Local News | The Daily Chronicle

Friends of the Cowlitz will be offering a free kids fishing pond for ages up to 14 at the Barrier Dam Campgrounds & Tackle Shop at 273 Fuller Road in Salkum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, and from 10 a.m. to about 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30.

Free Kids Fishing Pond Coming to Barrier Dam Campgrounds Memorial Day Weekend

A local nonprofit wants to make sure that all kids have a chance to catch a fish over Memorial Day weekend. Friends of the Cowlitz will be offering a free kids fishing pond for ages up to 14 at … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 5/23/22

A long line forms along the street as Sweet Dough Cookie Co. opened Saturday. Regulars said long lines are normal and sometimes they are even longer during holidays such as Mother’s Day and Easter. The business is owned and operated by Ashlee Shirer, who has twice won televised contests on Food Network. The business is located at 602 W. Main St., Centralia, Learn more about the business online by following its Facebook page.

In Focus: Sweet Dough Cookie Co. in High Demand in Centralia

5/23/22

Heidi MacDonald, with Lady MacDonald’s Gourmet Foods, cuts a sunflower plant in Pine Street Plaza during her Centralia Farmers Market debut earlier this month.

Community Calendar: Toledo Thursday Market; Centralia Farmers Market; Kids Fish Pond Event

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Daniel Warn at dan@chronline.com. Seasonal Detox: Spring May 25 at Nature Nurture Farmacy, 176 NE School St., … more

5/23/22

Acoustic musicians participate in a slow jam during the Winlock Pickersfest, located at Winolequa Park in July 2015.

Festival Season 2022: Even More Events Emerge in Lewis County Area

While most local festivals were able to return last summer, albeit some in modified versions due to ongoing public health restrictions, a small number, such as Winlock Pickersfest, took a more … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/23/22

FILE PHOTO — U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler

Herrera Beutler's Take on Infant Formula Bills

As political officials attempt to tackle the U.S.'s infant formula scarcity, Southwest Washingtonians are closely watching Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler's decisions to address the issue. Formula … more

Lauren Ellenbecker / The Columbian | 5/23/22

Democrat Hennrich Withdraws From 3rd Congressional District Race

Brent Hennrich of Vancouver, a Democrat competing to replace U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress, announced Friday that he will withdraw from the race and endorse fellow Democrat Marie Perez. … more

Lauren Ellenbecker / The Columbian | 5/23/22

Challengers Flock to Thurston County's 2022 Fall Election Ballot

Thurston County voters will winnow large fields of candidates when they cast their ballots in the August primary. Friday was the last day for candidates to file the paperwork to place their … more

Martin Bilbao / The Olympian | 5/23/22

Filing Week Ends With Fireworks as Congressional Candidate Drops Out; Commissioner, PUD Races Head for Primary

Candidate filing week ended with some fireworks Friday. Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District Brent Hennrich stepped out of the race at the last moment. Lewis County Assessor … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Investigation Underway After Vader Woman Says She Shot Husband in Self Defense

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where a 51-year-old Vader woman reportedly shot her 54-year-old husband in self defense. Deputies responded to the scene … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Visitors mingle during a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event and open house at the Fox Theater Thursday in Centralia.

Fresh Look at the Fox Theatre: Tour Provides Rare Look at Restoration

There is still much work to be done in the Historic Centralia Fox Theatre before it can host movies and live shows like it used to in its heyday. But enough of the theater has been renovated that … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/20/22

Napavine to Offer Summer Classes For Lewis County High School Students

Napavine will be offering three classes this summer for students in eighth through 11th grades anywhere in Lewis County. The classes will meet June 27 through July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

China Creek is seen at near the Pine Street and Rock Street intersection in Centralia in this Chronicle file photo.

Centralia Stream Team to Host China Creek Cleanup on June 4

The Centralia Stream Team has announced a cleanup event for China Creek on June 4. Participants will meet in the Centralia College parking lot at 113 South Rock St. at 10 a.m. and be divided into … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Herrera Beutler Introduces Bipartisan Bill Aiming to Increase the Number of Police Officers

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrea Beutler, R-Battle Ground, introduced legislation this week addressing staffing shortages among police departments in Southwest Washington and the country more broadly. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

A squirrel looks on while clung to a tree in Fort Borst Park on Tuesday.

In Focus: Signs of Spring (and a Snorkeler for Some Reason) at Fort Borst Park

5/20/22

FILE PHOTO — Cloudsrest, a Charcoal Savannah cat owned by Julie Laney, of Rainier, looks on while playing with a toy held by Judge Jim Armel at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds last January.

Cat Show Coming to Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

The International Cat Association (TICA) cat show will scratch and claw its way to the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds June 11-12. The show, presented by the Commencement Cat Club, will run from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Included in the concert will be Jordan Stout, a 16-year-old from Adna who will be performing the Saint Saens Concerto for Violincello.

Award-Winning Adna Teen to Perform at Centralia “Soaring Soloist” Concert

The annual “Soaring Soloist” Concert will be presented by the Pacific Northwest Chamber Orchestra at Centralia College’s Corbet Theater at 7 p.m. June 13. According to the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Sirens: Building vs. Frying Pan ; Sidewalk Cave-in; Assault; Fraudulent Charges

LEWIS COUNTY JAIL STATISTICS As of Friday morning, the Lewis County Jail had a total system population of 142 inmates, including 124 in the general population and 18 in the Work Ethic and … more

5/20/22

Thurston County Commissioners Award Treatment Sales Tax Funds

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners this week voted unanimously to approve $1.2 million in treatment sales tax funds over a 19-month period beginning June 1 for six local service … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

FILE PHOTO — South Silver Street, left, and South Iron Street, middle, run south in this aerial view of the site where Centralia College’s athletic complex is set to be built. The college’s gymnasium sits in the top center of the photo. The new turf complex will house a baseball field, softball field and an NCAA-sized soccer pitch.

Centralia College to Break Ground on New Athletic Field May 25

After over 20 years of planning and nine years of student fundraising, Centralia College will finally break ground on its new Multipurpose Athletic Field at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Visitors line up at vendors throughout Klickitat Prairie Park in Mossyrock during Freedom Festival celebrations last year.

Arbor Health Organizes Freedom Festival Benefit Run for Mossyrock Community Group

Arbor Health is partnering with the Mossyrock Area Action League (MAAL) to organize a benefit run during the communityFreedom Festival. The event will span the Fourth of July holiday weekend with the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22