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Civil Air Patrol cadet Spencer Simons, 14, gives his fellow cadets a presentation on the life and career of the famous American aviator James Doolittle - a Medal of Honor recipient who lead the "Doolittle Raid" which was the first counter attack on Imperial Japan following the Pearl Harbor attack - on Tuesday, March 5, at Centralia Christian Church.

Lewis County Civil Air Patrol squadron to host open house

Whether it's assisting in search and rescue operations, engaging in aerospace, engineering and science education, learning how to fly or simply participating in cadet programs that offer military … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/7/24

Napavine Newaukum Lions Club to hold first meeting

The newly-formed Napavine Newaukum Lions Club will host an inaugural event at the Napavine Middle School gym starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9. “We have 18 members to start the club and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/7/24

Mount Rainier glows during sunset on Friday, Jan. 12., as seen from U.S. Highway 12 near Onalaska.

2023 was another busy year for national parks; Washington sites drew 8.3 million visits

Last year was another busy one for our national parks. The National Park Service announced in a news release last month that its 400 parks saw a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, … more

Michael Wright / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 3/7/24

Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to throw during the Boeing Apple Cup Series football game in Seattle against the Washington State University Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 25.

Commentary: How Michael Penix Jr. shot to the top of many NFL draft boards

I don't know if it's sportswriting's Rule No: 1, but it's in the top 10. And the rule is that: Nobody, not the general manager, the coach, and certainly not the journalist knows if a draft was a … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/7/24

Men accused of cutting down and stealing over $5,000 worth of trees in Winlock area

Two people are facing first-degree theft charges for allegedly stealing over $5,000 worth of timber from a Winlock-area property in August. The property owners reported finding “a … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 3/7/24

Trucks drive across the Interstate 5 bridge that spans the Cowlitz River in this Chronicle file photo.

Expect delays along both directions of I-5, near Vader March 11-12

Travelers who use Interstate 5 near Vader in Lewis County should plan ahead for delays, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Beginning … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/7/24

People pet Trooper during his adoption celebration event at Cowlitz Humane Society on Friday, Nov. 17 in Longview. Trooper has made a full recovery and is now living with one of the workers who rescued him.

Woman arrested for animal cruelty after dog found shot in the head on Spirit Lake Highway last year

The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a 33-year-old Castle Rock woman for animal cruelty linked to the discovery of a dog on the Spirit Lake Highway that had been shot in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/7/24

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Trooper Christopher Gadd, 27, was a married dad whose father and sister are also in law enforcement.

Washington lawmaker laments trooper's death; suspect is illegal immigrant with lengthy criminal history

More is being learned about the man suspected of hitting and killing a Washington State Patrol trooper last weekend on Interstate 5, including the fact that Raul Benitez Santana, 33, is an illegal … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 3/6/24

Centralia Youth Sports to host simulator golf tournament at Par 4 Sports

Centralia Youth Sports will host a simulator golf tournament on the iconic Pebble Beach course at Par 4 Sports in Centralia. The fundraising tournament will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

David Lee, from Portland, catches a smelt on the Cowlitz River near Longview on Tuesday, March 5.

Cowlitz River smelt run lacks smelt

Crowds from across the state gathered along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon for the second day of smelt-dipping approved by the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) this … more

By Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com | 3/6/24

Sirens: Unlawful imprisonment alleged; Man charged for assaulting health care worker; Jail statistics

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Unlawful imprisonment • A client at a facility in the 500 block of Southeast Washington Avenue reportedly “grabbed an employee by the hips and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

Death Notices: March 6, 2024

• MARJORIE RAE SPRINGER, 91, Olympia, died Feb. 29 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • JUDY PEDERSEN FERGUSON, 78, Rochester, … more

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Joe Kent attends a 3rd Congressional District Debate at the Vancouver Community Library in 2022.

Joe Kent commentary: Immigration bill put forth by Democrats is a toothless gesture

Under President Joe Biden’s lax border policies, with U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez as a willing accomplice, our borders have become a welcome mat for illegal immigrants, … more

By Joe Kent | 3/6/24

Dan Maughn smiles while talking about beekeeping after receiving a gift from Lewis County Farm Bureau President Maureen Harkcom, the author of this commentary, during a tour on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Maureen Harkcom: American farm families need the support of every consumer

The Capital Press is a weekly newspaper that covers agriculture in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. It is worth the price to be able to stay up to date on what is going on not only in … more

By Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle | 3/6/24

FILE PHOTO — Lewis County Commissioners Lindsey Pollock, Scott Brummer and Sean Swope prepare to pass resolutions during 2022 meeting in Chehalis.

Lewis County Commissioners look for four volunteers for lodging tax committee

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for four community members to serve on the county’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Commissioners are looking for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

The Chronicle now has a newspaper rack that accepts Bitcoin. It’s pictured here in The Chronicle’s newsroom, though it is now in service at 153 NW State Ave. in Chehalis.

Chehalis man develops Chronicle newspaper rack that accepts Bitcoin

Thanks to the ingenuity of a Chehalis man, readers of The Chronicle can now use Bitcoin to pick up a copy of the latest edition. The rack is currently located at the Cenex station at 153 NW … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

‘Change your clocks, change your batteries’: Fire marshal reminds Washington residents to check their fire alarms on Sunday

The Washington state Fire Marshal’s Office and the National Fire Protection Association are reminding residents to change their home smoke alarm batteries when changing their clocks for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, stands by his Chevrolet Bolt in this photo provided by his office.

Bill to study electric vehicle battery fires unanimously clears Legislature

Legislation directing the Washington State Patrol to study the fire hazards posed by electric vehicle batteries and establish best practices for firefighting, towing, storage and cleanup has … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24

FILE PHOTO — A Centralia police car blocks off a road while shining a spotlight during a Centralia Police K9 unit search for a man wanted for a felony warrant in Centralia’s Logan district on Jan. 11.

Centralia Police Department to hold town halls March 13-14

The Centralia Police Department (CPD) will hold town halls on March 13 and March 14 for anyone who works, plays or lives in Centralia. The town halls run from 6 to 8 p.m. both days. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/24