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Letter to the Editor: On Sacred Spiral Sanctuary and Elwin and Tom Herman

I’m writing this after seeing what was written about Sacred Spiral Sanctuary and Elwin and Tom Herman. I’m very much against racism; however, I’m also very much against contempt … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Make an Informed Decision on Centralia School Levy

This is a followup to my previous letter of Feb. 2, published prior to the first vote on the Centralia School District (CSD) levy. I initially addressed two concerns. • The two-year … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Lives Will Be Saved by Banning Efficient Killing Machines

I must respond to the recent article “Local Gun Store Owners Share Concerns…” I was elated to hear that new gun control legislation may finally be passed in Washington state. … more

4/12/23

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

Bill Moeller Commentary: Getting a Jump on Spring — Seminary Hill History 101

By the time you read this, if the weather hasn’t improved yet, it sure should have. It’s time to think of spring activities and, for many, that means it’s time to ignore … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: From the Proud Daughter of ‘The Woman Who Walked a Quarter Mile After Being Shot’

On April 1, Chronicle reporter Matthew Zylstra compiled a story from The Chronicle’s archives from 60 years earlier titled "Woman Walks Quarter Mile After Being Shot in 1963." From … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Letter Was Effort to Carry Out a Grudge

Last week, on April 3, 2023, The Chronicle published a letter written by Troy N. Houghtaling Sr. (my uncle) about an "eyesore" property on North Pearl Street. My father and brother both recently … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Do Conservatives Have More Brilliant Ideas to Stem Gun Violence?

In a recent commentary, former Lewis County sheriff John McCroskey claimed that Democratic policies emanating from Olympia have made him feel less safe. I find it very surprising that he feels … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Proposed Legislation Is Mark of Insanity

I recently read in The Chronicle there is a bill, Senate Bill 5599, that would allow kids ages 13 to 18 to go to a shelter without their parent’s knowledge to seek out services related to … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Jimmy Carter's Life Has Greatly Enriched the Nation and the World

It recently was announced that James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, at age 98 the longest-lived president in American history, has begun hospice care. The 39th president is being attended to by his friends and … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Code Enforcement Should Leave Innocent Residents Alone

I am writing in regards to the old Lete's Used Car's property on North Pearl Street. A community member with an ax to grind and credibility issues recently wrote a letter to the editor calling this … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: Hatchery Practices Must Be Improved and Modernized

The Chronicle's April 4 commentary by Ed Johnstone titled “Hatchery Salmon Hold the Ecosystem Together” makes a persuasive argument for the importance of an extensive hatchery system to … more

4/12/23

Letter to the Editor: In Light of Christensen Case, It’s Time for Citizens to Take Back Their County

A recent commentary by Bill Serrahn in The Chronicle brought up a very good point. For years, I have supported the idea of a citizens oversight committee for the Lewis County Sheriff's … more

4/12/23

The designs on the left were submitted by Veronica Haworth while those on the right were provided by Maria Friedrich.

City of Tenino Announces Metal Art Contest Winners

The City of Tenino on Monday announced its art commission and judges voted on various metal art contest submissions, 18 of which will be turned into banners. Several submitted pieces were not … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/23

In this Chronicle file photo from October 2022, a helicopter steers away after dropping water over the Goat Rocks Fire near Packwood; heavy grain on this photo also illustrates the thickness of the smoke in the air at the time.

Meeting on May 3 to Update Public on Goat Rocks Fire Status, Recovery

Lewis County’s Division of Emergency Management, the U.S. Forest Service and the state Department of Natural Resources will host an informational public meeting to speak on last summer’s … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/12/23

Now an author who tours the country advocating for the homeless, Richard LeMieux tells the audience how he went from being a successful businessman to living in his van on the streets for three years during a forum discussing homelessness hosted by Friends Without Homes this past Saturday at the Centralia Timberland Library.

Centralia Forum Features Author, Others Who Have Struggled With Homelessness: ‘If Somebody Thinks They Can’t Be Homeless, They’re Wrong’

As the housing crisis continues nationwide, more people seem to be slipping into homelessness. The paths that lead people there are more plentiful than ever, according to Friends Without … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/23

Atlas removes his Spider-Man mask while participating in a Superhero Fun Run in March 2022 in Centralia.

Community Calendar:

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Lewis County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group April 13 at the … more

4/12/23

Rocking a purple and gold suit, 9-year-old Ceejay Martin of Centralia talks with prospective art buyers at the 2023 Young Artists Show opening gala this past Friday at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space on 209 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia.

Young Artists Featured at Rectangle Gallery Gala in Downtown Centralia

Art aficionados were out in force Friday night in downtown Centralia for the 2023 Young Artists Show opening gala at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space. A total of 20 artists between … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/23

Centralia High School senior Gracee Cline poses for a photo with one of her Boer goats at Incline Farms in Centralia on Friday.

Centralia CTE Students, Tin Men Supply Partner to Build Goat Houses for FFA Student

When Centralia High School published a Facebook post in November 2022 soliciting ideas for a construction project the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) class could complete, senior … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/23

FILE PHOTO: Carts and golfers line the grass as Riverside Golf Course in March 2020.

Tigers Fall to T-Birds at Tumwater Valley

After a short break, the Centralia girls golf team fell to Tumwater at Tumwater Valley Golf Course Tuesday afternoon in league action, 47-34, under the Stableford scoring format. Samantha … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/23

Aron Christensen is pictured along with his dog, Buzzo, in these images previously provided to The Chronicle.

Family of Aron Christensen Issues Statement After Decision Not to File Charges in Death

The family of Aron Christensen, a Portland man who died from a gunshot wound along with his dog near Walupt Lake in August 2022, has issued a statement following Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/23