A Centralia High School student was arrested on May 9 for allegedly bringing a 3D-printed version of a high-caliber firearm to school in his vehicle that day, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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Lewis County’s historic railroad system has long been a beloved tourist attraction, but riders can now experience the tracks from a different perspective: in a pedal-powered open-air rail car.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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The Centralia Police Department is asking any community members who purchased heavy equipment from a man identified as a suspect in multiple heavy equipment thefts over the last seven years to come …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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Centralia College this week announced its 2025 Outstanding Student Award winners.
The annual Outstanding Students Awards are given to students who have overcome obstacles in the pursuit of their …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/11/25
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Althauser Rayan Abbarno will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The event will take place at the firm’s …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/11/25
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The Chehalis City Council is now on board with the renewal of its interlocal agreement with the Washington state Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for fire and emergency medical …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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The issue of property owners failing to remove graffiti in a timely manner is once again a hot topic for the Chehalis City Council and staff, as the ordinance was back on the agenda during the …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
• A 46-year-old Centralia man was arrested for “stealing electricity from (a) citizen to power his electronics” in the 1000 block of Grand …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/11/25
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• JANET PLUMB , 81, died June 2. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
• MARIA BRANDENBERG, 97, died May 22. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral …
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6/11/25
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Following the success of the inaugural Lewis County Autism Coalition Car and BMX Show last summer, the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis is preparing to host the second annual show on Saturday, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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The Centralia City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to place the renewal of the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) sales and use tax on the ballot for the November general …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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In celebration of Centralia's 150th anniversary this year, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has partnered with the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) to offer an exclusive library card …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/11/25
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The Centralia City Council recognized three 20th Legislative District lawmakers for their support in bringing in more than $91 million in spending on projects within the district from the capital …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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The Winlock Student Community Advocates (WSCA) have announced the winners of the third annual Winlock Miller Elementary School Spelling Bee
In early May, each first- through fifth-grade class …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/11/25
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Members of the Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board, along with fair staff, visited two local elementary schools on Friday hoping to get more children involved in the fair.
Advisory board …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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The Chehalis Visions Academy held its 2025 graduation ceremony at Lintott Elementary School in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 10.
“Students in the Visions program work and engage in the …
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Photos by Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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6/11/25
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