Local News
1090 results total, viewing 21 - 40
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the woman found in the Chehalis River on June 7 as Monica Torres, 51, of Tenino.  “The autopsy has been completed and … more
Rochester K9 training business owner Wayne George Curry, who had been jailed for manslaughter but was released on $250,000 bail last week, is back in custody at the Thurston County Jail after he … more
The landscape surrounding Onalaska High School’s greenhouse looks bare now, but because of the work done by the school’s natural resources class this year, the campus will one day be full … more
The Rochester Citizens Group has announced the schedule for this year’s Swede Day celebration, which will take place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Rochester. This annual … more
It should be easy to spot Brady Calkins at the U.S. Open this week. He'll probably be the one wearing a distinctive Hawaiian polo, courtesy of sponsor Oahu Golf, topped with a Steen Concrete … more
Congratulations to the Centralia High School class of 2025!  The graduation ceremony was held Friday night at Tiger Stadium in Centralia.  Earlier in the day, seniors walked … more
Reid Balmelli was bitten by the flying bug at a young age after he took his first flight with the local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 609’s Young Eagles flight program at 14 years … more
The highly contentious “Uncle Sam billboard” off Interstate 5 in Lewis County has a new owner: The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. And yes, the tribe intends to take … more
Bail is set at $250,000 for the owner of a Rochester K9 training business accused of fatally shooting one of his employees while filming a video advertisement on Tuesday.  Thurston County … more
Toledo students have the unique privilege of having a book series in their classroom libraries written by their own superintendent. Toledo School District Superintendent Brennan Bailey is the … more
Bail is set at $250,000 for the owner of a Rochester K9 training business accused of fatally shooting one of his employees while filming a video advertisement on Tuesday.  Thurston County … more
The next time you head southwest into Rainier along state Route 507, drive a little slower than you normally would. If it’s safe — and no other cars are behind you — consider … more
Security footage from the Lewis County Law and Justice Center released to The Chronicle via a public records request on Monday shows Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard tackle an escapee … more
With 4,840 students enrolled in the 2024-25 school year, Centralia College is still far below its pre-pandemic enrollment levels, but data presented by the college last week shows it has been seeing … more
About 10 years ago, Wayne Fournier, Michael Cade and Aslan Meade had nothing but a napkin and a dream. The trio met at the Sandstone Cafe & Quarry Bar in Tenino and discussed the future of … more
With work taking just over a week, wood carving and chainsaw artist Jacob Lucas of Bonney Lake completed carving a new “Big Ole” lumberjack statue at the Morton Loggers’ Jubilee … more
The 4-H barn at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is getting a facelift just in time for a summer full of events and the Southwest Washington Fair in August. The barn was roped off during the … more
Seattle graffiti artist Jeff Jacobson, known professionally as “Weirdo,” posed for a photo in front of the newly restored mural of Sgt. Justin Norton alongside state Route 507 in Rainier … more
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 55 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.