bob Oke Game Farm and more. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store…
25 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Sports Dump: Week 3 Wrap (and Congratulations to a Kalama Alum)
The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss the big wins and close losses of the third week of the prep football season. Zach introduces “Take of the Week.” RPI has returned. Centralia remains undefeated … along with W.F. West and Onalaska and Morton and Rochester and Tumwater. SPONSORS Valley View Health Center Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store And Home Carpet Warehouse
23 Sep 2026 · 42 min
News Dump Ep. 294 or 295: Sheriff Arrested! (For Volstead Act Violations)
On the 295th episode (or is it?), local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss a great 1926 news entry in which the Lewis County Sheriff was running liquor and cutting out local businessmen. Other topics: The current sheriff’s race (ugh), this podcast’s recent explicit tag, an Olympia community newspaper returns to print, Hash closing and a new state coin. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
15 Sep 2026 · 49 min
News Dump Ep. 293: Crushing a Truck in a Failed Revenge Plot
On the 293rd episode, host Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss their favorite scorned-lover revenge plots, Jim Walsh’s recent postathon, Kevin Carns’ new position and Maureen Harkcom’s top-tier tour. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
10 Sep 2026 · 29 min
News Dump Ep. 292: Owen & The Two Jakes
On the 292nd episode, host Aaron VanTuyl has been abandoned by his buddy and recruits Chronicle reporters to help record a podcast. Jacob Farmer calls in to discuss fire chiefs and reporting on sensitive topics. Owen Sexton and Jacob Moore pop in to talk about alien abductions, prohibition and literal dumpster fires. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected].
9 Sep 2026 · 36 min
Sports Dump: How Many Yards Is Too Many
The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss the big wins and close losses of the first week of the prep football season. Onalaska ran for 600 yards. Napavine scored 60 points and got some new headphones. Adna got revenge and W.F. West got a big Week 1 win. Centralia could have its best start since 2016 (citation needed). Two Grid Pickers are undefeated. Let’s go. SPONSORS Valley View Health Center Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie GAME OF THE WEEK sponsored by Awards West and the Power Shop
3 Sep 2026 · 59 min
Sports Dump: Welcome Back To Sports
The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss what transpired over the summer and break down each of the prep football leagues in anticipation of Week 1’s games, plus a quick look at which soccer and volleyball teams are on the come up and which golf and cross country kids are looking sharp. SPONSORED BY: Valley View Health Center Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie
28 Aug 2026 · 40 min
News Dump Ep. 291: Got That Roaming, Unleashed Dog In Me
On the 291st episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss Mossyrock’s new ordinance on roaming, unleashed dogs and NEW roosters, keeping a closet skunk as a pet, robbing the bank in Oakville, all-time cool guy Jerry Striegel and more. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
21 Aug 2026 · 41 min
News Dump Ep. 290: Tokin’ Up in Packwood
On the 289th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss Packwood’s incoming pot shops, courtesy of the county commissioners; an Adna-raised federal agent’s retirement; campaign finance reports from the local races; and the diversity of opinion on the Opinion page. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
13 Aug 2026 · 32 min
News Dump Ep. 289: Delivering Fermented Fish Eggs To Your Eyeball
On the 289th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the reign of Reagan Juarez as Little Miss County, everything at the SWW Fair, hiring cops under House Bill 2015, still more excitement out of the Winlock City Council, and a long look at this day in Chronicle coverage history. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
6 Aug 2026 · 29 min
News Dump Ep. 288: Primary Election Hot Takes
On the 288th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the early results of the August 4 primary election, which was low on surprises but perhaps wealthy in comeuppance. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected].
29 Jul 2026 · 47 min
News Dump Ep. 287: RIP Ridley (Drafting An All-Time News Team)
On the 287th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the departure of photo editor Ridley Hudson, vacation season, parades in Tenino and annexations. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected].
16 Jul 2026 · 50 min
News Dump Ep. 286: Two Rats And A Block Of Cheese
On the 286th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Sheriff resurfacing on AM radio, ‘T’ levels across the county, a slew of election profiles, a new anti-crime law enforcement conglomerate, the continuing saga of one single Winlock city council seat, Michael Kelly’s sentencing for bribery, the Fox Theatre and sneaking a hilarious shirt into a file photo of the fair. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected].
9 Jul 2026 · 45 min
News Dump Ep. 285: Nothing But Respect For MY Dairy Queen
On the 285th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Commissioners’ Forum in Morton, the World Cup soccer thing, Fourth of July, the phantom episode, STP weekend, a candidate for county coroner, RAW MILK and hiding in the closet. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
7 Jul 2026 · 49 min
News Dump Ep. 284: Celebrating Summerfest With a Preview
On the 284th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the upcoming Summerfest celebration with guests Hallie Ralls and McKenzie McGee from the Centralia Downtown Association and debate how much grain can fit in a bushel. (Whoops, the producer forgot to hit publish on this one and then took a week off. Send your hate mail to the email below) Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
18 Jun 2026 · 42 min
News Dump Ep. 283: 50 Shades Of Beige (With Forrest VanTuyl)
On the 283rd episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the newest Sheriff’s Office debate, business at the library, a rock and roll Americana show Thursday night and more. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store
13 Jun 2026 · 47 min
News Dump Ep. 281: Guilty As Charged
On the 281st episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the Michael Kelly bribery verdict, a meeting about riverside apartments and commercial property in Centralia, the Lewis County Sheriff’s candidates forum, and more. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
6 Jun 2026 · 49 min
News Dump Ep. 280: Dumping Raw Milk Down Our Gullets
On the 280th episode, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss raw milk in Idaho, a feature on a sheriff candidate, a tax proposal for safety, a column from a divisive columnist, and coming for the Thurston County sheriff on Facebook. Sponsored by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store Email us at [email protected] .
2 Jun 2026 · 50 min
Sports Dump: Welcoming the Sweet Embrace of Summer
The Chronicle sports staff is all on board to congratulate Napavine on a state baseball title and discuss the myriad of state track champions. The staff went on one last road swing before summer. Tumwater lost in a heartbreaker. SPONSORS Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie
29 May 2026 · 37 min
News Dump Ep. 279: Books Your Favorite Editor Hasn’t Read
On the 279th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome on reporter Jacob Farmer to discuss the latest in the ongoing Tracy Murphy-running-for-Sheriff story, as well as some leaked transcripts from the library chat and a defense of our favorite board member, Literature Corner with Farmer, Maureen’s new column and more. Email us at [email protected]. Brought to you by: Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie The Farm Store
27 May 2026 · 55 min
Sports Dump: Softball Comes To An End
The Chronicle sports staff is all in the studio to discuss their adventures in Yakima and Selah, the close calls in the finals for WF West and Adna, Napavine and Tumwater making baseball’s final four, and Zach’s LEAD PIPE LOCKS for state track. SPONSORS Goebel Septic Roof Doctor Americool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek Gillispie
23 May 2026 · 57 min
News Dump Ep. 278: The Original Complainant Remains Anonymous
On the 278th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the latest in the ongoing Sheriff’s Office race and the flurry of shared chat histories, as well as a murder near Tenino, a new library admin, the comings and goings at the Port of Centralia, and approving indemnification for a quartet of county elected officials. Email us at [email protected] .
18 May 2026 · 35 min
Sports Dump: State (Softball) Tournament Time, in Five Words or Less
The Chronicle sports staff is fully recovered from a wild weekend of district championships and the boys (and Ridley) are here to break it down. Dylan has five words or less from all five teams in the 2B state tournament. Zach has three words on some other things and has sworn to abandon the “F” word if Ilwaco wins two games. Ridley is unimpressed with the boys’ AirBNB choices and the TikTok account is making a return. Sponsored by: Elam’s Home Furnishing and Mattress Gallery Goebel Septic Americool Heating and Cooling The Farm Store!
14 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
News Dump Ep. 277: The Prodigal Son Returns
On the 277th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome back former host Kody Christen to talk about his year at WSU, his editorship of The Daily Evergreen, and whatever happened since he’s been gone. Email us at [email protected] . Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING , CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR !
8 May 2026 · 48 min
Sports Dump: Predictions Time as Districts Arrive
The Chronicle sports staff is doing a tag team with all of the district tournaments kicking off in the next few days. The sports crew (Dylan and Zach) make their picks for all the district championship games and state entrants and one host attempts a Reubs impression that goes awry. Sponsored by: Elam’s Home Furnishing and Mattress Gallery Goebel Septic Americool Heating and Cooling The Farm Store!
8 May 2026 · 32 min
News Dump Ep. 276: A Brief Break From The Content Mines
On the 276th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss a murder in Chehalis, a sheriff requesting a salary freeze, way too many letters to the editor and more. Email us at [email protected] . Brought to you by SUMMIT FUNDING , CHEHALIS OUTFITTERS and THE ROOF DOCTOR !
1 May 2026 · 38 min
News Dump Ep. 275: Emergency Episode About [REDACTED]
On the 275th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz discuss the firing of arguably the lead candidate for the Lewis County Sheriff position, the supporting documents and report from Centralia’s chief of police, the unanswered questions about redacted names and the initial complaint, their desire to be invited to more of THOSE parties, what happens next, and more. Also: A host's general malaise, a county commissioner candidate forum, a three-shot suicide in 1956 and illegal dumping in Adna. Email us at [email protected] . Brought to…

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The Chronicle's weekly podcast on Lewis County-area news stories.

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Publisher: The Daily Chronicle
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 47 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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