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Logs are chained together to create a log jam along a waterway in Tenino off Skookumchuck Valley Road.
Habitat Project Is ‘Just the Beginning of Something Great’ on the Skookumchuck
Miles of rich riparian zones and fish habitat are slowly being reclaimed along the upper reaches of the Skookumchuck River thanks to a collaborative process that has put a property owner, … more
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Candles illuminate photos during a vigil honoring the life of Rikkey Outumuro Friday in Centralia.
Centralia Murder Victim Recalled as an Inspiration for Many at Candlelight Vigil
Pine Street Plaza was aglow Friday night with candlelight and the warm memories of a woman who attendees said lived as her authentic self and empowered others to do the same. It was something … more
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An elderly Tenino woman was killed in a house fire off of 163rd Avenue early Monday morning. 
Elderly Woman Killed in Tenino Area House Fire 
An elderly Tenino woman was killed in a house fire off of 163rd Avenue early Monday morning.  The fire was already fully involved when a neighbor woke up shortly before 4:30 a.m. and noticed … more
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From left, Senior Vi.P. of Distribution for Penske Logistics Pete Bayer, PUD Commissioner Michael Kelly, Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Senior Director of Lowe’s Bulk Distribution Center Operations Hasina Davidson, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Eric Sonnenberg with the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, Commissioner Sean Swope, and Program Manager Dolly Tardiff with the Economic Alliance of Lewis County pose for a photo during at the distribution facility in the Benaroya Industrial Park.
Lowe’s Distribution Center Open in the Winlock Industrial Park; Employs 116 People and Serves 30 Stores
Penske Logistics, in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement, has officially opened a new 1.2 million square foot distribution facility in Winlock’s industrial park. At the time of … more
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Cristopher Allen Gaudreau, 28, of Centralia, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, domestic violence, for allegedly killing Rikkey Outumuro. She was found dead in the 800 block of South Gold Street the morning of Oct. 31 with five bullet wounds to her chest. 
Centralia Murder Suspect to Undergo Competency Evaluation 
The Centralia man accused of murdering a woman last weekend will undergo a competency evaluation to determine whether he’s mentally capable of standing trial.  Cristopher Allen … more
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Lee Grose talks to commissioners Lindsey Pollock and Sean Swope during an interview Monday morning at the Lewis County Courthouse.
Former Lewis County Commissioner Lee Grose Chosen to Finish Gary Stamper’s Term 
Lee Grose, the former two-term Lewis County commissioner and Packwood Republican precinct committee officer, has been chosen to serve out the final year of Gary Stamper’s term on the Lewis … more
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General Election Results
Initial results from the Nov. 2 general election will be announced shortly after 8 p.m. For Lewis County races, visit:  https://results.vote.wa.gov/results/20211102/lewis/ For Thurston … more
The fire caused the deaths of Bertha Crown, 14; Sadie Westfall, 16; Eva Gilmore, 16; Tillie Rosbach, 18; Vera Mulford, 14; Ethel Tharp, 20; Bertha Hagle, 16; and Ethel Henry, 18. All were from Chehalis. The girls who represented them Monday dressed in 1910s clothing and laid out a white rose on the grave for each name called.
Eight Young Women Represent ‘The Girls’ on 110th Anniversary of Chehalis Tragedy
Monday marked the 110th anniversary of a Nov. 1, 1911, flash fire in the Imperial Powder Company building on Coal Creek Road that killed eight young girls who worked there rolling dynamite.  … more
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Cristopher Gaudreau appears on a screen in Lewis County Superior Court via Webex Monday afternoon in Chehalis.
Centralia Murder Suspect Accused of Shooting Girlfriend Five Times in the Chest Held Without Bail 
A Centralia man has been charged for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Rikkey Janee Outumuro, by shooting her in the chest while he was blackout drunk either late Saturday night or early Sunday … more
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A suspect, the couple’s 30-year-old son, Josiah Paul Sweeney, was arrested after deputies found him inside the residence in violation of a no-contact order. 
Man Accused of Murdering Elderly Parents Near Maytown Held Without Bail
Thurston County deputies are investigating the deaths of an elderly husband and wife in their Maytown area home Sunday night as a double homicide.  The two were found by deputies who … more
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Tori Nelson embraces Sheena (Stamper) Woods after talking about the legacy of Gary Stamper as a coach during a public memorial service held Thursday at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia.
Community Remembers Gary Stamper: Hundreds Attend Memorial for Late Lewis County Commissioner
Hundreds of people gathered inside the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds’ blue pavilion building Thursday afternoon to remember and honor the late Lewis County commissioner Gary Stamper during a … more
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The Lewis County Coroner’s Office was seeking the public’s help in trying to tentatively identify two sets of human remains found in Lewis County this year. One set has now been identified.
Coroner: Human Remains Found in Centralia Last May Have Been Identified 
The Lewis County Coroner's Office has identified human remains found in Centralia last May. The individual was identified as Gerald D. Armstrong, age 50.  “Tips from the public … more
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Ashlee Shirer, owner of Sweet Dough Cookie Co. smiles while holding a box of cookies outside her Centralia storefront Tuesday afternoon.
Centralia Baker to Again Appear on Food Network Show, Plans to Open Storefront
Last time The Chronicle checked, things were going pretty well for Centralia baker Ashlee Shirer, formerly Ashlee Christman. Now, she’s even better. Shirer, 27, has turned sugar cookie … more
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Lewis County Republicans met Tuesday night to discuss and select potential replacements for former Commissioner Gary Stamper.
Lewis County Republicans Choose Three Candidates to Potentially Succeed Former Commissioner Gary Stamper
After four rounds of voting, Lewis County Republican precinct committee officers on Tuesday chose former county commissioner Lee Grose, former Onalaska fire commissioner Kevin Emerson and Onalaska … more
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FILE PHOTO — W.F. West's Joseph Chung returns a ball during a match against Centralia.
Regional Wrestling and Tennis Facility Scheduled to Break Ground in Chehalis in 2022 
Plans are in the works for a regional indoor wrestling and four-court tennis facility near Chehalis Middle School for middle school wrestlers and for high school and adult tennis players. Steve … more
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Steam Locomotive Restoration Specialist Jason Sobczynski, with Next Generation Rail Solutions, ignites an oxyacetylene torch while preparing to heat up rivets to be placed in staybolt holes around the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum (CCRM) Engine 15 firebox Saturday in Chehalis. The steam engine has been out of commission for two years following an in-depth inspection five years ago that showed there was deferred and much-needed maintenance required on its structural integrity. Last April, it was estimated that repairs would take six to 12 months. Repairs to the train’s boiler were originally expected to cost about $150,000, according to previous reports in The Chronicle. CCRM was able to secure state funding.
In Focus: Sparks Fly as Repairs to Engine 15 Continue in Chehalis
Crews stage components of a bridge on a work site located at 175 Howanut Road in Oakville Friday morning.
Tribe’s Bridge Built in a Day: New Oakville Span Among Few Innovative Structures of its Kind in U.S.
Most structures are not assembled overnight. But along narrow Howanut Road, parallel to the Black River in the Oakville area, that’s the goal for one particular project. The … more
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Challenger Joe Kent, left, and U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground.
Kent Widens Fundraising Lead Among Congressional Challengers; Herrera Beutler Still Leads in Fundraising Overall
The latest Federal Elections Commission (FEC) filings are in, and congressional candidate Joe Kent broke $1 million raised in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in the 2022 … more
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Visitors dot the snow at the White Pass Ski Area last winter.
White Pass Looks to Double Size of High Camp, Build for Guest Services
White Pass plans to double the size of its High Camp lodge and build a new guest services building to better accommodate growing crowds at the ski area. The Forest Service revealed the proposal … more
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From left, Beth and Angie Twining, Keshia Stockdale and Sam Styger pose for a photo Tuesday outside the newly opened Lewis County Coffee Company stand along Jackson Highway in Chehalis.
LC Coffee Owners Celebrate New Stand, Reflect on Careers
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. As one of the many local women-owned businesses, The Chronicle this week spoke with Lewis County Coffee Company co-owners, stepmother-daughter … more
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