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Bradley Dubay, 29, of Chehalis, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Chehalis man accused of assaulting staff at jail, hospital after crashing into a field

A Chehalis man arrested on suspicion of a DUI after he crashed into a field on Aug. 31 is facing felony charges for allegedly urinating on the floor, hitting and head-butting jail staff, and kicking … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 9/5/23

Brayden Platt, with his parents Rachel and Cy, officially commits to the University of Oregon by holding a Ducks’ colored piece of cake in the air.

Yelm’s Brayden Platt commits to Oregon

YELM — After receiving 20 full-ride scholarship opportunities from Division 1 football programs all around the country throughout his high school career, Brayden Platt, Washington’s top … more

Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com | 9/5/23

The Riverside Fire Authority responds as a fire dies out inside a homeless encampment at the end of Eckerson Road in Centralia on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Sweep of Blakeslee Junction homeless encampment underway in Centralia

This morning, state and local agencies began sweeping Blakeslee Junction, an encampment of about 25 people between Interstate 5 and a three-way railroad crossing at the end of Eckerson Road in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/23

Commuter stops to help woman, dog after car erupts in flames on Tacoma Narrows bridge

Joseph Jazwiec, 34, was on his way to work in Gig Harbor on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, when he noticed a car smoking on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and a woman screaming inside it. The car had … more

Puneet Bsanti / The News Tribune (TNS) | 9/5/23

Woman killed in wreck on Interstate 5 that blocked southbound lanes

A 41-year-old woman died Sunday night in a two-vehicle wreck on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma, according to the Washington State Patrol. The incident blocked the roadway for hours. A Mazda … more

Peter Talbot / The News Tribune (TNS) | 9/5/23

Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners reacts after striking out in the ninth inning to end the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 4, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images TNS)

Mariners drop opener to Reds, fall back into tie atop AL West

CINCINNATI — A quick glance at the Mariners’ pitching line tells you everything you need to know about this game: eight innings, eight hits allowed, six runs, one strikeout, four walks … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/5/23

FILE PHOTO — Julio Rodriguez gestures after hitting a home run during a 7-0 win over the Oakland A's in Seattle last week.

Julio Rodriguez hits 25th homer to reach another major league milestone

CINCINNATI — Just another (historic) day in the life of Julio Rodriguez. The Mariners star center fielder hit his 25th home run of the season on Monday at Great American Ball Park, making … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/5/23

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9/5/23

In remembrance of Herbert Creed: 1935-2023

Please join us in celebrating Herb’s life at 1 p.m on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Adna Grange, 123 Dieckman Road, Adna, Washington. more

9/4/23

In loving memory of Howard Bodin: 1947-2023

Howard Leslie Bodin, 76, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Rochester, Washington. He was born on June 14, 1947. Howard was a man who greatly enjoyed life, cherished his friends … more

9/4/23

Trailers and trash are seen scattered across the landscape of the Blakeslee Junction encampment at the end of Eckerson Road in Centralia on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

‘This is our home’: Ahead of sweep, Centralia homeless camp ‘liaison’ pens letter sharing concerns

People living at Blakeslee Junction, a railroad interchange in Centralia and the location of the area’s largest homeless encampment, were given a one-week deadline to clear out by Tuesday, … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/4/23

FILE PHOTO — On Dec. 1, members of JNET intercepted nearly 1,100 fentanyl-laced pills that were destined for Green Hill School student inmates, according to a news release.

Cascade Community Health receives nearly $1 million grant to fight fentanyl use

Cascade Community Health Care in Centralia was one of three rural organizations to receive federal funds as Washington continues to fight the continued rise in fentanyl use in the state. In a … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 9/4/23

Centralia’s Chihiro Bringman smiles after singing the National Anthem for a crowd at the Tacoma Rainiers’ Friday night game. Bringman attends Centralia High School and is a Running Start student.

In focus: Centralia student sings national anthem at Rainiers game

9/4/23

Left to right: Paula Burrows, Cyndi Philbrook and Michelle Askin stand in Country N Lace Thursday in Toledo Thursday afternoon. Philbrook, president of the Toledo Foundation, helps organize a semi annual shindig that raises money for local school children.

Shindig to raise funds for Toledo students set for Saturday

What started as an idea in a social media post roughly four years ago has morphed into a biennial fundraiser to support Toledo students. “I just feel that if you give kids a hand up, it … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 9/4/23

Despite the rain finally falling, Lyle Foister of Chehalis was all smiles as he held up the best in show trophy he won with his 1976 Datsun 280Z at the Rust or Shine Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.

Veterans Memorial Museum hosts Rust or Shine Car Show as gearheads brave weather

While a chance of rain was in the forecast, the weather at the eighth annual Rust or Shine Car Show and Music Festival remained pleasantly overcast without rain, at least until about halfway through … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/4/23

Fire crews respond to the Yew fire at the intersection of Forest Road 47 and Forest Road 4773 near Packwood on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Cowlitz Complex Fire ‘holding’ steady at 697 total acres, 5% containment

Several fires scattered across east Lewis and north Skamania counties have reached a combined 697 acres and are 5% contained as of Monday morning. After lightning on Aug. 25 came in contact with … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/4/23

Sirens: Pedestrian's dog struck by vehicle; Vehicle prowls at sports complex; Homeless man 'purposefully damaged a watermelon,' steals food

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • A 2010 silver Hyundai Sonata with the Washington license plate BQE5029 was reported stolen from the 100 block of West High Street just before … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/4/23

Death Notices: Sept. 4, 2023

• EDWARD ALLAN FISHER, 75, Chehalis, died Aug. 29. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel. • CATHERINE SUSAN HOULE, 81, Tumwater, died Aug. 24. Arrangements … more

9/4/23

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

Letter to the editor: Climate change is real and represents a great threat to our future

Last week's letter to the editor by Robert Crocker really struck a nerve with me. He claimed that Vivek Ramaswamy was the only one of the eight Republican presidential candidates that knows that … more

9/4/23

Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald, second from left, looks toward her daughter, Nora, and new son-in-law Chase Conaway during their wedding ceremony in August.

Julie McDonald commentary: Summer wedding proved an answer to prayer

It’s amazing how much time, energy and thought goes into planning all the details for one remarkable day in the lives of our children — yes, the all-important wedding day. Thirty-two … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 9/4/23