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Crowds fill seats during the Best of Lewis County awards gala at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
In focus: Best of Lewis County celebration was ‘something special’ this year
The Chronicle’s annual “Best of Lewis County” online competition and in-person awards show is as close to the Academy Awards as Lewis County gets. Unlike the elite Oscars, … more
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From left, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Captain Richard VanWyck, Sheriff Rob Snaza, Commissioner Scott Brummer, County Manager Ryan Barrett and Undersheriff Wes Rethwill are pictured at the groundbreaking of the new East Lewis County Sheriff’s Substation near Randle.
Lewis County breaks ground on new substation near Randle
Lewis County has started construction on a long-discussed project to rebuild a law enforcement presence on the east end of the county. Sheriff Rob Snaza, County Commissioner Scott Brummer and … more
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Back row, Julie and Dave Pendleton smile alongside Maddie McGregor and Daryl Lund as family members, from left, Jackie Creed, Lori Severns, June Young and Marilyn Gallagher pose for a photo at a table during Business After Hours at Dick’s Brewing NW Sausage and Deli in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 19.
40 years of Dick’s meat: Centralia’s Northwest Sausage and Deli celebrates milestone anniversary
Dick’s Northwest Sausage and Deli, a longtime staple of the Centralia community, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 19, as it hosted the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of … more
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Bob Mohrbacher, president of Centralia College, unveils a portrait of Leon and Rose Bowman at the entrance to the Bowman Rotary Banquet Room inside the TransAlta Commons during a ceremony to honor their lives and work on Monday, Oct. 16. Their niece Karla Bailey completed the portrait and donated it to Centralia College in their honor.
Centralia College unveils new portrait of Rose and Leon Bowman
When a Centralia College board member asked artist Karla Bailey to attend a special event in the room on campus named after her aunt and uncle, Rose and Leon Bowman, she certainly didn’t expect … more
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Barbara Stark, ministry assistant at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia, smiles alongside Michael Dobyns after a video was shown to attendees during a meeting discussing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Chehalis on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Lewis County event celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month
While not exactly sure how he does it, the staff at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia say the building has shined since Michael Dobyns took over as janitor. “He is a … more
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Deputy Prosecutor Scott Jackson shares details about the timeframe leading up to the murder of Leonard Kowalsky in Lewis County Superior Court during a trial that began Monday, Oct. 16.
Updated: Murder trial underway for suspect accused of fatally shooting man in Pe Ell area
The trial for Kelly David Hribar, who is accused of fatally shooting 40-year-old Leonard Kowalsky in the Pe Ell area in August, began, oddly enough, with both parties agreeing that Hribar is guilty … more
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Clockwise from left, Gov. Jay Inslee, Janine Benner, a representative from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's office, April Sims, from the Washington State Labor Council, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Aaron Feaver, director Washington State University's center for deployment and research in Earth abundant materials Zoom into a press conference following the Biden-Harris administration's announcement of up to $1 billion for a hydrogen hub in the Pacific Northwest on Friday.
State, federal officials weigh in on up to $1B for PNW hydrogen hub
Like a parent with more than one child, Gov. Jay Inslee won’t say which of Washington’s 49 counties are his favorite.   “The governor loves all his counties … more
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Kelly Smith Johnston, left, rebuttals Joyce Barnes during a candidate forum at O’Blarney’s in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Port commission, city council candidates debate in Centralia ahead of general election
With November’s general election less than a month away, candidates for Centralia City Council and a Port of Centralia commissioner position met at O’Blarney’s at the Gibson House … more
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The Chronicle’s DEADline News Team rolls down Seventh Street in Bucoda in October 2022. From left are Chronicle reporters Owen Sexton and Emily Fitzgerald, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep, Editor Eric Schwartz and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger. The team came in third.
Boo-Coda looking for corpses and pallbearers for Casket Races
The South Thurston County of Bucoda — or, as it’s known in October, Boo-Coda — is looking for corpses and pallbearers.   Fast ones, to be more precise.   The … more
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Artist’s rendering of the hydrogen production plant proposed in Centralia, Washington, by Australia-based Fortescue Future Industries. The soon-to-close Centralia coal power station can be seen at left rear. (Courtesy of Fortescue Future Industries, 2022)
Biden announces up to $1B for hydrogen hub in PNW: Lewis County projects form anchor of huge investment
Many officials from tribes, governments and other agencies in the greater Lewis County area were triumphant on Friday morning. They woke up to the news that President Joe Biden announced seven … more
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Becky Butler, Dale Merten and Peter Abbarno smile for a photo during a ToledoTel groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning in Toledo.
Broadband expansion to 2,300 homes, businesses in Winlock area breaks ground
Praising the benefits of the public-private partnership, officials broke ground Friday on a ToledoTel internet expansion that, when completed, will bring broadband service to more than 2,300 homes … more
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Ronald Schlauch appears in Lewis County District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Chehalis.
Former Toledo Middle School teacher accused of inappropriately touching at least nine students 
A former Toledo Middle School teacher accused of inappropriately touching at least nine students in 2021 is facing 11 counts of fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation in Lewis County District … more
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Firefighter Adam Miller, left, poses with Chehalis Fire Chief Adam Fulbright after Fulbright awarded him with an Exceptional Service medal during Monday's Chehalis City Council meeting on Oct. 9.
Chehalis firefighter awarded Exceptional Service Medal for motorcycle crash response
Chehalis firefighter Adam Miller was awarded an Exceptional Service Medal during Monday’s Chehalis City Council meeting for providing aid to a motorcycle crash victim while off duty last … more
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From left, Travis Martinez as Colonel Arbuthnot, Jordan McMahon as Hector MacQueen and Anastasia Cooper as Mary Debenham react on stage during dress rehearsals for Murder on the Orient Express at the Evergreen Playhouse on Monday, Oct. 9, in Centralia.
Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia to perform Agatha Christie mystery ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
By Emily Fitzgerald emily@chronline.com   The Evergreen Playhouse’s 64th season opens Friday the 13th with an appropriately chilling Agatha Christie mystery: “Murder on the … more
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Elizabeth Rohr holds up the book “Gender Queer” while talking in favor of a book rating system during a public meeting with Lewis County Commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Crowd debates after commissioner proposes rating system for Timberland Library
A packed crowd of residents at the Lewis County Courthouse Tuesday debated what constitutes age-appropriate materials in a public library, made accusations of predatory and grooming behavior, and … more
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Bob Woelk, with Hope for Heroes, smiles on Oct. 9 after it was announced the organization would receive $70,000 in grant funding.
Hope for Heroes Equine Therapy gets leg up with $70k grant
Hope for Heroes Equine Therapy, located at 14528 Avis Lane SE in Yelm, will receive $70,000 in federal funding to help expand services at the non-profit. The grant award, announced on Sept. 22, … more
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Grand Marshal Bob Dow smiles and waves during the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival parade on Saturday, Oct. 7.
In focus: Apple Harvest Festival parade rolls through Onalaska
The Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival took place at the end of last week through Sunday. To plan for next year's festival and learn more, visit … more
The West Thurston Regional Fire Authority welcomed one of Littlerock Fire Rescue’s earliest fire chiefs, Marion Smith, for a tour of its Littlerock station on Friday, Oct. 6.
Former Littlerock fire chief, 94, tours West Thurston Regional Fire Authority
The West Thurston Regional Fire Authority welcomed one of Littlerock Fire Rescue’s earliest fire chiefs, Marion Smith, for a tour of its Littlerock station on Friday, Oct. 6.   … more
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Cameron McGee, executive director of the Washington Association of Culture and Arts, a Lewis and South Thurston County-based nonprofit that was founded last month.
Nonprofit aims to support arts in Lewis County schools, community and beyond
After the district’s levy failed in April, the Centralia School Board’s first workshops toyed with the idea of decreasing budgets for athletics and band, according to previous reporting … more
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Callie Thomas and Skylie Voie, agricultural education students at W.F. West, smile for a photo during a Student Achievement Initiative showcase in Chehalis on Thursday, Oct. 5.
Chehalis School District counts successes at Student Achievement Initiative showcase
The Student Achievement Initiative (SAI), a collaborative effort between the Chehalis School District, the Chehalis Foundation, Centralia College and other community partners to boost student … more
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