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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez listens to concerns from attendees at a town hall event at the Packwood Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

MGP calls on president to take additional action to secure southern border

Hours after President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package worth $95 billion, Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, called on the president to take additional … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/24/24

On the left, Centralia police officer Emmet Woods poses with his wife, Sheena, and their children, Rory and Reese, while Centralia police officer Alan Bowers, on the right, stands with his parents, Chuck and Lupe, after both officers were sworn in during the Tuesday, April 23, Centralia City Council meeting.

Two new officers sworn in at Centralia Police Department

The Centralia Police Department welcomed two new officers on Tuesday, April 23, as Centralia Police Chief Denham introduced and swore in officers Alan Bowers and Emmet Woods during the Centralia City … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/24/24

Sirens: Driver exits vehicle, drinks Twisted Tea; shooting report unfounded; boy, 13, arrested for assault

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • A disorderly juvenile reportedly threw chairs and damaged a desk at W.F. West High School in the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street just … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

Death notices: April 24, 2024

• HELEN ESTHER FOSTER, 82, of Rochester, died April 19 at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin … more

4/24/24

FILE PHOTO — Heather Pinkerton and daughter Courtney Pinkerton await election results at the Lewis County Courthouse after voting closed on Feb. 13.

Candidate filing week set for May 6-10

Candidate filing week set for May 6-10 By The Chronicle staff The window for candidates in Washington state to run for public office in the November election will open on Monday, May 6. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

Napavine students work inside the district’s greenhouse in this photo from Chronicle columnist Maureen Harkcom.

Napavine FFA to host plant sale May 3-4

Napavine FFA will host a plant sale fundraiser at the Napavine High School greenhouse on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The sale will run from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

FILE PHOTO — Laney Larson, of Tenino, stands in a pen next to a sheep named Mikey during the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2023.

Spring Youth Fair set for May 3-5 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Organizers and participants are gearing up for the Spring Youth Fair, set for May 3-5 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Visitors can view a wide variety of living and still-life exhibits, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

FILE PHOTOS — Visitors gather at Recreation Park as The Olson Bros Band performs in Chehalis for the “Music in the Park” series in July 2023.

Performers and dates announced for Chehalis Music in the Park series

With summer just over eight weeks away and temperatures beginning to warm up, organizers of the annual Chehalis Music in the Park concert series recently announced performers and concert dates for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

The dining room of La Doña Mexican restaurant, which is among the businesses to receive a perfect score on its recent health inspection, is pictured on Tuesday April 2.

Food establishment inspection scores: From the Lewis County Public Health Department

Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be … more

4/24/24

Chehalis police say they are following leads but have made no arrests after homicide

The death of an 84-year-old Chehalis man found last week in the 300 block of Market Boulevard has been ruled a homicide by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Royland E. Barnett, of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/24

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, speaks with people during a fundraiser at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Monday, March 25.

If voters decide to repeal WA Cares, will the state refund tax collections?

More than nine months since Washington state workers started paying into the state-mandated long-term care insurance program, most working Washingtonians have contributed at least a few hundred … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/24/24

Chae An, 53, attends his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Prosecutors accused him of first-degree attempted murder, kidnapping and more.

Thurston County judge sentences man for trying to kill estranged wife by burying her alive

A 54-year-old Lacey man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for trying to kill his estranged wife in 2022 by her burying her alive. Chae Kyong An, 54, attended his sentencing … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/24/24

With the trees in the area well guarded on Saturday, April 20, the Lorax decided to attempt the 2024 White Pass Ski Area Pond Skim on his snowboard.

White Pass Ski Area found ways to handle slow start, limited snowpack

Plenty of snow at the right times allowed White Pass to keep thriving despite a slow start and warmer-than-ideal conditions for much of the ski season. Annual snowfall turned out to be close to … more

Luke Thompson / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS) | 4/24/24

Contest winner Kason Talanoa smiles with his mother after the Future Chefs National Challenge at Orin Smith Elementary in Chehalis on March 7.

Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge

Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge. Kason and his elote recipe … more