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Firefighters conduct burn operations on the Goat Rocks Fire near Packwood Wednesday in this photo provided by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Protection Efforts Nearly Complete With Goat Rocks Fire Half a Mile From the Timberline Neighborhood
The Goat Rocks Fire northeast of Packwood has seen recent growth along Coal Creek. On Friday morning, the blaze was reportedly one half mile away from the Upper Timberline neighborhood. After … more
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WSDOT crews inspect damage on the state Route 506 overpass to Interstate 5 after it was struck by logging truck Thursday morning.
WSDOT Considering Options After Bridge Again Hit by Oversize Load While Already Undergoing Repairs 
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were closed at milepost 60 for several hours on Thursday after a log truck struck the state Route 506 overpass near the Vader and Toledo area.  The … more
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Elk graze in a field off U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood in this Chronicle file photo.
Hoof Rot or Not, WDFW Wants Reports of Elk With Limps, Misshapen Hooves
Elk in Packwood can seem as common as pigeons in Seattle, but pigeons don’t tend to stand in the roadway, sift through trash or take up residence overnight in the front lawn. Along with the … more
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Stakeholders meet at the Packwood Timberland Library for a Pinchot Partners Field Trip on Wednesday.
Pinchot Partners Host Final Field Trip of the Year; Collective Works to Find Common Ground
On Wednesday morning, an unlikely crew stood in a circle outside the Packwood Timberland Library. One person wore a Cascade Forest Conservancy hoodie, representing a staunchly environmentalist, … more
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Sirens: Swimming in the Fountain; Sword Fighting in the Street; Driver Involved in Crash Would Like to Speak to a Manager
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • A driver sustained minor injuries following a single-vehicle collision that was reported in the 1200 block of North Tower Avenue at … more
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The event will feature award-winning magician Jeff Evans, who will teach “mystic arts” while participants prove their prowess and boast their best at trivia and adventure games in the 1920s historic railroad coaches.
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Will Host ‘School of Wizardry Express’ Event on Oct. 1 and 2
The public is invited to “experience magic, mystery and managed mischief on the School of Wizardry Express,” according to a news release by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum. … more
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Woodland Avenue will be closed off starting at Jefferson Street and going to West Summa Street.
Woodland Avenue Construction Set to Start Monday in Centralia
Starting on Monday, Sept. 26, Woodland Avenue in Centralia will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday until Oct. 28 so construction crews can install a new storm sewer and … more
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A visitor walks away from the WSECU building in Chehalis as rain falls. This location will be closed when the new one opens Monday.
WSECU to Open New Branch Location  in Chehalis on Monday
The new branch location of Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) in Chehalis is set to open on Monday, Sept. 26. It’s located at 1725 Northwest Louisiana Ave., across from the Home … more
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Lewis County Courthouse
Treasurer Announces Changes to Lewis County Property Taxes Coming Due to State Law
The Lewis County Treasurer’s Office on Friday released a document that describes changes to property taxes as a result of state legislation that was passed in March. House Bill 1982 — … more
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Diane Achord talks about the impact she makes in the lives of families whose loved ones she works with as Funeral Director for eCare Mortuary Thursday afternoon in Centralia.
New eCare Mortuary Seeks to Offer Lewis County Residents Price Transparency, More Affordable Options
Losing a loved one is never easy. To help make the process of funeral planning more affordable and simple, eCare Mortuary founders Diane Achord and Emily Diser said they are focusing on providing … more
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Crews from Heritage Restoration work to remove debris from a building along Northwest Pacific Avenue in Chehalis on Thursday after a truck crashed through the structure.
In Focus: Driver Cited for Hit-and-Run After Crashing Into Chehalis Building
A driver was cited for a hit-and-run in the 500 block of Northwest Pacific Avenue just after 11:20 p.m. on Sept. 21 after their vehicle struck a building. No injuries were reported. more
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Marmots on a rock look toward Mount Rainier on the Golden Gate Trail at Paradise on Wednesday afternoon.
Mountains and Marmots and Meadows: a Guide to Cascadian Critters at Paradise
Most of the year, Mount Rainier is a sleeping giant with a blanket of snow and a pillow of clouds. In ephemeral late summer, the mountain reminds us it’s teeming with life. Especially at … more
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Mount Rainier scrapes the skies as the meadows of Paradise begin to turn to fall colors on Wednesday.
In Focus: Scenes From Paradise as Summer Comes to an End
FILE PHOTO — Hens peck through dirt west of Chehalis.
State Department of Agriculture Says Bird Flu Uptick Likely This Fall
As birds begin their fall migration, the Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) wants to warn poultry farmers of the increased risk in the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also … more
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One candidate for the 2022 Oktoberfest Swiss Miss will be Grace Huber.
Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society to Host 53rd Annual Oktoberfest at Swiss Hall on Oct. 1
The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society will celebrate its 53rd annual Oktoberfest at the Swiss Hall in Frances on Saturday, Oct. 1. Throughout the day, patrons will be able to compete in bowling, … more
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N.E. Greenleaf, a building contractor in the late 1920s and early 1930s, is said to have built many houses, businesses, Nugent Hospital, apartments and schools. In this photo his name appears on the site of the Logan School as it was being built.
A Look Back in Time: Lewis County Residents Support Richard Nixon Following His 1952 ‘Checkers Speech’
Lewis County was reported by The Chronicle as showing its support for Richard Nixon on Sept. 24, 1952. At the time, Nixon was a U.S. senator from California running with Dwight Eisenhower as the … more
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Zilla Ayana Crowley, who previously identified as Michael A. Brower, 35, appears in court via video from Thurston County Jail in this file photo.
Thurston County Resident Sentenced to 23 Years for Murdering Wife in Presence of Children
A 35-year-old Yelm woman has been sentenced after being found guilty of murdering her wife in the presence of their children in 2020. Thurston County Superior Court Judge John Skinder sentenced … more
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A new boardwalk was constructed on the Kiser Trail at the Seminary Hill Natural area during a volunteer work party Sept. 17.
Volunteers Build Boardwalk on Seminary Hill to Protect the Kiser Trail During Rainy Season
By Emily Fitzgerald emily@chronline.com The leaves are changing in the Seminary Hill Natural Area, and with it the prospect of fall and winter rains that turn a section of Kiser Trail near the … more
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Adam Turner, with the U.S. Forest Service, posts fire information in Packwood on Wednesday with a map of the Goat Rocks Fire.
Protection Efforts Nearly Complete With Goat Rocks Fire ½ Mile From Timberline
The Goat Rocks Fire northeast of Packwood has seen recent growth along Coal Creek. On Thursday morning, the blaze was reportedly one half mile away from the Upper Timberline … more
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WSDOT crews inspect damage on the state Route 506 overpass to Interstate 5 after it was struck by northbound traffic on Thursday.
Northbound Lanes of I-5 Near Vader Reopen
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reopened all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 at milepost 60 around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday. The lanes were closed earlier in the day after … more
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