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FILE PHOTO — Winlock 6th-grader, Dylin, center, and 8th-graders Tucker and Xavier stand with their signs protesting Winlock School District staff layoffs last month.

Winlock Retains School Employees, Will Reconsider at End of School Year

The Winlock School Board has decided to table a proposal to terminate five employees and return to the issue at the end of the school year. Charlie Tuckness, the executive assistant at the … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 3/6/23

Twin Transit Begins Weekday Service Between Centralia and Morton

Twin Transit is now providing weekday service between Centralia and Morton. The service began on Monday, according to a release by Twin Transit. The newly created Brown Line will run Monday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

FILE PHOTO — A notice is displayed inside the Lewis County Mall requiring face masks in April 2021.

Washington’s Mask Requirements for Health Care, Other Facilities to Lift in April

The Washington Department of Health (DOH) has announced statewide mask requirements for health care, long-term care and correctional facilities will be lifted on April 3. According to Lewis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

In-Person Clinic for Lewis County Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Reopens

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program is open again to in-person visits on the second floor of the Lewis County Public Health building at 360 NW North St. in Chehalis. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Co-owner Tim Filer smiles alongside family, friends and staff during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Friday. The theater in downtown Chehalis is now offering dining and entertainment after reopening under new ownership earlier this year. The Friday ceremony was hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. The theater is located at 558 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis. Learn more by following the business on Facebook.

In Focus: A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for McFiler’s Chehalis Theater

3/6/23

Lane Closures, Delays Coming to I-5 in Thurston County Over the Next Two Weekends

You can expect delays during your morning commute if you’re traveling through Thurston County over the next two weekends. The Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) … more

By The Olympian | 3/6/23

Tenino area residents gather outside the Washington State Capitol building in Olympia while holding signs and protesting Supreme Living in late January.

Lawmakers Welcome Supreme Living Decision While Calling for Action on Sex Offender Housing

State Reps. Dan Griffey and Travis Couture, both Republicans from Allyn, released a statement on Thursday praising the recent decision by Supreme Living to not locate housing for sex offenders at a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, walks alongside State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, outside the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia in early January.

Sen. Braun Criticizes Bill Passed by Senate Allowing Children to Stay at Shelters Without Parental Notification

State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, criticized legislation passed in the state Senate on Wednesday that he believes would provide a “troubling” excuse to withhold the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Glen Morgan uses a microphone to address attendees of the Lincoln Day Dinner in Chehalis in February 2022.

Lewis County Republican Party to Hold Lincoln Day Dinner Fundraiser on March 18

The Lewis County Republican Party is holding its annual Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser on March 18 at 6 p.m. The speakers include talk radio host Todd Herman, comedian Josh Novey and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Yard Birds is located at 2100 North National Avenue in Chehalis.

Chehalis Drops Yard Birds Shopping Center Lawsuit

The City of Chehalis has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit against the owners of the Yard Birds Shopping Center, according to a news release from the city. Originally filed in May of 2022, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Nathaniel A. Blough, 30, of Puyallup, is pictured in the Lewis County Jail over Webex appearance in court.

Suspect in ‘Terrifying’ 2021 Chehalis Burglary Arrested

Bail has been set at $25,000 for a man accused of a Chehalis burglary in December 2021. The Chronicle reported on the burglary after a homeowner’s testimony of a “terrifying … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 3/6/23

Death Notices: March 6, 2023

• IVAN ARTHUR ROGERS, 80, Olympia, died Feb. 28. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel. • ANTOINETTE “TONI” MARIE BENNETT, 55, Chehalis, died … more

3/6/23

Sirens: $250 in Candy, Drinks Stolen; Tools Taken in Burglary; Rock Thrown Through Business Window

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • Over $250 worth of candy and drinks were reported stolen from a convenience store in the 900 block of Harrison Avenue just after 12:50 p.m. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/23

Raymond J. Egan, of Steilacoom, a historian and reenactor who portrays legendary Northwest pioneers such as Ezra Meeker, Father Luigi Rossi and others, holds a copy of one of Meeker’s books.

Julie McDonald Commentary: History Reenactor Shares Tidbits of Fact, Fiction and Fun

“History is so darned messy.” So says Raymond J. Egan, of Steilacoom, a historian and reenactor who portrays legendary Northwest pioneers such as Ezra Meeker, Father Luigi Rossi … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/6/23

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

Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on Nursing Home Worker Shortages

I just read an article in the recent AARP Bulletin about the pandemic challenges, which have yet to end for nursing homes. “A chronic worker shortage has blocked chances for reform and … more

3/6/23

Letter to the Editor: Recounting 1945 Rescue From Los Banos Internment Camp

As dawn broke over the Los Banos Civilian “Internment” Camp at 7 a.m. on Feb. 23, 1945 (1 p.m. Feb. 22, 1945, U.S. Time) about 25 miles south of Manila in the Philippine Islands, it held … more

3/6/23

This session's House pages are pictured within an outline of Legislative District 20.

Rep. Abbarno Commentary: House Page Program Opens Opportunities for Local Students

For the first time since 2020, the Washington state Legislature is back, in-person, conducting meetings and floor sessions on the Capitol campus. And with this return to normalcy, we’ve been … more

3/6/23

FILE PHOTO — Chris Guenther and his band play during Chehalis Fest in 2021

Brian Mittge Commentary: Old West Reborn in New Chris Guenther Album

Listening to the newest album from local country musician Chris Guenther, you can hear the sun shining down onto a dusty landscape and a rogue’s gallery of train robbers, horse thieves and … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 3/6/23

Deputy Drew Kennison underwent surgery at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, according to the sheriff's office. His left leg was amputated just above the knee.

Injured Clark County Deputy Released From Hospital

Clark County Deputy Drew Kennison was released from the hospital Thursday, according to the Clark County’s Sheriff Office. Kennison is now in a rehabilitation facility, which is where he … more

By Sarah Wolf / The Columbian | 3/6/23

New Police Vehicles, Construction Among City of Centralia’s $3.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Spending

The Centralia City Council and staff spent nearly three and a half hours of a regular Tuesday, Feb. 28, meeting discussing how to spend the city’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/6/23