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Letter to the editor: Dave Fenn’s integrity, work ethic make him the right choice for PUD

Dave Fenn is the right choice for Lewis County PUD commissioner. Through the years, Dave Fenn has maintained a reputation for supporting the communities of Lewis County. Dave’s tenure … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Younger generation candidate Angie Brown is worthy of our votes for PUD

I find it truly exciting to have our younger generation stepping up and indicating their interest and desire to become involved in the political life of Lewis County. Angie Brown is running for … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Changes are needed for America’s presidential election process

We are now about to have another national election. Most people are not happy with the electoral process in America. Most people don’t trust politicians or the system that we use to choose our … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Whining about lack of Republican governors does nothing

Regarding the recent editorial by The Chronicle Editorial Board decrying four decades of successive Democrat governors in Washington, here’s an idea for you: How about we let the voters decide? … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: People have short-term memory loss when it comes to I-5 bridge tolling plans

Oregon and Washington are moving ahead with tolling plans for the present and future Interstate bridge. Tolls primarily occur east of the Mississippi River and are not created to benefit the … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Public safety should come first in government budgets

The article concerning the Lewis County budget was extremely concerning. Let me start by saying the function of government is to provide essential services that cannot be effectively provided by … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: There is a difference between legal and illegal immigration

Legal vs. illegal immigration. Contrary to the dominant narrative, there is a difference. In 1977, my wife immigrated to the U.S. She was a German citizen. All this occurred before she got a … more

10/21/24

Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Kevin Day talks about his time aboard the USS Princeton in 2004 when the now-famous "Tic Tac" object was observed by Navy pilots during the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party on Saturday, Sept. 14, at McFiler's Chehalis Theater.

In Washington state, a hot spot for UFO sightings, people still want to believe: 'I'm not the only one seeing and experiencing these things'

In Washington, Bigfoot rules the forest. But the skies? That's for the little green men. In 2007, Yakima resident Troy Hampton-Peterson was looking at the stars outside Moses Lake when he and a … more

By Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times | 10/21/24

Used oil is dropped off during a community recycle event on Saturday, May 11, at the Lewis County Public Works Department Road Shop in Napavine.

Free recycling event to be held in Toledo this weekend

Lewis County residents can recycle and dispose of electronics, appliances, scrap metal, household chemicals, yard waste and more during a Community Recycle Event at the South County Regional Park in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/21/24

Studded tires allowed on Washington roadways beginning next week

As the cold winter weather prepares to rear its ugly head, studded tires will once again be allowed on Washington’s roadways beginning next week. Under state law, the tires, which cause … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 10/21/24

Winlock firefighters responded to a fire at a detached shop on Hemenway Road at about 1 a.m. Sunday, according to a social media post by Winlock Professional Firefighters Local 2510. Firefighters arrived eight minutes after the fire was reported to find a large, fully involved outbuilding. The fire was brought under control in 20 minutes. Firefighters from Toledo, Vader-Ryderwood and Napavine assisted firefighters from Winlock. The cause of the fire was not reported. There were no reports of injuries.

In focus: Winlock firefighters bring early morning blaze under control

10/21/24

From the left, members of the Martinez-Torrecillas family Juan Martinez Sr., Lizeth Torrecillas, Yeira Martinez, Juan Martinez Jr. and Alicia Martinez pose for a photo after the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the family's new business JJ's Sports Bar on Friday, Oct. 18, in downtown Centralia.

In focus: A grand opening for JJ’s Sports Bar in Centralia

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for JJ's Sports Bar on Friday, Oct. 18, in downtown Centralia. Located at 537 N. Tower Ave. at the … more

10/21/24

From the left, Avonlee, Ronan, Declan, Abigail and Saylor Giese pose for a photo during the Thorbeckes Pumpkin Splash Party event at the Centralia Thorbeckes on Saturday, Oct. 19.

In focus: Thorbeckes throws Pumpkin Splash Party in Centralia

The Thorbeckes Pumpkin Splash Party event was hosted at the wellness center's pool in Centralia on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event offered attendees an opportunity to swim with gourds and pick one … more

10/21/24

Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, left, a naval flight officer, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, a naval aviator, were killed Oct. 15 when their EA-18G Growler crashed near Mount Rainier.

Crash victims identified as 31-year-old Navy pilots

Two 31-year-old Navy pilots from California were identified Monday as the victims in the Growler crash east of Mount Rainier last week. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, a naval flight officer, and … more

By Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/21/24

This tiny western skunk covers more ground than mammals 100 times its size

What’s black and white and runs all over? The tiny western spotted skunk, Oregon State University researchers found. The skunk, which resembles a black and white tube sock, weighs just one … more

Sami Edge / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/21/24

Thurston County Youth Football League player, 13, protested by taking a knee. Here's why

The Thurston County Youth Football League is a major organizer of youth sports. At a recent game for the league at Tumwater High School, multiple teams were decked out in professional-looking … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/21/24

Two arrested for trying to set man on fire at Thurston County homeless encampment, records show

Two men in their 30s accused of trying to set a man on fire at the homeless encampment known as the Jungle are in custody, Thurston County Jail information shows. The first arrest was on … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/21/24

Billings resident Tina Gellos travels to her gate using an autonomous wheelchair at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024.

Self-driving wheelchairs get pilot program at Sea-Tac airport

SEATTLE — Self-driving wheelchairs have taken hundreds of passengers to their gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, under a new program from Alaska Airlines. A testing period for … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/21/24

Thurston County man sentenced for arsons at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls in Washington

A federal judge sentenced an Olympia man to 11 years in prison Friday for arson and a shooting aimed at three Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls in Western Washington, bringing an end to a case that … more

Heidi Groover / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/21/24

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate David Olson speaks at the East Lewis County Candidate Forum at the Mossyrock Community Center on Wednesday, July 24.

Reykdal faces challenger David Olson in race to lead Washington schools

The similarities between the candidates for Washington's next public schools chief, Chris Reykdal and David Olson, are few. Incumbent Reykdal credits public education as the "great equalizer" … more

Julia Park / The News Tribune (TNS) | 10/21/24