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Doris Bier, the area’s last Rosie the Riveter, dies at 97
Lewis County lost a lot of walking history last week with the passing of Doris (Hastings) Bier and Roy I. Rochon Wilson, both 97, and people I’m honored to call friends. Two decades ago, … more
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Rally participants stand on the Capitol steps in support of parents’ rights at a rally organized by Let’s Go Washington in Olympia on Saturday, Feb. 15.
‘Enough is enough’: Hundreds rally at state Capitol to protect parental rights
The battle over parental rights took center stage Saturday at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia as several hundred people showed up in frigid rain to rally against what they claim are efforts … more
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Forrest Chesvick, owner of Good Buzz Brewing in Centralia, testifies for House Bill 1719 at a public hearing in the John L. O’Brien Building in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Centralia brewery owner testifies in support of bill allowing businesses such as his to serve at public events
Forrest Chesvick, owner of Good Buzz Brewing in Centralia, testified at a public hearing at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in favor of House Bill 1719, which would allow breweries, wineries … more
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Lee Coumbs talks to visitors from the Community Stage during the Spring Youth Fair in Centralia in 2022.
County commissioners to dedicate SWW Fairgrounds Expo Hall in memory of Lee Coumbs
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners will vote Tuesday to dedicate the Expo Hall at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in memory of the late Lee Coumbs, the former mayor of Centralia and a … more
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Oakview Elementary School is located at 201 East Oakview Avenue, in Centralia.
Former president of Oakview PTO in Centralia arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $10,000
The former president of the Oakview Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has been arrested on over a dozen felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $10,000 from the PTO between … more
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Downtown Centralia is pictured from above The Chronicle’s office at 321 N. Pearl St. facing southeast on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13.
State Patrol: Brief snow storm led to 95 crashes in Southwest Washington
A brief February snow storm blew through the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, and while standard rain was back in the forecast as early as Friday evening, the freeze disrupted roads, schools and … more
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Located at 149 Hodgden St. in downtown Tenino, Tenino City Hall is pictured on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Amid budget issues and audit, Tenino clerk-treasurer resigns, citing conflict with mayor
Among the discussion items during the Tenino City Council’s Tuesday, Feb. 11, work session and regular meeting was the resignation of Tenino Clerk-Treasurer Jen Scharber. Her resignation … more
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FILE PHOTO — Roy Wilson talks about the villages that were once scattered along the banks of the Cowlitz River. In all, 43 villages were situated along the waters, he said.
Former Cowlitz Indian Tribe chairman, spiritual leader Roy I. Wilson dies at 97 after a lifetime of service
Former Cowlitz Indian Tribe General Council Chairman and spiritual leader Roy I. Wilson has died. He was 97.  He died at 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Providence Centralia Hospital … more
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Centralia and W.F. West high school and middle school students pose for a photo on the site of the future Lewis County tennis and wrestling indoor facility off of Bishop Road in Chehalis on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Anonymous Centralia donor gives $100K to Lewis County tennis and wrestling facility
The Lewis County Tennis Association (LCTA) on Wednesday announced a $100,000 donation toward the proposed   Regional Lewis County Tennis and Wrestling Facility in Chehalis from a Centralia donor … more
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Newly promoted Centralia Police Chief Andy Caldwell speaks to the Centralia City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 11, during the council's regular meeting at Centralia City Hall.
Andy Caldwell promoted to chief of Centralia police
After serving as the Centralia Police Department’s interim chief for nearly nine months, Commander Andy Caldwell was officially promoted to police chief by Centralia City Manager Michael Thomas … more
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Macaw Metals employees Hunter Murphy, right, and Seth Meister operate a machine while demonstrating how sheets of metal roofing are formed during the W.F. West High School construction and woodworking class visit to Macaw Metals in Chehalis on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
W.F. West woodworking and construction students to renovate Bearcat Baseball Stadium dugouts 
Bearcat Baseball Stadium is in the process of receiving a full makeover, with professional-grade turf, advanced drainage systems and energy-efficient lighting being installed to allow players the … more
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James Lintott Elementary first grader Owen Grose, right, cuts the ceremonial ribbon with the help of his friend Riley Chilcott, left, and mother, Michelle, as students cheer during a ribbon-cutting for the school’s new ADA accessible swing on the school playground in Chehalis on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Chehalis elementary school students celebrate installation of new accessible swing 
When Owen Grose started attending the Chehalis School District’s special-ed preschool a couple years ago, his mom reached out to the district to talk about making the playground at Owen’s … more
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Samantha and Spike Magnuson and Angie Twining of Lewis County Coffee Company pose for a photo after being honored with the Community Commitment Award during the Economic Alliance of Lewis County’s annual banquet at Jester’s Auto Museum in Chehalis on Friday, Feb. 7. They're pictured with Executive Director Richard DeBolt, far left, and Program Manager Todd Chaput
Lewis County Coffee, Jay Gordon, Dale Merten among honorees at Economic Alliance banquet
The Economic Alliance of Lewis County held its annual banquet Friday, Feb. 7, at the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center in Chehalis. The event, which included silent and live auctions, served … more
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Lewis County Fire District 5 Captain Brad Bozarth, left, and firefighter Asa Ingle talk about their experience with the California fires during an open forum at the LCFD 5 station in Napavine on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Napavine firefighters deployed to California reflect on experience fighting the Palisades Fire
Lewis County Fire District 5 firefighters in Napavine have had plenty of experience responding to wildfires across the county, and in many ways, the Los Angeles Fires were not so different from fires … more
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Top row, from left, Lee Coumbs, Frank Mason and Ron Brown. Second row, from left, Daryl Lund, Jack State and Bill Brumsickle.
The Chronicle’s 2024 People of the Year: Celebrating giants of the community who departed in 2024
T here were 632 babies born at Providence Centralia Hospital in 2024, each of them entering the world without the burden of past errors and with the full potential to change their community — … more
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Jessica Kinney, far right, presents a check to Jessica and Kyle York of Onalaska Farm Sanctuary, middle, after their organization was named the recipient of the evening’s donation during a 100+ Women Who Care event at the Lewis and Clark Hotel in Centralia Thursday, Feb. 6. Event organizer Vanessa Horning is at left.
Onalaska Farm Sanctuary awarded $6,530 at inaugural 100+ Women Who Care event
Onalaska Farm Sanctuary was awarded $6,530 at the Soroptimist Int. Centralia-Chehalis inaugural 100+ Women Who Care event on Thursday, Feb. 6. But the nonprofit won’t be keeping the full … more
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The Onalaska Farm Sanctuary published this photo of the chihuahuas on its Facebook page Friday.
Morton’s ‘laundromat chihuahuas’ to go up for adoption after owner charged with animal cruelty
Two male chihuahuas that sparked community concern after a viral video showed the dogs’ owner abusing them at a laundromat in Morton in November are now in the care of Onalaska Farm Sanctuary … more
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Five-year-old wolfdog Ellie was purchased as a pup by a backyard breeder despite the fact that her genetic tests show she is 90% wolf and just 10% domestic dog, according to Wolf Haven.
Wolf Haven in Tenino announces arrival of three-legged Mexican wolf, pair of wolfdogs 
Tenino-based sanctuary Wolf Haven International on Thursday, Feb. 6, announced the arrival of three new animals at the facility.  The sanctuary is now home to one new Mexican wolf named … more
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Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, left, and Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza.
Lewis County sheriff alleges retaliation by commissioner who claims recent promotion amounts to safety risk, culture problems
Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock says the recent promotion of a detective with a Brady letter indicates there are fundamental culture problems within the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office … more
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Michael Barton interviews for a vacant Chehalis City Council position before being named the newest city councilor during a meeting at Chehalis City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Chehalis City Council chooses U.S. Army veteran and father of four to fill vacancy
Chehalis now has a new city councilor representing District 2. Michael Barton, a U.S. Army veteran and father of four, was selected to fill a vacancy after the Chehalis City Council conducted an … more
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