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Centralia Police: Man Who Fled Officers Last Month Arrested After Pursuit Into Cowlitz County
A man accused of fleeing Centralia police officers last month after being caught stealing catalytic converters was arrested Wednesday after a chase that began in Centralia and continued into Cowlitz … more
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A mask was placed on the George Washington statue in downtown Centralia last year.
Washington Health Leaders Renew Push for Indoor Masking as COVID Cases Rise, But Stop Short of Mandates
The state's public health leaders are again "strongly recommending" all Washingtonians wear face masks indoors as some COVID trends continue to steadily rise, but are not issuing any … more
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FILE PHOTO — Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference.
Gov. Inslee, Lt. Gov. Heck Test Positive for Coronavirus, With Mild Symptoms
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Lt. Gov. Denny Heck have tested positive for the coronavirus and are working from home while experiencing mild symptoms, their offices announced Wednesday. Inslee, … more
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A creek runs through an old growth forest near Rainbow Falls State Park off state Route 6.
In Focus: Old Growth Forest at Rainbow Falls on the Chehalis River
Danika Davis, weed specialist, and Charles Edmonson, Lewis County Noxious Weed program coordinator, smile for a photo next to Himalayan blackberry at Rainbow Falls State Park Sunday morning.
Headwaters to Harbor: Lewis County Battles Against Noxious Weeds on Chehalis River
Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more
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Tammy Baraconi, planning and building manager for Chehalis, discusses the Urban Growth Area expansion at the May 22 Chehalis City Council Meeting.
Chehalis Embarks on Process to Increase Urban Growth Area
The City of Chehalis is looking at adding two land areas to its Urban Growth Area (UGA), one of which could lead to a reduction in holes at the Newaukum Valley Golf Course should development … more
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The Chehalis City Council listens to a presentation at the May 22 meeting held at Chehalis City Hall.
Chehalis City Council Votes to Pay Off Utility Bills for Landlords Left With Balances by Tenants During Pandemic
The Chehalis City Council voted Monday to use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) created by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to pay for the overdue utility balances of 21 … more
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Judge J. Andrew Toynbee presides over Lewis County Superior Court last Tuesday at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center in Chehalis.
Lewis County Commissioners Accept $100,000 Grant for AV Equipment in Lewis County Superior Court
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) voted to pass a resolution accepting a $100,000 grant from the Washington Administrative Office of the Courts to make needed upgrades to Lewis County … more
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Centralia College
Centralia College TRIO to Receive $297,601 as Sen. Murray Announces $8M for Washington Colleges, Universities
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, announced in a statement she had secured over $8 million in grants for Washington state colleges and universities. Among the institutions that … more
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Commissioner Lindsey Pollock listens in during a meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis last April.
Lewis County Commissioners Seek Community Input Regarding 20-Year Vision
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced on Tuesday it is launching a survey for the purpose of seeking community input on developing a 20-year vision for the county. Respondents … more
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The partnership between Experience Chehalis and Palmer Lumber requests that folks come up with mural designs that incorporate a likeness of this historic image of Palmer Lumber’s operations.
Experience Chehalis to Sponsor New Mural at Palmer Lumber
Experience Chehalis has plans to sponsor another new mural in Chehalis, this time at Palmer Lumber. The organization is seeking creative, vibrant and engaging design proposals for an outdoor mural … more
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Centralia to Install Over 2,600 Feet of New Sewer Lines for About $1.26 Million
The Centralia City Council voted during its Tuesday meeting to award the bid for the replacement of 2,637 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines in the Alexander/Aurora and March/Elm areas to … more
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There were 159 people tested for COVID-19 at the Lewis County Mall Discovery Health Test Site. There have been 9,393 tests administered at the site since it opened Nov. 26, 2021.
Lewis County Sees Week Over Week Drop in COVID-19 Cases  After Spike
According to Lewis County Public Health & Social Services, 86 new cases of COVID-19 were reported between May 13 and May 18, along with five new hospitalizations and one death. Those are … more
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Sirens: Teenager Reported for Being Obnoxious, Aggressive; Counterfeit Money; Assault
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Accident • A minor two-vehicle accident was reported in the 1200 block of South Gold Street at 9:40 a.m. on May 23. No arrests were made • A minor … more
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The Skookumchuck Dam is seen from above, about 10 miles upstream of Centralia, last November.
Headwaters to Harbor: Weyerhaeuser Denies Access to Habitat Studies Upstream of Skookumchuck Dam
Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more
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Water runs into the Chehalis River in Grays Harbor County earlier this month.
Headwaters to Harbor: What are Water Rights? Why Does Lewis County Care?
Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more
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Chehalis River near Bunker Creek Road in Adna from a Cessna Cardinal.
In Focus: The Chehalis River From Above, Part Two
As The Chronicle's "Headwaters to Harbor" project continues to move down the Chehalis River, here are more aerial photographs to show the waterway from above.  See the first installment … more
David Douglas, namesake for the Douglas fir.
A Historical River Voyage, Part 2: Up the ‘Cheecheeler River’
Editor’s Note: As Chronicle journalists paddle down the Chehalis River for the "Headwaters to Harbor" project, we look back at one of the first written accounts of a similar voyage, from … more
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Food is sold and prepared at the Packwood Flea Market in May 2021.
Community Calendar: Packwood Spring Flea Market; Centralia Farmers Market; Kids Fish Pond Event
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Daniel Warn at dan@chronline.com. Toledo Thursday Market May 26 at Steamboat Landing, 15 Ramsey Way, Toledo;  2 to 6 … more
Sirens
Coroner’s Office Identifies Victim of Fatal Workplace Accident 
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal workplace accident that occurred in Centralia May 16.  The victim was identified Wednesday as Seth E. Parvin, 29, … more
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