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A helicopter drops water during the DNR aviation exercise in the Capitol State Forest on Wednesday, April 17.
In focus: Washington DNR prepares for wildfire season with mock fire exercises in Capitol Forest
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducted mock fire exercises in the Capitol State Forest on Wednesday afternoon to prepare for wildfire season. “This training … more
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Authorities investigate a shooting that occurred around 5:45 p.m. at the Old Highway 99 Bar and Grill in Tenino on Tuesday, April 16.
Fatal shooting near Tenino followed clash between suspect, members of motorcycle club, court documents allege 
A 68-year-old Tenino man accused of fatally shooting a person at a Tenino area bar Tuesday is being held in the Thurston County jail without bail. Curtis Gilbert Gibson attended his preliminary … more
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From the left, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Centralia City Councilor Sarah Althauser and Todd Chaput of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County pose for a photo during a banquet hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Wednesday, April 17.
Annual fundraiser highlights efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County: ‘We are saying that we will be here for you’
While the morning frost had yet to thaw on Wednesday, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, offered a wake-up call. As he spoke at the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County’s Most Important … more
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Members of the public show support for drug overdose prevention by wearing purple during a public meeting in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 16.
Lewis County becomes first county in the state to regulate needle exchange programs
Lewis County on Tuesday officially became the first county in the state to restrict syringe service programs (SSPs) following a process that included threats of legal action, pleas for additional … more
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River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Pe Ell River Run makes annual splash
Kayakers, canoers and rafters returned to the river for the 46th annual Pe Ell River Run on Saturday. Starting at Queen Avenue in Pe Ell, river runners took their time down the Chehalis River … more
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Brody Hamilton laughs and runs alongside his father, Chris, during a Walk with Reason fundraiser event on Saturday, April 13, at the Onalaska High School track.
‘Walk With Reason’: Onalaska High School student organizes walk to benefit boy battling brain cancer
Having just returned home to Onalaska last Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Brody Hamilton was out at the Onalaska High School track … more
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Robin Kristiansen throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for Larch Mountain Little League at Tenino City Park on Saturday, April 13. Kristiansen and his wife Jennifer were recognized for their many years of service to the community of Tenino.
Longtime area photographer throws first pitch for Larch Mountain Little League opening ceremony
The sun was shining on the Larch Mountain Little League players as they lined the field at Tenino City Park on Saturday morning. Each year, the organization, combining Rochester and Tenino, … more
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Monét Carter-Mixon speaks to Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders during a public forum at the Atrium in Olympia on Thursday, April 11. Carter-Mixon is the sister of Manuel Ellis, a lifelong Tacoma resident who died during an encounter with three Tacoma police officers in March 2020. All three officers have been acquitted on charges related to Ellis' death.
Thurston County residents speak out at sheriff’s office forum after hiring of officer acquitted in Manuel Ellis’ death
The roughly 30 Thurston County residents who spoke at the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s public forum on Thursday had differing opinions on the controversial hiring and sudden … more
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Brody Hamilton and his mom, Grace Hamilton, ride in the back of a truck past Onalaska students and community members at Onalaska Elementary and Middle School on Thursday, April 11. Brody was discharged from Seattle Children’s hospital after receiving inpatient care for a brain tumor.
Welcome home, Brody: Onalaska community celebrates boy’s return from hospital 
Brody Hamilton was cheered on by family members, fellow students, residents, school staff and others on Thursday morning in Onalaska after returning home from Seattle Children’s Hospital where … more
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Lewis County Veterans Service Officer Heidi Palmer takes Clyde, the official Lewis County Director of Fluff and the county's new therapy dog in-training, for a walk outside of the Veterans Memorial Museum on Wednesday, April 10.
‘Lewis County Director of Fluff’: Meet Clyde, the Lewis County Veterans Service Office’s new therapy dog in training
Lewis County staff members knew Clyde was a special dog from the moment they met him.  He was originally picked up as a stray puppy, rescued on Twin Peaks Road in Toledo last January along … more
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From the left, Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer; Lewis County Parks and Recreation Administrator B.J. Kuykendall; Southwest Washington Fair Association President Jerry Owens; state Rep. Peter Abbarno; Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board Acting Chair George Dodd pose for a photo at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Monday, April 8. The group met to discuss future improvements to the horse arena.
State, local officials eye indoor horse arena at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Standing in the vacant horse arena at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Monday, a collection of state and local officials envisioned a new facility that would spur the local economy while helping … more
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Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston congratulates Centralia High School Wrestler Antonio Campos after presenting him with an Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award during the Tuesday, April 9, Centralia City Council meeting following his wrestling state championship win earlier this year.
State champion wrestler honored with Outstanding Citizen Achievement Award by Centralia City Council
After winning the Mat Classic XXXV Washington state high school wrestling championship in the 2A 120-pound division earlier this year, Centralia High School wrestler Antonio Campos was honored with … more
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Law enforcement vehicles block Old Highway 99 SE near Oak Drive SE in Tenino in November 2022 while investigating the scene of an officer involved shooting.
Man who fired at police, shot motorist during chase in Lewis, Thurston counties gets 75 years in prison 
On Monday, a man was sentenced to 75 years in prison for crimes committed during an attempt to escape law enforcement in Lewis and Thurston counties in 2022.  Kaythan Tenry was sentenced in … more
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From the left, Sooz Watkins, Sean-Patrick McNeal and Sarah Amador act out a scene during dress rehearsal for “Noises Off” at Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Monday, April 8. The production runs through April 11 to the 28.
‘Noises Off’ showcases show-within-a-show at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia
Patrons of The Evergreen Playhouse’s latest production will get to see two shows for the price of one: the advertised show, “Noises Off,” and the play-within-a-play, “Nothing … more
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Green Hill School stands behind razor wire and fences in Chehalis last month.
‘We believe in second chances’: Green Hill staff members focus on rehabilitation
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a two-part series on Green Hill School. To read the first article, visit  https://tinyurl.com/2f8pvkhc.   Despite criticism, on a … more
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From left, Kelsey, Karsyn and Bodie Smith inspect a model train display during the Lewis County Model Railroad Club’s biannual show and swap meet at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on April 6, 2024.
In focus: Hundreds attend Lewis County Model Railroad Club show
A shooting suspect is in custody after a lengthy pursuit on Sunday that ended when the suspect crashed into another car going the wrong way on I-5 near Rochester. 
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrest shooting suspect after wrong-way crash on I-5 near Rochester
A shooting suspect is in custody after a lengthy pursuit on Sunday that ended when the suspect crashed into another car going the wrong way on I-5 near Rochester.  According to the Thurston … more
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Green Hill School, the state’s only maximum security juvenile detention facility, is pictured from above along Interstate 5 in Chehalis last month.
Green Hill School officials claim security advances amid scrutiny following recent crimes
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a two-part series focused on Green Hill School in Chehalis. Look for the second installment in Tuesday’s edition of The Chronicle. … more
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The name of George F. Bishop is displayed on the Freedom Walk War Memorial at George Washington Park in Centralia on Thursday, April 4. Relatives of Bishop are asking the public to assist in finding a photo of Bishop, who died during World War II. His remains were identified last year.
Burial set for WWII U.S. Army sergeant from Centralia who died after Bataan Death March
On July 28, 1942, U.S. Army Sergeant George Frank Bishop, of Centralia, died at the Imperial Japanese Cabanatuan POW Camp in the Philippines. His body was buried with thousands of others in one of … more
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The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a search and rescue mission to recover the body, assisted by members of the Volcano Rescue Team based out of Yacolt and JL Aviation helicopters.  
Mountaineer survived 1,200-foot fall into Mount St. Helens crater, died trying to climb out, rescuers say
A massive chunk of hardened snow tumbled into the void below him as Roscoe Shorey dug his fingers into the edge of the cornice in a desperate attempt to stop his fall. He couldn’t hold on, … more
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