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The I-5 Toyota/Mountain Dew AA side got going at the Washington State Championship in winning fashion Saturday, coming back to beat Othello 8-6 at Burlington-Edison High School. The Dewers … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/23

Ken Anderson winds up to throw the ceremonial first pitch as Ray Butler (in red) and Bill Lohr (in blue) watch before I-5 Toyota/Mountain Dew's game against Gonzaga Prep in the American Legion AAA state tournament, July 22 at Wheeler Field. Anderson, Butler, and Lohr were members of the 1958 Centralia Legion team that won a state title and is set to be inducted into the Washington American Legion Hall of Fame this fall.

The champs come back: Twin Cities’ 1958 American Legion team kicks off state tournament

As he walked to the front of the pitcher’s mound at Wheeler Field on Saturday evening, Ken Anderson admitted to the two squads lined up on the baselines that he didn’t quite have enough … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 7/22/23

Chuck Snipes feeds carrots to rescue donkeys CeeCee, Fella, Rosie and Bob at his Chehalis residence on Thursday.

Chehalis Couple Runs Rescue for ‘Brutal’ Donkey, Six Dogs and Baby

Meet Bob, the ass who got himself in legal trouble in 2014. The donkey could be a story all on his own. For Chehalis man Chuck Snipes, 67, Bob was the start of what became a lifelong rescue … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/21/23

Two Dogs Salvatore Fasaga smiles alongside his defense attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court following closing arguments in Chehalis on Friday, July 21.

Judge Expected to Deliver Verdict In Two Dogs Fasaga Murder Case Next Week

The trial for Two Dogs Salvatore Fasaga is in recess until Friday, July 28, at which time Judge J. Andrew Toynbee is expected to deliver a verdict in the case. Fasaga, 43, is facing one … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/21/23

A dog inside a car driving on Chamber Way in Chehalis Friday morning reportedly jumped into the driver’s lap, causing the driver to swerve and crash into the sign and sitting area at about 10 a.m., according to Chamber of Commerce Director Cynthia Mudge.

Car Swerves Into Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Sign on Friday

Drivers traveling on Chamber Way might notice the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s brick monument sign on the corner missing after a car crashed into them Friday morning. A … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

The summit of Mount Rainier is seen illuminated at sunset from West of Chehalis on Wednesday.

Photos: Mount Rainier Looms Over the Horizon

7/21/23

Former Chronicle reporter Claudia Yaw walks along fallen trees at the Trail of Two Forests.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Seeks Input on ‘Sustainable’ Trail Plan

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest and contributing partners are seeking public input to inform the development of a “sustainable trail system plan” to help build a shared approach to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

Chehalis School Board Approves District’s 2023-24 Budget

Following a public hearing Tuesday morning, the board of directors for the Chehalis School District unanimously approved its budget for the 2023-24 school year. The budget allocates … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/21/23

A DeGoede Bulb Farm employee picks tulips in the field in Mossyrock in April 2014.

DeGoede Bulb Farm in Mossyrock Shutting Down; Owners Hope to Sell But Have No Buyer

The DeGoede Bulb Farm, a Mossyrock staple for nearly 50 years, will be closing this summer as the current owners, brothers Jack and Bob DeGoede, are retiring, according to a report in the July … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

Construction equipment surrounds a dirt slope to the Mellen Street off-ramp over Interstate 5 in Centralia seen Friday, July 21.

WinCo Site Plans Submitted for Centralia Station Development Near Mellen Street

WinCo Foods has officially submitted site plans for the proposed supermarket at Centralia Station, according to Port of Centralia Executive Director Kyle Heaton, who shared the update at a port … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/21/23

U.S. Highway 12 Viewpoint at Riffe Lake Named ‘Gary Stamper Memorial Overlook’

The Washington State Transportation Commission has honored former Lewis County Commissioner Gary Stamper by placing his name on a highway viewpoint overlooking Riffe Lake. Stamper, a longtime … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

2023 Best of Lewis County Nominations

Nomination phase starting soon! more

7/21/23

Death Notices: July 21, 2023

• GAIL ROANE, 83, Chehalis, died July 16 in Chehalis. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. • DOUGLAS “BUD” SCHERER, Renton, died July 16 in … more

7/21/23

Sirens: Reckless Burning Under Bridge; 'Bring the K9s'; Hacked Phone; Man Found Under Bed; Assault

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Panhandling • At 7:40 a.m. on July 19, Centralia police were dispatched to the 200 block of Borst Avenue for a panhandling complaint. Officers contacted the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

Holly Abbarno smiles for a photo during the Centralia Back-to-School Supply Drive in August 2022.

Peter Abbarno Commentary: Upcoming Centralia School Supply Drive Is About Hope and Opportunity

It is about that time of year when students and teachers begin thinking about returning to the classroom. It is also the time when parents begin thinking about the cost of school supplies. While some … more

By Peter Abbarno | 7/21/23

Centralia City Councilor Max Vogt gives an interview in his Centralia real estate office to a documentary crew from KBTC television on July 19 in this photo by Chronicle columnist Brian Mittge.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Celebrating Centralia’s Founder

This week, a video crew from KBTC public television was rolling through Centralia. They were collecting interviews and B-roll for a short documentary they are producing about the town’s … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 7/21/23

The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16.

Washington Airport-Siting Group Delivers Final Report to the State After Considering Sites in Thurston, Pierce Counties

The Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) delivered its final report to state lawmakers, solidifying its conclusion: A major airport should be built somewhere in Washington but not on … more

By Shea Johnson / The News Tribune | 7/21/23

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez jumps into the Cathlamet Swimming Pool in this courtesy photo from her office.

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Marks Six Months in Office

Jumping into pools in formal attire, cursing on podcasts, voting to the beat of her own drum — Washington’s Third Congressional district Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

The first five-week program will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 to Aug. 30 at Centralia High School.

Free ‘Parenting Pre-Teens Together’ Series for Parents and Caregivers Offered in Centralia

The Centralia Prevention Coalition is offering three no-cost “Parenting Pre-Teens Together” classes for parents and caregivers of youths ages 9 to 14. Each five-session series … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

Onalaska Middle School Term Four Honor Rolls

Following is the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Onalaska Middle School during term four of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor roll … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23