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Interim Fire Chief Gregg Peterson points to map of Fire District 5's coverage area following an open house on Tuesday, July 2.

‘It’s a ‘have to’’: Napavine fire district looks to pass levy during August election

To hear Interim Chief Gregg Peterson tell it, fire departments are often their own worst enemies. Whatever their constraints — financial, personnel or equipment — fire crews feel … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 7/8/24

Attendees dressed as wizards walk during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6. The festival, which began Friday and lasted through Sunday, is in its second year. The event offered activities for all ages, vendors with a diverse range of wares, performances happening at almost every hour and multiple places to dine. Performances included singers, magicians, acrobats, dancers, sword swallowers and jugglers. Learn more at https://centraliafantasyfestival.carrd.co.

In focus: A walk on the whimsical side at Centralia Fantasy Festival

7/8/24

Sirens: Man strikes victim with crowbar; child's backpack stolen; 'unruly patient' at hospital; hit-and-run reported

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Hit-and-run • A hit-and-run involving a gold Kia that sideswiped a vehicle in the 900 block of Harrison Avenue and fled the scene was reported just before … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Woman injured after striking car, spinning out while changing lanes on northbound I-5 near Chehalis on Saturday

A 21-year-old Centralia woman was injured after she struck another vehicle while changing lanes on northbound Interstate 5 near Chehalis on Saturday. After striking the other vehicle at milepost … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

A ballot drop box in Chehalis on Thursday, June 27.

August primary to include three Lewis County fire district propositions

In addition to a host of candidates for federal, state and local offices looking to qualify for the November general election, the August primary ballot will include three propositions from local … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

The original Zanders who settled in Whatcom County are pictured in the back row of this family photo provided by Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.

Julie McDonald: Although death changes holidays, we forge new traditions

When my husband and I married 33 years ago, we knew we’d celebrate the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving near Bellingham with his family because those were the holidays he had his two children … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 7/8/24

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

Letter to the editor: Do we really want to continue down this path with a liberal government?

I applaud Sherri Murphy for her recent letter concerning our esteemed Attorney General Bob Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is, indeed, an exceedingly poor choice for governor. Not only did he allow the … more

7/8/24

Letter to the editor: Fires, floods and other environmental damage from the effects of climate change have a cost

In his column on May 31, Sen. John Braun extolls the Republican efforts to repeal Initiative 2117, the Climate Commitment Act. The Climate Commitment Act is a small step toward the reduction … more

7/8/24

Letter to the editor: I will vote for Democrats and fly the Stars and Stripes whenever it is appropriate

I would like to commend columnist Don Brunell for his well-written piece "Honoring flag should remain integral in America" posted June 26, 2024. I would also like to add my voice to what was … more

7/8/24

An 1890s Studebaker Village Wagon is the latest addition to the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond.

Northwest Carriage Museum welcomes another horse-drawn Studebaker

The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond recently announced the arrival of its 64th historic vehicle at the museum. “The latest addition, an 1890s Studebaker Village Wagon, is a mix of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Sun shines down on trees along Forest Service Road 25.

NWS heat advisory continues as Tuesday’s high could hit 100 in Twin Cities

A National Weather Service (NWS) heat advisory that was issued last Friday remains in effect throughout Lewis County until Tuesday, July 9, at 10 p.m. according to the NWS website. In East Lewis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

FILE PHOTO — A cast of characters poses for a photo on stage during dress rehearsals for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” presented by Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre presents summer musical ‘State Fair’

Tenino Young-at-Heart Theatre will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, "State Fair,” as its annual summer production this year. “Set against the backdrop of the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Northwest Carriage Museum to host ‘Midsummer Magic’ event

Fantasy and history will cross paths on Sunday, July 21, during the Northwest Carriage Museum’s “Midsummer Magic” event with the appearance of a “live unicorn” and an … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Patrick Goulbourne is Lewis County Public Health & Social Services’ new veterans benefits specialist.

Lewis County announces new veterans benefits specialist

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services on Monday announced retired Army Sergeant Patrick Goulbourne as its new veterans benefits specialist. Goulbourne has a background as a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Woman accused of breaking into estranged husband’s Centralia home, assaulting husband and his girlfriend

A woman accused of forcing her way into her estranged husband’s home in Centralia and assaulting both her husband and his new girlfriend on Wednesday is facing a felony burglary charge in Lewis … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/8/24

Participants distribute cheese sandwiches to the crowd at the the Toledo Cheese Days Parade on July 8, 2023.

Cheese Days in Toledo to celebrate 101-year-old Don Buswell and sons as this year’s ‘Big Cheeses’

Toledo’s 103rd annual Cheese Days festival will highlight 101-year-old Toledo local Don Buswell and his sons as the event’s “Big Cheeses,” essentially grand marshals of the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

A bag of about 1,000 fentanyl pills seized at the Lewis County Jail is pictured in this photo from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

Centralia woman allegedly brings 1,000 fentanyl pills to Lewis County Jail

A woman allegedly had a baggie containing 1,000 fentanyl pills in her possession when she was booked into the Lewis County Jail on an unrelated warrant on Thursday. Kayla Marrs, 31, of … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/8/24

Man suspected of killing his wife in Bonney Lake allegedly confessed in text messages

A 53-year-old man suspected of killing his wife in Bonney Lake was arrested at a gas station and booked in jail Friday following a statewide alert for him and his vehicle, according to the Pierce … more

By Shea Johnson / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/8/24

Fire crews rescue a woman trapped under a tractor in Lewis County on Sunday

Crews with Lewis County Districts 5 and 6 rescued a woman trapped under a tractor in the North Fork area of Lewis County at about 10:20 a.m. on Sunday. According to witnesses, an elderly … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/24

Longtime Centralia High School basketball coach Ron Brown, front and center, poses with former players at his retirement ceremony in the high school commons after a boys basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

‘The father of our fraternity’: Centralia basketball players remember legendary Coach Ron Brown

Selfless and caring. Genuine and classy. Calm, cool and collected. All those adjectives are what former players and assistant coaches remember about Ron Brown. Not the record-amount of wins he … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/8/24