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JNET: Second Man Found Guilty in 2020 Overdose Death of Mossyrock Woman

A second person has been convicted in the 2020 overdose death of a Mossyrock woman, according to a news release from the Joint Narcotic Enforcement Team (JNET) on Thursday. Layla R. Horton, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Blazers Swept by LCC

In a rivalry match, the Centralia College volleyball team was swept by Lower Columbia Wednesday in Longview, 25-12, 25-17, 25-14. It's the Trailblazers’ 22nd consecutive loss this … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Trailblazers Can’t Make Up Deficit in Defeat to Clark

In a critical conference defeat, the Centralia College women’s soccer team fell at home to Clark Wednesday in the smoke, 4-0. The Trailblazers were outshot and outperformed for the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

In Loving Memory of Tim Scott King: 1963-2022

Tim Scott King, 59, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away at the family farm Oct. 9, 2022, from ALS. Tim was born Sept. 22, 1963, to Lorraine and Dale King and graduated from W.F. West High … more

10/20/22

Structures near Packwood Lake in the Lake Creek drainage have been prepared with fire resistant shielding and fuels have been removed to reduce the risk to the structures should fire move into that area, according to the Forest Service.

Goat Rocks Fire at 6,196 Acres as Firefighters Hold on for Better Weather

Crews battling the Goat Rocks Fire northeast of Packwood were able to improve containment of the blaze on Wednesday even as the fire grew to 6,196 acres in size, according to the latest update from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

The sun glows orange through wildfire smoke as it sets behind the Chehalis-Centralia airport on Wednesday evening.

Lewis County Air Considered Very Unhealthy and Hazardous; Rain and Wind Will Help

Residents who woke up with bloodshot eyes and sore throats should try shutting the window before taking that COVID-19 test: Lewis County’s air quality is reaching hazardous levels in some … more

Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 10/20/22

W.F. West outside hitter Morgan Rogerson hits a spike against Centralia at Ron Brown Court Oct. 18.

Bearcats Swept at Hands of Wolves

Running into a Black Hills offense that overwhelmed it, the W.F. West volleyball team was swept by the Wolves at home Wednesday, 25-11, 25-18, 25-12. W.F. West ran into a very hungry Black Hills … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

The sun sets through clouds over Chehalis.

Death Notices: Oct. 20, 2022

• JAY J. DOUGLAS, 60, Winlock, died Oct. 15 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • DALE R. DAVIDSON, 73, Toledo, died Oct. 5 at Providence St. … more

10/20/22

Sirens: Attempted Break-in; 'Blasting Inappropriate Music'; Peeing at Bus Stop; Morton and Mossyrock Reports

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • A non-injury vehicle versus motorcycle accident was reported at the intersection of Southwest First Street and Southwest Cascade Avenue … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Whitman, Gonzaga Top List of 10 Leading Washington Universities and Colleges, According to Study

As many high school seniors and their parents are thinking about college with application deadlines approaching, choosing the best college can be a hard decision. A recent nationwide study has … more

By The Bellingham Herald | 10/20/22

Offut Lake is seen from above last summer.

Possible Toxic Algae Bloom Observed at Offut Lake

Thurston County Public Health staff have observed a possible toxic algae bloom at Offut Lake, according to a news release this week. A water sample has been submitted to a King County lab for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Commentary: Who Will and Won’t Pay New Payroll Tax in July

A window to apply for an exemption from a payroll tax that begins in July 2023 is still open, but it will only be open for about two more months. It closes Dec. 31. If you’re one of the people … more

By Elizabeth Hovde / Washington Policy Center | 10/20/22

FILE PHOTO — Former mayor Bill Moeller digs the first shovel into the Hub City Community Garden in this Chronicle file photo.

Bill Moeller Commentary: Winning or Losing — American Style

Ballots are mailing out this week. I think I can already hear the rustling of this newspaper being turned to something else because that old duffer, Moeller, is going to bore us again with another … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 10/20/22

Commentary: In Face of War, Firewood Is the New European Gold

With Russian President Vladimir Putin cutting off natural gas supplies, northern Europeans are scrambling and reverting to firewood to heat their homes, boil water and cook. It is rapidly becoming a … more

By Don Brunell | 10/20/22

Centralia College to Host Four Concerts at Corbet Theater This Fall

The Centralia College music program will offer four concerts at Corbet Theater this fall. On Nov. 22, the Lewis County Community Band will perform under the direction of Louise Blaser and Karl … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

The Cowlitz River at Skate Creek Park is pictured in March.

Lewis County Flood Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 3

The Lewis County Emergency Management Team will host a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3, to discuss flooding ahead of the rainy season. The meeting will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Jester Auto Museum … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Tom Crowson, left, 70, of rural Chehalis near Napavine, is a 12-year resident of Lewis County running on the slogan, “the taxpayer’s choice.” Ross Nielson, right, 53, of Winlock, said he saw filing for candidacy as sending in a job application.

Voters Will Choose a New Lewis County Assessor in November

Despite the unpopularity of the task in the face of inflation and population growth causing spikes in home prices, two candidates are seeking to become the next Lewis County assessor. After … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 10/20/22

Pe Ell Clerk Gives Notice of Resignation at Town Council Meeting; Council Approves Juneteenth Holiday

During the Pe Ell Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Town Clerk Terra Oster gave the council notice she would be leaving her position effective Dec. 31. The announcement followed comments earlier in … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 10/20/22

From left, Eric Schubert, Miranda Gellings, Sam McCrady, Gabriela Gonzalez and Mallery McDonald, with Express Employment Professionals, smile and pose for a photo on Wednesday in Centralia while sporting themed costumes during a companywide “recruiting blitz,” where applicants can fill out a form connecting them to over 50 mostly full-time permanent positions across Lewis County. When asked what the occasion was for, Schubert, the franchise owner, said, “To put Lewis County back to work,” Wednesday in Centralia.

In Focus: Express Employees Dress Up to ‘Put Lewis County Back to Work’

10/20/22

A hummingbird approaches a feeder on Sunday in Packwood as smoke from the Goat Rocks Fire cloaks the scenery.

In Focus: Scenes From Smoke-Shrouded East Lewis County

10/20/22