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Rafael Fernandez-Hernandez, 51, appears virtually in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, July 14.

Chehalis man charged with child rape, molestation; bail set at $300,000

A Chehalis man was charged with three counts of first-degree child rape and two counts of first-degree child molestation during a preliminary hearing in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, July … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/15/25

Michael Wayne Osborn, 30, of Ethel, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Tuesday.

Bail set at $250K for Lewis County man charged with felony DUI

Bail was set at $250,000 in Lewis County Superior Court Tuesday for an Ethel man charged for felony driving under the influence. Michael Wayne Osborn, 30, was arrested in the early morning … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/15/25

Sean. C. Morgan is not wanted by law enforcement at this time; however, his criminal history places him in a category of offenders who could potentially re-offend.

Level 3 sex offender with history of indecent exposure charges registers as transient in Lewis County

A 37-year-old Level 3 sex offender with a history of indecent exposure charges has registered to live as a transient with no fixed address in Lewis County, according to a notification from the Lewis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/15/25

Tractor stolen in Grays Harbor County recovered in Toledo, two placed into custody

On May 19, Grays Harbor Sheriff’s deputies Byron and Taylor were dispatched to a theft of a tractor stolen from the Neilton area of Grays Harbor County. It was reported that sometime … more

By The Daily World | 7/15/25

Kurt Cobain’s childhood home dedicated as a historical landmark in Grays Harbor County

Following more than five years of dedicated historical restoration led by Dani and Lee Bacon of The Music Project in downtown Aberdeen, the state of Washington Department of Historic Preservation … more

By The Daily World | 7/15/25

Will more timber sales on Southwest Washington public land reduce wildfires? Conservationists say no

While the mandatory sale of public lands in the West — potentially including the Gifford Pinchot National Forest — didn’t make it into the final congressional reconciliation bill, … more

Hayley Day / The Daily News | 7/15/25

Liz Oxford holds a sign and takes a video of public comment during the Tuesday, July 8, business meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.

Sanctuary county status unlikely to risk federal funding, Cowlitz County commissioners say

The Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners signaled at a recent meeting that it is not interested in replicating a Lewis County resolution declaring itself a non-sanctuary county. The Lewis … more

By Minka Atkinson / The Daily News | 7/15/25

Former fire chief dies in early morning house fire in Thurston County

A former fire chief died in an early Monday morning fire in a double-wide mobile home near Black Lake in Thurston County, according to Fire Chief Leonard Johnson with the McLane Black Lake Fire … more

By Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/14/25

Tenino native Adam Craig sings during a performance at the Stone City Event Center on Friday, July 11.

Tenino’s own Adam Craig rocks in first concerts at new Stone City Event Center

Adam Craig has checked off plenty of boxes from his bucket list since moving to Nashville from his hometown of Tenino in 2004. Write a radio hit? Check. Perform at the iconic Grand Ole Opry? … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/14/25

Cheese sandwiches are thrown to paradegoers during the 2025 Toledo Cheese Days parade on Saturday, July 12.

In focus: Cheese Days Parade rolls through Toledo

7/14/25

Joyy Lopez poses for a photo during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 12. This year’s theme was “Fantasy in Nature.” It was the festival’s third year at the fairgrounds.

In focus: Centralia Fantasy Festival brings magic to fairgrounds for a third year

7/14/25

Sirens: Man with loaded pistol arrested for DUI; juvenile allegedly propositions child; citation issued for camping on city property

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Mimi Adams, 53, of Centralia, was arrested and released for camping on city property at the corner of West Main Street and North Pearl Street at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/25

Fran Grove mows her own lawn at age 91 in this photo provided by Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.

Julie McDonald: Nonagenarian’s rich history stretches to PNW pioneers

A year ago, while walking with my friend, we stopped to visit Frances Grove and her daughter, Sherry Bakotich, as they fixed fences around the Grove cow pasture northeast of Toledo. A week … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 7/14/25

Gathering around a hand-milled pillar made in Napavine in 1907, three generations of the Mikota family pose for a photo. Mike & Debbie Mikota, left, have three children and five grandchildren, including Wyatt Stroup, Macie Mikota, Caden Mikota and Stefanie Mikota. At left is an etched window of a windmill original to the home. At right is a colorful pitcher originally owned by Mary Mikota, Mike's grandmother, who moved into the home in 1909.

Mikota family’s deep roots in Napavine to be celebrated

The Mikota family’s century-plus of life and service in Napavine will be honored during this weekend’s Funtime Festival parade. Mike and Debbie Mikota, longtime volunteers and … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 7/14/25

From left, state Rep. Jim Walsh, Sen. Jeff Wilson and Rep. Joel McEntire

19th District lawmakers to hold town halls across Southwest Washington

Lawmakers from Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District will hold town hall meetings over the coming weeks in Long Beach, Longview and Aberdeen, according to a news release. State … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/25

Chehalis Parks Department seeks community feedback with Stan Hedwall Park survey

The City of Chehalis Parks Department has released a survey looking for feedback on how to best reinvigorate Stan Hedwall Park. The survey first asks biographical information, including if the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/25

A contestant makes a frog jump during the Toledo Cheese Days frog jumping contest at Toledo High School on Friday, July 11. It’s a tradition that dates back to 1981. Each jumper gets 30 seconds and can do anything but touch the frog to get it to move. The frog’s total jump distance in that time limit is added together, resulting in their total distance. At the end of the competition, the top three jumpers get cash prizes. Toledo’s annual Cheese Days festival began Thursday and ended on Sunday.

In focus: A hopping good time at Cheese Days frog jumping contest

7/14/25

Bikers take a break at Centralia College during the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic in Centralia on Saturday, July 12. An estimated 6,000 bicyclists rode through Lewis County and the rest of Western Washington on Saturday for the Seattle to Portland Classic, better known as the STP. Centralia College is the official halfway point of the ride, with the college and others partnering to offer food, services and camping space. It was the 46th edition of the ride, which takes participants on the 206-mile journey from Seattle to Portland. “Begun in 1979, STP is sold out for 2025 with the biggest number of registrants since prior to the pandemic,” said Lee Lambert, Cascade Bicycle Club’s executive director. He attributes the increased ridership to new marketing, outreach and community partnership initiatives Cascade has implemented. “We have worked hard to spread the message that STP is an inclusive, welcoming and fully supported ride that is open to everyone no matter their race, background, gender identity, body type, or biking ability,” Lambert said.

In focus: About 6,000 bicyclists ride through Lewis County for 46th STP

7/14/25

Lea Elder, left, and her mother Linda smell their bundles of lavender at the Toledo Lavender Festival on Saturday, July 12, at 161 Templeton Road, Toledo. The event began on Friday and continued through Sunday. “Your favorite local vendors are back, bringing handcrafted goods, art and delicious treats,” organizers stated. “They’ve been working hard to bring you something special!” Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/ycymy3ht

In focus: Lavender Festival held over three days in Toledo

7/14/25

People walk in to buy ice cream during a celebration for the one-year anniversary of The Creamery in Centralia on Friday, July 11. The business, a Lewis County Coffee Co. venture, held a party to mark the occasion, complete with free mini cones, face painting a balloon artist and more.

In focus: The Creamery celebrates one year in Centralia

7/14/25

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