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UPDATED: Michelle Mackey Update: Hospital Refusing Non-Emergency Medical Care, Family Hoping For MedFlight

Michelle Mackey, a Chehalis resident and the owner of the Rise & Grind coffee stand in Ashford, is slowly recovering, according to an update posted to the crowdfunding page set up to help pay for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/20/23

Ronnie Paul Wilson, 36, of Centralia, appears virtually in Lewis County Superior Court on Friday. A group of his friends and family gathered in the courtroom to support him during his preliminary hearing on a controlled substance homicide charge.

Man Accused of Homicide in Chehalis Allegedly Gave Victim Pills He Found in a Parking Lot

The boyfriend of a woman who died of an overdose in Chehalis early Thursday morning was formally charged with controlled substance homicide in Lewis County Superior Court on Friday. The … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 1/20/23

In Loving Memory of Hildegarde White

Hildegarde Maragret White, "Hilde” as we all knew her, was raised in Hollywood, California. She and her husband, Bill, loved to be extras in the movies for $5 a day plus a boxed lunch. She … more

1/20/23

In Loving Memory of Charlena Mason: 1927-2023

Charlena Vernita Mason was born March 17, 1927, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, to Mabel Woodcock and Virtol Hall, as the third of seven siblings. Raised in Flint, Michigan, she graduated from … more

1/20/23

In Loving Memory of Rita and Clyde Sparks

Rita R. Sparks died at her home peacefully after her battle with cancer on Oct. 13, 2022. Rita was born in Centralia, Washington, on May 2, 1956. Rita spent time living in different areas … more

1/20/23

Former Chehalis Tribe Chairman David Burnett smiles for a photo in front of the Chehalis River at Rainbow Falls State Park near Dryad. This location is a traditional hunting ground for lamprey by the Chehalis Tribe. The falls — which are called “Slōsǐd,” meaning “fish trap,” in the oral history “Honné, the Spirit of the Chehalis” — are within the ceded territory of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. In the 1960s, the U.S. settled a lawsuit with the Tribe for 3 million acres of land, including these ancient hunting grounds. The federal government paid just $1.7 million for the land — about 50 cents an acre. The falls are still within the Tribe’s usual and accustomed hunting and fishing grounds, and lamprey are caught there every year.

David Burnett Reflects on Decades Fighting for Sovereignty, Prosperity

Fat with rain, the Chehalis River howls over Rainbow Falls — “Slōsid,” or “fish trap,” these ancient fishing grounds … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 1/20/23

The Washington State Capitol is seen in Olympia.

19th District Legislators to Hold Virtual Town Hall on Jan. 26

Nineteenth Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson and state Reps. Jim Walsh and Joel McEntire have announced they will be holding a one-hour virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/20/23

Founder and master esthetician Annie Evans smiles for a photo at the Spruce Skin and Wax Shoppe in Chehalis on Wednesday.

Spruce Skin & Wax Shoppe: Owner of Olympia Skin Care and Wax Studio Opens New Chehalis Location

After opening the first Spruce Skin & Wax Shoppe in Olympia 14 years ago, owner and master esthetician Annie Evans opened Spruce’s second location in downtown Chehalis this month. … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 1/20/23

Sirens: Several Stolen Hondas; Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle; Police Asked to 'Talk to This Idiot'

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious Mischief • The window of a vehicle parked in a lot in the 700 block of Pioneer Way was reportedly broken out just after 8:50 a.m. on Jan. … more

1/20/23

Death Notices: Jan. 21, 2023

• ANNA M. TERESKI, 75, Centralia, died Jan. 13 in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. • JEANETTE L. BROOKS-MILANO, 70, Centralia, died Jan. 13 … more

1/20/23

Peter Abbarno said “Zack’s Law will save lives,” during an event honoring the life of Zack Hines-Rager with a goal of raising awareness around cold water shock to prevent drownings.

State House Transportation Committee to Hold Hearing on ‘Zack’s Law’ Bill Sponsored by Abbarno

The state House Transportation Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on state Rep. Peter Abbarno’s bill, House Bill 1004, on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. Called … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/20/23

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

Letter to the Editor: Air Pollution Is Bad; And Getting Worse

Millions of Americans see damage to their health due to air pollution. The U.S. is trying to keep the air pollution to a minimum but it is going to take many years. According to CNBC, … more

1/20/23

Letter to the Editor: Why Animal Testing Should Be Illegal

Animal testing is cruel and very harmful to animals. Not only that, but it can be harmful to humans. As a pet owner, I couldn't imagine my cat having chemicals dripped in his eyes or … more

1/20/23

Letter to the Editor: School Days Should Start Later

Many students like me have to wake up incredibly early to be on time for school. My school starts at 7:40 a.m. This can cause many problems for students, such as lack of sleep and … more

1/20/23

Letter to the Editor: System Should Not Go Easy on Onalaska Mail Thief

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and his deputies for the arrest of Amber K. Ingram (AKA Amber K. Rushton or Amber K. Blankinship) the mail theft ring leader … more

1/20/23

State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, and Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, talk to members of the press inside the John A. Cherberg Building in Olympia earlier this month.

Sen. Braun Commentary: Refusal to Even Acknowledge K-12 Learning Loss Is Disservice to Students

This year’s legislative session is already more than two weeks along, and leading Democrats in our state have yet to publicly express any interest in solving the learning loss in our … more

By Sen. John Braun | 1/20/23

Renderings of the proposed Napavine school renovations provided by the Napavine School District.

Napavine School District Asking Voters to Approve $17M Bond for School Improvements

It only took a year or two after the Napavine School District completed its last round of major renovations to the school in the early 2000s for the student population to outgrow the … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 1/20/23

Annalee Tobey, executive director of Experience Chehalis, introduces herself during an Economic Alliance Summit discussing Discover Lewis County on Wednesday at the Mayfield Lake Resort and Marina.

Economic Alliance of Lewis County Holds Summit at Mayfield Lake Aimed at Increasing Area Tourism

With the Economic Alliance of Lewis County having recently acquired the Discover Lewis County program, the alliance held a summit at the Mayfield Lake Resort and Marina Wednesday evening for … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 1/20/23

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz is pictured in this file photo.

State Government Approves Name Changes Proposed by Tribes for Nine Sites

Nine proposals by Native American tribes to rename features across Washington state were approved by the Board of Natural Resources during a meeting on Tuesday morning. The proposals came in the U.S. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/20/23

Bryan Kohberger, left, sits with his attorney, public defender Anne Taylor, right, during a hearing in Latah County District Court on January 5, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger has been arrested for the murders of four University of Idaho students in November 2022. (Ted S. Warren/Pool/Getty Images/TNS)

Search Warrant: Glove, Hair, Reddish-Brown Stain Seized From Kohberger’s Apartment

Authorities collected a disposable black glove, hair strands and a pillow with a reddish-brown stain among other items during a search of a Washington State University apartment unit rented by the … more

By The Spokesman-Review | 1/20/23