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David Allen Roth, 34, of Olympia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Friday, Dec. 8.
Man pleads not guilty to allegations he raped girl in Lewis County between 2019 and 2023 
A Thurston County man is facing multiple felony sexual misconduct charges in Lewis County Superior Court for allegedly assaulting a child under the age of 14 repeatedly between May 2019 and November … more
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Vehicles drive along U.S. Highway 12 in Randle as water from the Cowlitz River floods portions of the Big Bottom valley on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
‘Real gully washer’ brings landslide, floods roads in Randle
From January to October, Lewis County had its 14th driest year in the last 129, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System website, drought.gov. Another statistic on the … more
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Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson
‘A run on land’: Assessor breaks down property valuations as landowners express sticker shock
As landowners throughout Lewis County received notices with their 2024 property valuations, The Chronicle received emails, phone calls, Facebook comments and letters to the editor, with two basic … more
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Henry Wegener, dressed as a yellow-clad fisherman, hooks a plastic fish along South Pearl Street in Centralia as water levels began to drop around the Hub City on Thursday, Dec. 7. Wegener said he's "providing for his family" while pointing to his catch but that he's actually just "doing it for the laughs."
In focus: Fishing for laughs in Centralia
Centralia police rope off the Centralia Manor Apartments following a fire on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Lewis County Coroner identifies Centralia Manor Apartments resident who died after Nov. 29 fire
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the Centralia Manor Apartments resident who died at a hospital following a fire at the apartments on Nov. 29.   The … more
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Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent speaks at the Napavine Diner Monday morning.
Congressional candidate Joe Kent meets with voters in Napavine
Roughly 11 months away from his potential rematch, Joe Kent continues to make the case he’s best positioned to defeat the candidate he’s lost to once before. “If I pull this … more
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Former Morton Police Chief Roger Morningstar takes a phone call during an interview with The Chronicle in this 2016 file photo.
State commission revokes former Morton Police Chief Roger Morningstar’s peace officer certification
The Washington state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) has revoked former Morton Police Chief Roger Morningstar’s peace officer certification, a CJTC employee confirmed Thursday. … more
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Sirens: $50,000 in belongings stolen in burglary; School threat investigated; Man with machete, knife arrested
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT   Vehicle accidents   • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision between a passenger car and a semi-truck was reported in the 400 block of East Summa … more
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Arbor Health Morton Hospital
Machine recount for Morton hospital district confirms election result
A machine recount Thursday for a seat on the Lewis County Hospital District 1, which does business as Arbor Health Morton Hospital, confirmed that Christopher Schumaker won by six votes. The … more
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Multiple bags of trash collected by Centralia Clean Team volunteer Cindy Browne are seen left near the street along with discarded tubing and a cat food bag Browne collected while picking up trash in the Logan District on Dec. 5. Once filled, bags are left to be picked up by the Centralia Public Works Department.
Clean Team volunteers help beautify Centralia
Those who pick up trash for the Centralia Clean Team volunteer their time and labor. Despite the rise in people experiencing homelessness and the rubbish often left behind, the Centralia Clean … more
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Maricruz Valencia, of Rochester, hands a leash to Officer M. King, with the Centralia Police Department, as April Thornton, of Centralia, holds treats in her hand for Buddy and Spike, two poodle-crosses who left their property along Russell Road in Centralia before walking through traffic near Interstate 5 in December 2022.
Centralia police chief urges dog owners to license pets
Before late fees become applicable, Centralia dog owners are urged to get their 2024 dog licenses from the Centralia Police Department.   While cats can be licensed as well, it is not … more
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Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center Executive Director Kathleen Reed and her husband Tom Reed stand with students Maya, 4, Owen, 5, Camden, 7, and Lyla, 10, at the learning center in Chehalis on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center offers multi-age, hands-on schooling option in Lewis County
It was still cold and wet outside from recent rainfall when the five students of Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Chehalis prepared for their daily morning nature walk on Wednesday, Dec. 6, but that … more
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Justin Cabrera, a budding talent in the field of cosmetology, cuts the hair of Toledo Superintendent Brennan Bailey in this photo provided by the school district.
A cut above: Superintendent Brennan Bailey's gesture marks a milestone for Toledo High School graduate
In a heartwarming celebration of achievement and community spirit, Toledo School District Superintendent Brennan Bailey recently took a unique step to honor the graduation of a remarkable student … more
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Toledo High School first trimester honor roll
Following are members of Toledo High School’s first trimester principal’s list, honor roll and honorable mention list. Students are listed in alphabetical order.   12th grade … more
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Lewis County law enforcement to conduct DUI patrols through Jan. 1 
Lewis County law enforcement agencies will conduct DUI high visibility enforcement (HVE) patrols this holiday season using the highly effective national model to reduce fatalities and serious … more
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Lights illuminate Borst Park for a drive through sight seeing display in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 7.
In focus: Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display open through Christmas
The Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display opened   for the Christmas season on Friday, Dec. 1. “All are invited to Borst Park to view the many colorful animated and stationary … more
Former Chronicle sports editor Eric Trent with a spring-run Chinook salmon he caught on the Columbia River on June 18, 2021.
Endangered listing for Chinook on Washington coast, rivers ‘may be warranted,’ agency says
Southern resident killer whales are federally listed as an “endangered species.” In a finding released this week, the National Marine Fisheries Service said similar protections … more
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Three Percent of Washington vice-president Erik Rohde flashes the Three Percenter hand signal — meant to resemble a Roman numeral three. Extremism experts stress that it should not be confused with the “OK” sign used by some white nationalist groups.
Washington Three Percenters want to escape the ‘extremist’ label — but experts remain wary
It was after Jan. 6, 2021 — after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol — that the Three Percent of Washington started polling the group’s leaders about changing its name, said the … more
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The driver of a semi-truck looks up to an underpass for Interstate 5 along West Forest Napavine Road on Wednesday, Dec. 6, after the truck struck the cement support structures under the bridge and became stuck between supports.
In focus: Semi-truck strikes Interstate 5 underpass in Napavine
Minuteman Press owner Daryl Lund stands with wide format specialist Craig Steggall in this photo provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.
Minuteman Press to celebrate opening in Chehalis
Minuteman Press, one of the newest members of Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate its opening with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m..   … more
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