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The name of George F. Bishop is displayed on the Freedom Walk War Memorial at George Washington Park in Centralia on Thursday, April 4. Relatives of Bishop are asking the public to assist in finding a photo of Bishop, who died during World War II. His remains were identified last year.

Burial set for WWII U.S. Army sergeant from Centralia who died after Bataan Death March

On July 28, 1942, U.S. Army Sergeant George Frank Bishop, of Centralia, died at the Imperial Japanese Cabanatuan POW Camp in the Philippines. His body was buried with thousands of others in one of … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/5/24

Sirens: Cited for unlawful weapon display; construction equipment stolen; tree falls on truck; boyfriend reportedly 'drunk, being belligerent and won’t calm down'

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal trespass • A 48-year-old Centralia woman was cited for trespassing in the 700 block of North Tower Avenue at approximately 11:35 a.m. on April 3 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/5/24

Distracted driving emphasis patrols continuing through April 8

Law enforcement agencies across the state will conduct emphasis patrols focusing on distracted driving through April 8, according to a press release from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. … more

By The Columbia Basin Herald | 4/5/24

Cliff Morgan, left, and Ashley Morgan will be oyster shucking for pearls throughout the International Mermaid Museum Festival, which starts Saturday. The festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, will end on Sunday, April 14. The festival is free and there are many events for people to enjoy.

International Mermaid Festival begins in Grays Harbor County

A series of activities await anyone interested in learning about the sea and mermaid culture at the International Mermaid Festival — 1 South Arbor Road in Aberdeen — this weekend. … more

By Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World | 4/5/24

This image of a vehicle driving on a Toledo School District field was captured by the district's security cameras at 10:57 p.m. on March 31.

Toledo police seek information on suspect who vandalized school fields on March 31

The Toledo Police Department is seeking information on a vehicle that drove across two school fields and damaged a hill leading up to the cemetery on March 31. The vehicle, described by law … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/5/24

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez smiles while petting a calf at the Styger Family Dairy on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to host mobile office hours in Chehalis

Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, will host a mobile office hours event in Chehalis next week, as part of a series of events to assist constituents with federal … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/5/24

Jennifer Winter, of Walupt Farms, talks about harvesting lavender growing around the property in Rochester in 2022. Walup Farms will be among the vendors at this year’s Spring Gardening for Everyone event at Centralia College. Additionally, a class on lavender will be offered from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. during the Saturday, April 20, event.

Spring ‘Gardening for Everyone’ to offer free classes in Centralia

The Washington State University Lewis County Extension Master Gardening Program will offer a day of free classes as part of its Spring Gardening for Everyone event. The series of classes will be … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/5/24

The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, the site of this year’s Home & Garden Show, are pictured from above in this Chronicle file photo.

Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s Home & Garden Show set for April 12-13

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 58th annual Home & Garden Show. The local showcase will be open from noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, and 10 a.m. to 5 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/5/24

Dave Reichert speaksduring a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.

New poll has Reichert leading Ferguson in race to succeed Inslee

Only time will tell – about seven months from now – if a recent Echelon Insights poll that has GOP gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert up nine points over Democratic Attorney General … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 4/5/24

Candidate for Washington State Governor Loren Culp smiles while speaking to crowds during a "victory protest" in Brush Prairie during his unsuccessful run for governor.

Former gubernatorial candidate under fire for calling GOP woman 'female dog'

Former Washington gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp is facing possible expulsion from a state law enforcement association for posts on social media calling female lawmakers “bitches.” … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 4/5/24

Kids walk through tulips at Roozengaarde flower market in Mount Vernon on April 1.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2024: How to experience Washington's tulip fields

Has it sunk in for you yet that it's spring? Though this year's spring equinox came on March 19, one of Washingtonians' favorite, and most visually exquisite, markers of the new season typically … more

By Sarah-Mae McCullough / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/5/24

The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a search and rescue mission to recover the body, assisted by members of the Volcano Rescue Team based out of Yacolt and JL Aviation helicopters.

Mountaineer survived 1,200-foot fall into Mount St. Helens crater, died trying to climb out, rescuers say

A massive chunk of hardened snow tumbled into the void below him as Roscoe Shorey dug his fingers into the edge of the cornice in a desperate attempt to stop his fall. He couldn’t hold on, … more

Fedor Zarkhin / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/4/24

Coroner’s office identifies woman found dead in Rochester area on Tuesday

The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the woman found dead along the side of the road in the Rochester area early Tuesday morning as 28-year-old Tedra Dail. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/4/24

Lewis County Republicans Chair Brandon Svenson, who is also the mayor of Winlock, was at one time enrolled in the Morton Police Department Reserve Academy. He's pictured here in Morton in 2022. He was recently hired as marshal in Pe Ell.

Pe Ell hires Brandon Svenson as new town marshal

Pe Ell has hired Brandon Svenson to be the town’s new marshal, officials confirmed Thursday. “I am deeply humbled and grateful for the chance to serve this wonderful … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/4/24

A herd of elk run in a field in Randle on April 2.

In focus: Scenic spring views

4/3/24

From left, Ezra Foss, nurse practitioner, Stacie Munro, SUDP and Director Erika Marshall pose for a photo at Cascade Community Healthcare’s MAT Clinic in Arbor Health in Packwood on April, 2.

Cascade expands addiction treatment into East Lewis County

While its surroundings offer pristine mountain views, Packwood’s remote location also presents a barrier to accessing addiction treatment. To bring more services to East Lewis County, … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/3/24

Third District U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez listens to ToledoTel CEO Dale Merten discuss Winlock fiber internet popularity during a broadband roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 2, in Chehalis.

MGP meets with local broadband providers to discuss better service in rural areas

Third District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez met with local broadband providers, a handful of local rural broadband users and Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) staff members at the PUD … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/3/24

Puget Sound Energy requests to adjust electricity and natural gas rates

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has filed a request with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to adjust electricity and natural gas rates for customers beginning May 1. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/3/24

A Lego train rolls down its track during the Lewis County Model Railroad Club’s biannual show and swap meet at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2022.

Lewis County Model Railroad Club biannual train show and swap meet is April 6-7

The Lewis County Model Railroad Club will host its biannual train show and swap meet this weekend, April 6 to 7, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Blue Pavilion. The show will feature … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/3/24

North Beach PAWS hands out a vaccine card to an attendee of a a low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic at the Lions Club in Ocean Shores in September of 2023. Local veterinarians and vet techs administered a total of 167 core vaccines and 37 microchips to 90 dogs and 23 cats during the four-hour event. Several North Beach PAWS volunteers also helped with all aspects of the clinic.

North Beach PAWS to conduct five low-cost pet vaccination clinics in Western Washington this year

North Beach PAWS is set to conduct five dog and cat vaccination clinics at various locations in Western Washington this year. The Grays Harbor County-based nonprofit conducted two clinics in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/3/24