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Speakers and participants pose for a photo during the missing or murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) solidarity event at Toledo Middle School on Sunday, May 5. The Toledo Police Department unveiled a custom patch to recognize missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) across the country, with officials hoping the first-in-the-country patch will inspire other departments to take a similar step. The event coincided with MMIP National Awareness Day, held annually on May 5, and included testimonials and tributes to the disproportionate rate that Indigenous tribes face abuse, and the challenges families often face when seeking justice. A descendent of the Colville Tribe and Fort Peck Assiniboine, Toledo Police Chief Duane Garvais Lawrence praised former Mayor Steve Dobosh, current Mayor Cheri Devore and former city council member Kelly Thomas for their work in securing the patch. The Chronicle will have additional coverage of the ceremony in the Thursday’s edition.

In focus: New police patch unveiled during missing or murdered Indigenous persons solidarity event at Toledo Middle School

A missing or murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) solidarity event was held at Toledo Middle School on Sunday, May 5. T he Toledo Police Department unveiled a custom patch to recognize missing and … more

5/6/24

Man injured after car crashes into ditch off of state Route 6

A 34-year-old man was transported to Providence Centralia Hospital for medical care after he crashed his car into a ditch off of eastbound state Route 6 just east of Doty on Monday. The man, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/6/24

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks with Napavine city officials at Napavine City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

MGP proposes grants for pre-kindergarten education in rural and low income communities

Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has introduced bipartisan legislation to expand state-led pre-kindergarten programs in low-income and rural communities. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/6/24

Sirens: Man in camouflage rips open garage door; Narcan revives man suffering overdose; boy arrested for threats to kill someone at school

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal trespass • A homeless Centralia resident was trespassed from a business in the 1200 block of Mellen Street just after 5:10 a.m. on May 3. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/6/24

Death notices: May 6, 2024

• WHITNEY J. DUNN, 58, Onalaska, died May 1 at The Dada’s Adult Family Home. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel. • MARIBETH FITZGERALD, 77, Centralia, … more

5/6/24

Cody Duncan, a TransAlta business developer who grew up in Boistfort and graduated from Adna High School in 2000, recaps the company’s history and outlines its future on Thursday night at the Lewis County AAUW chapter’s meeting at Stillwater Estates in Centralia.

Julie McDonald: NPR shines national spotlight on Centralia and TransAlta

In the past month, National Public Radio has focused on TransAlta and Centralia as an example of the right way to phase out a coal-fired power plant, the last such plant in Washington state. A … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 5/6/24

Elena and her sheep, Arthur, stand for a photo at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia during the Spring Youth Fair on Saturday, May 4.

In focus: Youths show off their hard work at Spring Youth Fair

The Spring Youth Fair was held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday. Area youths showed their animals and competed in a variety of contests. These … more

5/6/24

Shoppers browse a selection of vendors at the Centralia Farmers Market at Centralia College on Friday, May 3.

Centralia Farmers Market opens season at Centralia College; Community Farmers Market of Chehalis to host preview and plant sale Tuesday

As the spring season settles over the region, the farmers markets in both Centralia and Chehalis will again provide locally grown produce and other products. Those who frequent the farmers … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/6/24

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Warren, in the green sweater, poses with young fans on Sunday, May 5, during an autograph signing at the Keiper's Cards and Memorabilia Show in downtown Centralia.

Former Seahawks running back and three-time Pro Bowler visits Centralia to sign autographs

Dozens of people showed up in downtown Centralia and lined up to meet former Seattle Seahawks running back and three-time Pro Bowler Chris Warren on Sunday. He made an appearance during the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/6/24

Teams from around the state compete in the May the Fourth Boys Volleyball Tournament on Saturday May 4, 2024, at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham.

High school boys volleyball is generating its own community in just its first year as an emerging activity in Oregon

Twelve boys volleyball teams from all over Oregon met on Saturday at Barlow High School to compete in a tournament celebrating both the Star Wars holiday of May 4 and the growth of boys volleyball in … more

Nik Streng / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 5/6/24

A Navy boat speeds by the $300 million dollar, 348-foot luxury yacht Amadea, belonging to Suleiman Kerimov, a sanctioned Oligarch and beneficiary of Russian corruption as it sailed into San Diego Bay on Monday, June 27, 2022 in San Diego, CA. The United States announced the seizure in Fiji of the ship in May.

A seized superyacht shows up in Pacific Northwest — minus one Russian oligarch owner

EVERETT, Wash. — It's not clear whether Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov had plans to visit Puget Sound this spring — the French Riviera is more the style of the U.S.-sanctioned mining … more

Paul Roberts / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/6/24

Judge sentences Mason County man for killing pregnant mother, young son in wrong-way DUI collision

A Thurston County judge sentenced a 28-year-old Shelton man to 12 years in prison Friday for killing a pregnant mother and her young son in a wrong-way I-5 collision. Superior Court Judge Mary … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/6/24

Thurston County woman faces animal cruelty charges after dogs found dead in abandoned RV

A 26-year-old Thurston County woman has been charged with animal cruelty after she allegedly left her two dogs to die in a RV trailer last month. Rachelle Faythe-Nicole Pehl is accused of … more

By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/6/24

Authorities investigate a shooting that occurred around 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Old Hwy 99 Company Bar & Grill near Tenino.

Woman faces possible murder charge in connection to Tenino area bar shooting

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in connection to a fatal bar shooting in Thurston County last month. The woman was booked into jail Friday afternoon, … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/6/24

Area coroner who sought help to ID woman found in Columbia River has identified her

A woman who was found in the Columbia River last weekend near Longview has been identified. Olivia Walsh, 22, of Portland, Oregon, was found in the river near the shores of Kalama on Saturday, … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/6/24

Boeing employees work on the 737 Max on the final assembly line at Boeing's Renton plant, June 15, 2022, in Washington.

University of Washington rejects protesters' calls to cut Boeing ties

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce minced no words in February when student protesters demanded that the university cut ties with Boeing. "Boeing's support for the UW in time, … more

Mike Reicher / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/6/24

Washington State Patrol fined $750,000 for failing to disclose public records after crash

The Washington State Patrol has been fined $750,000 for public-disclosure failures surrounding a couple's efforts to find out why troopers dismissed a citation given to a driver believed responsible … more

Mike Carter The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/6/24

A kid competes in the swine showmanship competition during the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 4.

In focus: Scenes from the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

The Spring Youth Fair continued at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday. The fair, which began on Friday, will continue on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chronicle … more

5/4/24

The zebra that has been missing in King County for nearly six days has been rescued.

Zebra caught after becoming an online sensation following escape during transport from Winlock to Montana

The missing zebra, a Western Washington sensation, was found Friday night near North Bend after nearly a week on the loose. The mare, whose name – “Shug” – was publicly … more

By Lauren Girgis / Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/4/24

Report: Washington charter school students outperforming public school peers

Charter schools in Washington state are doing a better job educating children in math and English Language Arts than traditional schools. That is one of the main takeaways from the Washington … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 5/4/24