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Letter to the editor: Transform the limits of adventure with connectivity

I’ve recently seen a number of articles and columns discussing how the expiration of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum authority means that next generation … more

9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Centralia School District rising strong in new school year

We are excited for the year ahead. We are embarking on a new school year and a new opportunity to influence the learning and lives of our Centralia School District students. The Centralia School … more

9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Coming together as one nation

I am a conservative. I believe that the proven values, beliefs and methods of years past are still valid and are worth preserving. Significantly changing our cultural values, beliefs and methods … more

9/1/23

Rep. J.T. Wilcox smiles in this courtesy photo.

J.T. Wilcox commentary: Reflections on a fellow lawmaker from former House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox

This newspaper recently allowed me to share my reflections as a former House Republican leader on two lawmakers who represent the 20th Legislative District, Sen. John Braun and Rep. Peter Abbarno. In … more

By state Rep. J.T. Wilcox / R-Yelm | 9/1/23

From left, Packwood flea market vendors Sue Black (with Chihuahua mix “Charlie”), Scott Christensen, and Romeo and Tony Tarnowski smile for a photo in their booth on Thursday.

Packwood’s Labor Day weekend flea market is up and running

Tony and Romea Tarnowski don’t come back to the Packwood Flea Market every year to make a lot of money, they said on Thursday night. They’ve been a part of the event for 22 years … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/23

Guy Steele, who performs as Mr. Twister, poses with his wife, Tessa, son, Guy Jr., and daughter, Shiloh, at their newly reopened family business, Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf, on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Shankz reopens: Black light mini golf, arcade, magic and more return to Chehalis

When Yard Birds tenants received a 30-day notice to vacate the Chehalis building at the beginning of last November, it left dozens of business owners scrambling to find a place to land. … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/1/23

For nearly 15 minutes fireworks were launched in celebration of Mexican Independence Day at Klickitat Prairie Park in Mossyrock in September 2022. Photo by Owen Sexton.

Mossyrock set to hold Mexican Independence Day celebration

Mossyrock residents and visitors alike are invited to the city’s Mexican Independence Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16. Mossyrock’s population, last counted … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/1/23

Last year’s “Sayonara, Summer” event is pictured in these photos provided by organizers.

Celebration to benefit revival of Centralia High School jazz band

Lizzie Johnson, a local musician and Centralia High School alumna, is organizing the second annual “Sayonara, Summer” live music-packed celebration at Tiger Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 3 at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/23

Zander Anthony James Medina, 15, of Longview is pictured in this courtesy photo.

Family mourns teen who died in Cowlitz River

A Longview family is reeling following the death of their teenage son, who drowned earlier this month while attempting to cross the Cowlitz River. Zander Anthony James Medina, 15, of Longview … more

By The Daily News | 9/1/23

Bill Moeller smiles for a portrait outside The Chronicle in Centralia on Jan. 24, 2023.

Bill Moeller commentary: Memories of long gone Lewis County establishments and sights

Editor’s note : Longtime Chronicle columnist Bill Moeller occasionally submits columns from his archives. This commentary was first published in 2009. I was just thinking that we … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 9/1/23

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Commentary: In times like these, employers crave stability and predictability

Inflation is cooling but gas prices are spiking. Mortgage rates rose above 7% in August for the first time in 22 years, and they might not be done going up. Fears of an imminent recession have … more

By Kris Johnson | 9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Congresswomen Marie Gluesenkamp Perez deceives our local veterans

In response to a Napavine resident concerning his letter to the editor on Aug. 28 bashing Joe Kent and praising Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez regarding veterans, I felt more clarity is … more

9/1/23

Death Notices: Aug. 31. 2023

• JEANNETTE ELAINE SMITH, 85, Centralia, died Aug. 29 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • CECILE ROY, 85, … more

9/1/23

Light shines on the summit of Mount St. Helens as the sun sets on Thursday, July 6.

Tremors are shaking Washington's volcanoes

Several Washington state volcanoes are showing what appear to be swarms of minor earthquakes, a phenomenon that's lasted for the past month or more. But a Western Washington University … more

Robert Mittendorf / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) | 9/1/23

Former Bremerton High School assistant football coach Joe Kennedy answers questions after his legal case, Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District, was argued before the Supreme Court on April 25, 2022, in Washington, DC. Kennedy was terminated from his job by Bremerton public school officials in 2015 after refusing to stop his on-field prayers after football games. (Win McNamee/Getty Images/TNS)

Washington high school gears up for first game, return of praying coach Joe Kennedy

BREMERTON — This much we can say for sure: Bremerton High assistant football coach Joe Kennedy will pray after Friday night's opening game of the season, as the U.S. Supreme Court said he … more

Nina Shapiro / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/1/23

Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo throws strikes during a game in Seattle on Monday, Aug. 28.

Commentary: Mariners' surge to first place keyed by rare pitching development

The Mariners selected Logan Gilbert 14th overall in the 2018 MLB draft. He spent time in Arkansas, Modesto and West Virginia before getting called up to the majors in 2021 at age 24. He is 12-5 with … more

By Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/1/23

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr., left, listens as linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio speaks during the Pac-12 Football media day at Resort World, on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal TNS) @btesfaye

How Washington's Heisman campaign is designed to bring QB Michael Penix Jr. to the people

SEATTLE — Michael Penix Jr.'s Heisman Trophy campaign wasn't built with billboards that tower above city streets, audacious as each may be. It wasn't bought and packaged and put on public … more

Mike Vorel The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/1/23

Pump prices hit pause before Labor Day weekend; Washington still has second-highest prices in country

After rallying for seven straight weeks, gas prices across the nation lost their luster in August, which means drivers are expected to save pennies at the pump this Labor Day weekend. Drivers … more

Vonnai Phair / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/1/23

King County to surpass record fentanyl death toll — with four months left in the year

A 28-year-old Seattle man first got hooked on Xanax in college. Years later, he moved on to fentanyl. Then a string of arrests for impaired driving landed him in legal trouble, and his fourth DUI, a … more

Sara Jean Green / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/1/23

Thurston County Sheriff's Office employee fired for sexual harassment

An employee of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office was fired Aug. 31 after an internal investigation uncovered years of sexual harassment toward more than one of his coworkers. TCSO sent out a … more

Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/1/23