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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

The Chronicle is located at 321 N. Pearl St. in Centralia.

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

A birder’s paradise can be found in Ridgefield

Spring has sprung and the birds are landing in droves at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge with the variety of species peaking over 60 daily this time of year at the River S Unit. Ducks, … more

Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com | 4/15/24

Sam and Trista Glackler began operating Exit 16 Brewing from their La Center farm in 2021.

Exit 16 craft beer to be featured at ilani Rock & Brews opening

When ilani Casino and Resort’s new restaurant, Rock & Brews, opens next week, one of its offerings will come from an up-and-coming La Center business, Exit 16. The craft … more

Cheasanee Hetherington / cheasanee@thereflector.com | 4/15/24

Stephen Pahre, of Edgewood, pictured with his uncle, Stuart Halsan, of Centralia. They are direct descendants of Stephen Tainter, a drummer who enlisted in the American Revolution. Tainter had served in the war for eight years by the time he was 24 years old.

Commentary: Local descendant finds big surprise at American Revolution exhibit in Thurston County

How would you feel if you walked into a national exhibition and saw your own direct relative’s image and life narrative as part of the story? That is exactly what happened to Stuart … more

By Shirley Stirling / Republished courtesy of The JOLT – The Journal of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater | 4/15/24

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders takes notes during a public forum at the Atrium in Olympia on Thursday, April 11.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders wants a helicopter, GPS trackers, cameras and nets

Thurston County’s Sheriff says he wants a new helicopter, tracking devices, grapple nets and license plate cameras to improve public safety. Sheriff Derek Sanders briefed the Board … more

By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

A steady stream of people inspected a dead gray whale beached on the Pacific Ocean Wednesday afternoon, as a dog sniffs away. You can see the Quinault casino at the top far right.

Dead gray whale beached near Ocean City

The cause of death for a gray whale that washed up on a beach just south of Ocean City was unknown shortly after reports came in Wednesday evening. Marine mammal officials planned to perform a … more

By Clayton Franke / The Daily World | 4/15/24

Credit union robbed Saturday afternoon, police in Thurston County say

A credit union was robbed Saturday afternoon and the suspect was still at large Sunday, according to Lacey police. About 1 p.m. Saturday, the man entered the America's Credit Union branch on … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

Woman arrested at movie theater after fleeing from cops, crashing truck, police in Thurston County say

A 33-year-old woman was arrested late last month at an area movie theater after she fled from police and crashed a stolen truck near Interstate 5, according to Lacey police. The woman also had a … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

Man faces more criminal charges after high-speed chase in Lewis and Thurston counties

An overnight high-speed pursuit ended in Tumwater with a Tacoma man in custody, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office says. Early Sunday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump arrives at a watch party during the 2024 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 15, 2024.

Trump makes endorsement in this Eastern Washington congressional grudge match

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed a MAGA challenger to U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse in a notch against the Sunnyside, Wash., Republican who voted to impeach Trump follow the Jan. 6, 2021, … more

Eric Rosane / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 4/15/24

The Capitol in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

New Washington law authorizes tax breaks for affordable housing built on state land

OLYMPIA — Washington's Department of Natural Resources wants to help solve the state's housing crisis by offering state land for affordable residential development. A bill signed into law … more

Ellen Dennis / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 4/15/24

Teoscar Hernández rips a shot off his bat during a game in Seattle on Monday, Aug. 28.

For fans to fully embrace these Mariners, first they have to hit

The Mariners' first hit mercifully arrived in the fourth inning Sunday, when Mitch Haniger chopped at a 91-mph sinker and dented it into the dirt. The ball promptly dribbled and died, while Haniger … more

Mike Vorel / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/15/24

People gather on the Capitol steps for the “Let’s Go Washington” initiatives rally in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Washington ballot initiatives: Pro and con campaigns gear up to woo voters

OLYMPIA — How much should Washington tax the rich? Should Washington limit carbon emissions by making them more costly? And must working Washingtonians chip into a public, state-run … more

Claire Withycombe / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/15/24