A state agency responsible for investigating complaints against the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has determined the department properly handled missing 5-year-old Oakley …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol Marijuana Enforcement Team arrested seven people and seized approximately 2,100 marijuana plants between two properties after …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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9/9/22
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• WILMA LORETTA BELL, 91, Centralia, died Sept. 2 at home. A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel in the George Washington Venue with a service to follow. She will …
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9/9/22
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Vehicle Prowl
• A small safe was reported stolen out of a vehicle in the 400 block of West Pear Street at approximately 8:05 a.m. on Sept. 8.
• A …
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9/9/22
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Lewis County Superior Court has announced the hiring of attorney Paul Strophy as the new constitutional court commissioner.
Strophy, who a news release stated “comes to us …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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All new light duty cars and trucks sold in Washington would have to meet zero-emission vehicle standards by 2035 under new rules proposed by the state Department of Ecology (DOE). According to a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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Simple question: how should we measure the success of climate policy?
Answer: By maximizing CO2 reduction for every dollar spent.
This smart approach is standard practice for many private …
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9/9/22
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On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Washington’s nearly three-year state of emergency would end on the last day of October.
What will not end is his rule that state workers be …
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The Chehalis man arrested last month for alleged involvement in an organized catalytic converter trafficking ring was released two days after he was extradited to Oregon, The Chronicle confirmed this …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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9/9/22
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Before he retires to teach his granddaughter Tatum to play golf, Centralia Public Works Director Kim Ashmore wants to win the fight against flooding.
Though he knows the Chehalis River Basin will …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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9/9/22
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A man accused of fracturing a man’s orbital bone during an altercation at a Toledo restaurant in July has been charged with assault in Lewis County Superior Court.
Clint J. Eastman, 30, of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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9/9/22
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Republican leaders in the state Senate responded to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement ending the COVID-19 state of emergency on Thursday by criticizing his administration for not acting sooner. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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A contractor is scheduled to begin construction on a new roundabout in Grand Mound at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and Sargent Road Southwest at the end of September with completion expected …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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A Live United concert hosted by the United Way of Lewis County will feature Aaron Crawford as the headlining act with an opening performance by Kitty Mae.
The concert will take place at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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Chehalis Outfitters and Georgia Boot are teaming up for a two-week “Truckload Boot Sale” Sept. 15-18.
The business is carrying on the tradition of the Sunbird Shopping Center, which …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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Thurston County officials are asking the public to provide input on proposed building regulation and permitting changes revolving around construction in unincorporated areas that overlap with Mazama …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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Visually, the recently-completed improvements to the railroad crossing on state Route 6 near Adna are relatively minor.
Those familiar with the area will likely notice the new crossing gates and …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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9/9/22
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The Mossyrock volleyball team got its 2022 season off in style, welcoming 2B Toutle Lake to its court and sending the Ducks home in sweeping fashion, 25-20, 25-17, 25-21.
Erin Cournyer …
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By The Chronicle Sports staff
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9/9/22
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The latest update on the Goat Rocks Fire from the U.S. Forest Service reports that the blaze is now 150 acres in size and growing toward the East Lewis County town of Packwood.
Sparked by …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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The Goat Rocks Wilderness fire is now 2 and a half miles away from Packwood, Lewis County officials announced just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
“The fire is growing faster than we can …
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By The Chronicle staff
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9/9/22
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