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Centralia Police Respond to Distressed Person on Viaduct, Pull Subject to Safety

Just after 5 p.m. on March 15, Centralia police officers responded to a person in crisis who appeared to want to jump off of the East Sixth Street viaduct in north Centralia. The span goes over … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

Aaron E. Elliot, 39, filed his guilty plea in Lewis County Superior Court on March 17.

Centralia Man Who Was Arrested With Taser, Gun While Trying to Enter House Pleads Guilty to Attempted Burglary

A Centralia man arrested for attempting to break into a residence with a firearm in January has pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted first-degree burglary, second-degree unlawful possession … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

Randle Man Pleads Guilty to Assault After Attempting to Strangle Chehalis Woman

The Randle man accused of attempting to strangle a woman in Chehalis on Feb. 12 has pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree assault, domestic violence, and has been sentenced to 43 months in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

A man uses a shovel as brush near train tracks smolders after a brush fire was called in Wednesday near Adna.

Photo: Small Brush Fire Extinguished in Adna Area

3/19/21

Sirens: Refusal to Provide Information to Police; Assault; DUI Arrests; Theft and Burglary

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Refusal to Provide Information to Police • Dean E. Phillips, 52, of Centralia, was arrested in the 100 block of South Pearl Street just before 1:20 … more

3/19/21

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler with Lewis County community leaders at the Virgil R. Lee Building in Chehalis in this Chronicle file photo.

Herrera Beutler Calls on Inslee to Oppose New Taxes

On Thursday, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sent a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee requesting his commitment in providing certainty that Southwest Washington taxpayers will not face … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

FILE PHOTO — Medical personnel at Valley View Health Center examine a patient at a drive up COVID-19 testing site in Centralia.

Appointments Open for Sunday COVID-19 Vax Clinic at Valley View

Appointments are open for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this Sunday, March 21, run by Valley View Health Center. To register, complete the vaccine waitlist survey on vvhc.org. Once completed, Valley View … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

Computers are labeled “dirty” while in use before being disinfected at the Centralia Timberland Regional Library.

Timberland Regional Libraries Start Opening More Services for Public in Phased Approach

After months of closures and limited services, Lewis County Timberland Regional Libraries (TRL) have started reopening to the public and offering more services in a phased approach that began March … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/19/21

EAA Roy Aviation Scholarship recipient Tim Bowes stands in front of an airplane after taking his first solo flight on his 16th birthday in September 2020.

Local Experimental Aircraft Association Awards Scholarships to Three Lewis County High Schoolers to Pursue Pilot’s Licenses

The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA Chapter 609) awarded $10,000 in Ray Aviation Scholarships to three high school-aged Lewis County residents to help them earn their … more

By Celene Fitzgerald /cfitzgerald@chronline.com | 3/19/21

Cars are seen lined up around the parking lot at the Providence Hawks Prairie drive-up COVID-19 testing location last November in Lacey. With cases dropping, Providence announced plans to close the site.

Thurston County Reports One New COVID-19 Death, 16 More Cases on Thursday

A woman in her 70s has died and 16 more cases of COVID-19 were announced Thursday by Thurston County health officials. The woman's death now gives the county a total of 73 deaths tied to the … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 3/19/21

State Rep. Jim Walsh points to the Washington State Capitol during a rally in support of bringing back in-person schooling near Capitol Lake on Saturday in Olympia.

Some Lawmakers Say Strong Quarterly State Revenue Forecast Means No New Taxes Necessary

Wednesday's quarterly projection of upcoming revenue to state government predicts an additional $3.3 billion in tax collections that wasn't expected and some local legislators are saying that means … more

Dan Hammock / The Daily World | 3/19/21

Lucy Lauser, pictured above in an image from her campaign website, will join the pool of candidates planning to unseat Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, when she's up for re-election in 2022. Lauser announced her campaign Tuesday and filed a candidacy with the Federal Elections Commission, a step that's required in order to raise funds.

Washougal Woman Running for 3rd Congressional District on 'Anti-Authoritarian' Platform

A Washougal woman is joining the race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District, launching her bid for the seat as a "libertarian Democrat." Lucy Lauser will join the pool of candidates … more

Calley Hair / The Columbian | 3/19/21

FILE PHOTO — Governor Jay Inslee talks during a press conference at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2019.

Inslee Says Restaurant Workers and Others Eligible for Vaccine by End of March

Millions more Washingtonians are set to become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of the month as Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new tier of state residents who will become eligible for doses … more

Rick Bannan / For The Chronicle | 3/19/21

Cars sit in lines as patients prepare to receive their first round of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine last January at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.

Hundreds of Appointments Open for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Friday

Hundreds of vaccine appointments are still available for a Providence COVID-19 clinic scheduled for Friday at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Sign-ups can be found here: … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/18/21

Construction Industry Hiring Event Aims to Help Job Seekers and Employers

Thurston County WorkSource and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce are set to host a free construction hiring event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26. It's an online event for those … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 3/18/21

Chehalis Man Faces Assault Charge After School Reports Bruising on Student

A Chehalis man has been charged after staff at a local elementary school noticed and reported substantial bruising on a student. The 50-year-old man — who is not being identified … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/21

Caryn Foley stands in front of a banner that reads "Happy Retirement" on Tuesday in Chehalis.

Chehalis City Clerk Caryn Foley Honored After 34 Years of Service

In honor of longtime Chehalis City Clerk Caryn Foley’s retirement, an open house was held at city hall on Tuesday so those who have known Foley over her 34-year career with the city could wish … more

By Celene Fitzgerald / cfitzgerald@chronline.com | 3/17/21

Lewis County Faring Better Than Neighbors as State Regains Jobs

New data from the Employment Security Department (ESD) shows Lewis County’s most recent unemployment rate sitting lower than most of its neighbors at 6.8%, not seasonally adjusted. That’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/21

Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer tells commissioners he expects the county’s drug ordinance to withstand expected legal challenges during a Tuesday meeting.

Public Can Now View Lewis County’s New Proposed Drug Ordinance

Lewis County’s proposed ordinance to re-criminalize drug possession is now available to the public. The county’s proposed fix to the state Supreme Court’s Blake decision — … more

By Claudia Yaw / cyaw@chronline.com | 3/17/21

From left to right, Beverly York, Patrick Wright, and Aaron Amick play bagpipes outside of O'Blarney's Irish Pub on St. Patrick's Day in downtown Centralia.

Photos: Bagpipers Bring Sounds of St. Patrick’s Day to Streets of Downtown Centralia

3/17/21