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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, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

The Toledo High School cheer team walks down Augustus Street at the Toledo Cheese Day Parade on July 8, 2023.

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 … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/24/24

Emily Bryant paints a mural inside The Juice Box in Centralia on Tuesday, April 23. Bryant and Thomas Sutley have spent over 200 hours researching, planning and painting the mural as of Tuesday.

In focus: Mural takes shape inside The Juice Box in downtown Centralia

4/24/24

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez listens to concerns from attendees at a town hall event at the Packwood Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

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 … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/24/24

On the left, Centralia police officer Emmet Woods poses with his wife, Sheena, and their children, Rory and Reese, while Centralia police officer Alan Bowers, on the right, stands with his parents, Chuck and Lupe, after both officers were sworn in during the Tuesday, April 23, Centralia City Council meeting.

Two new officers sworn in at Centralia Police Department

The Centralia Police Department welcomed two new officers on Tuesday, April 23, as Centralia Police Chief Denham introduced and swore in officers Alan Bowers and Emmet Woods during the Centralia City … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/24/24

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 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

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 … more

4/24/24

Bill Serrahn, who lives in Packwood, has written several climate-focused commentaries for The Chronicle.

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 … more

By Bill Serrahn / For The Chronicle | 4/24/24

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

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 … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: Cases against Trump brought by the left

Once again, letter writer Marty Ansley has shown his ignorance and venom concerning Donald Trump. He should know that all of the allegations against President Trump come from the left, the … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: The Port of Centralia and an imposter Facebook page

Are you aware of a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating the Port of Centralia by using the real Port’s trademark, intellectual properties and name? This imposter Facebook page has the … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: In response to claims on website disclosure

Last week, Kristen Chilson of Northway Strategies, a paid contractor for the Lewis County Republican Party, wrote to you here about my alleged failure to disclose information. I’d like to … more

4/24/24

FILE PHOTO — Heather Pinkerton and daughter Courtney Pinkerton await election results at the Lewis County Courthouse after voting closed on Feb. 13.

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. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

Napavine students work inside the district’s greenhouse in this photo from Chronicle columnist Maureen Harkcom.

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 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

FILE PHOTO — Laney Larson, of Tenino, stands in a pen next to a sheep named Mikey during the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2023.

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, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

FILE PHOTOS — Visitors gather at Recreation Park as The Olson Bros Band performs in Chehalis for the “Music in the Park” series in July 2023.

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 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

The dining room of La Doña Mexican restaurant, which is among the businesses to receive a perfect score on its recent health inspection, is pictured on Tuesday April 2.

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 … more

4/24/24

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 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

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, … more

4/24/24

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, speaks with people during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.

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 … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/24/24