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Randle man faces felony charges over sexually explicit messages with 12-year-old girl

A Randle man is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit online messages with a 12-year-old girl. Parveen Parveen, 23, is accused … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/31/25

Michelle Goodman, 31, of Centralia, was arrested at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Oct. 16 without incident, according to the Chehalis Police Department. She's pictured here during an appearance in Lewis County Superior Court last year.

Former Green Hill employee pleads guilty to abuse of office after allowing assault on inmate

A former Green Hill School employee accused of allowing an assault of an inmate and being involved in sexual misconduct with another inmate in separately filed criminal cases has pleaded guilty to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/31/25

Trisha M. Williams, 51, of Toledo, was booked into the Lewis County Jail at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2024, according to jail records.

Former bookkeeper of IGA in Winlock pleads guilty to theft, pays restitution

A 51-year-old Toledo woman has pleaded guilty to theft, a charge linked to accusations that she stole nearly $30,000 while serving as the bookkeeper of the Cedar Village IGA in Winlock, and was … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/31/25

A rodeo participant attempts to stay on a bucking horse during the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo on Thursday, July 24 at the Cowlitz County Events Center. Rodeo supporters say bucking is natural, while animal activists disagree.

Cowlitz County, national activists question ethics of rodeos

Longview’s Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo sold out all three nights for the second year in a row. But while the popularity of rodeo grows, animal activists worry about the treatment of horses, … more

Dan Rosenfield / The Daily News | 7/31/25

Cougar man found guilty of shooting air gun at four people

A Cougar man was sentenced Monday for shooting at four people with an air gun along Lewis River Road in 2023. Terry J. Becker, 58, was sentenced to six months in Cowlitz County Jail. A jury … more

Matt Esnayra / The Daily News | 7/31/25

Russian quake a reminder of Washington state’s risk of a major temblor

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Far East coast early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Washington state’s west coast. Although the … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 7/31/25

Monument Ranger Rebecca Hoffman (top right) and her staff at a meeting on Sept. 23, 2019 at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington. The forest is part of the U.S. Forest Service Region 6, who will lose its regional headquarters under a new plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Photo courtesy of USDA /Cecilio Ricardo)

U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters could be closed

U.S. Forest Service offices in Portland charged with wildfire prevention, scientific research, forestland management and conservation across the Northwest would be shuttered and moved out of state … more

By Alex Baumhardt / States Newsroom | 7/31/25

District 3 Congressional candidate Joe Kent speaks during a debate hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Senate confirms Joe Kent to lead a national intelligence agency

Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier and two-time Republican candidate for Congress in Washington state, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday as director of the National … more

Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 7/30/25

Cones surround a human-made pit to help contain and recover diesel fuel near Olequa Creek in Winlock on Tuesday, July 29. The Washington state Department of Ecology responded to a report of an oil sheen in the creek. The department estimates over 200 gallons of diesel spilled into Olequa Creek.

Cleanup at Olequa Creek continues after 200 gallons of diesel leaked from tank

Cleanup efforts continue at a site along Olequa Creek in Winlock after a diesel fuel spill from a nearby tank contaminated the surrounding area earlier this month. A spill team with the … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 7/30/25

Joseph Carl Mede-Schockey, 36, of Centralia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, July 28.

Bail set at $100,000 for Centralia man charged with multiple counts of domestic violence assault

A Centralia man was arrested Sunday and charged in Lewis County Superior Court Monday with second-degree and fourth-degree domestic violence assault following an alleged altercation with his … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/30/25

The Riverside Fire Authority and West Thurston Fire Department work to extinguish a brush fire off of Hobson Road just north of Centralia on Tuesday, July 29.

No structures threatened, no injuries in Hobson Road brush fire north of Centralia

A nearly 2-acre brush fire burned Tuesday evening and reignited early Wednesday morning after the initial containment line was breached, according to a Riverside Fire Authority news release. No … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/30/25

An outdoor showing of “The Sandlot” is projected on an inflatable screen as the sun sets during the Northwest Futures Fastpitch League movie night at Wheeler Field in Centralia on Tuesday, July 29. The family-friendly event was aimed at supporting opportunities for local girls to grow through sport, competition and community. The NWFFL is a developmental league dedicated to empowering young female athletes and their families, with practices and games held in Lewis County.

In focus: Northwest Futures Fastpitch League movie night at Wheeler Field features ‘The Sandlot’

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Death notices: July 30, 2025

• HUNTER REI WILSON, 16, Chehalis, died July 20. Family will be having a memorial service at The Loft in Chehalis on Saturday, Sept. 13, at a time to be announced. Arrangements are under the … more

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Sirens: Woman arrested after dog attack; suspect in indecent exposure identified; laser pointed at aircraft

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Anthony Wells, 48, of Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Chehalis Tribal Jail at around 9:33 p.m. July 28 for second-degree criminal … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/30/25

Kayla Mounts is sworn in as a board member during a Centralia School Board meeting in Centralia on Wednesday, July 30.

Centralia School Board welcomes new member in swearing-in ceremony

Kayla Mounts was sworn in as the newest member of the Centralia School District Board of Directors Wednesday morning at the Centralia School District board room. With nearly 15 years of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/30/25

Nationwide arrest warrant issued for Illinois woman accused of stealing $8,000 from Lewis County resident through check fraud

A Lewis County Superior Court judge has issued a nationwide arrest warrant for an Illinois woman accused of stealing $8,000 from a Lewis County resident by cashing a fraudulent check. Alexis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/30/25

Kayla Lavonne Deswert, 38, of Portland, Oregon, and Luiz Javier Olmos Munoz, 32, of Welches, Oregon, appear in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, July 28.

Two Oregon residents jailed for possession of stolen vehicle in Centralia, one suspect released

Two Oregon residents were arrested in Centralia Sunday for possession of a vehicle registered stolen by the Gresham Police Department in Oregon. Kayla Lavonne Deswert, 38, of Portland, Oregon; … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/30/25

Karen Weiss, Thurston County public works director, smiles with the National Association of Counties Best in Category award for the Fix-it Fair during the Thurston County Board of Commissioners meeting at The Atrium on Tuesday, July 29.

Thurston County recognizes winners of 19 national awards for community programs and services

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners recognized the 19 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award-winning programs and services with a presentation to kick off its Tuesday … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/30/25

Chief Andy Caldwell answers a question during the Centralia Police Department’s town hall at Centralia City Hall on Tuesday, July 29.

Centralia police address public safety, immigration during town hall

In its second town hall of the year Tuesday evening, the Centralia Police Department found itself answering similar questions as it did during the first event in March. Chief Andy Caldwell, … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/30/25

Samuel and Irene Cots Trevino talk before greeting guests at the beginning of Ox Centralia's pop-up catering event at the Centralia Square Annex on Saturday, July 26.

Dozens dine and get a taste of Spain at Ox Centralia’s first pop-up catering event

More than 40 guests purchased tickets to Ox Centralia’s first pop-up catering event on Saturday at the Centralia Square Annex. Held by Ox Centralia owners Samuel and Irene Cots Trevino, … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/30/25