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Lucian Munguia was wearing blue shorts and a blue shirt with a shark on it when he went missing at Sarg Hubbard Park, 111 S. 18th St., Yakima, Wash.

FBI Dive Team Turns Up No New Information as Search for Missing 4-Year-Old in Yakima Continues

A search of the pond at Sarg Hubbard Park and Buchanan Lake by an FBI dive team over the weekend turned up no new information in the search for missing 4-year-old Lucian Munguia, according to Yakima … more

Kate Smith / Yakima Herald-Republic | 9/26/22

FILE PHOTO — Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza presents a lifesaving award to Thurston County Deputy Andrea Moore, of Yelm, on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Thurston County Courthouse. She was stabbed by Ronald Clayton in Yelm while responding to a call.

Sex Offender Convicted for Stabbing Thurston County Deputy, Threatening Elderly Woman

Ronald Clayton, a 43-year-old sex offender charged for stabbing a Thurston County deputy at a Yelm residence in March 2021, pleaded guilty Monday to one count each of of second-degree attempted … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

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

Bearcats Barely Undercut Tigers

The W.F. West boys golf team got the better of its rivals by the slimmest of margins Friday, beating Centralia 242-245 at Riverside Golf Course. Centralia’s Von Wasson took his usual … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Elee Fairhart, left, smiles while talking about exhibit pieces alongside Becky Starr-Justice, curator for the Morton Historical Museum.

Morton Historical Museum Honors a Local Immigrant Family’s Legacy

Elee Fairhart has searched several times, unsuccessfully, for another man in America with his name. The Morton resident who made his career in physical therapy has a backstory as unique as his … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/26/22

The sleeping area for firefighters working the Goat Rocks Fire is pictured in this photo from the U.S. Forest Service.

Red Flag Warning Comes as Goat Rocks Fire Battle Continues

The Goat Rocks Fire northeast of Packwood continues to grow and is still 0% contained after having consumed 3,675 acres of forest as of Monday morning. On Monday from noon to 7 p.m., a red flag … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Richard Stride, CEO of Cascade, welcomes everyone to the annual Legislative forum in this Chronicle file photo.

Cascade Community Healthcare Will Host Forum Focused on Lewis County Social Services on Dec. 14

Cascade Community Healthcare will host its ninth annual Legislative and Governmental Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The forum will feature a panel consisting of legislators from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

WSDOT crews inspect damage on the state Route 506 overpass to Interstate 5 after it was struck by northbound traffic on Thursday.

Southbound Interstate 5 Will Close at Exit 60 Overnight on Sept. 29 for Construction Work

Southbound Interstate 5 will be closed at Exit 60 near Toledo from 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, as crews continue work to replace the damaged southbound section of the … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 9/26/22

Onalaska High School cheerleaders and band members walk to the music during the Onalaska Apple Harvest parade in 2021.

Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival Brings Back Full Lineup This Week

Over the years, the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival has grown and changed, but organizer Cathy Murphy said members of the Onalaska Alliance have always had one goal in mind when it comes to their … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 9/26/22

The sun sets over the Willapa Hills seen from Highway 603 near Tune Road.

Death Notices: Sept. 27, 2022

• PATRICK NEIL SMITH, 75, Chehalis, died Sept. 19 at Tacoma General Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • JORE L. LUND, 52, Centralia, … more

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Sirens: Broken Business Windows; 'Highly Intoxicated' Man Causes Disturbance; DUI Arrests

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Disorderly Conduct • An Idaho resident was arrested just after 10:10 a.m. on Sept. 23 and was booked into the Lewis County Jail for disorderly conduct after … more

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This photo is of a Southwest Washington Pioneer Picnic on Aug. 17, 1929, in Rochester. Front row center are Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Selders, from Littlerock. Mary Jane Brown (maiden name Mills) is in the center foreground of photo. She died in 1930 and was usually “Queen of the Pioneers” at every picnic. Others pictured, according to the caption, include Henry Brown, Art Rowswell, Walter Eshom, Mr. Hemingway, James Fitzgerald, Billie Fitzgerald, Stacey Cooness, Mattie James, Elizabeth Young, Ivar Taume, Ed Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. James McCash, Rev. Miller, A.B.Townsend, Ann Hiaton, J. Sox Brown, Della Pearce, Ina French, Gus Bannse, Ada Johnson and Hermann Hoss.

Julie McDonald Commentary: White Settlers Flee to Blockhouses During Indian Wars

With white emigrants settling in the Pacific Northwest during the mid-1850s, Native Americans throughout the region faced huge disruptions to their lives and displacement from their traditional … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 9/26/22

What’s on the Ballot for Lewis County Voters This November General Election?

Ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the Lewis County Auditor’s Office released a list of the propositions and offices that Lewis County voters could see on their ballots. For the races … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Angie Humphrey and Jim Smith present a check for $16,978 to the Adna Scholarship Committee Monday afternoon. Adna Grocery routinely holds fundraisers for Adna scholarships, including the Adna Car Show Camp and Cruise. Smith is the owner of Adna Grocery.

In Focus: Adna Scholarships Get a Boost From Adna Cruisers

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Lewis County Home Prices Stabilize Amid Increase in Inventory; Prices Unlikely to See Significant Declines

In a statement released earlier this month, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (Northwest MLS) said reports that Western Washington real estate is entering a bear market are “highly … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 9/26/22

Centralia Police Chief Stacy Denham and other volunteers work to carry heavy bags of wet debris from flooded areas to a trash site near Borst Park last January.

City of Centralia Accepting Nominations for Volunteer Special Recognition Award Program

Know someone who volunteered in Centralia over the past year? The city is looking for nominees to consider for the first Volunteer Special Recognition Award, a new annual program dedicated to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Nationally Known Gospel Music Group Coming to Chehalis’ First Christian Church On Oct. 16

The Liberty Quartet, a gospel music group from Boise, Idaho, consisting of Royce Mitchell, bass; Paul Ellis, lead; Philip Batton, tenor; Will Arasmith, baritone; and Doran Ritchey, piano/baritone, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Pe Ell School District Opens Application to Fill Vacant Seat on School Board

The Pe Ell School District is seeking a candidate to serve out the last 15 months of an unexpired term in an at-large position on the Pe Ell School Board, the district announced Monday. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/22

Port of Chehalis CEO Lindsey Senter, left, walks commissioners Mark Anders, Paul Ericson, right, and Mark Giffey, who attended remotely via Zoom, through the two fiscal year 2023 draft budget proposals.

Port of Chehalis Considers Two Budget Routes for 2023

In a public meeting last Thursday morning, Port of Chehalis CEO Lindsey Senter discussed details of two preliminary fiscal year 2023 budgets with the port commissioners. “One is asking for … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/26/22

The Winlock High School track is pictured in this photo from the school district.

Winlock School District Kicks Off the School Year With a New Calendar

Editor’s Note: The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction originally published this story in mid-September. We’ll publish updates from the office throughout the school … more

By The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | 9/26/22

Alexandra Sullivan stands alongside Sanine, a Borzoi dog, as Pastor Zachary Taylor smiles and gives pets during “Blessing of the Animals” at the Chehalis United Methodist Church on Saturday. PAWchella, a free pet fair, was held in the parking lot of the Chehalis United Methodist Church. The event featured free professional pet photography by Beast Friends, Blessings of the Animals Booth, local vendors and free fun activities. All well behaved pets were welcome.

In Focus: 'Blessing of the Animals' Held at Chehalis United Methodist Church Event

Chehalis United Methodist Church Pastor Zachary Taylor smiles and interacted with pets during “Blessing of the Animals” on Saturday. PAWchella, a free pet fair, was held in the parking … more

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