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The Chronicle - July 2, 2024

7/2/24

Summer baseball: Riverpigs finish tourney with 2-1 mark

Powered by stout pitching to stay alive in the Dylan Baker Memorial Tournament, the RBI Riverpigs picked up two wins, 9-0 over the Centerfield Wolves and 10-3 over the Centerfield Barn Birds, on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/2/24

Members of the Centralia summer baseball team celebrate taking the lead over Tenino in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Monday, July 1 at Tenino High School.

Summer baseball: Centralia completes epic rally in sweep over Tenino

TENINO – It was not the prettiest day at the plate for Centralia’s Rocco Waring. Six times standing in the batter's box, four strikeouts and one walk. Three of the times he waltzed … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/2/24

Washington state’s population pushes past 8 million

Washington state’s population eclipsed 8 million with the addition of an estimated 84,550 people this past year, according to the Office of Financial Management. The population was … more

By Jerry Cornfield / Washingtonstatestandard.com | 7/1/24

King County Sheriff’s Office still won’t arrest Burien homeless despite Supreme Court ruling

Despite a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the King County Sheriff’s Office is still refusing to enforce the City of Burien’s ban on public camping. On Friday, the nation's … more

By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square | 7/1/24

The Capitol building in Olympia on Thursday, June 6.

Civil penalties for 'stealthing' now in effect in Washington state

As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.” Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 7/1/24

Motorcyclist with active warrants ejected 25 feet, sent to hospital after Thurston County pursuit

A motorcyclist with active warrants in Thurston County was sent to the hospital Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing into a mailbox and being ejected 25 feet from his bike. According to … more

Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/1/24

The coroner’s office has released this forensic artist sketch of a young adult male whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Cougar in 2021. “Please note that these are sketches that have been compiled from what the artist had to work with and may not look exactly like the person but should be a helpful example,” the coroner’s office stated in a news release. “All coloring decisions are just artistic guesses, along with hair length and color, and lips shape and size.”

Coroner’s office seeks help identifying skeletal remains found near Cougar in 2021

The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in its efforts to identify skeletal remains of a young adult male discovered in a wooded area outside of Cougar on the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/24

Nui Aalona’s newest single, “Kiss Me Hello,” will be released July 12.

Thurston County native makes strides in music career with upcoming single, local concert

After 20 years in the music industry, Yelm resident and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona is nearing his big break in that world through his blend of country, reggae and R&B music, … more

By Jacob Dimond / For The Chronicle | 7/1/24

Sgt. Glenn DeVage rips a guitar solo during a performance with Full Metal Racket at the All-American Jubilee in Rainier on June 30.

133d Army National Guard rock band thrills at All-American Jubilee in Rainier

Performing on stage is a thrilling experience for members of the 133d Army National Guard Band. But performing on stage in uniform is a different kind of thrill. The six rock musicians of the … more

By Dylan Reubenking/dylan@yelmonline.com | 7/1/24

From left, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Leslie Lewallen and Joe Kent.

State, local officials make endorsements in Third Congressional District ahead of primary

As they jockey to advance out of the top-two primary, candidates for the Third Congressional District have continued to roll out their endorsements. In separate announcements, the trio of … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 7/1/24

Initially intended to be a temporary fix, for more than two years the Salvation Army of Lewis County has operated a night-by-night shelter just south of their headquarters located at 303 N Gold St. in Centralia.

After high court ruling, Salvation Army reiterates mission to meet ‘human needs’

The Salvation Army says it remains focused on aiding communities throughout the country following a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for local jurisdictions to enact stricter penalties on … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 7/1/24

Glenoma man faces felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an intoxicated girl

A Glenoma man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated girl on June 8 is facing two felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court. One of the charges is a class B felony punishable by up to … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/1/24

Southwest Washington Grain Project rendering.

July Chamber of Commerce forum to feature Southwest Washington Grain Project

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s July Forum will feature Port of Chehalis Operations Manager Bill Teitzel as the guest speaker. The forum will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 7/1/24

People sit in the Greater Toledo Community Library in this Chronicle file photo.

Toledo Community Library gets $23,000 grant for new roof

The Toledo Community Library will receive a new roof in the next month or so thanks to a boost from the AARP. Last week, the organization announced it awarded the library a $23,000 Community … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 7/1/24

Centralia residents smile as they watch fireworks explode near the side of Yew Street on July 4, 2020.

Fireworks and the Fourth of July: Laws for lighting them (or not) within Twin Cities and throughout Lewis County

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, residents throughout Lewis County are gearing up for the festivities, which for some means purchasing fireworks or other types of explosives to set off … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/24

Dale Hylton and Tiffany Hatch prepare to cut a ribbon at Blue Skies Drones on June 25 in this photo provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.

Drone shop to offer training courses and more at new Centralia storefront

Blue Skies Drones opened its new storefront and warehouse Tuesday, June 25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility and demonstrations of airborne and underwater drones. Dale … more

By Brenna Witchey / brenna@chronline.com | 7/1/24

Sirens: Man brandishes knife, flees in vehicle; two stolen guns recovered; arrest made after 6-year-old assaulted

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accident • Possible minor injuries were reported following a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of West Magnolia and North Pearl … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/24

Richard Stride: Considering the life of Shimon Peres and the meaning of finding peace

First off, I will note I am not writing this for political reasons or to comment on the current crisis in the Middle East. I try to watch or read content about people I know but haven't learned … more

Commentary by Richard Stride | 7/1/24

Oscar and Daily Rayton White with children, from left, Alfred, Henry, Dorothy and Alta.

Julie McDonald: Rayton family legacy lives on in descendants

John and Angeline Rayton, early Lewis County pioneers, left a legacy in the Chehalis Valley among the descendants of their 11 children. In previous columns, I’ve written about their older … more

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