The Chronicle News Dump

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 ab...

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...

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 mor...

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 loc...

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,”...

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...

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 <Redacted> (March 15, 2022) On the 89th episode of News Dump, area man Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and <redacted> discuss the railroad’s financial troubles, a raucous rally in Onalaska, YA fantasy fiction, whether all war movies are sequels or prequels, and a whole slew of Facebook comments.

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...

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 tourna...

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 fo...

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 Wedne...

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 w...

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...

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.