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Dalrymple pushes W.F. West to blowout win over Shelton

Behind an all-around game from Monroe Dalrymple, the Bearcats went on the road and stomped the Highclimbers in a 14-3 victory on Monday night in Evergreen Conference action. Dalrymple made it a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Dasjon Robinson, 24, of Tacoma, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, April 15.

Man accused of leading a police pursuit from Napavine to Tumwater arrested, charged

A Tacoma man who fled from police from Napavine to Tumwater early Sunday morning before pursuing officers used a PIT maneuver to stop him is now facing DUI, driving with a suspended license and … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Douglas A. Lohse Jr., 69, of Vader, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, April 15.

Bail set at $1 million for man accused of shooting a rifle at people in Vader on Saturday

A man is facing nine charges in Lewis County Superior Court for allegedly shooting at people with a lever-action rifle while walking down the street in Vader on Saturday. No injuries were … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/15/24

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Letter to the editor: What's the price of integrity? It’s $500 for one local writer

What's the price of integrity? Apparently, for one Lewis County News writer, it's $500. According to records from the Washington state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), writer Brittany Voie … more

4/15/24

River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.

Pe Ell River Run makes annual splash

Kayakers, canoers and rafters returned to the river for the 46th annual Pe Ell River Run on Saturday. Starting at Queen Avenue in Pe Ell, river runners took their time down the Chehalis River … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Centralia police commander reflects on 2007 O.J. Simpson robbery case he helped investigate

Sept. 13, 2007, was a slow night for the Las Vegas Police Department’s Robbery and Homicide Bureau. That was the only reason then-detective Andy Caldwell and his partner were out on patrol when … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/15/24

County owned land at the intersection of Centralia Alpha Road and North Fork Road pictured from above on Tuesday, April 9. Neighboring residents are asking the county to restrict access to the land.

Neighbors concerned over trespassers on land owned by Lewis County

While the roughly 2-acre piece of property sat vacant Tuesday afternoon, April 9, a collection of residents told the Lewis County commissioners that morning that a piece of county-owned land at the … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Brody Hamilton laughs and runs alongside his father, Chris, during a Walk with Reason fundraiser event on Saturday, April 13, at the Onalaska High School track.

‘Walk With Reason’: Onalaska High School student organizes walk to benefit boy battling brain cancer

Having just returned home to Onalaska last Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Brody Hamilton was out at the Onalaska High School track … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Robin Kristiansen throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for Larch Mountain Little League at Tenino City Park on Saturday, April 13. Kristiansen and his wife Jennifer were recognized for their many years of service to the community of Tenino.

Longtime area photographer throws first pitch for Larch Mountain Little League opening ceremony

The sun was shining on the Larch Mountain Little League players as they lined the field at Tenino City Park on Saturday morning. Each year, the organization, combining Rochester and Tenino, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Centralia's Tyler Alderman-Sanchez tosses the discus during the Tenino Relays on April 13.

Centralia boys, girls win claim victories at Tenino Relays

Both the boys and girls from Centralia’s track teams came away with victories in Stone City on Saturday, as the Tigers topped Tenino, Rochester, and Winlock at the Tenino Relays. The boys … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Sirens: People squatting at vacant residence; Man seen lying on railroad tracks; Man seen 'carrying a pole with a knife at the end'

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Disorderly conduct • A homeless Centralia resident was warned for “yelling and swearing” in a city park in the 2000 block of Borst Avenue at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Early day Sisters of Providence supported the construction and operation of their works of charity through begging tours. These fund-raising journeys to distant logging camps and mines were made by boat, by stagecoach and on horseback. circa 1890.

Julie McDonald: Mother Joseph and Sisters of Providence opened schools, hospitals, orphanages

Today marks the 201st birthday of a Canadian woman whose loving selfless acts of service saved many lives throughout the Pacific Northwest. Esther Pariseau was born April 16, 1823, on a farm … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/15/24

Letter to the editor: The fentanyl crisis is our greatest enemy

Lewis County is a poor county with high rates of related social and health challenges, including hunger, addiction and homelessness, among other things. At this point in time, though, millions, … more

4/15/24

Letter to the editor: Toledo Community Foundation urges passage of school levy

I’m a former board member of Toledo School District, and I’ve seen the results of a double levy failure. It’s devastating for the school district and community. It can take … more

4/15/24

Cub Cadet lawnmowers are displayed during the 58th annual Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13.

In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds

4/15/24

Centralia Downtown Association awards Pioneer West first safety grant of 2024

In its March board meeting, the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) unanimously voted to award Pioneer West the first safety grant of 2024. The matching grant will go toward funding a safety … more

4/15/24

Courtesy photo A fire in the 1200 block of Centralia Avenue is pictured from above on Friday afternoon in Centralia. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which engulfed a garage, at about 4:30 p.m. No injuries were reported. A relative of the resident of the attached home reported that the quick response by firefighters saved the home, though the resident lost a lot in the fire. This photo was provided by Dale Hylton of Blue Skies Drones.

In focus: No injuries reported after garage fire in Centralia on Friday

4/15/24

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging announces 2024 open house events to connect residents with services

In an effort to better connect with the communities it serves and get residents the services they need, the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) announced it will host open house events … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

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CT Publishing acknowledges PDC violation for failing to maintain commercial advertiser books

The Chronicle failed to maintain publicly available commercial advertiser books, a lawyer representing the newspaper acknowledged in a letter to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The March … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez smiles during a roundtable event at the Van der Salm Farm in Woodland on Tuesday, April 4.

Gluesenkamp Perez testifies in support of legislation to address nationwide shortage of EMS workers

In her push to address the emergency medical services (EMS) staffing shortage and ease the process of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24