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FROM THE ARCHIVES — July 25, 1975: Hamiltons' messages on file in courthouse: The Hamilton Farms sign, familiarly known as the “Uncle Sam” billboard, as designed to “advertise the defendants' agricultural products,” according to an interrogators' reply on file in the Lewis County Clerk's Office. In answer to State Attorney General Slade Gorton's questions, the reply states the sign, off the freeway near Chehalis, was erected for Alfred R. and Ruth M. Hamilton and has been in operation since Dec. 9, 1974. It is visible from the freeway, other roads and the air. Messages carried on the sign, not necessarily in proper sequence, since the sign has been in operation, follow: • Hello Americans! We're glad to be back. Hi Folks! Hope you missed us like we missed you. • Non-Red or Pink Springer for sale. Non-Communist straw for sale. • Who would work so hard to gain ‘People Control? • Why Spend Millions to replace Green Hill School? • Land control is a step toward ‘People Control.’ Barbershop harmony R.E. Bennett School, March 14 and 15. • Who would work so hard to gain ‘People Control?’ Urge legislators to repeal the ‘Forest Practices Act.’ • SB2417 repeals the ‘Forest Practices Act.’ Sign initiative 309, repeal Shoreline Management Act. • Urge legislators to repeal ‘Forest Practices Act.’ • Gun control (Registration) is ‘people control.’ Land control (land use planning) is ‘people control.’ • ’State Gov't. vs. free expression. There are no billboards in Russia or Red China. The sign is now two billboards, erected in a v-shape, and the advertising and messages are visible to both southbound and northbound freeway traffic. The messages can be similar or different as the above sign messages indicate. The state has again filed suit against the Hamiltons to have the sign removed. The state was successful in its battle to have the original "Uncle Sam" sign removed. The Hamiltons, via petitions and letters to the editor, are receiving much local support in favor of the sign and the Hamilton's right to express their views.
A Look Back in Time: Chehalis students perform for Centralia students after competition loss; Season’s first snowfall occurs in Twin Cities; Green Hill escapees steal police chief’s car
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Nov. 8, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Chehalis Senior High School students having to perform an entertainment program … more
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Riverside Fire Authority firefighter Zach Brotherson hands out candy to trick-or-treaters in downtown Centralia on Friday, Oct. 31.
Riverside Fire Authority members collecting donations for the 2026 Firefighter Stairclimb Nov. 28
Members and supporters of the Riverside Fire Authority Firefighter Stairclimb Team will be collecting donations for the 2026 Firefighter Stairclimb to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, … more
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Lewis County launching paperless permitting process Dec. 1
Lewis County is preparing to launch a new paperless permitting system designed to improve efficiency, accessibility and transparency in how residents apply for and track permits, a news release from … more
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Kyle J. Mason, 32, Kelso, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Man accused of unlawful firearm possession in Lewis County
A 32-year-old man from Kelso faces accusations of illegal firearm possession after Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of trespassing in Vader Tuesday. Kyle J. Mason … more
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Page Becca Jones with Rep. Peter Abbarno on April 17, 2025.
Rep. Peter Abbarno encourages students to apply for the 2026 Page Program
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students across the 20th Legislative District and the state to apply for the legislative page program during the 2026 session. Each year, … more
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Alishia Hornburg, Lewis County humane officer, testifies in front of the Dangerous Animal Designation Board on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, about Sema, a 5-year-old border collie Australian shepherd mix.
Lewis County seeks volunteers for Dangerous Animal Designation Board
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the county’s Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) Board, which helps evaluate … more
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Tom Crowson reads through notes in the courthouse in Chehalis on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Napavine-area fire district narrowly avoids electing dead man as commissioner
A dead man is no longer expected to become Napavine’s newest fire commissioner. Rick LeBoeuf now leads Tom Crowson in the race for Commissioner Position 2 at Lewis County Fire District 5. … more
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Nicholas Denham was originally convicted by a jury in 2022 for the aggravated first-degree murder of his former girlfriend, Charlene Van Auken, and her 4-year-old daughter, Zoey Peetz. His conviction was overturned on appeal. He’s undergoing a new trial in Thurston County Superior Court this week.
Three separate murder trials underway in Thurston County this week
In a rare occurrence, Thurston County Superior Court held three separate murder trials last week — including the retrial of a 2020 case following a successful appeal.  Thurston County … more
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Matthew Rounsley, far left, poses for a photo at an FFA event in this photo he provided to The Chronicle.
Thurston County resident Matthew Rounsley appointed to National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee
Matthew Rounsley, a Tenino graduate and Thurston County resident, has been appointed as the western region representative on the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee. … more
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Phillip Earl McCree, 47, is not wanted by law enforcement at this time, but his conviction of a sex offense requires registration with the sheriff’s office.
Level 3 sex offender registers to live in Onalaska
A Level 3 sex offender has registered to live in the 400 block of Shanklin Road in Onalaska, according to a news release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.  Phillip Earl McCree, … more
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"Today was an unforgettable day for my 10-year-old boy, Nash! He was out hunting with his dad, Justin, for elk when something unexpected happened. As they hiked through some brushy grasses, they heard a loud crash from behind them. Little did they know, a cougar had jumped down from a tree nearby! With no firearms for Justin (because it's Nash's elk hunting season), he told Nash to be ready with his rifle. In an incredible moment of bravery and skill, Nash aimed his 300 and spotted the cougar just 25 feet away, clear as day through his scope. Nash's quick thinking and sharp aim truly may have saved both his and his dad's lives, as the cougar was ready to pounce. What a remarkable experience for our young hunter! Proud of you, Nash!" — submitted by Adrienne Jones, Bay City, Washington
Hunting Highlights: Cougar, deer and elk, oh my!
Whether it's hunting, fishing, hiking, clamming, foraging or something else, The Chronicle is happy to share photos and details from local folks in the great outdoors. To be considered, just email … more
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Ahead of Veterans Day, VA limits communication with Congress amid longest-ever government shutdown
As the government shutdown reached its record-breaking 36th day on Wednesday, most employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs have kept working. But VA policy limits their communication with … more
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Items from prison exhibit stolen in burglary of Fort Walla Walla Museum
Several bottles recovered from the old Walla Walla City Dump and 10 items from a Washington State Penitentiary exhibit were stolen in a burglary of the Fort Walla Walla Museum, according to police … more
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A SWAT standoff in Summit ended in an arrest. Here’s what happened.
After setting multiple fires Thursday and threatening to kill himself and others with a knife, a 57-year-old man is in custody following a lengthy SWAT standoff in Summit. A caller notified … more
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Jury awards millions to Seattle student punched by teacher
A King County jury on Thursday awarded $8 million to a former Seattle Public Schools student who was punched in the face by his middle school math teacher in 2018. The verdict came after three … more
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737 MAX aircraft are seen in various states of assembly at the Boeing 737 factory Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Renton, WA. 227340
Boeing let off in 737 MAX crashes in deal judge says won’t protect public
The Department of Justice secured judicial approval to drop the sole criminal charge against Boeing filed after two deadly 737 MAX crashes, moving forward with a nonprosecution agreement even as the … more
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An Alaska airliner docks at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona.
Alaska Air and others face FAA flight cuts at Sea-Tac Airport, elsewhere
Airlines are preparing for the Federal Aviation Administration's planned cuts of 10% of flights beginning Friday that will bring relief to air traffic controllers, and headaches for travelers. … more
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Man charged with sexually motivated murder in 1994 killing of Seattle girl
King County prosecutors on Thursday charged a 57-year-old man with premeditated first-degree murder with sexual motivation, accusing him of luring, raping and killing a Seattle girl in summer 1994 … more
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Why DEI isn’t a success story at Seattle’s tech companies
For Monica Cisneros, her decade of experience in the tech industry as a product marketing manager has come with bigotry tied to her Latina identity. Often, it's subtle slights rooted in … more
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Honeycrisp apples are popular worldwide. Some Washington state growers hate them
Ever since Eve bit the forbidden fruit, apples have held a certain mystique. They say that one a day keeps the doctor away. Billions per year keep Washington farms hopping. And “if each … more
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