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Co-owner Angie Twining and Nicole Butler cut a ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lewis County Coffee Co.’s The Dugout at the Chehalis Sports Complex on Friday, Feb. 27. “We felt this was a great opportunity to grow Lewis County Coffee in a way that also supports the community,” Lewis County Coffee Co. owner Sam Magnuson said prior to the event, which was hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. “The Dugout will offer traditional concession foods with an LC Coffee twist.” Magnuson said The Dugout, located at 351 13th St., Chehalis, will feature a curated selection of coffee drinks, energy beverages and single-scoop ice cream from LC Creamery. Magnuson added that The Dugout will be a welcome addition for both visiting teams and families attending tournaments, as well as local residents who regularly use the sports complex.

In Focus: Lewis County Coffee Co. introduces ‘The Dugout’ in Chehalis

3/2/26

Matthew A. Enbody, 45, Toledo, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Feb. 23.

Sirens: Victim jumped, robbed in park; suspect 'found hiding in a closet under a pile of clothes'; arrest made after log skidder stolen

LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Preliminary appearances • Matthew A. Enbody, 45, Toledo, made a preliminary appearance Feb. 23 for one count each of theft of a motor vehicle, first-degree … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Photo of Boistfort High School Class 1918-19. Bottom row: Richard Noback, Roy Harris, Hugh Morgan, Alfred Mathews, W.P. Mathews (principal), Otto Hill, Harold Hubbard, Veva Sweany (carpenter), Elizabeth Reynolds Sullivan, Dorothy Anderson, Mary Roundtree Towne. Middle row: George Taylor, Lewis Duncan, Zilpha Duncan Harwood, Marjorie Hutcheson, Helen Roundtree Meyers, Irma Johnson, Bernice Roundtree Livingstone, Mildred Tucker Duncan, Alma Buman, Ruth Smith, Jessie Cook, Katherine Roach Roundtree, Ethel Johnson (teacher) Mary Townsend (teacher). Top row: Walter Roundtree, Paul Hill, Pearley Duncan, Emil Schiminisky, Dorothy Keener, Anna Roach Wasson, G.H. Tucker (superintendent) Emma Kahout, Bernice Sweany Dawley, Gladys Detering Edwards, Ella Buman, Georgia Detering Toporke, Lois Miller Morgan.

Julie McDonald: Claquato family’s heritage and name passed on to descendants

Before Vermont native Lewis Davis settled west of Chehalis, the land known as Claquato — or high prairie — served as a burial ground for the Chehalis Tribe. And for 170 years, the Claquato … more

3/2/26

Cows graze in a field in Doty on Wednesday, July 2.

Maureen Harkcom: Wacky Oregon animal petition must be defeated

It may seem strange to be paying attention to something going on in Oregon, but it is important that we do. It seems our Washington state Legislature likes to play “follow the leader” … more

Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle | 3/2/26

Richard Stride is the CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare.

Richard Stride: Finding my angel — why mature love feels like coming home

There are some loves that come early in life. And there are some that arrive after life has done its reshaping. Connie and I met later in life — two marriages later for me. By then, I had … more

Commentary by Richard Stride | 3/2/26

Elijah L. Sambrano-Cornelious, 27, Tacoma, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Thurston County deputies use grappler to stop suspect pushing 100 mph during multi-county pursuit

A Tacoma man faces felony charges after he allegedly attempted to flee police from Lewis County to Thurston County before a deputy ultimately stopped his vehicle with a grappler device. Elijah … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 3/2/26

Winlock Mayor Victoria Marincin listens to a question from a resident during the Winlock City Council meeting inside Winlock City Hall on Monday, Jan. 12.

Winlock mayor’s attempt to end city attorney contract removed from council agenda

Winlock City Council members met for their second regular meeting of the month on Feb. 23, and to begin the meeting, the council voted to remove two items from the meeting’s agenda. The first … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/2/26

Centralia boys powerlifters pose with their second place trophy during the Earned Not Given Classic at the NW Sports Hub in Centralia on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Centralia High School hosts first powerlifting meet at the NW Sports Hub

Centralia High School hosted its first ever powerlifting meet in the program’s second season on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Northwest Sports Hub. The Earned Not Given Classic included … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Fireworks burst in the sky during the finale of the 40th annual White Pass Ski Area Winter Carnival fireworks show at the East Lewis County ski resort on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Hundreds hit the slopes in East Lewis County for 40th annual White Pass Ski Area Winter Carnival

With hundreds of spectators surrounding the Day Lodge and hundreds more watching from the surrounding ski slopes and parking areas, White Pass Ski Area held its 40th annual Winter Carnival festival … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/2/26

Water surrounds a home near the Cowlitz River in Randle on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Small Business Administration sets up shop in Lewis County building to offer disaster loans after December flooding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened its local outreach center located on the bottom floor of the Lewis County Courthouse on Friday afternoon. The center is open to help county … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 3/2/26

Level 3 sex offender convicted of assaulting Marine registers to live in Winlock

A Level 3 sex offender has registered to live in the 300 block of Meier Road in Winlock, according to a news release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Mackenzie J. Marasco, 28, is not … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

West Thurston Fire contains residential flames with ‘offensive fire attack’

West Thurston Regional Fire Authority responded to and contained a structure fire on 187th Avenue Southwest at about 10:15 a.m. March 1, according to a news release from the agency. “Upon … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez meets with 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner Sydney Lee Chrisopulos at the U.S. Capitol.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently announced the start of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students who reside in Washington’s Third District. Ninth … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association to hold music jam in Chehalis

The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will host an acoustic music jam on Friday, March 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lewis County Historical Museum, located at 599 NW Front Way in downtown … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Downtown Chehalis is pictured from above on Monday, March 31.

Inaugural Chehalis Youth Art Walk winners announced

Experience Chehalis and Dandelion Creative Space have announced the 20 high school students selected to participate in the inaugural Chehalis Youth Art Walk in downtown Chehalis. This new event … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

25 years after Nisqually Earthquake, PNW residents urged to review insurance coverage

Saturday, Feb. 28, marked the 25th anniversary of the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually Earthquake that shook Western Washington’s Puget Sound region. The milestone is a reminder that the best time to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Hall of Fame coach Dave Brown joins Heritage Community Church in Chehalis as associate pastor

Dave Brown, Hall of Fame basketball coach and longtime ministry leader, has joined the Heritage Community Church staff in Chehalis as associate pastor, effective Feb. 15. Brown brings nearly six … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Volcano Rescue Team: Snowmobiler rescued by after being trapped in an avalanche on Mount St. Helens

Around 12:50 p.m. Feb. 19, the Volcano Rescue Team (VRT) was dispatched to a reported avalanche burial near Shoestring Gully, at about 5,800 feet on Mount St. Helens. The incident involved a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

The Washington State Patrol released this photo of what is believed to be the suspect’s vehicle.

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses to I-5 hit-and-run that sent Kelso woman to hospital

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is looking for witnesses to the Feb. 25 hit-and-run collision on Interstate 5 that led to a Kelso woman being transported to Providence Centralia Hospital. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/2/26

Clark County Saddle Club Secretary Fran Duncan stands inside the Clark County Saddle Club’s arena in Battle Ground. After roughly two years in the CIA and retiring from a 42-year teaching career, Duncan has continued serving the community through her involvement in the Saddle Club, the Clark County Executive Horse Council and local 4H programs.

CIA operative, teacher, community leader: Southwest Washington resident Fran Duncan’s remarkable journey

Fran Duncan of Clark County has worn many hats over the years. She has been a CIA operative traveling across Latin America and Europe. She spent more than four decades in classrooms from Florida to … more

By Norman Helgason / For The Chronicle | 3/2/26