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Jeffery Pelletier submitted this photo of a fire in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Wednesday. "I spotted a fire while riding my dirt bike in the Gifford Pinchot up near Cat Creek," he wrote. "Looked to be maybe 3-4 acres. I reported it but with the size of the other fires they don't have the personnel to get to it yet."
23 wildfires burning in Lewis County, and there could be more
Across Lewis County, more than 30 fires of various sizes have been reported over the last week. As of Wednesday, rain early in the week left five in the county that are being actively monitored and … more
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A foot is seen in the back of a trailer as a group of people sleep at the Blakeslee Junction encampment at the end of Eckerson Road in Centralia on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
‘Heart-wrenching reality’: Occupants of Centralia homeless encampment have one week to clear out
For about a decade, Blakeslee Junction, a railroad interchange in Centralia, has been a crossroads for more than just freight. There, on about 4 acres of land between Interstate 5, Eckerson and … more
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A nuthatch is pictured on a bird feeder near Chehalis.
Beak of the Week: Feeder favorites fly in ahead of fall
I have two beaks this week because I missed last week.   These are the red-breasted nuthatch and the black-capped chickadee. They both frequent backyard feeders and can be found throughout … more
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Toledo Learning Garden board members and volunteers prepare to cut the ribbon and formally open the garden’s new greenhouse at Toledo Elementary School on Saturday, Aug. 26.
New Toledo Learning Garden greenhouse opens with blessing from Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Kids learning to garden at Toledo Elementary School can now be part of the full growing process, from seed to fruit, thanks to a new greenhouse built in the school’s garden.   The … more
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The Lewis County Jail is located at 28 SW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis.
Two Lewis County Jail inmates charged after staff find contraband suboxone, fentanyl
Two Lewis County Jail inmates are facing felony charges after Lewis County Jail staff found controlled substances inside the facility on two separate occasions within the last week.   Jail … more
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Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope is pictured at a meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 28.
Lewis County joins lawsuit against state for lack of mental health services for those accused of committing a crime
Counties across the state, including Lewis County, have filed a lawsuit against the state for failure to provide adequate mental health services to people who have criminal charges dropped. … more
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An ambulance with the Chehalis Fire Department is seen parked outside a former temporary fire station in Chehalis in 2020.
Amid inflation and population growth, the Chehalis City Council approves ambulance transportation fees
During Monday’s Chehalis City Council meeting, councilors unanimously approved an ordinance on its first reading creating a new chapter in the city’s municipal code that institutes fees … more
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Dash camera footage released by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office shows a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old crashing during a pursuit earlier this month.
Lawmakers blast lack of bail after arrest following high speed pursuit in Thurston County
A state representative says the decision to release a suspected car thief without setting bail following an initial court appearance is part of a “growing problem that sends a clear message to … more
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Kelso man shot by police, recovers, is arrested on assault charges
A Kelso man shot by police Aug. 1 has been arrested in connection with the shooting, investigators said Tuesday. Two Kelso Police officers shot Daniel Madden after he allegedly pointed a pistol … more
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Attendees and vehicles are pictured at the Rust or Shine Car Show and Music Festival at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis in 2022.
Rust or Shine: Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis prepares for its final and biggest car show of the year
Whether your car has a faded and scratched paint job complete with rusty bumpers or a shiny and waxed paint job with chrome bumpers, it’s welcome at the eighth annual Rust or Shine Car Show and … more
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Richard DeBolt, Executive Director for the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, introduces Dr. Bill Conerly and an economic forecast presentation at The Juice Box in Centralia on Wednesday, May 17.
Economic Alliance of Lewis County hosting infrastructure and real estate seminar in early October 
In an event sponsored by Windermere Real Estate, Twin Star Credit Union and Washington Realtors, the Economic Alliance of Lewis County will be hosting an infrastructure and real estate seminar on … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders walks in the Round-Up Days parade on Saturday in Rainier.
Burglary with a vehicle is now considered a pursuable offense in Thurston County
Driving a car into a business at a high rate of speed to gain entry and steal items inside is now considered first-degree burglary, or burglary while armed with a deadly weapon, according to the … more
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A Black Hawk helicopter flies over the Napavine area at sunset on Wednesday. To submit photos for potential publication by The Chronicle, send them to news@chronline.com.
Photo: Black Hawk soars over Napavine at sunset
The Chehalis River water intake is pictured in this Chronicle file photo.
Chehalis water analysis ‘findings suggest a positive outlook for the city’s water supply,’ city staff reports
Engineers from Kennedy Jenks Consulting out of Seattle are nearing the end of water flow modeling analysis being conducted on the City of Chehalis’ south urban growth area (UGA), Chehalis … more
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Chronicle News Dump 155: A 9-on-1 fight Depends on your perspective 
On the 155th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss adult protective wear, senior centers, … more
Billy J. Bartlett
Trial for suspect accused of fatally stabbing man, injuring boy in Chehalis in 2021 delayed
The trial for Billy Bartlett, the Amanda Park man accused of killing a 46-year-old man and injuring a 12-year-old in Chehalis in December 2021, has again been delayed, this time reportedly due to a … more
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A suspect in a child rape case was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 23, during a tactical operation by Tenino police and the Washington State Patrol, the Tenino Police Department announced in a news release.
Thurston County child rape suspect released after posting $10,000 bail 
A child rape suspect arrested during a tactical operation by Tenino police and the Washington State Patrol last week is out of custody after posting bail, according to the Tenino Police … more
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Attendees gather for a groundbreaking ceremony at W.F. West High School organized by the Chehalis School District and Chehalis Foundation on Monday, Aug. 28, as athletes prepare to play on new turf in Chehalis.
Chehalis Foundation, school district break ground on Bearcat Stadium renovation project 
The Bearcats Stadium was far from ready to host a ballgame Monday afternoon, but now that the Chehalis Foundation and the Chehalis School District have broken ground on a project to completely … more
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Grace Ella Barker, 33, of Morton, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Bail set at $100,000 for woman accused of breaking into occupied Morton home on Saturday 
Bail is set at $100,000 for a woman accused of breaking into a Morton residence on Saturday, standing over the occupant while he was sleeping, then damaging property at the Lewis County Jail after … more
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David William Day, 39, of Onalaska, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Man accused of punching Chehalis Walmart employee in the face charged with robbery 
An Onalaska man accused of punching a Chehalis Walmart employee repeatedly in the face after refusing to pay for $28 worth of items on Saturday has been charged with one count of first-degree … more
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