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Tansy ragwort is invasive and will establish itself readily in disturbed areas. It is toxic and can be lethal to livestock. The toxic properties remain when the plant is cut and dried in hay, where it is difficult for animals to avoid eating it. The toxins accumulate in an animal’s body, causing irreversible liver damage and poor health or death. The toxic properties may also be a threat to humans, because honey or milk can be contaminated if bees or goats utilize tansy ragwort plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but flowers have the highest concentration of toxins. Tansy ragwort is a Class B Noxious Weed. Control is required county-wide.

Free Tansy Disposals Offered Across Lewis County on First Weekend of August

Lewis County’s Noxious Weed Control department will be hosting free tansy ragwort disposals on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, throughout the county. Loose tansy will not be accepted. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Chuck Ament demonstrates how to use a loom at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in this photograph provided by Jessie Erickson.

Open Class Home Arts Department at Southwest Washington Fair Seeks to Increase Number of Entries

Fine arts are taught through classes, patience and critique. Home arts, on the other hand, are passed down between generations, redesigned and personalized with love and care. That’s what … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/25/22

Grand Marshal Keith Phillips, with the Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe and Drum Corps, sounds off from the back of a 1954 Ford during the Oregon Trail Days parade Saturday morning in Tenino. Phillips, a stone cutter, is well renowned for his efforts to keep the trade alive. Evidence of his work is on display throughout Tenino, and even at the Washington state Capitol. Learn more by visiting the Tenino Stone Carvers on Facebook.

In Focus: Oregon Trail Days Parade Rolls Through Tenino

7/25/22

City of Centralia Accepting Applications for Lodging Tax Grants; Projects That Increase Overnight Stays Are Preferred

The City of Centralia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit or government agencies for 2023 funding of projects that enhance tourism in Centralia. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Sirens: Children left in Vehicle; Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt Fails; Rocks Thrown Through Business Windows

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious Mischief • An attempted catalytic converter theft that took place sometime overnight at a business in the 500 block of Harrison Avenue was reported … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Dmitri Matheny, a renowned flugelhornist, recently released a new album celebrating the Pacific Northwest.

Centralia-Based Jazz Musician Releases New Album Celebrating the Pacific Northwest

After his first visit to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s, Dmitri Matheny, a professional jazz musician, knew he loved the region. In 2015, after two decades of yearly return trips, … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/25/22

A new flag retirement drop box is pictured in this photograph provided by the West Thurston Fire Authority.

Eagle Scout Provides Flag Retirement Drop Box for West Thurston Fire Stations

A local Boy Scout has provided South Thurston County residents with a new way to dispose of American flags that are ready for retirement. According to the West Thurston Fire Authority, United … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

The volunteer crew of God's Closet Too (from left to right) Clayton Achison, Eddie Mosteller, Elijah Zavala, Gloria Cole, Thomasena Seifert and Jaime Willson. Not pictured is volunteer Laurie Wyatt.

Salkum’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop Sells for Good

When Thomasena Seifert was a child, one of her favorite things was going to garage sales with her mom, grandma and aunt. It was a fun outing that also helped them stretch their family budget. It … more

7/25/22

Michelle Wright looks out to the crowd during a Music in the Park event in Chehalis Friday evening.

Big Turnout for Music in the Park in Chehalis on Friday, the First of Three Shows

Friday night at Recreation Park in Chehalis was filled to the brim with lawn chairs, smiling faces and country music. Event organizers estimated there were between 2,000 and 2,500 attendees over … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Cascade Carnivore Project Reports Wolverines Have Reproduced at Mount Rainier for Third Consecutive Year

Wolverines have reproduced at Mount Rainier National Park for a third year in a row, according to an announcement last week by the Cascade Carnivore Project. The news marks another positive … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

The first Purple Heart State sign in Washington is located at the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

First Purple Heart State Sign Erected in Washington After Advocacy of Centralia Resident and Others

Centralia resident Mary Astrid was a consistent advocate for state legislation recognizing the state of Washington as a Purple Heart State. Her work, and that of many others, helped result in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

In Focus: Drew North Foundation Holds 5K to Raise Funds, Awareness for Mental Health, Honor Drew Douglass

Volunteers and participants gathered outside Thorbeckes in Chehalis Saturday morning for a Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 5K honoring the life of Drew Douglass. Proceeds from the event will go … more

7/25/22

Mount St. Helens towers above Chehalis, seen near Stan Hedwall park while the sun sets on Wednesday night.

County Opens Cooling Centers as High Temperatures Arrive

After a cooler and wetter than normal spring and early summer, high temperatures are expected to hit Southwest Washington with a vengeance this week. According to the National Weather … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Washington Hospital Leaders Say They Are Facing a Financial Crisis

Washington State Hospital Association representatives on Thursday said a recent review of the financial health of hospitals offered grim totals. While operating revenue increased by 5 percent at … more

Debbie Cockrell / The News Tribune | 7/25/22

An elk sticks its tongue out as it grazes in a field near Packwood in this 2021 file photo.

Washingtonians Support Legal Hunting, But More Than Ever Don't Care Either Way, Survey Finds

While the majority of Washingtonians support legal hunting, more people than ever don't care, according to a survey commissioned by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and published … more

Eli Francovich / The Spokesman-Review | 7/25/22

Man Shot When Multiple Rounds Fired in Tumwater Saturday Night

Multiple gunshots were fired and a man was shot in the leg on Trosper Road in Tumwater Saturday night, according to police. Beyond that, however, police do not have a lot of information, Lt. Jen … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 7/25/22

Voters Will Decide in November Whether to Expand the Thurston County Board of Commissioners

Thurston County voters will decide in November whether to expand the three-member Board of County Commissioners to five members. After a Tuesday public hearing, the three current commissioners … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian | 7/25/22

Washington Woman, Accused of Burglary, Shot After Police Say She Released Dogs That Attacked Neighbors

A woman accused of burglarizing an apartment in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood was shot and injured after releasing three pit bulls that attacked the building manager and other residents, police … more

Greg Kim / The Seattle Times | 7/25/22

Man Convicted of Impersonating Cop Before Robbing, Kidnapping, Raping Woman in Eastern Washington

A jury convicted a 33-year-old man last week of impersonating an officer before robbing, kidnapping and raping a woman last year in Spokane County. According to court documents, Warren J. … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review | 7/25/22

Anit-abortion activists hold signs outside the US Supreme Court after overturning of Roe Vs. Wade, in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

One Month After Supreme Court's Roe Ruling, Over Half of States Have Banned or Moved to Limit Abortions

A month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that provided a constitutional right to abortion access, more than half of U.S. states have either banned or … more

Alison Saldanha / The Seattle Times | 7/25/22