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On Saturday the pro-democracy group Olympia Indivisible is hosting a rally and march to demonstrate against what they’re calling the Trump administration’s “disregard of the needs …
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Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS)
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7/24/25
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On the 243rd episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz discuss the latest fallout from Roger Morningstar’s reign of terror in Morton, a long recap and preview of …
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7/23/25
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A federal appeals court on Wednesday agreed with a Seattle judge’s decision to universally block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship.
The …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/23/25
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A 115-year-old canal in the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District that was severely damaged during the Rimrock Retreat Fire last year is now at imminent risk of failure.
Fixing the 12-mile waterway …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/23/25
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The Olympia City Council on Tuesday night rejected a proposal to adopt a $20 minimum wage as part of a Workers' Bill of Rights initiative. The council voted 4-3 against passing the initiative …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/23/25
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Last month, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported that Washington faced running out of money by 2027. With the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the …
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By TJ Martinell | The Center Square
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7/23/25
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Despite presidential authority, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., called on Republicans on Wednesday to block the Trump administration’s tariffs and return to free trade.
Murray …
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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7/23/25
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On Wednesday, a former Washington State University criminology Ph.D. student who brutally murdered four University of Idaho students in 2022 was sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison …
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By Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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7/23/25
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If you have driven on Interstate 5 north of Centralia in recent weeks, chances are you have seen some roadkill.
Many deer and other animals are hit each week along the stretch of I-5, which …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/23/25
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City of Centralia staffers are emphasizing engagement with the homeless population and taking action to improve public safety in the city.
City Manager Michael Thomas provided an update during …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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7/23/25
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On the heels of a life-threatening cougar attack in Olympic National Park, the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife police received a report Monday, July 21, of an afternoon encounter …
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By The Chronicle Staff
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7/23/25
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Riverside Fire Authority, with grant funding assistance from the Washington state Traffic Safety Commission, has installed the HAAS alert system in 10 emergency vehicles since the beginning of this …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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Nature Nurture Farmacy is set to host its annual fundraiser, Enchanted Herbal Evening, slated for Saturday, Sept. 6, at The Loft Chehalis.
Enchanted Herbal Evening is a cornerstone event for …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners will host a media day and proclamation Tuesday, July 29 in recognition of the county winning 19 national awards for community programs.
The National …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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Acclaimed stand-up comedian Sam Miller will perform live at the Stone City Event Center in Tenino on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Miller, from Olympia, is 6 feet, 6 inches tall, 360 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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In June, unemployment throughout Washington state remained at 4.5%, according to the Washington state Employment Security Department (ESD).
The agency reported Lewis County had a 4.5% …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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The Centralia City Council approved a petition to vacate a portion of Long Road as part of the development of Centralia Station, which currently houses WinCo Foods and will soon feature Chick-fil-A …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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7/23/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Wendy N. Foran, 41, of Belfair, was arrested at around 8:35 p.m. July 21 after being found in possession of suspected narcotics at the corner of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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• ELAINE M. BONAGOFSKI, 68, Centralia, died July 19 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
• JOHN D. SAYERS, 71, Napavine, died July 21 at his …
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7/23/25
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The registration deadlines for all precincts within the districts voting in the Aug. 5 primary election have been announced in a news release from the Lewis County Auditor’s Office, and will be …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/23/25
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