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A seal lion pokes its head above the water near the Barrier Dam in Salkum Monday night.
Gluesenkamp Perez Asks for ‘No Less Than $1M’ for Lethal Sea Lion Removal
After seals and sea lions were spotted 70 miles up the Cowlitz River this week, anglers, lawmakers and state officials expressed concern for one of Washington’s most precious, most delicate … more
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From left, Wade Pilloud, Officer Lance Martin with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Randy Lampman watch as hundreds of trout are released into Carlisle Lake in Onalaska on Friday.
Onalaska Aquaculture Program Releases 600 Trout in Carlisle Lake
The Onalaska School District aquaculture program released 600 trout in Carlisle Lake on Friday morning.   The release coincides with the Saturday start of the statewide trout fishing derby. … more
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A sea lion, about 70 miles upstream from the Columbia River, pokes its head above the water on the Cowlitz River where hatchery salmon were released Monday.
Sea Lions, Seals Seen 70 Miles up Cowlitz River at Barrier Dam
For anglers who enjoy catching salmon near Astoria, the California sea lion is an established menace.  The farther out one travels at the river’s mouth, the more they’ll see the … more
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Commissioners Sean Swope, Scott Brummer and Lindsey Pollock attend a meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday.
Outcry for Answers in Death of Aron Christensen Reaches County Commissioners
Thursday, April 20 marks eight months to the day since the bodies of Aron Christensen, 49, of Portland, and his puppy, Buzzo, were discovered near the Walupt Lake Trail, a camping and hiking … more
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Danny Peterson, 6, stands front and center with his arm in a sling Saturday in Winlock while surrounded by friends, family, paramedics, fire personnel, members of the Winlock community and a couple from Ryderwood who were in the vehicle that struck Peterson in March.
Family, Responders Celebrate Recovery of Boy Struck by a Truck Near Vader
Danny Peterson, 6, was hit by a truck on state Route 506 between Ryderwood and Vader on March 18 and was airlifted to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. According to his family, he … more
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Cliff Barackman, from the show “Finding Bigfoot,” poses for a photo holding up Sasquatch casts at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater during a “Bigfoot: Real or Hoax?” presentation on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Hundreds Attend ‘Bigfoot: Real or Hoax?’ Event in Chehalis
While many sightings of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, have been admitted hoaxes, that hasn’t stopped the true believers from maintaining the hunt for the elusive mythical creature.  On … more
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Seniors on the W.F. West equestrian team pose with their coaches for a photo during the final district meet of the season in Tacoma on Saturday. From left, Coach Lea Elder, Savanna Dorning, Liberty Smith, Josey Majors, Reagan Olson, Madison Smith, Allie Sutich, Jeznee Journee, Raylee Andseron and Head Coach Adam Kasper.
Equestrians From Across Lewis County Ride to State Tournament
The W.F. West High School equestrian team, made up of students from schools across Lewis County, punched several tickets to state this year in various categories. Athletes also took home hardware … more
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On Wednesday at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, Sheriff Rob Snaza describes his office’s response to the August killing of Portland man Aron Christensen and frustration that followed in the coming months from friends, family and the general public. Charges remain unfiled against a man who admitted to shooting Christensen.
‘Do I Wish It Was Different? Absolutely’; Sheriff’s Office Addresses Investigation Into Death of Aron Christensen
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has been the subject of ire over the last seven months as information about its investigation into the death of Aron Christensen, a Portland man who died from … more
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Kayla Craig provided these photos of a fire that burned a fifth wheel trailer and the arrest of a man at the scene for an outstanding warrant on Wednesday.
Man Arrested at Scene of Fire in Salkum Is Suspect in Centralia Burglary
A man in Salkum was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night at the scene of a fire on unrelated warrants. No injuries were reported from the fire. According … more
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Firefighters from Salkum and Mossyrock work to keep back a fire from a shed in Salkum that destroyed a trailer along Fuller Road on Wednesday night.
Man Arrested at Scene of Fire in Salkum Wednesday
A man in Salkum was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night at the scene of a fire. Salkum Fire Chief Duran McDaniel told The Chronicle he heard the man was taken … more
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At left: This photo of Hammock Head the elk was taken by Packwood resident Heather Weagant. “Packwood has been a part of my family for over 60 years. ... I’ve called Packwood my second home for nearly 40 years. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve seen the elk, each time is as exciting as the last. Ole Hammock Head just adds a little flair to that excitement,” Weagant said. At right: Brittany Longe took this photo of Hammock Head in Packwood recently.
Elk Dubbed ‘Hammock Head’ Captures East Lewis County’s Heart
He’s a household name. He wears a crown. No palace holds him, yet he’s fond of bucking ham…mocks. Hammock Head, or sometimes Ole’ Hammock Head, is an elk. Lewis … more
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Centralia High School senior Gracee Cline poses for a photo with one of her Boer goats at Incline Farms in Centralia on Friday.
Centralia CTE Students, Tin Men Supply Partner to Build Goat Houses for FFA Student
When Centralia High School published a Facebook post in November 2022 soliciting ideas for a construction project the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) class could complete, senior … more
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Aron Christensen is pictured along with his dog, Buzzo, in these images previously provided to The Chronicle.
Family of Aron Christensen Issues Statement After Decision Not to File Charges in Death
The family of Aron Christensen, a Portland man who died from a gunshot wound along with his dog near Walupt Lake in August 2022, has issued a statement following Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan … more
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Leah Rader, bottom left, poses with her coworker at Chevron and their family and friends who helped them hand out free, hot meals this past Easter at the Chevron located at 520 S. Tower Ave.
Easter Giveaway: Drug Court Graduate Continues Providing Free Hot Meals on Holidays
After handing out free, hot meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas, Leah Rader, with the help of some of her employees and family members, spent Easter Sunday at the Centralia Chevron gas station she … more
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Firefighters hose down the underside of the roof of the west side of the Peppertree West Motor Inn on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Centralia.
Onalaska Man Connected to Centralia Peppertree West Motor Inn Fire Facing Felony Arson Charge
The Onalaska man arrested Thursday for allegedly fleeing the scene of the Peppertree West Motor Inn fire, trying to run onto Interstate 5 and throwing a lit cigarette at a Centralia police officer … more
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These photos of Aron Christensen and Buzzo were provided by friends of Aron Christensen.
Prosecutor: Not Enough Evidence to Support Felony Charges in Aron Christensen’s Death
After an extensive two-month review of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation into the death of Aron Christensen, the Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office has decided there … more
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Firefighters hose down the underside of the roof of the west side of the Peppertree West Motor Inn on Thursday, April 6, in Centralia.
One Injured, One Arrested at Scene of Fire at Centralia’s Peppertree West Motor Inn
One person was treated for smoke inhalation and one person was arrested following a fire at the Peppertree West Motor Inn in Centralia on Thursday that displaced the motel’s … more
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Firefighters blast water into a roof vent on the west side of the Peppertree West Motor Inn as they put out hot spots across the motel on the 1200 block of Alder Street in Centralia on Thursday, April 6. The main portion of the motel was completely evacuated and no life-threatening injuries were reported.
Crews Respond to Fire at Peppertree West Motor Inn in Centralia
First responders were dispatched to a fire at the Peppertree West Motor Inn in the 1200 block of Alder Street in Centralia shortly before 6:25 p.m. on Thursday.  Riverside Fire Authority … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee talks about the future of Washington state noting the importance of hydrogen power while pointing to 4-year-old Tamika Starr during a meeting at the Chehalis Tribe Community Center Wednesday morning near Oakville.
Tribes, States Apply for $1B Federal Grant to Create Lewis County-Based Hydrogen Hub
Four-year-old Tamika Starr, a Miss Chehalis “princess,” was dressed for the part on Wednesday morning as she greeted Gov. Jay Inslee at the Chehalis Tribe Community Center, who described … more
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Craig Steepy, of Chehalis, a volunteer working to restore the Mountain View Cemetery, smiles while talking about the work volunteers have done to improve the landscape Thursday afternoon in Centralia.
After County Repossession, Volunteers Work to Restore Mountain View Cemetery
Nobody knows for sure what will happen to Mountain View Cemetery, a large pioneer to modern burial location in Centralia, which was recently repossessed by Lewis County on Jan. 26 after its owner was … more
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