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$A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported in the 1700 block of Harrison Avenue at 3:40 p.m. on April 19. A vehicle reportedly crossed the double yellow line to go around stopped traffic and was struck by a vehicle taking a left turn into traffic. The passing driver was issued an infraction.$

Sirens: Sex Offenses Investigated; Teens Throw Eggs; DUI Arrest; Burglary; Criminal Trespassing

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal Impersonation • A Centralia woman was arrested in the 1300 block of Delaware Avenue at approximately 10:40 a.m. on April 19 and was … more

4/21/23

Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, takes part in a news conference Nov. 29, 2022.

Braun Commentary: Democrats’ Ban on Certain Firearms Won't Make Our Communities Measurably Safer

Legislative Democrats will hail the passage of House Bill 1240 as a highlight of this year’s annual session at the Capitol. That is the bill to ban the sale, import, manufacture and so on of a … more

By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 4/21/23

Tim Wright is the Centralia College dean of instruction, arts and sciences.

Commentary: Beyond Earth Week — It’s Earth All Year at Centralia College

All week, Centralia College students have been celebrating Earth Week by attending lectures, participating in green crafts, and considering ways to incorporate sustainable habits into their routines. … more

By Tim Wright, Centralia College dean of instruction, arts and sciences | 4/21/23

From left, Hank Kirk, former president of Centralia College, Reverend Doctor Howard Matiya Nkhoma and wife of over 55 years, Mariya, Owen Singini, the chief of his village of 80 residents who has worked as a driver for over 35 years, and Jenny Kirk, who, with husband Hank, helped the Nkhomas to establish the University of Livingstonia in Malawi.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Neighbors Across the Globe

There is a theory called “seven degrees of separation” that suggests any one of us can be connected to anyone else on the planet by no more than seven personal … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 4/21/23

Captain Hook, played by Tess McMurry, and Peter Pan, played by Wesley Wilhelmi, commence in a fight sequence during dress rehearsals for Peter Pan presented by the Centralia Ballet Academy on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Community Calendar: Peter Pan Ballet; Borst Park Fishing Derby; Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair

Peter Pan Ballet April 22 and 23 at the Centralia High School Performing Arts Center; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday The Centralia Ballet Academy will perform a brand new … more

4/21/23

Mike Prentice, of Centralia, has donated 13 units of blood in his lifetime adding, two of those during a blood drive at Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

In Focus: Cascade Healthcare Hosts Blood Drive

4/21/23

Bill Addressing Overdoses by Banning Private Use of Pill Presses Signed Into Law

In a statement released on Tuesday, state Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, announced Washington state would join Mississippi and British Columbia in July as the only three jurisdictions to ban the private … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

Tractor drivers gesture toward one another while traveling in opposite directions over the Chehalis River bridge along state Route 6 on the morning of Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Photo: Passing Tractor Drivers Exchange Waves in Chehalis

4/21/23

Southwest Washington Lawmakers Oppose New Tolling Bill for I-5 Bridge Replacement

The Washington state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5765 on Tuesday, April 18, which would open the door for tolling on the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project between Vancouver and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

A seal lion pokes its head above the water near the Barrier Dam in Salkum Monday night.

Gluesenkamp Perez Asks for ‘No Less Than $1M’ for Lethal Sea Lion Removal

After seals and sea lions were spotted 70 miles up the Cowlitz River this week, anglers, lawmakers and state officials expressed concern for one of Washington’s most precious, most delicate … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/21/23

In Focus: Wilde Soul Boutique Opens in Chehalis

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Wilde Soul Boutique, located at 255 N. Market Blvd., suite B, in Chehalis on Friday, April … more

Photos by Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/21/23

Lewis County Real Estate Market Slows While Home Prices Continue Rising Statewide

Western Washington home prices were down year-over-year from March 2022 to March 2023, according to new data released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (MLS). From March 2022 to … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/21/23

Thurston County Commissioners meet at 3000 Pacific Avenue Southeast in Olympia.

First Half of Property Taxes Due by May 1 for Thurston County Residents

Thurston County residents have until Monday, May 1, to pay the first half of their 2023 property taxes, according to a county news release. Normally, the deadline is April 30, but as that … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

Kitchen #2 is located along Fort Borst Park Road in Centralia.

Centralia Parks Board Expanded by Two Additional Members, Term Limits Changed

One can only imagine why the City of Centralia’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board frequently lacks the members present for a quorum. “It’s been three months in a row that … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/21/23

Wind turbine blades, roughly 220-feet in length, are pictured at the laydown yard just south of Rainier in this 2020 file photo.

Legislature Approves Wind Turbine Recycling Bill Sponsored by State Sen. Jeff Wilson

A wind turbine blade recycling bill sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, received final approval by the state Senate on Monday and is now headed to Gov. Jay Inslee to be signed into law. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

A sign displayed at the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.

Mount St. Helens Institute Announces 2023 Base Camp and Family Adventure Camp Dates, Introduces Sliding Scale Pay Model

The Mount St. Helens Institute (MSHI) has announced a new sliding scale pay model for its Base Camp and Family Adventure Camp camping events on weekends throughout the summer. The events … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

Centralia College has named Andrew Thompson, left, and Ethan Myers to the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, the college announced this week.

Two Centralia College Students Named to All-Washington Academic Team

Centralia College has named two students to the 2023 All-Washington Academic Team, the college announced this week. Each student will receive $250 in scholarships from Key Bank and are … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/23

Alderson's Awards West Printwares in Centralia now hosts an online shop to raise money for the Centralia K9 Foundation.

Alderson’s Awards West Launches Store for Centralia Police K9 Association

Alderson’s Awards West in Centralia recently launched an online store for the Centralia Police K9 Association to support police dogs and their needs. T-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/21/23

From left, Wade Pilloud, Officer Lance Martin with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Randy Lampman watch as hundreds of trout are released into Carlisle Lake in Onalaska on Friday.

Onalaska Aquaculture Program Releases 600 Trout in Carlisle Lake

The Onalaska School District aquaculture program released 600 trout in Carlisle Lake on Friday morning. The release coincides with the Saturday start of the statewide trout fishing derby. … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/21/23

Oregon Trooper Justified in Firing 47 Times in Deadly Shootout Along I-5, Grand Jury Concludes

Nine days after an Oregon State Police trooper shot and killed a carjacking suspect on Interstate 5 outside Salem, a Marion County grand jury unanimously concluded the deadly force was justified. … more

Savannah Eadens / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/21/23