The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) seized seven firearms, ammunition, cocaine and more during the arrest of a Chehalis man on Wednesday, April 23.
JNET detectives served a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/24/25
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A 33-year-old former Tacoma resident was indicted by a federal grand jury earlier this month for conspiracy to destroy energy facilities and six counts of destruction or attempted destruction of an …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/24/25
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to share video of a truck driven by a man charged with murdering a Tenino woman.
The request was sent out via a new release …
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By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian
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4/24/25
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Juvenile rehabilitation leaders were banking on changes to state law to relieve an overcrowded and chaotic system that's left youth and staff to fend for themselves.
As the legislative session …
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Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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4/24/25
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Bail is set at $250,000 for a Centralia man accused of sexually assaulting a boy under the age of 12 for several years.
Robert Brian Raley, 42, was arrested and booked into the Lewis …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/23/25
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An Oregon woman is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court for allegedly working as an attorney for a woman in Lewis County— taking over $5,000 from her in payment — without …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/23/25
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Lewis County special election ballots tallied between the initial election night count and Wednesday’s updated tally have resulted in razor-thin margins for two local school levies.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, verbally sparred over Engrossed House Substitute Bill 2049 at a Wednesday afternoon …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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4/23/25
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Democratic budget writers are done hashing out details on a new two-year operating budget for Washington state, key lawmakers said Wednesday.
“We have made all the decisions, but …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/23/25
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A new state permit requirement for gun buyers is poised to become law, as the Washington House sent the legislation to the governor’s desk late Tuesday.
House Bill 1163 would require gun …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/23/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious mischief
• Damage to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of South Gold Street at approximately 12:35 p.m. on April 21.
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4/23/25
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A Centralia man who was accepted into Lewis County Drug Court after he allegedly stole a motorized shopping cart from a grocery store in 2018 is back in court after going missing for six years, at …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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4/23/25
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• SEAN P. SHANNON, 43, Winlock, died April 19 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• ELSE J. BRIDGES, 84, Randle, died April 14 at …
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4/23/25
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Celebrate a slightly belated Earth Day this Saturday by getting your hands dirty at the Seminary Hill Natural Area during a public work party.
This all-ages volunteer effort will offer …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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The Lewis County Rotary Foundation and United Way of Lewis County have announced a celebration for Dolly Day Lewis County will be held on Saturday, May 17.
The two-part event benefits Dolly …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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Scooter Town, a beloved James W. Lintott Elementary School tradition where kids simulate living and working in a community, made its annual return this week.
Contained to the James W. Lintott …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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With the potential adoption of the City of Centralia’s comprehensive plan looming this summer, the Centralia City Council has a decision to make regarding the Centralia Police …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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4/23/25
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Third Congressional District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, held a town hall in Centralia Tuesday, April 22.
The event, which was held in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/23/25
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The Centralia High School Powerlifting Team traveled to Yelm on Saturday, April 19, to compete in the 2025 Red and Black Open at Yelm High School — serving as the final qualifying opportunity …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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Jenna Beddall, 14, was a page in the Washington state House of Representatives from April 14 to April 18. State Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, of the 20th Legislative District sponsored the ninth grader …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/23/25
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