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 Centralia council thanks police chief for service as he accepts Chehalis city manager position
After beginning the search for a new city manager late last year, the City of Chehalis announced Monday, April 22, it has selected Centralia Police Department Chief Stacy Denham as the next …
Chehalis Middle School Honor Roll
Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll. Eighth grade Sophia R. Allen, Madeline B. Bradley, Jayden Dean, Collin D. Elder, Aspen J. Gist, David A. Hernandez, …
Toledo school levy and Fire District 17 measures passing on election night
The Toledo School District’s levy renewal and both Lewis County Fire District 17’s levy lid lifts were passing as of initial counts on election night Tuesday, according to data released …
In focus: Mural takes shape inside The Juice Box in downtown Centralia
MGP calls on president to take additional action to secure southern border
Hours after President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package worth $95 billion, Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, called on the president to take additional …
Sirens: Driver exits vehicle, drinks Twisted Tea; shooting report unfounded; boy, 13, arrested for assault
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • A disorderly juvenile reportedly threw chairs and damaged a desk at W.F. West High School in the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street just …
Death notices: April 24, 2024
• HELEN ESTHER FOSTER, 82, of Rochester, died April 19 at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin …
Candidate filing week set for May 6-10
Candidate filing week set for May 6-10 By The Chronicle staff The window for candidates in Washington state to run for public office in the November election will open on Monday, May 6. …
Napavine FFA to host plant sale May 3-4
Napavine FFA will host a plant sale fundraiser at the Napavine High School greenhouse on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The sale will run from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 …
Spring Youth Fair set for May 3-5 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Organizers and participants are gearing up for the Spring Youth Fair, set for May 3-5 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Visitors can view a wide variety of living and still-life exhibits, …
Performers and dates announced for Chehalis Music in the Park series
With summer just over eight weeks away and temperatures beginning to warm up, organizers of the annual Chehalis Music in the Park concert series recently announced performers and concert dates for …
Food establishment inspection scores: From the Lewis County Public Health Department
Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be …
Chehalis police say they are following leads but have made no arrests after homicide
The death of an 84-year-old Chehalis man found last week in the 300 block of Market Boulevard has been ruled a homicide by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Royland E. Barnett, of …
If voters decide to repeal WA Cares, will the state refund tax collections?
More than nine months since Washington state workers started paying into the state-mandated long-term care insurance program, most working Washingtonians have contributed at least a few hundred …
Thurston County judge sentences man for trying to kill estranged wife by burying her alive
A 54-year-old Lacey man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for trying to kill his estranged wife in 2022 by her burying her alive. Chae Kyong An, 54, attended his sentencing …

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Local Sports
 W.F. West secures outright EvCo title with thriller over Black Hills
It was a dance party for the Bearcats on Tuesday night as they clipped the Wolves 3-2 in Tumwater to clinch the outright Evergreen Conference title with a couple regular season matches left. It …
Beavers rebound from two straight losses to run-rule Grizzlies
Tenino’s baseball team planted its foot on the gas pedal from the opening inning and never looked back in a 10-0, five-inning win over Hoquiam on Tuesday night in an Evergreen League contest …
Seven Bearcats sign NLIs at W.F. West signing day
More than half a dozen W.F. West student-athletes made the next step in their athletic careers on Tuesday, signing National Letters of Intent at a signing event in the W.F. West commons. Natalie …
Bearcats wallop Bobcats behind eight-run explosion
Twenty-four hours after clipping Aberdeen in a pitcher’s duel, W.F. West broke out the bats on the road to dismantle its Evergreen Conference foe 13-3 on the road Tuesday night. With just …
Gramelspacher no-hits Centralia, puts Rochester on brink of postseason
ROCHESTER — It was about the end of the third inning when the Rochester dugout began thinking about it. Henry Gramelspacher had worked around a couple of baserunners in the second, but he …

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Obituaries

In loving memory of Dale Schueller: 1944-2024

Dale Curtis Schueller, age 80, was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Feb. 16, 1944, to Myrtle Marie (Bauerly) Schueller and Donald Joseph Schueller.  Immediately following Sealth High, …

Death Notices: April 19, 2024

• CARISSA L. BREMGARTNER-GARDIPEE, 36, Adna, died on April 8 at her residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 19, at St. Urban Cemetery in Winlock followed by a celebration of …

In loving memory of Harriet Rajala: 1937-2024 

Harriet Sinclair Rajala, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away on March 8, 2024, peacefully with family by her side.  Harriet was born on Sept. 13, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and …

Death Notices: April 17, 2024

• MARSHALL JOHN SCOTT, 82, Centralia, died April 11 at his home at Assured Hospice in Centralia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral …

In loving memory of Ted D. Kohler: Oct. 10, 1942 - March 23, 2024

Ted Kohler, of Napavine, Washington, passed away at home with his family by his side. Ted was married to Jeanne in 1961 and she survives him at home. He worked for the Napavine School District for 30 …

In loving memory of Alta ‘June’ Wachter-Busse: 1927-2024

Alta “June” Wachter-Busse, Evaline, died on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Born in Centralia on June 3, 1927, June was a lifetime resident …

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State & Regional News
Students at Westwood Elementary-Enumclaw

Washington taxpayers to pay more for school meals as program expands

More school districts across Washington are providing free school meals for students, both breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families. Other districts will be providing meals in the next year …

Schools
 Three Centralia College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
Centralia College has named three students to the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team.  “The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors the state's finest higher …
Evaline School to host 140th anniversary celebration on May 18; Hope Grange’s 120th anniversary celebration to follow
Evaline School is celebrating its 140th anniversary with an open house on Saturday, May 18. The Winlock-based public elementary school serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, with …
Lewis County donates $35,000 to project to house homeless Centralia students
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $35,000 to a project to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. The move comes after the Centralia …
Napavine SkillsUSA student to compete in national competition
Napavine High School sophomore Lyla Kirkpatrick will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, in June to compete at the national level after she placed first in the prepared speaking category at the Washington …
Centralia and Chehalis Catholic parishes bring back Stations of the Cross enactment
With the early spring showers clearing up just in time for this past weekend, close to 200 local Catholics began their Easter weekend by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and …
Life

Renowned Centralia jazz artist to celebrate Henry Mancini centennial with show at The Juice Box

Business Stories
Centralia-based massage therapist launches series teaching safety for health care practitioners

A Centralia-based, licensed massage therapist has launched a new lecture series that aims to safeguard practitioners against inappropriate behavior.  Kaci Jones, a lifelong Chehalis …

In focus: Chamber holds ribbon-cutting at Valued Kids child care center in Centralia
In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds
Centralia Downtown Association awards Pioneer West first safety grant of 2024

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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: We must all be vigilant against animal hoarding

This letter is in response to the recent story in The Chronicle headlined “Mason County resident under investigation for cruelty involving 60 animals.” The case reportedly involving …

Letter to the editor: Cases against Trump brought by the left
Letter to the editor: The Port of Centralia and an imposter Facebook page
Letter to the editor: In response to claims on website disclosure

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Commentary

Bill Serrahn commentary: Living at the bottom of an atmospheric ocean in the Holocene epoch

“We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” — Jay Inslee The earth’s climate has …

Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor’s offices to large hospitals

Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a …

Gluesenkamp Perez: Our veterans served our country. It’s time we served them.

Editor’s note: Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was offered an opportunity to write an op-ed on a topic of her choosing after the previous publication of a commentary by her Republican …

John Braun: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders

Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any …

Richard Stride commentary: Beginning to understand the meaning of understanding

I love watching documentaries, usually those that are about history or historical figures. My wife likes sitcoms. If you saw us at home sitting on the couch together, you would see that she …

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Outdoors
Outdoors
 The digs roll on: WDFW announces seven days of coastal clam digging to round out April 
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning April 23, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed …
WDFW: Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, including a decision from the WDFW director about 2024-2026 hunting …
Hundreds of lowland lakes around Washington open for fishing on April 27
Anglers can look forward to trout fishing in hundreds of lowland lakes throughout the state beginning April 27— and perhaps winning one of more than 800 trout derby prizes along with their …
History
HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This photo was originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Feb. 4, 1959, with the following caption:
A Look Back in Time: Centralia Resident Sees His Australian Sister for First Time in Over 50 Years in 1933
ROM THE ARCHIVES: “A nationally-known artist, Roy Keister, from Texas, is shown at work on a fine oil painting of pioneer Chehalis W. F. West, at right. Painting was from photos of Mr. West and from sittings by elder Chehalin. Painting is hung in W.F. West high school.” This photo was originally published on Aug. 27, 1959.
A Look Back in Time: Centralians Join Americans Nationwide in Legally Purchasing Beer for the First Time in 17 Years
FROM THE ARCHIVES: This undated caption with this photo stated, “Lewis County Junior Posse installed newly elected officers, Saturday evening at dinner in the Centralia Elks lodge. Pictured left to right are: Seated, Karol Johnson, Lieutenant; Karen Gutschow, secretary; Roberta Parke; lieutenant; standing, John Hughey, president; Jerry Smith, treasurer; and Gary O’Connor, captain, all of Centralia. The posse, now in its fifth year, has 45 members and takes part in many activities including parades and camping trips. Parents of members form the advisory board with Gene Johnson serving as supervisor to the Posse.” From the State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Woman Walks Quarter Mile After Being Shot in 1963
This image from the Washington State Archives shows buildings of the State Industrial School — the beginnings of what we today know as Green Hill School — in Chehalis between 1907 and 1914.
A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963
Mountain climbers are pictured on the Emmons Glacier at Mount Rainier around 1940. This photo is from the Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Worker Nearly Freezes to Death at Mount Rainier in 1933
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