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Last month, the Snohomish Police Department issued a statement telling people not to call 911 in response to initiative signature gatherers operating outside stores such as Fred Meyer and …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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10/13/25
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The so-called “Big One” or Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake expected to trigger disruptive quakes throughout the West Coast could cause more damage than previously estimated if it sets …
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By Shaanth Nanguneri / The Oregon Capital Chronicle
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10/13/25
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For years, Western leaders have debated the creation of a regional energy market: a coordinated grid to pool solar power in Arizona, wind in Wyoming, hydro in Washington and battery storage in …
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By Alex Brown / States Newsroom
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10/13/25
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With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.
Washington state saw more individual fires than last season, but …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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10/13/25
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Washington’s initiative process gives citizens the power to propose laws and hold government accountable — a right that should never depend on politics or fear.
Recent harassment and …
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10/13/25
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners is set to approve the final sale of the Claquato Church to a locally based nonprofit this week roughly three months after declaring the property as surplus and …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/13/25
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City of Centralia officials and a group of local skateboarders gathered at the Fuller’s Twin City Skate Park at Rotary Riverside Park Wednesday evening to talk about replacing ramps and filling …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/13/25
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Joyce Barnes, a former Centralia City Council member who served two terms, passed away at the age of 91, the city announced in a statement Friday.
“It is with deep sadness that we share …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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The Cascade School, located 101 SW Second St. in Chehalis, has been listed in the Washington Heritage Register, wrote Allyson Brooks, Ph.D., in an Oct. 7 letter to The Chronicle.
The former …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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The Wandering Wizards Market was held at the Pine Street Plaza in Centralia on Saturday, Oct. 11.
The event began at 10 a.m. and lasted until 5 p.m. Saturday.
“This free, …
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Otto Rabe / otto@chronline.com
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10/13/25
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Fourteen health insurers have been approved to sell health plans in Washington’s 2026 individual health insurance market, a news release from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner stated.
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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Ruby Magruder, 16, of Pe Ell, was crowned as the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society’s 2026 Swiss Miss on Oct. 4 in Frances during Oktoberfest. She was escorted by her father, Toneil Magruder. Magruder …
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10/13/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Christopher J. Noonan, 36, Centralia, was arrested after allegations of using physical discipline on a child and leaving lasting marks with a belt …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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• ALLEN E. VIGGERS, 58, Portland, died Oct. 8 at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
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10/13/25
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A school bus containing 15 teenagers struck the center median on Interstate 5 just south of Toledo Friday night after the driver of a Ford Mustang lost control and collided with the bus, according to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the addition of two Sea-Doo watercraft to its Marine Patrol and Swift Water Rescue units Oct. 9 on Facebook.
“A big thank you to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/13/25
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Every month, thousands of children across Washington state receive a book in the mail with their name on it — a brightly colored story filled with wonder, imagination and the promise of …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
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10/13/25
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As a young reporter for The Daily Chronicle, I met real estate agent Joyce Barnes while we both attended Centralia City Commission meetings. She never shied away from asking questions or seeking …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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10/13/25
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Roger Morningstar’s only crime was bad timing.
Well, OK, maybe that’s not entirely true, but who’s to say what is or isn’t a crime in this day and age?
The disgraced …
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Commentary by Aaron VanTuyl / For The Chronicle
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10/13/25
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In the fire station, you basically live a third of your life with your coworkers. It’s like another family, only with a very serious job to do. You make life-and-death decisions together, rely …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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10/13/25
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