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The Tenino seniors, from left to right, Allison Kalkus, Paisley Garcia, Holly Thoren, Nessa Culp, and Kaycee Jones, pose for a photo on Tenino's senior night on Oct. 22.

'It was hard to say goodbye': Tenino girls soccer team knocked out by Columbia White Salmon

The Tenino girls soccer team’s season came to an end on Thursday in White Salmon, as the Beavers fell to Columbia (White Salmon) 3-0. “We felt pretty snake bit in this one,” … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/8/24

Man charged for allegedly trying to sell meth to rehab patients at a Centralia facility

A man is facing felony charges for allegedly trying to sell meth to residents of a substance abuse disorder rehabilitation center in Centralia on Sunday. Bryant Raoul Elliott, 35, of Centralia, … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 11/8/24

‘Truly inspiring’: Morton School Board receives 2024 Board of Distinction award

A record 37 applicants, including the Morton School Board, have received the 2024 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). “Several … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/8/24

Sirens: $3,000 to $4,000 in property stolen from construction site; assault at Green Hill; juvenile in stolen vehicle arrested

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • Approximately $100 in packages and a $30 Bible cover were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 300 block of North Gold Street just after 12:40 p.m. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/8/24

Death notices: Nov. 8, 2024

Death Notices • DARLENE KATHERINE NEELY , 92, died Nov. 1. Viewing will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Mills and Mills Funeral Home. A service will follow at noon. Arrangements are … more

11/8/24

Sen. John Braun listens to Jim Walsh during a public hearing on income tax at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

John Braun: The voters have spoken; now let’s get to work

A majority of American voters have put our nation on a more conservative path. As a conservative, I will be glad to see the changes that are coming from Montana to Florida. In contrast, a … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 11/8/24

Chad Taylor is publisher and owner of The Chronicle.

Publisher's note: Schools should educate, not overstep to keep our kids’ education on track

Many parents in Centralia have recently become aware of a book assigned in a freshman literature class at Centralia High School that some consider inappropriate for young students. After looking into … more

Commentary by Chad Taylor | 11/8/24

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Letter to the editor: Centralia eatery is a victim of religious intolerance

I was saddened to hear about the attacks on a local restaurant because they bravely chose to stand up for their sincerely held religious beliefs. While being accused of bigotry, they were … more

11/8/24

Letter to the editor: An open letter on Lewis County property taxes

This is a copy of an email I sent to the Lewis County Assessor’s Office this morning. To Ross Neilson, Lewis County assessor: I filed an appeal of my 2023 property tax assessment … more

11/8/24

The Kinsman family poses for a photo in the first two rows, with Onalaska High School students behind them after a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 8, where the late Thomas "Jim" Kinsman, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Onalaska High School alumnus, was honored.

‘What I was trained to do’: Onalaska Medal of Honor recipient’s family honored during school assembly

Onalaska-area veterans and family members and friends of the late U.S. Army veteran Thomas “Jim” Kinsman — who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1969 — were … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 11/8/24

Lewis County American Association of University Women (AAUW) chair Jo Martens, right, and Hope Alliance’s Director Kris Camenzind hold a check for $4,300 given to the Lewis County Hope Alliance in Centralia on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The money will go toward client needs. “If somebody needs help with groceries, or perhaps we have a family where a little girl takes ballet and mom can’t afford ballet, we might pay for just to keep things normal and give the kids an outlet,” Camenzind said. Hope Alliance is the county’s only 24/7, free and confidential crisis program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Hope Alliance also provides legal aid for protection orders and divorces, along with services such as housing, medical advocacy, support during forensic interviews, support groups and prevention education. The money was raised by AAUW at its Evening With Authors event in the Rose Bowman Room in the TransAlta Commons last September.

In focus: AAUW provides funds for Hope Alliance of Lewis County

11/8/24

Tacoma man charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 in Lewis County

A Tacoma man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 during a camping trip to East Lewis County over Labor Day is now facing one count of first-degree child molestation in Lewis … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 11/8/24

Tenino City Council meeting attendees watch while the council and mayor discuss budget issues during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Tenino mayor, city council and staff to host community meeting to address budget deficit, answer questions

Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson, along with the Tenino City Council and city staff, will host a community meeting to address the recently announced budget deficit — and budget reporting … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/8/24

Volunteer Tim Franklin speaks on the phone in this photo provided by Love INC.

Volunteer Highlight: Lack of sight doesn’t stop Tim Franklin of Love INC of Lewis County

Love In the Name of Christ of Lewis County (Love INC) is highlighting the contributions of volunteer Tim Franklin. Franklin, a new volunteer at the local nonprofit, is blind. “We … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/8/24

Winlock girl named state’s ‘Rabbit Lady’ wins awards at American Rabbit Breeders Association in Kentucky

Back in June, 7-year-old Jamie Snedden was competing in the Washington State Rabbit Breeders Association Rabbit Royalty competition in Cashmere. She won the title of “Rabbit Lady,” … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 11/8/24

Washington reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year; just two cases in Lewis County this year

This year could shape up to be the worst year for whooping cough Washington has seen in over a decade. State health officials counted 1,193 cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, across 31 … more

By Elise Takahama / The Seattle Times | 11/8/24

Volunteers from the Chehalis Police Department pose for a photo while working The Salvation Army red kettle inside the Chehalis Safeway on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Salvation Army of Lewis County to launch annual Red Kettle campaign next week

The Salvation Army of Lewis County, based in Centralia, will kick off its Red Kettle fundraising campaign next week. The funds raised will be essential to aiding community members who need a … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 11/8/24

Judge James W. Lawler presides over a Lewis County Superior Court hearing in August 2018.

Washington state court network outage continues; Lewis County courts face 'very challenging week'

Washington state courts’ online system was still down as of Friday afternoon as Washington’s Administrative Office of the Courts continues working to “safely restore service” … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 11/8/24

In focus: W.F. West C-Team finishes undefeated season

The W.F. West High School C-Team went undefeated this year, even beating Tumwater, a feat the junior varsity and varsity teams could not match. Twenty-one of the players have been playing together … more

Courtesy photos | 11/8/24

Mount Rainier looms over the horizon at sunrise on Thursday as seen from Shorey Road in Chehalis by Chronicle staffer Sarah Burdick. To submit a photo to The Chronicle, email news@chronline.com

In focus: By night and by day, peaceful scenes from across Lewis County

11/8/24