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Isela Fuentes of Fuentes Fresh Farms in the Yakima Valley smiles for a photo with Jenni Bourdon of Wild Heart Sipping Vinegar based in Tenino at the Community Farmers Market of Chehalis Tuesday morning. Bourdon plans to use veggies from Fuentes during a cold pickling class she is hosting on Sunday.

In Focus: Chehalis Community Farmers Market Launches 18th Season

The Chehalis Community Farmers Market celebrated the starts of 18th season Tuesday. The farmers market will be open on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its traditional location on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/7/22

Thurston County Reports 557 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths

Thurston County reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 557 new cases and zero deaths during the period of May 30 through June 5. The prior week there were 716 … more

By Nisqually Valley News staff | 6/7/22

Modified Lockdowns Lifted After ‘Threatening Posts’ at Chehalis, Centralia Schools on Back-to-Back Days

Schools in the Chehalis School District were in a modified lockdown for several hours Tuesday morning after a “threatening post” was sent to a W.F. West High School student on social … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 6/7/22

This photo, provided by the Cascade Forest Conservancy, shows prime beaver habitat in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Beaver Relocation Underway in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

RANDLE — An overcast sky and the off-and-on splatter of raindrops couldn't dim the enthusiasm of wildlife biologists John Jakubowski and Erik White on Thursday as they ventured into the Woods … more

Shari Phiel / The Columbian | 6/7/22

Sedrick Altheimer, 24, was delivering newspapers on his route in the West End of Tacoma, Washington, late at night in January 2021, when a white SUV started following his car in an intimidating manner. Later, he found out that the driver of the car was Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer, who did not identify himself and was not in a police car. After a verbal confrontation, Troyer called in more than 40 cops to the scene. "Nobody's ever messed with me like he did," said Altheimer, who has delivered newspapers in the area for several years. "He kept following me. Antagonizing me." (Bettina Hansen/Seattle Times/TNS)

Court Issues No-Contact Order Against Sheriff Ed Troyer, Citing 'Unlawful Harassment' of Newspaper Carrier

A Pierce County judge Monday issued an anti-harassment order against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer, requiring him to stay 1,000 feet from a Black newspaper carrier for one year, citing continued … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times | 6/7/22

Protesters gather in front of the Capital building on the second day of pro-Trump events on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Proud Boys Leader From Washington Faces Sedition Charge in U.S. Capitol Insurrection

An Auburn-area man and prominent member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group, already indicted as a leader of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, faces a new charge of seditious conspiracy … more

Mike Carter / The Seattle Times | 6/7/22

Western Washington Couple Sentenced to Prison, Ordered to Repay $65M in Gold Scheme

An Auburn couple was sentenced to prison and ordered to repay more than $30 million each in restitution on Monday in federal court for operating a Ponzi-like scheme through the now-bankrupt Northwest … more

Amanda Zhou / The Seattle Times | 6/7/22

The Ohanapecosh River rushes through trees in Mount Rainier National Park on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Parks Service Announces Mount Rainier Open Attractions

ASHFORD — Officials with the National Park Service announced on Monday said some portions of Mt. Rainier National Park remain closed and asked visitors to check before coming to the park to … more

Staff Report / Columbia Basin Herald | 6/7/22

Sun shines down on trees along Forest Service Road 25 in June 2021.

Soak up the Sun Mid-Week Before Heavy Rain Returns

Sunny days and dry weather have been in the dreams of many Washingtonians as of late, as the Pacific Northwest continues to see unseasonably wet and cool weeks. But some sun is in the forecast … more

Ty Vinson / The Olympian | 6/7/22

FILE PHOTO — A sign sits on display outside the Lewis County Mall as cars drive up and passengers meet with medical professionals in Chehalis in 2021.

With 600 COVID Hospitalizations and Rising, Washington Medical Leaders Worried About Another Surge

OLYMPIA — The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is growing more concerning, state hospital leaders said Monday. There are currently 600 patients with COVID in hospitals and even more … more

Laurel Demkovich / The Spokesman-Review | 6/7/22

Thurston County Housing Market Shows Signs of Shift Toward Buyers

Despite a 15 percent increase in the median price of a Thurston County home from last year, there were still plenty of signs that the market is beginning to find a better balance between sellers and … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 6/7/22

FILE - In this April 23, 2014, file photo, Daryl Cura demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Smokers Who Switch to Vaping May Take Up Healthier Routines, New UW Study Shows

Rick Kosterman, a UW researcher, would never say that vaping is good. But a new University of Washington study shows smokers who switch to e-cigarettes may have more opportunities for healthier … more

Christine Clarridge / The Seattle Times | 6/7/22

The top 25 graduating seniors from W.F. West High School applaud each other during a scholarship luncheon in Chehalis on Monday. The seniors were each asked to introduce themselves and to share their future plans.

Top 25: Centralia, Chehalis Students and Scholarship Recipients Honored at Annual Rob Fuller Luncheon

The top 25 seniors from Centralia High School and W.F. West High School, as well as scholarship recipients from Adna High School, gathered alongside family and community members at Jester's Auto … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/6/22

Woman Killed by Stray Bullet in Spanaway Was Mother of Nine, Also Helped Raise Five Sisters

Angelina Palmer's only crime on her 39th birthday last month was being in the wrong place at the wrong time, her younger brother says. Sheriff's deputies say Palmer, who has nine children and 11 … more

Jared Brown / The News Tribune | 6/6/22

WalletHub Ranks Washington as the Best State Economy in the Country

Washington has been ranked as the best state economy in the nation, according to a recent study by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The study compared all 50 states and the District of … more

Alyse Messmer / The Bellingham Herald | 6/6/22

This was the scene on Dec. 18, 2017, when a southbound Amtrak train derailed south of the Mounts Road Southwest overpass and cars toppled on to I-5. Three people were killed.

Former Amtrak Engineer Receives Settlement in 2017 DuPont Crash

Amtrak has agreed to pay ex-engineer Steven Brown for his pain and suffering caused by the 2017 derailment when his train sped off a curve in DuPont, killing three people and injuring dozens. … more

Mike Lindblom / The Seattle Times | 6/6/22

A medical professional removes her gloves after talking to a visitor outside the Lewis County Mall as cars drive up for free COVID testing in November 2021.

Amid a COVID Surge, Washington Hospital Leaders Wonder Why Fewer People Seem to Care

A wave of infections since mid-March has meant a steady increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. But during this surge, fewer people seem to be talking about it. And that has hospital officials … more

Elise Takahama / The Seattle Times | 6/6/22

Susie Ballton holds up a security camera photo of a bear walking through her property on Davis Hill in Centralia next to a bear trap trailer from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Trap Set After Black Bear Becomes Menace in Centralia Neighborhood

Centralia’s Davis Hill has a new neighbor who hasn’t been living by the golden rule, and the longtime residents of Roanoke Street and other nearby roads are getting fed up with the … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/6/22

Starting at top left and moving clockwise, county commissioner candidates Jodery “Jody” Goble, Pete Krabbe, Scott Brummer, Harry Bhagwandin and Pat Saldana are pictured.

Meet the Candidates in the Primary Race for Lewis County Commissioner District 3

After the death of Lewis County Commissioner Gary Stamper last September, the county Republican Precinct Committee Officers sent three nominees for the remaining commissioners to choose from. Of … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/6/22

Caps fly as confetti falls on graduates at Napavine High School on Saturday.

In Focus: Napavine High School Class of 2022 Graduation

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