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Sean Swope: What our nation needs isn't just ‘deescalation’ — it's Jesus

After reading the recent letter to the editor calling for "deescalation," I began to reflect on what that really means. If deescalation simply means Republicans and Democrats tolerate each other … more

Commentary by Sean Swope | 9/24/25

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Letter to the editor: Show compassion and respect to retail employees this holiday season

As we begin to enter the holiday season, a time of increased foot traffic and heavy workloads for most businesses, I hope customers will be as patient and polite with employees (many of whom are paid … more

9/24/25

Letter to the editor: Hello from Arizona after escaping liberal Washington state

Hello Chehalis, Washington. We recently relocated from Chehalis to Arizona not necessarily for the climate, but because of Washington’s government. Yes, Lewis Country is probably the … more

9/24/25

Letter to the editor: What would Jesus do?

This question has been fluttering around since the late 60s. Most people who use this phrase mean it in a chastening way. In fact, most people who ask this question don’t have the foggiest clue … more

9/24/25

Letter to the editor: Centralia should get creative to repair or replace skate park

Well, here we go again. The City of Centralia is asking for donations for another project that they don’t have the funds for. I’m referring to the Fuller’s Twin City Skate Park at … more

9/24/25

Three Randle residents accused of stealing entryway stairs from trailer of deceased neighbor

Three Randle residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after they allegedly stole the entryway stairs from the trailer of a deceased neighbor on Sept. 19. Shelly J. McKague, 58, … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/24/25

Commissioner Scott Brummer listens as Mindy Brooks discusses a code related to short-term rentals during a business meeting with the Board of County Commissioners at the Lewis County Historic Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

Lewis County receives repayment of funds from fraudulent rental assistance case

Lewis County announced Tuesday that it has recovered $17,600 in Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) funds released to Benson Management Services LLC in 2022. The repayment comes after Lewis … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 9/24/25

A deer walks along a field near the Skyline Loop Trail as the sun sets at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday, Sept. 22.

In focus: Paradise, indeed, at Mount Rainier National Park

9/24/25

Commissioner Lindsey Pollock reads part of an ordinance during a business meeting with the Board of County Commissioners at the Lewis County Historic Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

Lewis County commissioners approve final update to comprehensive plan

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners officially approved the majority of updates to the county’s comprehensive plan this week as it nears an end to a years-long process of updating the … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 9/24/25

A proposed development site located near the intersection of Ives Road and Gallagher Road in Centralia on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Proposed interlocal agreement between Lewis County, Centralia may shake up UGA permitting

Permitting in Centralia’s urban growth area (UGA) might look quite different starting next month if a new interlocal agreement including the City of Centralia and Lewis County is signed. … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 9/24/25

Olotele Pouesi, 26, Seattle, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

DNA evidence from trashed water bottle connects two suspects to 2023 Winlock robbery

Over two years have passed since a gas station employee in Winlock was held at gunpoint and robbed of $450 dollars from the register on July 8, 2023. Now, the Lewis County Prosecutor’s … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/24/25

Jaimie Thompson of OMSI demonstrates the effects of different chemicals in an interactive presentation at the Expanding Your Horizons conference in 2012. The demonstration urged girls to pursue careers in mathematics and science.

AAUW’s annual Expanding Your Horizons conference to be held Oct. 18 at Centralia College

The American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) annual Expanding Your Horizons conference will be held on Oct. 18 at Centralia College, according to a news release from the AAUW. … more