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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders hosted his first town hall meeting as an elected official on Oct. 4 at the Yelm Community Center.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders reflects on first year as sheriff, goals going forward
When Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders first took office in 2023, he knew he had a lot of work to do. Sanders said he knew his work was cut out for him considering a high crime rate in the … more
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The remains of Lori Anne Razpotnik, a teenager from Lewis County last seen by her family in 1982, were identified through DNA testing.
How DNA and an obituary helped ID a Lewis County girl as a victim of the Green River killer
It was the kind of dumb argument every parent has with every teenager. Lori Anne Razpotnik, age 15, wanted a horse. A friend had one. All Lori had to do, she told her mom, was pay for feed and … more
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From left, Mike Coday, Peter Angok Atem Biar and Commissioner Scott Brummer pose for a photo outside the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. Peter Angok Atem Biar, one of “The Lost Boys of Sudan,” described coming to the United States while fleeing violence and how he found a home in Lewis County where he now works. Now, he is working with members of Congress and others to bring his family to the place he calls home.
Lewis County employee and Sudanese refugee works to bring family to U.S.
Born in a war-torn country, a conflict that eventually forced him to flee his homeland, Peter Angok Atem has lived the American dream for the past 20 years. During that time, he graduated from … more
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Polar Plunge participants jump into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1. Approximately 150 people, jumping in groups of eight, participated in the Offut Lake Resort’s New Year’s Day tradition this year. The annual event began with breakfast at Lady of the Lake. This year, donations were raised for Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon, who is battling cancer. Donations can be made to the Robert Gordon Cancer Fund at any WSECU branch. Money can also be donated to Gordon and his family on Venmo: Miriam-Gordon-13.
In focus: New Year’s revelers take the plunge at Offut Lake Resort
A mountain goat walks down a ridge at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park in Ashford on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
The Chronicle's 2023 Photos of the Year
The Chronicle's photographers and reporters capture thousands upon thousands of photographs of the communities we cover each year. The photos included here represent some of the most compelling … more
Kevin Aselton, right, hugs Mayor Lonnie Willey, left, upon being greeted during a surprise ceremony at Pe Ell Town Hall Thursday afternoon, Dec. 28.
Pe Ell surprises beloved UPS driver with flag flown over U.S. Capitol
As more and more shopping shifts online, with anything from toilet paper to a TV available with a few clicks of a mouse, the job of a delivery driver can often be anonymous and, at times, thankless. … more
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Medal of Honor recipient Franklin D. Miller, back row on the right, is pictured with a joint American-Vietnamese unit he was on patrol with while deployed in Vietnam.
Vietnam veteran’s Medal of Honor to be permanently displayed at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Franklin Douglas Miller was a U.S. Army command sergeant major who was awarded the Medal of Honor on June 5, 1971, by former President Richard Nixon. He was given the Medal of Honor for his … more
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The sun is seen descending in the western sky over groomed corduroy patterns in the snow at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Skiers, snowboarders flock to White Pass to enjoy the snow
With the arrival of winter, skiers and snowboarders from throughout the region are flocking to Washington’s many ski resorts, including the White Pass Ski Area in East Lewis County. As of … more
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Tammy Vessey, activities director for the assisted living facility and memory care facility at the Sharon Care Center in Centralia, hugs local volunteer Connie Todd on Tuesday, Dec. 26. For three years now, Todd has collected and delivered Christmas gifts for seniors living in the Sharon Care and other nursing homes in the region.
Volunteer delivers Christmas cheer to hundreds of seniors at Lewis, Thurston assisted living facilities
For three years now, local volunteer Connie Todd has gathered gifts to bring Christmas cheer to seniors at assisted living facilities while using her own personal Facebook page to generate donations. … more
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Photos by Jared Wenzelburger / jared@chronline.com State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, State Rep. Ed Orcutt and State Rep. Peter Abbarno, along with members of their staff, talk with members of the The Chronicle Editorial Board about the upcoming legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14.
Local lawmakers eye additional police reform in 2024 session
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles previewing the 2024 legislative session. While the start of a new year is a reason for hope and optimism, the new year also means … more
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The Chehalis Tribe held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Tumwater on Thursday, Dec. 14, for Hope and Healing Clinic, an Opioid Treatment Program location equipped with a mobile medical unit, where the public was able to tour the new facilities.
Facing ‘opioid pandemic,’ Chehalis Tribe to open treatment clinic
According to the Washington State Health Care Authority, Indigenous people face above-average rates of opioid and fentanyl-related overdose deaths. “American and Alaska Native people are … more
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The Chehalis River winds alongside Riverside Golf Course and the Chehalis-Centralia Airport in the summer of 2022.
Chehalis-Centralia Airport receives $450,000 as part of nearly $200 million in federal funding for Washington state airports
The Chehalis-Centralia Airport received $450,000 in two grants to update the airport’s master plan, part of nearly $200 million in federal funding airports throughout the state received this … more
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A male Australian cattle dog found in the area of Cooks Hill Road and Swanson Drive on Monday, Dec. 18, looks longingly at a photographer as he was the lone stray still at the Centralia Police Department's kennels as of Thursday, Dec. 21.
Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers provide boost for Centralia Police Department
With the recent uptick in stray dogs being found on Centralia’s streets combined with the Lewis County Animal Shelter’s decision to no longer accept animals picked up within Centralia … more
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Evan L. Schimelpfenig appears in Lewis County District Court via WebEx on Dec. 20.
Pe Ell School District contract employee arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student
A contract employee with the Pe Ell School District was arrested Dec. 19 for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a female student. The employee, Evan Lynn Schimelpfenig, 34, of Doty, now … more
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From left to right, Bill Lenker, Keith Philips, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Dan Miller and Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier.
Rep. Peter Abbarno proposes legislation to declare Tenino sandstone as state rock
If you ask Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, the Tenino Sandstone has sedimental value.  Now, he wants his colleagues in the Washington state Legislature to agree. On Tuesday, Abbarno … more
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From left, Commissioner Scott Brummer, Phoebe Allen, Nate Scheuber, Commissioner Sean Swope, Zane Gaffney and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock smile for a photo after students with the Adna Robotics program share a demonstration with attendees during a Tuesday meeting inside the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.
Adna High School robotics team wows Lewis County commissioners
While basketball has advanced in the 130 years since Dr. James Naismith nailed two peach baskets to the walls of a YMCA gymnasium in Illinois, the same general premise of putting the ball into a … more
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Salvation Army Captain Gin Pack smiles while talking to a baby held by volunteer Riley Pack during a toy drive in Centralia on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
More than 500 children receive presents in Lewis County Salvation Army and Toys for Tots partnership
At least 500 local children will receive Christmas presents thanks to a toy drive by the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots on Tuesday. Five hundred kids were signed up ahead of time, said Lewis … more
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Aneiszka Sea walks through the 1776 Bar in Tenino while filming a music video for a song title “Good Enough For Me” on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
LA artist shoots music video at Tenino bar; Officials aim to promote region for filmmakers
Though she now lives in Los Angeles, California, Aneiszka Sea was born in Plainfield, a small town in central Vermont with a population of 1,236, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau. … more
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The remains of Lori Anne Razpotnik, a teenager from Lewis County last seen by her family in 1982, were identified through DNA testing.
Victim of Green River killer identified as Lewis County teen last seen in 1982
A victim of the Green River killer has been identified through DNA testing as a Lewis County teen last seen in 1982, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. Lori Anne … more
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Sue and Gary Van Dyken, 73 and 78, smile as they greet their daughter Lori McNellis, 54, a Sharon Care resident, after a wedding ceremony at the Sharon Care Center in Centralia on Saturday, Dec. 16.
‘A second chance at love’: Duo, 73 and 78, marry at Centralia nursing home
For the most part, Sue and Gary Van Dyken’s wedding in Centralia on Saturday was a conventional Christmastime celebration. Sue wore a ballgown embellished with flowers. Gary donned a red, … more
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