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 Man, 80, dies in head-on crash with logging truck on U.S. Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County
An 80-year-old Elma man died Monday after his vehicle crossed the centerline on U.S. Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County and collided with a logging truck, according to the Washington State …
News Dump Ep. 185: Getting to the chopper with Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders
On the 185th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and photographer Kody Christen welcome a special guest in Thurston County Sheriff Derek …
After nearly three years of delays, United Learning Center construction set in Centralia
After the groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 8, 2021, nobody anticipated nearly three years of delays preventing construction of the United Learning Center, a new 12,800-square-foot educational …
Braun calls for more legislative action after three infants exposed to fentanyl
Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, has called on the Legislature to take additional action to curb children’s access to fentanyl and other deadly narcotics. The call comes …
Chehalis City Council approves agreement with Lewis County for treatment court funding, awaits county approval
The Chehalis City Council approved the creation of the city’s own Treatment Court program modeled after Lewis County Drug Court last month. On Monday, April 22, the council moved to …
Celebration for first connection of project to bring high-speed internet to 2,300 homes, businesses in Winlock area set for Friday
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting in Winlock on Friday to celebrate the first connection of a project to expand high-speed internet access in the area. …
Rochester High School presents spring musical ‘Out of Towners’ 
Rochester High School’s spring musical, “Out of Towners,” will run May 17-18 at the high school. Written by local playwright Elizabeth West and directed by drama teacher Doug …
‘Close to 1,000 people’ flock to Mineral Lake during fishing derby
Overcast skies and intermittent rainfall didn’t stop around 1,000 people, including anglers, their friends and families, from going to Mineral Lake to camp and cast their lines in the …
Packwood Mountain Festival returns May 3 through 5
The Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run will take place on Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The event, co-sponsored by the White Pass Country Historical Society and Arbor Health, includes a 10K, a 5K …
Death notices: April 29, 2024
• JACK EDWARD BRENNEMAN, 69, Toledo, died April 27 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • ROBERT EUGENE SCHILT, 78, …
Sirens: 25,000 gallons of milk spilt; ex-girlfriend spray-paints car; teenager seen with possible gun
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • Two unknown suspects stole cheesecake and soda from a grocery store in the 1100 block of Harrison Avenue at 10:05 a.m. on April 26. • Just …
BCJ Gallery in Morton to feature student artwork
The BCJ Gallery in Morton will host an art exhibit featuring local high school students from May 29 to June 2.     “This exciting, first of a kind, free event will feature a …
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez introduces legislation to expand Medicaid benefits
Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has introduced bipartisan legislation to expand Medicaid benefits for some working adults with disabilities. On Tuesday, …
White Pass Jr./Sr. High School third quarter honor roll
Following are members of the White Pass Jr./Sr. High School third quarter honor roll. 12th grade 4.0 Anthony Snyder, Isaiah Hankins, Jasmine McMahan, Kaven J. Thompson, Taylor Wicks …
Photo: Chehalis boy shows champion calf at West Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno
Brody Smeall, of Chehalis, exhibited the champion calf in the Junior Heifer Calf Division 2 category April 12 at the 2024 Western Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno, Nevada. Read more about the …

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Local Sports
 Baserunning catapults W.F. West to Swamp Cup win
Seven stolen bases and two triples from Connor Coleman fueled the Bearcats in the first game of the Swamp Cup for baseball. They clipped Centralia 5-0 at Bob Peters Field on the campus of Centralia …
Tenino boys secure senior night victory in league meet
The Beavers pulled out all the stops on their final meet at Tenino High School as the boys group piled up 155 points to dispatch of the six-team field on Monday night in a league meet. …
Wolves score in bunches to race past Warriors
The Black Hills golf team had a solid outing at Riverside on Monday, as the Wolves topped Rochester 89-41. Four Wolves tallied 17 or more points, including Ellie Johnson, who led the team with …
Tigers rally late, top Aberdeen in PKs to secure top-3 finish
Centralia beat the buzzer twice on Monday, scoring at the end of each half before coming out on top in penalty kicks in a 3-2 win over Aberdeen. The win ensures that the Tigers finish third in …
Karlson tosses a gem to lead T-Birds over Wolves
Liam Karlson had his way on the mound against Black Hills on Monday, as the senior tossed six shutout innings to lead Tumwater to a 6-1 win. Karlson allowed just two hits and struck out nine, …

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  • News Dump Ep. 184: A ‘chaotic’ episode according to the haters
  • News Dump Ep. 183: Trying to scare off clandestine fornicators
  • News Dump Ep. 182: Hats off for the Director of Fluff
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Obituaries

In loving memory of Brian Stenerson: 1963-2024

Brian Stenerson was born in Seattle on Feb. 16, 1963, and passed away on April 19, 2024. Brian married the love of his life, Dianna, on April 26, 1985. Together, they built their life in Napavine, …

In loving memory of Ron Denman: 1951-2024

Ronald (Ron) Raul Denman passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on Oct. 30, 1951, to Leona and Raymond, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. He …

Death Notice: April 26, 2024

• JULIE LORRAINE PATTON, 65, Rochester, died April 22 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.

In loving memory of Sandy Petrich: 1958-2024

Sandy Petrich was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter.  With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sandy, a remarkably beautiful woman whose presence illuminated the …

Death notices: April 24, 2024

• HELEN ESTHER FOSTER, 82, of Rochester, died April 19 at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin …

In loving memory of Dale Schueller: 1944-2024

Dale Curtis Schueller, age 80, was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Feb. 16, 1944, to Myrtle Marie (Bauerly) Schueller and Donald Joseph Schueller.  Immediately following Sealth High, …

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State & Regional News
Blue rock thrush

‘Extremely rare’ bird spotted on Oregon coast

Michael Sanchez is no birder. But the 41-year-old Vancouver man has been getting into photography. So, on a trip to the coast last Sunday, he woke up before dawn and carried his new Sony camera to …

Schools
 Napavine School District to host two free summer classes for Lewis County high school students
The Napavine School District will host two free New Market Skills Center classes for Lewis County high school students this summer. The two classes — HTML5 Browser Game Creation with …
Centralia College student Maya Hankins ‘No. 1 ranked student in the state’ on All-Washington Academic Team 
Centralia College Running Start student Maya Hankins was named “the No. 1 ranked student in the state” at a ceremony recognizing the All-Washington Academic Team in Olympia on …
In focus: Award-winning Chehalis child chef ready for his closeup as national voting nears
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa recorded a video on Thursday as the national voting nears for the Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa. Kason and his …
Chehalis Middle School Honor Roll
Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll. Eighth grade Sophia R. Allen, Madeline B. Bradley, Jayden Dean, Collin D. Elder, Aspen J. Gist, David A. Hernandez, …
Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.  Kason and his elote recipe …
Life

In focus: 86’d on Tower offers new watering hole in Centralia

Business Stories
Food establishment inspection scores: From the Lewis County Public Health Department

Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be …

Chick-fil-A coming to Olympia after city grants land-use approval for restaurant
Renowned Centralia jazz artist to celebrate Henry Mancini centennial with show at The Juice Box
Centralia-based massage therapist launches series teaching safety for health care practitioners

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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Stolen candidate signs cause frustration

The Semi Bird for governor, Joe Kent for Congress and Dale Whitaker for secretary of state signs that were placed on my neighbor's property on Highway 603 were stolen Friday, April 26, in the …

Letter to the editor: We need to elect individuals who will work together to unite the country
Letter to the editor: GOP convention was success, despite negative media reports
Letter to the editor: Border crisis rages on with no end in sight

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Commentary

Julie McDonald commentary: Herrera Beutler deserved more respect at GOP convention

For a dozen years, Republican Third Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler represented Southwest Washington in Congress with a focus on helping her constituents. Before that, she …

John Braun: The hits just keep coming from Democrats’ cap-and-tax law

Anyone who buys gasoline already knows how the price of a gallon of unleaded regular in our state has shot up since majority Democrats’ cap-and-tax law — the so-called Climate Commitment …

Brian Mittge: Laying down a wholesome Twin Cities challenge

Last Saturday was a busy one in our towns. The weather was sparkling like a diamond and a number of communities were hosting work parties in advance of Earth Day. I was working at one of them …

Bill Serrahn commentary: Living at the bottom of an atmospheric ocean in the Holocene epoch

“We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” — Jay Inslee The earth’s climate has …

Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor’s offices to large hospitals

Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a …

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Outdoors
Outdoors
 Count shows wolf population increasing in Washington state
The number of wolves is increasing in Washington, although breeding pairs declined by one, according to information released this week by the state agency that tracks their numbers. The …
The digs roll on: WDFW announces seven days of coastal clam digging to round out April 
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning April 23, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed …
WDFW: Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, including a decision from the WDFW director about 2024-2026 hunting …
History
HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This photo was originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Feb. 4, 1959, with the following caption:
A Look Back in Time: Centralia Resident Sees His Australian Sister for First Time in Over 50 Years in 1933
ROM THE ARCHIVES: “A nationally-known artist, Roy Keister, from Texas, is shown at work on a fine oil painting of pioneer Chehalis W. F. West, at right. Painting was from photos of Mr. West and from sittings by elder Chehalin. Painting is hung in W.F. West high school.” This photo was originally published on Aug. 27, 1959.
A Look Back in Time: Centralians Join Americans Nationwide in Legally Purchasing Beer for the First Time in 17 Years
FROM THE ARCHIVES: This undated caption with this photo stated, “Lewis County Junior Posse installed newly elected officers, Saturday evening at dinner in the Centralia Elks lodge. Pictured left to right are: Seated, Karol Johnson, Lieutenant; Karen Gutschow, secretary; Roberta Parke; lieutenant; standing, John Hughey, president; Jerry Smith, treasurer; and Gary O’Connor, captain, all of Centralia. The posse, now in its fifth year, has 45 members and takes part in many activities including parades and camping trips. Parents of members form the advisory board with Gene Johnson serving as supervisor to the Posse.” From the State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Woman Walks Quarter Mile After Being Shot in 1963
This image from the Washington State Archives shows buildings of the State Industrial School — the beginnings of what we today know as Green Hill School — in Chehalis between 1907 and 1914.
A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963
Mountain climbers are pictured on the Emmons Glacier at Mount Rainier around 1940. This photo is from the Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Worker Nearly Freezes to Death at Mount Rainier in 1933
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