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Lewis County Fire District 6 Lt. Kyle Eiswald pins Chief Paul Patterson’s badge onto his uniform during a swearing-in ceremony in Adna on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
Fire District 6 commissioner expressed concern about former chief’s ‘decision-making,’ ‘judgment’
Lewis County Fire District Commissioner Gregory Greene was “concerned” about former Fire Chief Paul Patterson’s “decision-making, management skills, judgment, professionalism … more
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Participants dance during the grand entry of the 25th annual Cowlitz Indian Tribe Powwow at the Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview on Saturday, Sept. 14. This year’s theme was “Carrying Our Culture Forward For The Next Generation.”
In focus: Cowlitz Tribe celebrates culture at 25th annual powwow in Cowlitz County
Dave Reichert, left, and Bob Ferguson.
Gun control, abortion access, policing all top-of-mind in race for Washington's next governor
A former sheriff and a career lawyer are both vying to be Washington's next governor in November's election, fighting for the post overseeing a $70 billion budget and more than 8 million state … more
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Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com The names of John Mastandrea, project owner with Enzo Holdings, and Bryan Morris, City of Napavine public works and community development director, are crossed out with red marker after the two did not arrive for a Napavine community meeting they allegedly agreed to attend. The meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 12, in Napavine, to discuss the possible community impacts of a proposed housing development.
Napavine residents concerned over the impact of proposed housing development
Roughly 50 community members gathered on the outskirts of Napavine Thursday evening to voice their concerns over a proposed 195-unit housing development on Woodward Road. The meeting, organized … more
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Students and donors pose for a group photo during Centralia College’s annual scholarship night on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Centralia College Foundation awards 438 scholarships to local students
The Centralia College Foundation awarded 438 scholarships to approximately 390 Centralia College students at a scholarship event on Wednesday. Students had the opportunity to sit down with the … more
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The Centralia City Council meets at Centralia City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
With $1.1 million budget deficit looming, Centralia City Council considering tax increases
The Centralia Finance Committee is currently drafting the city’s new biennial budget for 2025 and 2026. There’s just one issue — a budget deficit is looming, leaving no other … more
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Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse
Thurston County commissioner accused of ‘pattern of abusive, unwelcome sexual behavior’
A Thurston County employee supervised by County Commissioner Emily Clouse accuses her of engaging in a “pattern of abusive, unwelcome sexual behavior” and firing him 30 minutes after he … more
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Former Centralia mayor and longtime Chronicle columnist Bill Moeller dies at 96
Bill Moeller, the longtime Chronicle columnist who for years introduced himself to readers as "a former entertainer, mayor, bookstore owner, city council member, paratrooper and pilot living in … more
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From left, course material buyer Ethan Bleak, auxiliary services director Zach Queen, 2023 nursing assistant program graduate Kass Ritchey, Visiting Nurses Foundation Executive Director Jacki Jewell and her mother, Centralia College Nursing Assistant Program Director Lorri Speer, pose for a photo outside of the Visiting Nurses Thrift Store in Centralia on Monday, Sept. 9.
‘Scrub Hub’ marks one-year anniversary
Scrub Hub, a program launched by Jacki Jewell, executive director of the Visiting Nurses Foundation, and her mother, Lorri Speer, the nursing assistant program director at Centralia College, … more
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The Huckleberry Ridge fire camp, located in the field of former Lewis County Fire District 13 Chief Barry Panush, is pictured from above on Pe Ell McDonald Road near Boistfort on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Huckleberry Ridge Fire 8% contained as of Tuesday afternoon
The Huckleberry Ridge Fire was 8% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, with incoming cool weather anticipated to help firefighters further contain the fire in the coming days. “The weather … more
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Dave Reichert, left, and Bob Ferguson.
Reichert, Ferguson clash in Washington governor's race debate
A deadly opioid epidemic. The housing shortage and cost-of-living crisis. Climate change. Farmworkers' protections. These are a few of the topics discussed Tuesday night in a debate between the … more
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Lewis County Public Utility District General Manager David Plotz speaks at a broadband project event in Boistfort on Friday, Sept. 6.
Lewis County PUD marks broadband internet milestone
As the world adjusts to an increased demand for a reliable high-speed internet connection, the Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) celebrated a milestone in rural western Lewis County on … more
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Community members and first responders participate in a push-in ceremony for the new Ladder Truck 48, a Rosenbauer 109’ Viper, at the Chehalis Fire Department on Friday, Sept. 6. Chief Adam Fulbright got the city council’s approval to purchase a new 109-foot ladder truck using just over $1.5 million of the City of Chehalis’ remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
In focus: Chehalis Fire Department celebrates new ladder truck with push-in ceremony
Community members and first responders participated in a push-in ceremony for the new ladder truck 48, a Rosenbauer 109’ Viper, at the Chehalis Fire Department on Friday, Sept. 6. … more
WSU's Alissa Brooks-Johnson competes in the high jump while competing in the heptathlon during the 2018 NCAA track season.
Greatness from small beginnings: Pe Ell grad Alissa Brooks-Johnson enters WSU Hall of Fame
Editor's note: The following story is part of a series highlighting the members of the 2024 Washington State Athletic Hall of Fame Class. The Hall of Fame induction took place Sept. 6-7 at the … more
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Gabe Ratkie captured this photo from the Huckleberry Ridge Fire on Friday.
Huckleberry Ridge Fire grows to 343 acres, still not threatening residents or structures 
The Huckleberry Ridge Fire in the southwest corner of Lewis County grew to about 343 acres as of Saturday morning, according to a report from the Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team. … more
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Lewis County Radio Communications Manager Justin Stennick speaks during a Lewis County Fire Chiefs Association meeting at the Fire District 6 station in Chehalis on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
$7 million upgrade to Lewis County 911 system on track to be completed by next summer
While the upgrades likely won’t be felt directly by residents of Lewis County, first responders will surely appreciate an improved communications network when it goes online next summer. … more
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The entrance of Green Hill School in Chehalis on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
Nearly 200 people sue Washington, alleging sex abuse in juvenile detention, including at Green Hill School in Chehalis
Dread fills the 60-year-old truck driver's body whenever he has to drive past the Emerald Queen Casino off Interstate 5. That's where the Cascadia Juvenile Reception and Diagnostic Center stood … more
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The Huckleberry Ridge Fire is pictured from above Thursday in this photo provided by the Western Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team.
Huckleberry Ridge Fire has burned 150-200 acres south of Pe Ell 
A fire that broke out about 20 miles southwest of Pe Ell Wednesday afternoon had burned an estimated 150-200 acres of clearcut forest and 1-year-old trees as of Thursday night, incident commanders … more
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A woman searches for razor clams at Grayland Beach on Friday, March 8.
Clam digging returns: WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal digging opportunities 
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Thursday announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 3 through Dec. 31. … more
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This rendering of the proposed Chehalis River water retention facility near Pe Ell was provided as part of a video created by the Chehalis River Flood Control District.
Officials highlight redesigned water retention facility proposed for Chehalis River
As presenters rose to pitch a new flood control project just outside of Pe Ell during Tuesday's meeting of the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District, the message remained consistent: the … more
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