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The Lewis County Health Building in Chehalis on Thursday, June 27.

Lewis County seeks new members for criminal justice treatment account panel

Lewis County Public Health is seeking applicants to fill two member-specific positions on the criminal justice treatment account panel. The seven members of the panel are tasked with preparing a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/9/24

Daryl Lund appears at a Chehalis City Council meeting in January 2024.

Brian Mittge: May Daryl Lund’s spirit live on in new generations of enthusiastic service

When I think of Daryl Lund, I’ll always remember his grin. That was how he greeted everyone and nearly everything that came at him in life, I think. Something about that … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 12/9/24

Murky, silt-filled of the Toutle River mixes into the Cowlitz River north of Castle Rock in 2015.

Daytime single-lane closures set for both directions of I-5 Toutle River Bridge near Castle Rock

Starting Wednesday, Dec. 11, Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge maintenance crews will close a single lane of the Interstate 5 Toutle River Bridge near Castle Rock to wash … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/9/24

State Rep. Joel McEntire, second from left, met with Willapa Harbor Hospital Board Chair Kathy Spoor, Board Member Toni Williams and members of the hospital executive team who have been looking for ways to support construction costs for the replacement of the aged facility.

State Rep. McEntire tours Willapa Hills Hospital to discuss funding options for new facility

State Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, visited Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend last week to discuss potential construction costs of a new facility ahead of the legislative session. Built … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 12/9/24

Napavine Lighted Christmas Parade participants smile and wave from their trailer being towed by a tractor on Saturday, Dec. 7.

In focus: Lighted Christmas Parade rolls through Napavine

The Napavine Lighted Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 7. The 46th annual parade was hosted by the Napavine Funtime Festival. In addition to the Funtime Festival, the Napavine … more

Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 12/9/24

The Chinook Indian Nation flag flies alongside the United States flag as the nation continues its 120-plus year efforts to be federally recognized as a sovereign nation by the U.S. government.

Chinook Indian Nation chairman calls for U.S. lawmakers to act on promise of federal recognition

Instead of celebrating Native American Heritage Day on Friday, Nov. 29, Chinook Indian Nation Chairman Tony Johnson said tribal leaders continue to focus on their fight for federal recognition as a … more

By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle | 12/9/24

The head of a clam is seen from within a freshly excavated chunk of sand during a razor clam dig at the Grayland Beach on March 8.

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs; diggers asked to avoid crushing buried Dungeness crabs

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Dec. 12, with tentative dates scheduled from Jan. 1 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/9/24

Residents welcome the Christmas season in Chehalis at the Lewis County Historical Museum on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

In focus: Residents gather for tree- lighting ceremony in Chehalis

12/9/24

Drivers make their way through the Fort Borst Park Christmas Lights in Centralia on Friday, Dec. 6.

Fort Borst Park drive-thru Christmas lights open for the season

The Fort Borst Park drive-thru Christmas lights display in Centralia opened to the public on Friday, Dec. 6. It will be open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Christmas Day on Wednesday, Dec. 25. … more

Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com | 12/9/24

https://darksky.org/news/antelope-oregon/

This tiny town is Oregon’s first ‘Dark Sky Community’

The tiny town of Antelope – population 37 – has become the first city in Oregon to receive a “Dark Sky Community” certification from DarkSky International. Located in … more

Samantha Swindler / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 12/9/24

The Oregon Zoo’s newest fuzzy friends are a pair of orphaned cougar cubs, littermates who were rescued from Southwest Washington last month. The siblings — one male and one female, both around 4-months old and 20 pounds — are being cared for at the zoo’s veterinary medical center.

Orphaned cougar cubs from Southwest Washington now at Oregon Zoo

Some of the Oregon Zoo’s most beloved residents are its “second chance” animals — those who were rescued from the wild and given a new lease on life in Portland. There … more

Veronica Nocera / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 12/9/24

Boater rescued as 40-foot vessel burns offshore near West Seattle

A 40-foot boat in Seattle's Elliott Bay went up in flames Sunday, leading another vessel to rescue the distressed boater, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Crews from the Seattle Fire … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/9/24

Mason County man killed in wreck has been identified, state patrol says

A Shelton man who was killed in a Thursday night wreck in Mason County has been identified, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 11:10 p.m. Dec. 5, Levi C. Eaton, 39, was headed south … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 12/9/24

Mason County man escapes injury, despite driving truck onto freeway barrier, troopers say

A 27-year-old Shelton truck driver was not injured, but his truck did wind up perched on a freeway barrier Friday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 5:10 p.m. Dec. 6, the … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 12/9/24

Most occupants of crash in Eastern Washington that killed one were not wearing seat belts

One woman died and eight other people were injured Saturday afternoon in a vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 395 just outside of Ritzville. Of the nine occupants, one passenger wore a seat … more

Elena Perry / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 12/9/24

After nine months of research, a WSU sociologist concludes rural clinics aren't ready for artificial intelligence

A Washington State University sociologist has concluded after a nine-month study that rural health clinics aren't ready for artificial intelligence implementation. One of 25 fellows selected for … more

Monica Carrillo-Casas / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 12/9/24

Police officer stabbed while assisting Washington state Department of Corrections

A Shelton police officer was stabbed in the hand Thursday while trying to take a suspect into custody, according to Shelton police. The male suspect was wanted by the state Department of … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 12/9/24

The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia on Thursday, June 6.

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this week. … more

By Laurel Demkovich / The Washington Standard | 12/9/24

Skiers and snowboarders walk up to the base lift to enjoy opening day at White Pass Ski Area on Friday, Nov. 22.

Maintaining small mountain feel crucial amidst growth at White Pass Ski Area

Significant November snowfall and a La Niña forecast offer potential for continued growth at ski areas throughout the Cascades this season. White Pass marketing director Andy Mahre said … more

Luke Thompson / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS) | 12/8/24

Ship collisions are now a leading cause of death worldwide for large whale species. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Ship strikes now leading cause of whale deaths, study finds

SEATTLE — With the near complete end of commercial whaling, ship collisions are now a leading cause of death worldwide for large whale species, according to new research published in Science. … more

Lynda V. Mapes / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/8/24