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The Chehalis River flows through Rainbow Falls at Rainbow Falls State Park on Wednesday, July 2.
Brian Mittge: Over the river and into the woods
OK folks, we’re getting on halfway through the summer. It’s time to do an outdoors check. How are we all doing at getting into the glory that is wooded Washington? Many of you have … more
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Aerial images provided by the Washington Department of Ecology show the Rogers’ properties along the Deschutes River. The images compare the development from April 2020, shown on the left, to July 2024, shown on the right.
Thurston County business owners handed $204K fine for damage to river shoreline
Chuck Rogers and Austin Rogers got slapped with a $204,000 fine from the Washington Department of Ecology for “unpermitted shoreline development along the Deschutes River near Yelm,” … more
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Kitten Leschi poses outside of her store, Leschi's Best Buy, on the morning of July 4.
‘The Nordstrom’s of fireworks’: Leschi’s Best Buy and others continue a Nisqually tradition
They come from Oregon and California. Colorado and Canada. One family traveled all the way from Hawaii. Another from Japan. Naturally, most come from within the state of Washington. Their … more
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The ground is charred from a fire near U.S. Highway 12 in Randle on Wednesday, July 23.
Fire destroys abandoned structure in Randle Wednesday
Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 14 from Randle responded to a residential structure fire Wednesday near 10100 U.S. Highway 12 in Randle. Upon arrival, an abandoned structure at 107 … more
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Oakley Carlson, who went missing more than three years ago, is pictured here before she vanished and in an age-progressed image provided by investigators showing what she might look like now.
Campaign launched to keep Oakley Carlson’s disappearance in spotlight as mother is released from prison
With the July 25 prison release of Jordan Bowers, the biological mother of missing child Oakley Carlson and one of two primary suspects in her disappearance, Oakley’s foster family and national … more
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Thurston County and Grays Harbor County commissioners and staff convene at The Atrium in Olympia to discuss possibilities for the Straddleline Park in McCleary on Wednesday, July 23.
Thurston, Grays Harbor counties discuss shared vision for Straddleline Park revamp
With Straddleline Park, formerly known as the Grays Harbor ORV Park, back open as of July 1, Grays Harbor and Thurston counties are collaborating on ways to capitalize on the park’s … more
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Dog tags hang on the Tree of Life during a Tree of Life Ceremony on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Museum on Monday, May 26.
Lewis County officials holding veterans town hall at Veterans Memorial Museum on Aug. 6
Lewis County Public Health & Social Services officials will hold a veterans town hall meeting for veterans, their families and community members to discuss local issues affecting the veteran … more
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Madison Horn, owner of The Cluttered Closet Boutique, poses for a photo at her North Tower Avenue business on Thursday, July 24.
Summer Bash: North Tower Avenue Centralia businesses collaborating to host birthday event next month
Whether you’re looking for vintage clothing at great prices, a new tattoo or perhaps some delicious Mexican food, the August Summer Bash — scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 through … more
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Good Buzz Brewing Co. owner Forrest Chesvick smiles while talking to customers inside the mead brewery's Centralia taproom on Thursday, July 24.
Mead-Fest 2025 coming to downtown Centralia; custom ox drinking horns up for grabs for winning brewers
With home brewing being much simpler to start, mead-making has seen expansive growth recently with more growth forecasted, as marketresearch.com is predicting the global mead market size — … more
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A Look Back in Time: A record-attempting diaper contest in Chehalis; Centralia police search for ‘childish pranksters’; Raid nets arrests at Centralia’s Pizza Pub Tavern
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, July 26, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about the organizers of the upcoming Farmers and Merchant Picnic in Chehalis who … more
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The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
These new Washington state laws take effect July 27
Funding for more police officers, parking requirements for new housing and penalties for littering. These are just a few of the issues covered by 333 new Washington state laws set to take effect … more
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez urges the House Appropriations Committee to adopt her amendment to study overly bright headlights.
MGP’s amendment to investigate overly bright headlights passes House Appropriations Committee
An amendment to the 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently passed the House … more
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Jacob Warner, born in Rainier, competes with the Budd Bay Barbarians. Warner will take his talents to Belmont, North Carolina, this fall when he plays for the Belmont Abbey College Crusaders.
Thurston County-born rugby player makes DI dreams come true
Jacob Warner’s life goal is to protect as many heartbeats as he can across as many acres as possible. When he’s on the rugby pitch, lining up as either a hooker or a flanker, that … more
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Morton-White Pass freshman-to-be leaves All-State showcase with MVP honors
All it took was one play for Morton-White Pass’ Liam Pelletier to find his way into the backfield. It set the tone for what ended up as a memorable day surrounded by some of the best middle … more
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One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after an 18-year-old male wanted out of King County struck vehicles in the intersection of Capital and Tumwater boulevards in Tumwater on Friday morning.
Teen charged with vehicular assault following multi-vehicle car wreck in Thurston County 
An 18-year-old man accused of causing a multi-vehicle collision in Tumwater last week is being held in the Thurston County jail in lieu of $100,000 bail. Adfin Jacob Elias attended his … more
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Members of the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations were at the scene of a fatal police shooting on Sunday, Jan. 12, in the 400 block of North Ash Street in Centralia.
Investigators release final report on fatal Centralia police shooting 
Moments after fatally wounding a 23-year-old Centralia man after responding to a domestic violence report on the morning of Jan. 12, veteran officer Ruben Ramirez lamented the violence, which came … more
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A seriously injured driver was airlifted following a car versus dump truck collision in south Thurston County on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Sheriff Derek Sanders came across the scene while he was off-duty.
Injured driver airlifted after car and dump truck crash in Thurston County 
A driver was airlifted from Rainier after their car crashed head-on into a dump truck in south Thurston County Tuesday afternoon.  The collision occurred around 2 p.m. outside the town at … more
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News Dump hosts Eric Schwartz, left, and Aaron VanTuyl.
News Dump Ep. 243: Resetting the “Days without a legal conundrum in Morton” counter to zero
On the 243rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the latest fallout from Roger Morningstar’s reign of terror in Morton, a long recap and preview of … more
Washington state Department of Transportation trail cameras captured these photos of deer, bears and a newt approaching Interstate 5 between Rochester and Tumwater between 2022 and 2024.
State agencies, stakeholders meet to promote wildlife passage project
If you have driven on Interstate 5 north of Centralia in recent weeks, chances are you have seen some roadkill. Many deer and other animals are hit each week along the stretch of I-5, which … more
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Smoke smolders in a fire pit at a homeless encampment at the end of Eckerson Road in Centralia in 2022.
Centralia working to address homeless concerns in city
City of Centralia staffers are emphasizing engagement with the homeless population and taking action to improve public safety in the city. City Manager Michael Thomas provided an update during … more
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