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“Picture I got up in the woods behind Pe Ell. Seen four cougars in the past two weeks. Thought this was a picture I’d like to share,” wrote Christopher Hamilton, who submitted this photo to The Chronicle. To submit your own photos for potential publication, send them to news@chronline.com.
Photo: Big kitty in the shadows of Pe Ell forest
Brian Haight, of Toledo, drove his lawn mower to watch Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speak at Kemp Olson Memorial Park during a town hall event on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Congresswoman talks veterans, homelessness at Toledo town hall
One Toledo gentleman on Wednesday night at a town hall with U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, had a comfortable solution for travel and seating: his lawnmower.   When the … more
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Randy Pennington, a longtime first responder in Lewis County who serves on the board of commissioners for Fire District 15 in Winlock, explains his proposal for a county rule that would criminalize hindering the work of a firefighter during a meeting in Chehalis on Monday.
Winlock fire official lobbies to make interference with a firefighter illegal
The Seattle City Council in May voted to make it illegal to get in the way of a firefighter responding to an emergency. Vietnam veteran, longtime Toledo Police Department reserve officer, former … more
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A photo of Jesse Baxter and his son, Paxton, is shown by members of his family during an interview with The Chronicle in Centralia on Friday, Aug. 18.
Family of Centralia man killed in motorcycle crash in April reflects on his life, expresses frustration with investigation
Under normal circumstances, it takes about 20 minutes to drive from Napavine to Centralia.   Tim Baxter made the drive in less than eight minutes the evening of April 28 when he got the … more
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Chehalis Chief of Fire Adam Fulbright announces firefighters to be sworn in during a Chehalis City Council meeting at Chehalis City Hall, Monday, Aug. 14.
Chehalis fire chief implements advanced life support staffing within city’s fire department; offers 10% salary increase for qualified paramedics
Aside from swearing in four firefighters hired by the Chehalis Fire Department during the pandemic and honoring retired Captain Steve Emrich at last week’s Chehalis City Council meeting, Chief … more
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Billy James Bartlett appears in Lewis County Superior Court in Chehalis in this Chronicle file photo.
Trial for suspect accused of fatally stabbing man, injuring 12-year-old in Chehalis in 2021 set to begin next week
After more than a year and a half of delays, the trial for the Amanda Park man accused of killing a 46-year-old man and injuring a 12-year-old in Chehalis in December 2021 will commence in Lewis … more
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Former Lewis County Fire District 5 Chief Dan Mahoney smiles while talking about firefighters and their work in July 2022.
Fire District 5 continues search for new chief after terminating Dan Mahoney’s contract ‘without cause’ in June 
After nearly four years as chief of Lewis County Fire District 5 (LCFD5) in Napavine, Dan Mahoney was terminated from his position in June, the fire district’s board of commissioners confirmed … more
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Lewis County saw an unemployment rate of 4.1% in July, slightly higher than the 3.8% rate the county reported in June. The rate is also above the 3.6% unemployment rate statewide.
Lewis County sees slight uptick in unemployment rate
Lewis County saw an unemployment rate of 4.1% in July, slightly higher than the 3.8% rate the county reported in June. The rate is also above the 3.6% unemployment rate statewide. Still, the … more
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Undersheriff Wes Rethwill speaks during a meeting of Lewis County fire commissioners earlier this week.
Lewis County Jail in ‘dire need’ of corrections deputies, undersheriff says
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has nine vacancies in its corrections department, Undersheriff Wes Rethwill said on Monday, and he can foresee “at least three more on the … more
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Sirens: Dogs attack person; White 'kidnapper' van with 'free kittens' sign reported; Urinating near a door; theft; assault; burglary
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT   Theft   • Just after 11:10 a.m. on Aug. 23, a tent was reported stolen out of the bed of a pickup in the 700 block of North Pearl Street … more
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Tenino Food Bank Plus Executive Director Jody Stoltz, a Tenino resident originally from Doty, smiles and waves to the camera while placing tags on store items that are preferred by the food bank as donations on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Tenino Market Fresh.
Tenino Community Service Center launches program to identify healthy food options to eat and donate
The Tenino Community Service Center and Food Bank Plus has partnered with multiple agencies and launched the Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) program, a nationwide program that aims to educate … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, met with local representatives Wednesday for an update on efforts to reduce flooding in the Chehalis River Basin.
U.S. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez receives update on flood control efforts in Lewis County
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, met with local representatives Wednesday for an update on efforts to reduce flooding in the Chehalis River Basin. Gluesenkamp Perez met with … more
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Semi Bird
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce to host candidate gubernatorial meet and greet
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host a gubernatorial candidate meet and greet Monday, with two candidates confirming their plans to attend. The chamber invited five declared … more
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Trevor Graves bounces in his Ford Ranger during the “Jump Your Junk” event at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds demolition derby on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Support sought for man who broke a vertebra while jumping his truck at the Southwest Washington Fair
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for a Napavine man who was injured during the “Jump Your Jump” event during the demolition derby at the Southwest Washington Fair on Sunday. … more
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Western gray squirrel
State requests feedback as it considers designating the Western gray squirrel as endangered
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife   (WDFW) will accept feedback through Oct. 2 as it considers reclassifying the Western gray squirrel from threatened to endangered. According … more
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This photo, provided by the Chehalis Basin Strategy, shows log jacks that now protect the Montesano wastewater treatment plant from erosion along the bank of the Wynoochee River.
Chehalis Basin Strategy progress in review: Log jacks protect wastewater treatment plant in Grays Harbor County
More than 130 local fish and flood projects have been completed across the Chehalis River, Basin coordinated and funded through the Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB).   The OCB board is … more
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Ashly Shelton, of Centralia, donates blood to the American Red Cross at Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Blood donations needed during ‘100 deadliest days’ of the year
Local organizations are urgently seeking blood donations during the “100 deadliest days” of the year. In a Thursday news release, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and … more
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Lewis County Public Utility District Commissioner Michael Kelly awards Broadband Action Team Chair Frank Corbin a recognition plaque for his work on the Lewis County Broadband Act on and Digital Equity Plan.
Lewis County PUD honors committee head for help on action plan
Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioners honored the head of the county’s Broadband Action Team during their meeting last week. Frank Corbin, chair of the action team, … more
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From COUNTRY Financial: Captain Van Wyke, Laurie Gunsolley, Deputy Kasinger
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office receives $1,500 Operation Helping Heroes award to help restart K9 program 
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office received a $1,500 donation from COUNTRY Financial on Wednesday, Aug. 23 ,to support a new K9 for the sheriff’s office.    The funds … more
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FILE PHOTO — A garlic arch welcomes attendees to the Washington State Garlic Fest at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2022.
Washington State Garlic Fest returning to SWW Fairgrounds this weekend
Garlic lovers are invited to the 2023 Washington State Garlic Fest at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds this weekend. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, and run daily until … more
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