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“Earlier today, deputies responded to a single-vehicle collision in the 2900 block of Jackson Highway, Chehalis,” the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office wrote while posting this photo on Facebook Thursday. “Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the male driver had fled the scene on foot, leaving an injured female passenger inside the vehicle. A witness reported seeing the male suspect running through a nearby field. K9 Kimbo and his handler responded to search and quickly located the suspect hiding in a brush line, where he was taken into custody. The suspect, 38-year-old Seth T. Lloyd, of Centralia, was booked into the Lewis County Jail for one count of felony hit-and-run. We would like to thank Chehalis PD, Centralia PD and WSP for helping with containment that assisted us with the apprehension.”

Photo: Hit-and-run suspect arrested by Lewis County Sheriff's Office

9/5/25

Thomas Ralls clears out packed dirt from the steps leading into the Seminary Hill Natural Area during an Earth Day work party in Centralia on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Seminary Hill Autumn Work Party set for Saturday; all are invited

The Friends of the Seminary Hill Natural Area will host their annual Autumn Work Party at Centralia’s hillside forest from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 6, rain or shine. All are invited … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

Visitors mingle around drinks and food at Longmire Springs Brewing in Packwood on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

Packwood’s Longmire Springs Brewing to host Oktoberfest

Traditionally held from mid-September to the first Sunday every October in Munich, Germany, communities around the world hold their own Oktoberfest celebrations simultaneously. With Oktoberfest … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

Chris Guenther performs during the Independence Valley Chicken Races at Independence Valley Community Hall in Rochester on Sunday, June 29.

The Independence Valley Community Hall in Rochester to host Chris Guenther for benefit concert

The Independence Valley Community Hall in Rochester will host a benefit concert with Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters Saturday, Sept. 13, according to a news release from the Independence … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

United Way Lewis County Director Annie Oien speaks during the annual Power of the Purse event at Centralia College on Tuesday, Aug. 5.

United Way’s fourth annual Pints with Purpose Brewfest to be held Oct. 4

United Way of Lewis County’s fourth annual Pints with Purpose Brewfest will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Orchard, 2178 S. Scheuber Road, Chehalis. Lavon Blue will perform live … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

Walt Morgan, who grew up west of Napavine and now lives in Centralia, served as a radio operator during the Vietnam War.

Brian Mittge: A local veteran’s trip to Ground Zero at the Pentagon

When Walt Morgan was flown to Washington, D.C., this year on an honor flight for veterans, he visited all the big memorials — from Lincoln to World War II. He made sure he spent time … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 9/5/25

Sen. John Braun poses for a photo outside The Chronicle's former office in Centralia on Thursday, July 17.

John Braun: Democrats insist on taking state’s job creators for granted

One of our state’s most prominent employers, Microsoft, recently had to call police to remove several anti-Israel protesters who had taken over the company president’s office in Redmond. … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 9/5/25

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the editor: County’s decisions around Packwood will stall the fragile momentum we’ve fought hard to build

The Lewis County Planning Commission seems determined to apply big-city housing regulations to Packwood — a town with a fragile, rural, tourism-centered economy and a totally different set of … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: A proposal to meet regional airport needs

Crawford Mountain International Airport? Crawford Mountain is located 2 miles north of the Lewis County line, 5 miles east of Tenino and 5 miles west of Rainier. It is a 1,440-foot peak in … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Attacks on Catholics cause for concern across the globe

Not long ago I wrote about the importance of religious freedom and the danger of government overreach into sacred spaces like the Catholic confessional. But threats to the Catholic faith are not just … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: MAGA lies pile up almost hourly now

A new giant wave of MAGA/King Donnie of Orange lies breaks upon the American public almost hourly now. But tariff inflation is coming. Walmart and Home Depot say they cannot continue to eat the … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Can I feel freedom as my country becomes fascist?

Surreal. The sky is still blue. Even the moon is still there on a cloudy Northwest night. Odd, but this is the same feeling I had when I was thinking of leaving a bad marriage. It took leaving the … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Columnist’s take on August farewells appreciated

Good morning, Dr. Richard Stride. Your recent commentary in The Chronicle on August Farewells is simply one of the best articles I have ever read. It really resonated with me to … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Let's make sure Winlock's government listens to all of us

Good local government means being responsible with our town's business and being open with the people you serve. While a leader must sometimes make tough decisions quickly, especially in an … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Don’t forget Green Hill; don’t let the cycle continue

Aug. 31, 2025, marked two years since the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) raided Green Hill School in Chehalis. Green Hill isn’t just another juvenile facility — it is our … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Commissioner’s thoughts on national politics are not relevant

Sean Swope, you’re at it again. Let me remind you that you are a county commissioner in a small, rural county, one of the 3,223 counties in the U.S. That's about as low on the national … more

9/5/25

The outside of Green Hill School is pictured in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Green Hill School receives three safety violations following L&I inspection

Green Hill School was hit with three safety violations Aug. 28 following an inspection from the state Department of Labor and Industries. The investigation began in response to an employee complaint … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/5/25

A wildland firefighter truck sits at the Windy Ridge Viewpoint facing Mount St. Helens on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

In focus: Windy Ridge Viewpoint is still a great way to get close to Mount St. Helens

The Windy Ridge Viewpoint remains a viable alternative for viewing the northern side of Mount St. Helens after a debris slide in May 2023 took out Spirit Lake Memorial Highway and drivers’ … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

Man’s death near Centralia preceded by crash down embankment, collision with tree stump

Details have emerged regarding the single-vehicle traffic crash that resulted in the death of a 52-year-old Shelton man traveling outside Centralia on Aug. 21. According to the Lewis County … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/5/25

Seth Sorrow Blackwolf, 49, currently of Chehalis, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Chehalis man arrested after allegedly making threats to kill gas station clerk; bail set at $50,000

Seth Sorrow Blackwolf, 49, currently of Chehalis, was charged with second-degree burglary, felony harassment and third-degree malicious mischief Thursday after he allegedly trespassed into a Chehalis … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/5/25