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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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From left, Ezra Foss, nurse practitioner, Stacie Munro, SUDP and Director Erika Marshall pose for a photo at Cascade Community Healthcare’s MAT Clinic in Arbor Health in Packwood on April, 2.
Cascade expands addiction treatment into East Lewis County
While its surroundings offer pristine mountain views, Packwood’s remote location also presents a barrier to accessing addiction treatment. To bring more services to East Lewis County, … more
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Third District U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez listens to ToledoTel CEO Dale Merten discuss Winlock fiber internet popularity during a broadband roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 2, in Chehalis.
MGP meets with local broadband providers to discuss better service in rural areas
Third District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez met with local broadband providers, a handful of local rural broadband users and Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) staff members at the PUD … more
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, right, shakes Christopher Burbank’s hand in this photo posted to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Burbank was one of three officers acquitted in December of the shooting death of Manny Ellis in 2020 in Tacoma. Burbank was hired as a lateral patrol deputy. The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Burbank had resigned after the department faced backlash for hiring him.
Officer acquitted in Manny Ellis trial resigns from Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
Less than a week after the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) swore in controversial former Tacoma officer Christopher Burbank as a patrol deputy, Burbank has resigned from the position. … more
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office investigating after woman found dead near Rochester-area roadway early Tuesday morning
An investigation is underway after a woman’s body was found on the side of the road in the Rochester area early Tuesday morning, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office announced.  … more
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Alex Sirotzki, public health educator with Washington Poison Center, gives an overview of opioids during an Opioid Summit at Centralia College on Thursday, March 28.
Keynote speaker talks danger of illegal opioids, effective treatment
Effective treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) can reduce both crime and overdose deaths in a community, keynote speaker Brandon del Pozo said at the Lewis County Opioid Summit at Centralia … more
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Lyla Kirkpatrick smiles with her SkillsUSA State Champion banner on Friday March 29. at Napavine High School.
Napavine SkillsUSA student to compete in national competition
Napavine High School sophomore Lyla Kirkpatrick will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, in June to compete at the national level after she placed first in the prepared speaking category at the Washington … more
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St. Mary’s Catholic School students perform a stations of the cross enactment in Centralia on Friday, March 29.
Centralia and Chehalis Catholic parishes bring back Stations of the Cross enactment
With the early spring showers clearing up just in time for this past weekend, close to 200 local Catholics began their Easter weekend by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and … more
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From the left, Caitlin Rogers, Brooke Reder, Daniel “DJ” Miller, Leah Rader and Bryan Sturgill speak about their lived experience with opioids during the Opioid Summit at Centralia College on Thursday, March 28.
Panelists at Lewis County Opioid Summit discuss barriers, triumphs on road to recovery
Whether it was a catalyst or a corrosive force that prevented treatment, shame plays a role in addiction, according to a panel at the Lewis County Opioid Summit at Centralia College on Thursday. … more
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The newly constructed Centralia College CHI apartments are located at 111 S. Ash St.
Partnership forms to house homeless Centralia students in college campus student apartments
A newly formed partnership is working to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. In partnership with multiple local agencies and community members, the Centralia City Council … more
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Centralia Chief of Police Stacy Denham speaks during a public hearing in Chehalis on Tuesday, March 26.
Centralia police chief among finalists for Chehalis city manager  job
The City of Chehalis on Friday announced three finalists for the city manager position being vacated by Jill Anderson, who is retiring.  They finalists are Centralia Police Chief Stacy … more
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Republican Governor candidate Dave Reichert speaks during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.
Dave Reichert touts law enforcement career at Lewis County fundraiser
Based on data from the 2020 census, most Washingtonians were not alive the last time a Republican resided in the governor’s mansion. Touting his record in law enforcement and an … more
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Cole Meckle, pastor of Gather Church, speaks during a public hearing in Chehalis on Tuesday, March 26.
Lewis County needle exchange ordinance delayed amid legal threats, call for amendments
As written, an ordinance to restrict Lewis County’s sole needle exchange program “likely” violates state and federal law, according to a pair of letters sent to the board of county … more
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Library Manager Muriel Wheatley poses for a photo at Centralia Timberland Library on Thursday, March 21. Muriel has been the manager of both the Vernetta Smith Timberland Chehalis Library and Centralia Timberland Library as of February this year.
Two years after becoming Chehalis library manager, Muriel Wheatley now managing Centralia as well
After originally starting her librarian career at the Centralia Timberland Library in 2017 before becoming the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library’s manager in 2022, Muriel Wheatley is … more
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Family members of fallen Washington State Patrol Trooper (WSP) Justin Schaffer pose with 20th Distict state Rep. Ed Orcutt, back left, 20th District state Rep. Peter Abbarno, back center, WSP Chief John Batiste, back right, and 19th District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, third from right, after unveiling the sign marking the stretch of state Route 6 between Adna and Chehalis dedicated in Schaffer's memory on Sunday, March 24.
‘Courageous public servant’: Trooper Justin R. Schaffer Memorial Highway officially dedicated
Four years to the day following the tragic loss of Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Justin Schaffer, approximately 150 people gathered at Adna High School on Sunday, March 24, for a ceremony … more
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Scribbles the miniature horse is pictured at his 28th birthday celebration at the Sharon Care Center nursing home in Centralia on Saturday, March 23.
Scribbles the miniature horse celebrates 28th birthday at Sharon Care Center in Centralia
It’s not uncommon for Sharon Care Center in Centralia to celebrate milestone birthdays, but Saturday’s party wasn’t for one of the senior living center’s residents. It … more
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Napavine mother Cassandra Whitaker reads “The Happy Flappy Child” with the inspiration for the book, her son Wyatt, in this photo she provided to The Chronicle.
Powered by personal experience, Napavine mother writes book to raise awareness about autism
A Napavine mother, Cassandra Whitaker, has written and published a children’s book to help people better understand autism. After a personal journey, she saw the need for people to get the … more
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Centralia pays $3.4M to settle lawsuit after man was shot by an officer in 2020
The City of Centralia paid $3.425 million earlier this year to settle a lawsuit with a man who was shot by then-Centralia Police Sergeant John Dorff in January of 2020. Centralia-based attorney … more
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Flowers are arranged around a memorial for Trooper Justin Schaffer at the Chehalis Washington State Patrol office in 2023.
Highway dedication set to honor fallen Trooper Justin R. Schaffer
A highway dedication ceremony honoring fallen Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Justin R. Schaffer will take place Sunday, marking the four-year anniversary of Schaffer’s death. The … more
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A crowd of community members gather for the big Toledo community meeting held at Toledo High School on Tuesday, March 19.
Toledo residents, leaders gather for annual ‘Big Meeting’
The City of Toledo is exploring different ways to address an uptick in vandalism in town, including the installation of new security cameras, according to Mayor Cherie DeVore. DeVore made the … more
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