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Chehalis Mayor Tony Ketchum reads a proclamation declaring Saturday, Oct. 28, National First Responders Day while the city's Fire Chief Adam Fulbright and Police Chief Randy Kaut await to receive the proclamation on behalf of first responders during the Chehalis City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 23.
Chehalis establishes cost recovery program for some fire department emergency services
Those utilizing Chehalis Fire Department services may now have to pay for the department’s response depending on the type of emergency after the Chehalis City Council voted Monday to approve an … more
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Skylie Voie, center, of the Chehalis FFA chapter accepts her award for winning the Washington FFA 2023 state championship for Creed Speaking in May 2023 alongside her adviser and coach Chris Guenther, left.
Chehalis FFA student to compete in national competition
When her FFA adviser first suggested she compete in a leadership development event where she would have to recite the five-paragraph FFA Creed from memory and then answer questions related to it in … more
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Centralia Police Chief Stacy Denham, right, begins a town hall at Centralia City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to address residents' concerns and questions.
Centralia Police Department holds town hall for concerned residents to discuss community issues
Nearly 40 residents filled the city council chambers at Centralia City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25, for a town hall event hosted by the Centralia Police Department.   Centralia Police Chief … more
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Kelly Hribar, 46, of Pe Ell, makes an appearance in Lewis County Superior Court during a trial that began Monday, Oct. 16.
Jury convicts Pe Ell man for premeditated murder 
A Lewis County jury convicted Kelly David Hribar, 46, of Pe Ell, of first-degree murder and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm Wednesday afternoon for fatally shooting 40-year-old Leonard … more
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Leslie Lewallen smiles for a photo in front of a flag that once flew over the White House Tuesday morning at her Camas home.
‘I’m a fighter’: Southwest Washington has a new Republican candidate for Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives, for the last couple weeks, has been barely functional due to stubborn partisan divides in and outside of the Republican party. That doesn’t deter Leslie … more
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Kelly Hribar waits in Lewis County Superior Court for escort back to the Lewis County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 25 after the jury for his murder trial began deliberations.
Jury deliberations begin in murder trial for suspect accused of shooting man near Pe Ell
A 12-person jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of Kelly David Hribar, who is accused of fatally shooting 40-year-old Leonard Kowalsky in the Pe Ell area in August.   Hribar, … more
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A picture of Tylie Tobin, a 10-year-old with a rare form of cancerous tumor on her brain stem, sits on display inside the Old Mill Farm in Onalaska during a benefit dinner on Saturday, Oct. 21.
'Her fight is our fight': Hundreds attend benefit event for Chehalis girl with brain cancer
If it takes a village to raise a child, 10-year-old Tylie Tobin could be raised a dozen times. On Saturday at the Old Mill Farm event venue just outside of Onalaska, a crowd close to the … more
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Attendees smile and pose while walking together during a Breast Cancer Awareness March in downtown Centralia Saturday morning.
Around 200 people take part in UNFI Centralia Breast Cancer Awareness March on Saturday
Around 200 Lewis County residents showed up on Saturday, Oct. 21, for the United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Breast Cancer Awareness March in Centralia, according to UNFI human resources representative … more
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Attendees race to the finish line during the Boo-Coda casket races on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Casket races draw hundreds to Boo-Coda Saturday afternoon
Hundreds of onlookers lined Main Street in Boo-Coda Saturday afternoon for a scary good time during the town’s annual casket races. The rules of the ghastly race were simple: the first … more
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State Sen. Jeff Wilson, right, asks questions about funding and upcoming bills that would help the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County and the children they serve during a tour in December 2022.
State Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested for firearm possession in Hong Kong airport
Nineteenth Legislative District state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, was arrested at the Hong Kong International Airport Friday evening after carrying an unloaded revolver in his carry-on … more
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Crowds fill seats during the Best of Lewis County awards gala at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
In focus: Best of Lewis County celebration was ‘something special’ this year
The Chronicle’s annual “Best of Lewis County” online competition and in-person awards show is as close to the Academy Awards as Lewis County gets. Unlike the elite Oscars, … more
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From left, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Captain Richard VanWyck, Sheriff Rob Snaza, Commissioner Scott Brummer, County Manager Ryan Barrett and Undersheriff Wes Rethwill are pictured at the groundbreaking of the new East Lewis County Sheriff’s Substation near Randle.
Lewis County breaks ground on new substation near Randle
Lewis County has started construction on a long-discussed project to rebuild a law enforcement presence on the east end of the county. Sheriff Rob Snaza, County Commissioner Scott Brummer and … more
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Back row, Julie and Dave Pendleton smile alongside Maddie McGregor and Daryl Lund as family members, from left, Jackie Creed, Lori Severns, June Young and Marilyn Gallagher pose for a photo at a table during Business After Hours at Dick’s Brewing NW Sausage and Deli in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 19.
40 years of Dick’s meat: Centralia’s Northwest Sausage and Deli celebrates milestone anniversary
Dick’s Northwest Sausage and Deli, a longtime staple of the Centralia community, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 19, as it hosted the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of … more
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Bob Mohrbacher, president of Centralia College, unveils a portrait of Leon and Rose Bowman at the entrance to the Bowman Rotary Banquet Room inside the TransAlta Commons during a ceremony to honor their lives and work on Monday, Oct. 16. Their niece Karla Bailey completed the portrait and donated it to Centralia College in their honor.
Centralia College unveils new portrait of Rose and Leon Bowman
When a Centralia College board member asked artist Karla Bailey to attend a special event in the room on campus named after her aunt and uncle, Rose and Leon Bowman, she certainly didn’t expect … more
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Barbara Stark, ministry assistant at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia, smiles alongside Michael Dobyns after a video was shown to attendees during a meeting discussing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Chehalis on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Lewis County event celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month
While not exactly sure how he does it, the staff at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia say the building has shined since Michael Dobyns took over as janitor. “He is a … more
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Deputy Prosecutor Scott Jackson shares details about the timeframe leading up to the murder of Leonard Kowalsky in Lewis County Superior Court during a trial that began Monday, Oct. 16.
Updated: Murder trial underway for suspect accused of fatally shooting man in Pe Ell area
The trial for Kelly David Hribar, who is accused of fatally shooting 40-year-old Leonard Kowalsky in the Pe Ell area in August, began, oddly enough, with both parties agreeing that Hribar is guilty … more
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Clockwise from left, Gov. Jay Inslee, Janine Benner, a representative from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's office, April Sims, from the Washington State Labor Council, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Aaron Feaver, director Washington State University's center for deployment and research in Earth abundant materials Zoom into a press conference following the Biden-Harris administration's announcement of up to $1 billion for a hydrogen hub in the Pacific Northwest on Friday.
State, federal officials weigh in on up to $1B for PNW hydrogen hub
Like a parent with more than one child, Gov. Jay Inslee won’t say which of Washington’s 49 counties are his favorite.   “The governor loves all his counties … more
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Kelly Smith Johnston, left, rebuttals Joyce Barnes during a candidate forum at O’Blarney’s in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Port commission, city council candidates debate in Centralia ahead of general election
With November’s general election less than a month away, candidates for Centralia City Council and a Port of Centralia commissioner position met at O’Blarney’s at the Gibson House … more
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The Chronicle’s DEADline News Team rolls down Seventh Street in Bucoda in October 2022. From left are Chronicle reporters Owen Sexton and Emily Fitzgerald, Assistant Editor Isabel Vander Stoep, Editor Eric Schwartz and Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger. The team came in third.
Boo-Coda looking for corpses and pallbearers for Casket Races
The South Thurston County of Bucoda — or, as it’s known in October, Boo-Coda — is looking for corpses and pallbearers.   Fast ones, to be more precise.   The … more
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Artist’s rendering of the hydrogen production plant proposed in Centralia, Washington, by Australia-based Fortescue Future Industries. The soon-to-close Centralia coal power station can be seen at left rear. (Courtesy of Fortescue Future Industries, 2022)
Biden announces up to $1B for hydrogen hub in PNW: Lewis County projects form anchor of huge investment
Many officials from tribes, governments and other agencies in the greater Lewis County area were triumphant on Friday morning. They woke up to the news that President Joe Biden announced seven … more
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