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SW Washington Man Gets 9 Years for Punching Woman Who Rejected His Advances, Shooting at Her Friend's Car

A Vancouver man was sentenced to 110 months in prison last week for punching a woman who refused his sexual advances at a party and then shooting at her friend's car as they tried to leave. … more

Becca Robbins / The Columbian | 9/21/22

Smoke from the Goat Rocks Fire rises in heavy orange plumes above the trees near Coal Creek Drive east of Packwood Sept. 10.

Higher Temperatures, Low Humidity and Winds Continue Fueling Goat Rocks Fire Activity

The Goat Rocks fire near Packwood saw moderate fire activity occur on Tuesday as the area experienced an increase in temperatures combined with lower humidity and terrain driven winds. The fire … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/21/22

Virtual Hiring Event for Providence Swedish Scheduled for Sept. 28

Providence Swedish will host a virtual hiring event for “experienced therapists and technologists,” according to a news release from the health care provider. The virtual hiring … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/21/22

The sun rises Tuesday morning in this photograph captured from a hill west of Chehalis. Mount Rainier is pictured at left with wind turbines from the Skookumchuck Wind Project visible on the ridge

In Focus: Sunrise Casts Orange Glow Over Horizon Tuesday Morning

9/21/22

This photo of the original location of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chehalis was provided by the church.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chehalis Celebrating 125th Anniversary

Originally founded and constructed in 1898, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chehalis is preparing to celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 25. The morning service will feature a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/21/22

FILE PHOTO — The sun sets over the Willapa Hills.

Death Notices: Sept. 22, 2022

• SANDRA S. OROURKE, 75, Vancouver, died Sept. 19 at Ray Hickey Hospice. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • RUTH A. PETERSON, 85, Longview, died Sept. 10 at … more

9/21/22

Sirens: 'Man in All Camo Clothing' Makes Threats; Disorderly Conduct; Arson; Disorderly Conduct; Assault

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Centralia College Boulevard and South Silver Street just after 11 … more

9/21/22

John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.

John McCroskey Commentary: Decisions by Democrats Have Made Us Less Safe

Over the past couple of years, thanks in large part to actions by Democrats — or, more accurately, inaction — we find ourselves in some places feeling unsafe due to some serious matters … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 9/21/22

FILE PHOTO — The Lewis County Central Transfer Station

Don Brunell Commentary: It’s Not Just Garbage — It Can Be an Energy Source

If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste a day and can generate 22 megawatts of electricity — enough to power 13,000 … more

By Don Brunell | 9/21/22

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference following the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and a 0.75 percent increase in the federal funds rate in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)

Powell Signals More Pain to Come With Fed Sending Rates Higher

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed officials would crush inflation after they raised interest rates by 75 basis points for a third straight time and signaled even more aggressive hikes ahead … more

Matthew Boesler, Craig Torres / Bloomberg News (TNS) | 9/21/22

A person uses the keypad on a pump at a gas station on July 29, 2022, in Arlington, Virginia.(Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Gasoline’s 98-Day Slide Ends With Modest Price Hike at U.S. Pumps

Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. have posted their first increase — albeit very modestly — after a 98-day streak of declines, suggesting consumers won’t get much more relief at … more

Ilena Peng / Bloomberg News (TNS) | 9/21/22

In this view at Launch Pad 39-B on Sept. 1, 2022, Artemis 1 sits ready for liftoff at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

NASA Works Through New Leak for Artemis I Tanking Test Ahead of Potential Launch Next Week

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA began its tanking test of the Space Launch System core and upper stage Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center that could pave the way for the Artemis I launch to the moon next … more

Richard Tribou / Orlando Sentinel (TNS) | 9/21/22

U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Putin’s War in Ukraine Should Make Your ‘Blood Run Cold,’ Biden Says

President Joe Biden condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion as a violation of the principles underpinning the United Nations and called on the world to maintain support of … more

By Jordan Fabian and Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg News (TNS) | 9/21/22

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

Letter to the Editor: Democrats Turn to Tried-and-True Distraction Tactic

To avoid electoral disaster, the president and Democrat candidates, including Sen. Patty Murray, are employing a tried-and-true political tactic: Distract from the Democrats’ failings by … more

9/21/22

View of a sailboat dragged to the shore by strong waves in the Bay of Samana, after the passage of Hurricane Fiona, in Samana, Dominican Republic on September 20, 2022. - Hurricane Fiona dumped torrential rain on the Dominican Republic and left one person dead, after triggering major flooding in Puerto Rico and widespread power blackouts across both Caribbean islands. (ERIKA SANTELICES/afp/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Hurricane Fiona Strengthens to Category 4 Storm as It Approaches Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona continues marching north through the Caribbean, leaving blackouts and flooding in its wake. The storm was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday with winds up to 130 mph as … more

Kate Feldman / New York Daily News (TNS) | 9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: A Solution for Troopers Wanting Pay for Commute Time in Marked Cars

I have a solution for the Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers who think they should be paid for their commuting time in WSP marked cars. "WSP should only provide vehicles when troopers are on … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Counting the Costs on Hydroelectric Dam Removals

As American citizens, we depend on knowledge to keep us free. For knowledge, we depend on national television newscasts, internet blog sites and local newspapers. I am hoping to improve the quality … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Support Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Congress

The oath that members of Congress take begins as follows: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States." Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Must Serve and Protect All, Not Just Those With the Same Views

Up until the race for Lewis County sheriff, Democrats like me knew we were in the minority in Lewis County, but there seemed to be an unspoken agreement with the elected Republicans that everyone was … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: ‘Honor Before Humility’ and the Race for Sheriff

Honor before humility. This is Tracy Murphy’s slogan you see on signs around Lewis County. Unfortunately, I have not seen his campaign reflecting those words. Sheriff Rob Snaza is counted … more

9/21/22