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Chanelle Arnold, her daughter, Summer, descendants of Kenneth Arnold, and former Lewis County Historical Museum Director Jason Mattson continue to throw mini frisbees out to the crowd in front of the museum to celebrate the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party. These saucers, unlike the ones Arnold saw in skies above Mt. Rainier on June 24, 1947, were identifiable.
‘Party on!’: Chehalis Flying Saucer Party to commemorate Kenneth Arnold’s historic 1947 sighting once again
After an initial announcement in June that the annual Chehalis Flying Saucer Party was cancelled, a small group led by Lewis County Historical Museum Interim Executive Director Doug DeVany announced … more
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Winlock City Councilor Chuck Camps, on the left alongside Councilor Jess Bowers, breaks down his proposal to start future meetings with a voluntary invocation during the Winlock City Council meeting inside Winlock City Hall on Monday, Aug. 10.
Winlock city councilor proposes invocations before meetings
Members of the Winlock City Council convened on Monday, Aug. 10, for their first regular meeting of the month to discuss a number of different agenda items. Among these items included a proposal … more
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Firefighting crews on Tuesday continued suppression efforts at the site of the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County, according to a joint statement from the Washington state Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and U.S. Department of the Interior.
Firefighters continue work on Backbone Fire in East Lewis County
Firefighting crews on Tuesday continued suppression efforts at the site of the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County, according to a joint statement from the Washington state Department of Natural … more
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The Chehalis Fire Department logo is pictured on the door of a new North Star Ambulance at the Chehalis Fire Department on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Chehalis City Council approves purchase of new fire vehicles after annexation
Chehalis is poised to acquire three service vehicles for its fire department in order to serve an expanded city limits after its recent annexation. The Chehalis City Council approved a request … more
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Lacey City Councilmember Nic Dunning announces his resignation during a Lacey City Council work session on Aug. 11.
Lacey City Council member resigns to focus on Thurston County Commissioner election bid
The Tuesday, Aug. 18 Lacey City Council meeting will be first-term City Councilmember Nicolas “Nic” Dunning’s last.  Dunning, fresh off a primary win in his bid for the Thurston … more
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Roaming domestic goats are a multi-year source of friction in a Pacific County neighborhood. (Ladislav Luppa/Wikimedia Commons)
A feud to bleat about: Goats lead to barricade incident in Pacific County 
PACIFIC COUNTY — After nearly four years of ongoing issues with “roaming goats” on Nelson Road in Raymond, the situation came to a head. It was not because a man snapped several months ago over … more
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At left, Mary Johnson carries her daughter, Malea, as they dance with Leanne Dague during the Chinook Indian Nation's First Salmon Ceremony at Tansy Point earlier this year. (Amiran White/Observer file photo)
Chinook Indian Nation carries history forward at Tansy Point
On the land along Tansy Creek, an old Sitka spruce stands as a witness. The tree was already growing when Chinook leaders gathered at Tansy Point 175 years ago to negotiate treaties with the United … more
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Baltija Scherl cuts an albacore tuna last week at Tre-Fin Seafood Market in Ilwaco. Commercial tuna landings and participation are down dramatically this season in Washington.
Coastal tuna fishery flounders under high fuel prices
The 2026 commercial albacore tuna season is off to a limping start, beleaguered by high fuel prices, sporadic fishing and fewer fishermen. “Our expenses have gone up over 30% overall,” said … more
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Reed supporters begin staging the convoy at the Quigg’s shop in Aberdeen.
Community convoy honors Grays Harbor County man
What began as a truck convoy from Aberdeen to Elma to honor Jason Reed , who passed away in a tragic accident July 28, turned into a major event of community support for Reed’s friends and … more
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Young livestock handlers pose for a photo with their calves at the Pacific County Fair on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
Pacific County Fair — ‘Red, White, Moo’ — is Aug. 19-22 in Menlo
The Pacific County Fair is just around the corner at the fairgrounds in Menlo, Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 19-22. The fair’s opening ceremony is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and it closes at 9 … more
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In honor of being recognized as the 2026 Tree Farmer of the Year by the Washington Tree Farm Program, Wild Thyme Farm held a public tour on Aug. 9. On behalf of his family, John Henrikson accepted a letter, plaque and walking stick presented by Keith Townsend, co-chair of the Washington Tree Farm Program, and Bob Obedzinski, the central west inspector coordinator for the Washington Tree Farm Program.
Celebrating Oakville-based Wild Thyme Tree Farm’s dedication to forestry
Of the over 50 people choosing to spend their Sunday afternoon at Oakville-based Wild Thyme Farm, many raised their hand to the question of whether they had previously visited the farm. That over … more
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Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill in Cosmopolis.
EPA begins chemical removal at pulp mill along Chehalis River
On Monday, Aug. 3, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the Washington state Department of Ecology, began a time-critical chemical removal action at the … more
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Little Miss Friendly Kimber Serl, center, cuts the ribbon surrounded by community members, fair staff and local royalty court dignitaries during the opening ceremony for the Southwest Washington Fair at the fairgrounds in Centralia on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
In Focus: Opening ceremonies kick off 2026 Southwest Washington Fair
Little Miss Friendly 2025 Kimber Serl cut the ribbon surrounded by community members, fair staff and local royalty court dignitaries during the opening ceremony for the Southwest Washington Fair at … more
William L. Patton Jr., 45, Randle, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Randle man arrested after he allegedly ‘snapped’ and assaulted his father 
A Randle man faces up to 10 years in prison after he allegedly pushed his father down and “kicked him repeatedly” during an argument, according to a probable cause affidavit.  Witnesses … more
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Issac Hiatt, 24, Morton, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
Bail set at $25,000 for Morton man accused of assaulting partner in alley
A Morton man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly assaulted his partner in an alley. Issac Hiatt, 24, faces one count each of second-degree assault and fourth-degree assault, both considered … more
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Washington state Senate Minority Leader John Braun, left, is on track to square off with U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, right, in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)
MGP hits Braun on abortion as battle begins for Washington House seat
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez went on the offensive Tuesday with a campaign ad accusing Republican John Braun of wanting to outlaw abortion in Washington state and the nation. The … more
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Mark S. Hipp, 51, Olympia, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.
‘I did it, because I can’: Man accused of lighting fire outside Providence Centralia Hospital
A court commissioner set bail at $100,000 cash or bond Monday for a man accused of starting a  fire in bushes outside Providence Centralia Hospital. According to a probable cause affidavit, … more
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Tyler Carter poses for a photo with his pigs Poached and Scrambled at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 10.
Get ready to ‘ride into history’ as the 2026 SWW Fair offers a week of fun
The 2026 Southwest Washington Fair invites residents to “Ride Into History” and celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with contests, concerts, vendors and more planned for all in attendance … more
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A wall of Axon body cameras sit underneath a TCSO logo at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Tumwater on Friday, July 31.
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office investigating after Elma boy shot with ‘less lethal munitions’
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) on Wednesday announced it was leading the independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Elma. The Grays … more
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Lauren Kelley of Chehalis named recipient of Teamsters Scholarship Fund Award
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund has announced the recipients of its class of 2026 scholarship awards, which includes Lauren Kelley, a Chehalis resident and recent W.F. … more
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