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The outside area at 3 Dog Cider, pictured from above, is located at 2040 U.S. Highway 12 in Ethel on Thursday, May 2.

3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery expands, opens new tasting room in Ethel heritage barn formerly owned by the Hadaller family

After first opening 3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery in 2021 on a small remaining portion of his family’s old apple orchards in Silver Creek, Joshua Hail has successfully recultivated the land to … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/3/24

Washington's wolf packs as of Dec. 31, 2023.

State’s gray wolves moving further west; population growth expected in Southwest Washington

Hikers have more to watch out for than bears this summer. Washington state's gray wolf population has increased over the last 15 years, said Julie Smith, endangered species recovery section … more

Tim Clouser / The Center Square | 5/3/24

Black Hills High School teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year

Andrew Landowski, the band teacher and music coordinator at Black Hills High School in the Tumwater School District, has been named Regional Teacher of the Year by the Capital Region Educational … more

The Olympian (TNS) | 5/3/24

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders listens to public testimony during a forum at the Atrium in Olympia on Thursday, April 11.

Thurston County sheriff plans to pilot GPS trackers, grappler nets in pursuits this summer

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputies will get to try out GPS trackers and grapple nets in vehicle pursuits later this year. The Board of County Commissioners approved purchases of … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/3/24

The Evergreen State College to explore Israel divestment after deal with students

Protesters at The Evergreen State College in Olympia agreed to remove their week-old encampment Tuesday night after striking a deal with administrators that includes the school publicly calling for a … more

Catalina Gaitán / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 5/3/24

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrest man accused of two rapes after months-long investigation

Deputies have arrested a 43-year-old man accused of raping two people at knifepoint. After a months-long investigation, the man has been booked into the Thurston County jail on suspicion of … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 5/2/24

This photo of a cougar was provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

WDFW seeks public comment on proposed cougar season rules

OLYMPIA — The public comment period on proposed changes to cougar hunting seasons will be open through June 21, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. … more

Columbia Basin Herald (TNS) | 5/2/24

People browse for free items to take from outside of Yard Birds in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 30.

Yard Birds cleans house: Owner of vacant shopping center invites public to take items for free

The parking lots at the vacant Yard Birds shopping mall in Chehalis have been mostly empty for most of the last 21 months following the mall’s permanent closure. This week, the lots were … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/1/24

Lewis County Auditor Larry Grove locks a ballot box inside the Lewis County Courthouse at exactly 8 p.m. on Feb. 13. in Chehalis.

Candidate filing week for November election begins Monday

Are you interested in serving your community? Now’s your chance. The window to file as a candidate for public office in Washington state officially opens on Monday, May 6, and will run … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

The future home of Sweet Dough Cookie Co. is pictured from outside on South Market Boulevard in Chehalis on Monday, April 29.

Grand reopening set for Sweet Dough Cookie Co. in Chehalis

Sweet Dough Cookie Co. — a business known for its sweet treats, long lines and an owner who has been featured on the Food Network — is preparing to reopen in a new location. Bakery … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Yelm veteran Lewis Shattuck sports an eyepatch and shakes hands with fellow U.S. Air Force service members at the Gai Lam Airport after being released from a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp, where he was held captive for more than six years, in 1973.

Thurston County resident, Chehalis graduate spent six years as POW after being shot down in Vietnam

The stories of Washingtonian war heroes going back to before World War I can now be found in a book released earlier this year. “Beyond Belief: True Stories of Washington State Heroes that … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/1/24

Ice is pictured at Lewisville Park in Clark County last January.

President Biden approves disaster declaration for Washington counties, including Lewis County

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for 16 Washington counties, including Lewis County, following a winter storm that saw much of the region plunge into freezing temperatures. … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 5/1/24

Sirens: 'Sorry, but I can’t afford to fix it,' writes hit-and-run suspect; two men dressed in camo and carrying rifles; knife-wielding child talked to by officer

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Suspicious circumstances • A possible drug deal was reported in the 300 block of Northwest North Street just after 12:50 p.m. on April 29. • A … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Death notices: May 1, 2024

• PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS, 80, Chehalis, died April 24 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at Swofford Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care … more

5/1/24

The May forum in Chehalis kicks off with Paula Burrows as the presenter. Her topic is “Real estate in action: Current trends and local news.” She is the owner of The Paula Burrows Team Brokered eXp Realty and is a chamber member.

Real estate in action: Paula Burrows to share current trends, local news at May chamber forum in Chehalis

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is bringing its monthly forum to Chehalis for May, June and July. “Traditionally, the forums have been in Centralia and, starting this year, we … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Flower sponsorships bring spring to downtown Chehalis

With the warming weather and the first signs of spring blossoms appearing, Experience Chehalis has announced its annual flower sponsorship program. The program offers individuals and businesses … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez proposes legislation to prevent tabletop saw technology monopoly

Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent a potential monopoly on saws with finger-detection technology. On … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Green Hill School in Chehalis is pictured from above.

Assault, possession of a weapon and prison riot charges filed against Green Hill School inmates last month

The Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against several Green Hill School inmates in late March and April for alleged offenses that took place at the Chehalis juvenile detention … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/1/24

LeAnn Phanakhone and Sean Cassidy will be inducted into the Centralia College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Centralia College to induct two athletes into Athletics Hall of Fame

Centralia College will induct two athletes, LeAnn Phanakhone and Sean Cassidy, into the Centralia College Athletics Hall of Fame, the college announced Tuesday. The formal induction ceremony … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/24

Professional Bowling Association bowlers Marshall Kent, far left, and Edward “EJ” Tackett, far right, smile for a photo with the Fairway Lanes staff ahead of a local bowling clinic on Tuesday, April 30.

Professional bowlers visit Fairway Lanes in Centralia for clinic

Days after winning the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tournament of Champions just outside Akron, Ohio, Marshall Kent found himself at Fairway Lanes in Centralia. For Kent, a native of … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 5/1/24