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County owned land at the intersection of Centralia Alpha Road and North Fork Road pictured from above on Tuesday, April 9. Neighboring residents are asking the county to restrict access to the land.

Neighbors concerned over trespassers on land owned by Lewis County

While the roughly 2-acre piece of property sat vacant Tuesday afternoon, April 9, a collection of residents told the Lewis County commissioners that morning that a piece of county-owned land at the … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Brody Hamilton laughs and runs alongside his father, Chris, during a Walk with Reason fundraiser event on Saturday, April 13, at the Onalaska High School track.

‘Walk With Reason’: Onalaska High School student organizes walk to benefit boy battling brain cancer

Having just returned home to Onalaska last Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Brody Hamilton was out at the Onalaska High School track … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Robin Kristiansen throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for Larch Mountain Little League at Tenino City Park on Saturday, April 13. Kristiansen and his wife Jennifer were recognized for their many years of service to the community of Tenino.

Longtime area photographer throws first pitch for Larch Mountain Little League opening ceremony

The sun was shining on the Larch Mountain Little League players as they lined the field at Tenino City Park on Saturday morning. Each year, the organization, combining Rochester and Tenino, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Sirens: People squatting at vacant residence; Man seen lying on railroad tracks; Man seen 'carrying a pole with a knife at the end'

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Disorderly conduct • A homeless Centralia resident was warned for “yelling and swearing” in a city park in the 2000 block of Borst Avenue at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Early day Sisters of Providence supported the construction and operation of their works of charity through begging tours. These fund-raising journeys to distant logging camps and mines were made by boat, by stagecoach and on horseback. circa 1890.

Julie McDonald: Mother Joseph and Sisters of Providence opened schools, hospitals, orphanages

Today marks the 201st birthday of a Canadian woman whose loving selfless acts of service saved many lives throughout the Pacific Northwest. Esther Pariseau was born April 16, 1823, on a farm … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/15/24

Cub Cadet lawnmowers are displayed during the 58th annual Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13.

In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds

4/15/24

Centralia Downtown Association awards Pioneer West first safety grant of 2024

In its March board meeting, the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) unanimously voted to award Pioneer West the first safety grant of 2024. The matching grant will go toward funding a safety … more

4/15/24

Courtesy photo A fire in the 1200 block of Centralia Avenue is pictured from above on Friday afternoon in Centralia. Firefighters responded to the blaze, which engulfed a garage, at about 4:30 p.m. No injuries were reported. A relative of the resident of the attached home reported that the quick response by firefighters saved the home, though the resident lost a lot in the fire. This photo was provided by Dale Hylton of Blue Skies Drones.

In focus: No injuries reported after garage fire in Centralia on Friday

4/15/24

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging announces 2024 open house events to connect residents with services

In an effort to better connect with the communities it serves and get residents the services they need, the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) announced it will host open house events … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

The Chronicle is located at 321 N. Pearl St. in Centralia.

CT Publishing acknowledges PDC violation for failing to maintain commercial advertiser books

The Chronicle failed to maintain publicly available commercial advertiser books, a lawyer representing the newspaper acknowledged in a letter to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The March … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez smiles during a roundtable event at the Van der Salm Farm in Woodland on Tuesday, April 4.

Gluesenkamp Perez testifies in support of legislation to address nationwide shortage of EMS workers

In her push to address the emergency medical services (EMS) staffing shortage and ease the process of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders takes notes during a public forum at the Atrium in Olympia on Thursday, April 11.

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders wants a helicopter, GPS trackers, cameras and nets

Thurston County’s Sheriff says he wants a new helicopter, tracking devices, grapple nets and license plate cameras to improve public safety. Sheriff Derek Sanders briefed the Board … more

By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

Man faces more criminal charges after high-speed chase in Lewis and Thurston counties

An overnight high-speed pursuit ended in Tumwater with a Tacoma man in custody, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office says. Early Sunday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/15/24

The Napavine Tigers pose for a photo after falling to Okanogan 28-24 in the 2B State Championship game at Husky Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Is a high school sports transfer portal coming to Washington? WIAA considering

Matt White has been coaching soccer at Puyallup High School for over two decades. He sees where high school sports in Washington are headed if an open transfer portal is created and he doesn't like … more

Jon Manley / The News Tribune (TNS) | 4/14/24

Valerie Bergmann smiles Thursday, April 11 in the now-totaled work truck she was driving when a suspected impaired driver hit her and other Washington State Transportation workers in January in Vancouver. Although Bergmann is worried she could be struck again, she said her job offers her the support she needs. "It's going to take a lot more than one hit for me to think about quitting," she said.

Fatal work zone crashes double in state; SW Washington county sees fourth highest crash rate

Valerie Bergmann saw headlights in her rearview mirror just before a car traveling 70 mph rammed into her maintenance truck on the side of Interstate 5 in Vancouver. Bergmann, of Woodland, and … more

By Hayley Day / The Daily News | 4/14/24

Driver, 19, injured after falling asleep, crashing on Interstate 5 south of Chehalis

A 19-year-old driver was injured after falling asleep at the wheel on Interstate 5 south of Chehalis early Sunday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol. Ryan Joe Cortes was … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/14/24

United Way Director Annie Oien pictured in her office at the United Way in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 9.

New executive director of United Way of Lewis County looks to foster deeper community connections

Months into her new role, United Way of Lewis County Executive Director Annie Oien constantly looks for opportunities to facilitate and develop new partnerships while also developing deeper … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Cat Wallace, left, and Patti Ledesma pose for a photo in the Love Covers studio behind Ledesma’s house on Thursday, April 11. Wallace and Ledesma started the nonprofit together in 2021 to bring people together through quilt making.

From Tenino to Bend, Oregon, Love Covers looks to support nonprofits, build relationships through sewing

Sewing has always been a passion and a way to bring people together for Patti Ledesma, of Tenino, and Cathleen “Cat” Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, who have been friends for more than 30 years … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Jenelle and Olive Britton sit at a table inside their family’s restaurant JJ’s ToGo on North Tower Avenue in downtown Centralia on Wednesday, April 10.

JJ’s ToGo plans soft opening in Centralia on April 15, full opening on April 22: ‘We’re really excited to bring a fresh feel to the community’

When Jessica Britton’s sister-in-law asked her to meal prep lunches for her out of her tiny Chehalis apartment in November 2021, Britton didn’t imagine that fulfilling the simple request … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Sirens: Stolen chain saws recovered; teacher says bus driver slammed on brakes, cursed at kids; local jail statistics reported

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accidents • A minor, non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported in the 1400 block of South Gold Street just before 8:25 a.m. on April 10. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/24