In April, the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum (CCRM) resumed train excursions after a two-year hiatus that came due to the loss of its liability insurance coverage in 2022, which was partly …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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Keep your eyes out for bicyclists this weekend.
The annual Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) takes place Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, bringing thousands of …
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By Brenna Witchey / brenna@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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• DALE ALBERT GOCKEN, 95, Centralia, died July 1 at home. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
• RONALD HAROLD BROWN, 90, Centralia, died July 5 at …
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7/10/24
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CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Unattended children
• Two kids were reportedly left alone in a running car parked in the 1600 block of Northwest Louisiana Avenue just before 11:10 a.m. on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/24
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Are you tired of seeing large, ugly clearcuts where once there was beautiful forest? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is required by state law to manage our public lands to produce money for …
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7/10/24
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The rumor had it that Donald Trump might reveal his running mate during his debate with Biden. That did not happen. However, the concern and speculation about who that candidate may eventually be, …
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7/10/24
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Regarding the last question Dan Kearns asked in his letter (“Nothing good will come from another industrial strength tailpipe, June 3), “How long do you want to hold your breath in Lewis …
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7/10/24
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Just a few days ago, I received a text message from what appeared to be a legit government agency representative from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s “good to …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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7/10/24
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For the Lewis County 911 center, if at first you don’t succeed, then try, try again.
After the proposal to increase the county’s sales tax by .2% failed in the 2023 election, Lewis …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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The Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against several Green Hill School inmates this month for alleged offenses that took place at the Chehalis juvenile detention facility.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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The Northwest Salmon Smokehouse, located at 486 N. Market Blvd. in downtown Chehalis, will celebrate six months in business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/24
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Ellen Forrest’s 100th birthday will be celebrated from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Morton Senior Center, 104 Westlake Ave., Morton. To submit birthday, anniversary or …
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7/10/24
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The Chehalis Parks and Facilities Department is moving forward with a no-match grant application to fund renovations to the Millett Field athletic courts after receiving unanimous approval to apply …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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Two staff members at Green Hill School, a juvenile detention center in Chehalis, were transported to the emergency room via ambulance Tuesday after they were exposed to “an unknown smoke and a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/24
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Residents of unincorporated Lewis County are prohibited from outdoor burning as part of a ban that began at midnight Wednesday as much of Western Washington sweltered in unseasonably warm weather.
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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Lewis County commissioners approve contracts for bathrooms and kitchen at new night-by-night shelter
Lewis County is targeting the opening of a new night-by-night shelter by the end of the year following a monthslong permitting dispute with the City of Chehalis, according to County Manager Ryan …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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7/10/24
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A new scam is targeting area residents, the state Department of Transportation announced via social media on Monday.
The scam, apparently sent by text and email, asks those who received it to …
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By Rolf Boone / The Olympian
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7/10/24
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A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault Sunday night after he allegedly instigated a fight and then stomped on the victim’s head, Olympia police say.
The …
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By Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS)
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7/10/24
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The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased.
The report, with data from 225 law enforcement agencies …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/10/24
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