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The iconic circular brake and tail lights of Silver Creek resident Jared Swetz's 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R are displayed during the Mossyrock Road Rebels Car Show at the Mossyrock Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 2.

From an Oldsmobile to a Skyline, 130 cars register in Mossyrock Road Rebels Car Show

While blueberries abounded in Mossyrock last weekend during the 19th annual Mossyrock Blueberry Festival, gear heads from throughout the region also came to the Mossyrock Road Rebels Car Show … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 8/6/25

Kameron Reyes climbs a police rescue vehicle during a “National Night Out” event held by local law enforcement agencies at George Washington Park in Centralia on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

In focus: Law enforcement meets community at National Night Out in Centralia

8/6/25

Watts, Overbay, Kuehl and Mies set to advance in Tumwater school board race

Julie Watts and Sarah Overbay will face each other in the general election for the Tumwater School District Board of Directors, District No. 1 position, while incumbent Ty Kuehl and Daniel Mies will … more

By Ty Vinson and Ann Duan / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/6/25

Primary election results: Mossyrock, Morton, White Pass measures passing; leaders emerge for Winlock mayor, Centralia council

Initial primary election results were released by the Lewis County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday night. As of Tuesday, 5,005 ballots had been counted for a turnout of 24.89%. The next … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/5/25

Washington state food banks brace for longer lines amid SNAP cuts: ‘It eats a piece of my soul’

Shalimar Gonzales doesn’t know of a single food bank that can easily absorb the wave of new clients likely coming their way. Gonzales is CEO of Solid Ground, a Seattle-based community … more

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/5/25

Anne Marie Baker, 57, of Centralia appears in-person in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 4 after posting a $100,000 bond.

$1.4M embezzlement: Centralia woman allegedly signed 221 checks as owner of employer

A Centralia woman was charged Monday with 25 counts of felony theft, including 23 in the first degree, after allegedly embezzling $1.4 million from her employer over a seven-year period and signing … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/5/25

Gilberto James Paniagua, 35, Centralia, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

‘The youngest the better’: Centralia man charged for images of children as young as 4

A 35-year-old Centralia man has been charged with four felonies in Lewis County Superior Court after an investigation determined he downloaded child abuse material showing children as young as 4 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/5/25

Jordan Christopher Biggs, 45, of Seattle, makes an initial appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 4.

Man faces felony charge for allegedly urinating in patrol vehicle in Chehalis to ‘make alcohol level smaller’

After being detained in the back of a patrol vehicle in Chehalis Aug. 3 on suspicion of driving under the influence, a 45-year-old Seattle man allegedly attempted to lower his blood alcohol content … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/5/25

Donald Andrew Daley, 59, Centralia, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 4.

Centralia man charged with felony indecent exposure

When he was contacted by a police officer on Aug. 1, a 59-year-old Centralia man explained that he was wearing fishnet shorts that exposed his genitals in order to avoid tan lines when he was at the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/5/25

Washington State Patrol troopers wrangled a herd of bison on Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday morning. (Washington State Patrol photo)

Herd of bison briefly closes U.S. Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County

A herd of bison briefly blocked both directions of U.S. Highway 12 in Elma in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday morning. “This isn’t Yellowstone,” Washington State Department of … more

By Seattle Times staff | 8/5/25

Thurston County fire crew helps put out blaze on nation’s second-tallest railroad arch bridge

Four firefighters with Lacey Fire District 3 were part of a multi-agency response to a fire that broke out Thursday on the Vance Creek Bridge in Mason County. According to the agency, the bridge is … more

By Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/5/25

WDFW officer foils cedar tree thefts in Grays Harbor County

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Officer Larry McOmber recently received a report of a trespass in progress on private property outside Aberdeen. Officer McOmber responded to the area, … more

By The Daily World | 8/5/25

The U.S. National Forest reports crews are using a technique called "bone piling" on the Lewis 2 Fire to clear fuel in the Mount Adams Ranger District.

Lightning, people cause fires in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Lightning caused six of the 13 fires burning in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest since late July, authorities reported Monday afternoon. People caused five blazes, while two do not have the … more

The Daily News | 8/5/25

Centralia woman charged with 25 counts of first-degree theft in $1.4M embezzlement case, posts $100K bond

A Centralia woman arrested Friday and accused of stealing $1.4 million from her former employer over the course of a decade has been charged with 25 counts of first-degree theft but is out of Lewis … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/4/25

Kohl Hughes Morton, 18, Chehalis, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 4.

Chehalis teen charged with felony for sending sexually explicit video of ex-girlfriend

An 18-year-old Chehalis man has been charged with a felony for allegedly sending a video of himself and an ex-girlfriend to someone while angry over the woman’s new relationship. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/4/25

Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope speaks during the weekly board of directors update at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, July 8.

Lewis County commissioners close to a decision on homeless and housing funding

Roughly a month after the matter was first introduced, the Lewis County Board of Commissioners is expected to make a decision next week on a contract with the state that will fund local homelessness … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 8/4/25

Madelyn Lawson high fives a volunteer during the Capital Metro Girls Fire Camp at the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center in Olympia on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Fire camp inspires young women to explore careers in fire service

While two days isn’t nearly enough time to learn the full range of skills necessary to become a professional in the fire service, it’s more than enough time for young women to write the … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/4/25

Protesters hold signs along West Main Street during a “Rights for all!” civic engagement event at George Washington Park in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 2. Centralia Mobilize and Multiculturally Minded hosted the event. The event featured speakers and resources in support of Washington immigrant and migrant rights, according to organizers.

In focus: Immigrants rights rally held in downtown Centralia

8/4/25

People enter the Lewis County Courthouse on Election Day in Chehalis on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Aug. 5 primary election results to be available in the evening and certified later in the month

The Lewis County Auditor’s Office on Friday, Aug. 1, shared additional information on the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election. In a news release from the auditor’s office, Elections … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/4/25

Crews from Randle, Packwood and Glenoma responded to a structure fire on Kiona Road in the morning of Friday, Aug. 1. The structure is a complete loss, but four occupants were uninjured but displaced.

Fundraiser created to support Randle family displaced by house fire

An online GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support a Randle family of four displaced from a fire that destroyed their residence, vehicles and belongings during the morning of Friday, Aug. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/4/25