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Police officers remove plants from a structure in the 100 block of Carroll Way off Frogner Road Thursday afternoon in Chehalis following the arrest of one individual while serving a search warrant that also located firearms.

One Suspect Arrested, Two Firearms and 1,250 Plants Seized in Adna Marijuana Grow Bust

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Marijuana Enforcement Team arrested one man and secured a large number of marijuana plants, as well as firearms, … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/22/22

Local law enforcement removes plants from a structure in the 100 block of Carrol Way off Frogner Road Thursday afternoon in Chehalis following the arrest of one individual while serving a search warrant that also located firearms.

Lewis County Sheriff: Search Warrant Reveals Extensive Marijuana Grow

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol’s Marijuana Enforcement Team arrested one man and secured a large number of marijuana plants, as well as firearms, from a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/22

Laurel Khan smiles while sitting at Curious The Bar with a glass of non-alcoholic wine Tuesday afternoon.

Mackinaw’s Raided by Liquor and Cannabis Board, Court Date Coming for Owner

Laurel Khan, owner of Mackinaw’s Restaurant and connected bar, Curious, in Chehalis, didn’t defy Washington’s COVID-19 restrictions against in-person dining as a political protest … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/20/22

Kenneth Phillip DeSchazer appears in Lewis County Superior Court last August in Chehalis.

Judge Dismisses Final Remaining Charges in Skookumchuck Wind Farm Manslaughter Case

A Lewis County Superior Court judge has dismissed all charges against the last codefendant criminally accused of causing the death of a Chehalis man in a trench collapse during construction of the … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/20/22

Family members pose for a photo Tuesday morning during an event to honor Raise for Rowyn Day in Tenino.

Tenino Makes April 19 ‘Raise for Rowyn Day’ in Perpetuity

Even the smallest angel can have the largest impact. At least, that’s what the Tenino City Council thought when it declared April 19 “Raise for Rowyn Day” at a recent … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/19/22

Shawn and Kim Crittenden smile as they talk about work being done inside the former Spiffy’s Restaurant location before it opens as Papa Bears West.

Former Spiffy’s Restaurant Will Soon Be ‘Papa Bears’

The idea of Spiffy’s Restaurant and Bakery getting torn down and replaced with fast food made Morton residents Shawn and Kim Crittenden cringe. Fortunately, the values of the Crittendens … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/18/22

Gin Pack with The Salvation Army receives an embrace from a resident at the Chehalis Avenue Apartments Wednesday while helping to move items back into rooms after buildings were evacuated due to flooding last January.

Three Months Later, Displaced Flood Victims Return to Apartments

After flooding on Jan. 7 severely damaged 28 units in the Chehalis Avenue Apartment complex, displaced residents were finally able to return to their homes on Wednesday. Thanks to Ross McDowell, … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/15/22

Richard DeBolt, with the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, attends a Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday in Centralia.

'Hold Onto Your Hats': Economic Alliance of Lewis County Teases $600 Million Investment in Local Economy

Richard DeBolt, the executive director of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County, told the Centralia City Council at its Tuesday night meeting that on May 12, the alliance will be announcing a … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/14/22

Bonnie and James Allee, at left, and their son Braden Allee address the Centralia City Council Tuesday.

After Traumatic Injury, Centralia Resident Gets a Shot at Skate Shop

The Centralia City Council voted Tuesday to enter into a $100-a-month lease agreement to turn a concession building near the skate park at Rotary Riverside Park into a retail skate shop, in an effort … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/13/22

In the Fifth Gathering to Support Oakley Carlson, Area Residents Want Answers

More than 14 months since 5-year old Oakley Carlson was last seen, a mystery remains about her disappearance. Count 5-year old Aubrey Wolfe among the Grays Harbor residents who are angry about the … more

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World | 4/13/22

Attendees pose for a photo before launching onto the Chehalis during the Pe Ell River Run Saturday morning.

‘Not a Race, It’s Just a Party’: Pe Ell River Run — an April Tradition — Returns for 44th Year

When Shawnell Pilz and Luke Harris moved into their new place in Pe Ell, the previous homeowner had one unusual stipulation for the new residents: They needed to be ready to welcome Pe Ell River … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/11/22

Bernese Mountain Dogs Paris, Hersey and Tronnie stop during a walk in the snow with Harvey and Colleen Means of Chehalis Monday morning.

‘Cool, Wet and Unsettled’ Weather Pattern Brings Spring Snow to Western Washington

Just days after Western Washington saw its first 70-degree weather of the spring, much of the region has now been blasted with wet, heavy snow. Centralia, Chehalis and most surrounding … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/11/22

A man in a canoe struggles to stay upright in the lower part of rapids at Rainbow Falls during the Pe Ell River Run on Saturday.

In Focus: River Runners Ride Chehalis River From Pe Ell to Rainbow Falls

The annual Pe Ell River Run took place Saturday, and The Chronicle’s Jared Wenzelburger and Isabel Vander Stoep were there for it. The loosely organized annual event takes participants … more

4/10/22

Coach Ron Brown smiles and holds up a signed copy of a book titled the History of Centralia Basketball which details the Ron Brown Era. The ’56’ represents the amount of years Brown spent coaching.

‘History of Centralia Basketball’: Ron Brown’s Book to Raise Money for Tiger Hoops Program

What do Tiger Woods, Mike Krzyzewski and Ron Brown have in common? All are giants in their respective sports. But most importantly, in the twilight or end of their careers, they are three guys who … more

By Sam Bakotich / For The Chronicle | 4/9/22

Paul Rees prepares to lay down a small charge Thursday on an Adna with a mole problem.

‘The Mole Man’ Rids Yards of Unsightly Dirt Mounds

When you have a professional mole, you call in the professional mole catcher. Or, as he’s known in Lewis County, “The Mole Man.” His name is Paul Rees. The 70-year-old … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/8/22

Kim Schrader smiles while describing her start at Alderson’s Awards West-Printwares and her 30 year career there on Tuesday in Centralia.

Kim Schrader Celebrates 30 Years at Alderson’s Awards West-Printwares

Working with the public isn’t the easiest thing to do, but Kimberly Schrader could teach a master class in the task. Schrader, 52, of Adna, has been working at Alderson’s Awards … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/6/22

Steelhead are scooped into a net before being released into Gheer Creek by Onalaska High School aquaculture students Friday morning.

Onalaska Fish Release Highlights Valuable School Program

On Friday, members of the Onalaska community and local fishing enthusiasts gathered at Carlisle Lake. Joined by Lewis County leaders including commissioner Lee Grose and State Reps. Peter … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/4/22

Community members write down pros and cons of a proposed night-by-night shelter in Lewis County during a public hearing on Thursday night at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. From left, Tricia Zeise, of the Lewis County Gospel Mission; Kayla Snodgrass, a resident who recently moved to the county from Portland; Shona Smith, of Shona’s Food Company in Chehalis; Annalee Tobey, executive director of Experience Chehalis; Jill Anderson, Chehalis City Manager; and Tony Ketchum, mayor of Chehalis.

Lewis County Residents Weigh Pros and Cons of Proposed Night-by-Night Shelter

A 2018 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which includes Western Washington, determined it was unconstitutional for cities to enforce laws against sleeping and camping in … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/1/22

Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Polley smiles while talking about the new banner on display outside the Northwest Pediatric Center in Centralia.

Northwest Pediatrics Co-Founder Dr. Jennifer Polley to Retire After 30 Years

As she enters the examination room with her patient and the door closes behind her, Dr. Jennifer Polley steps into a space she considers sacred. Thirty years ago, Polley was a founding member of … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 3/31/22

Mount St. Helens is pictured from the Johnston Ridge Observatory Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Mount St. Helens Begins to Shed Winter Snow Coat as Road to Johnston Ridge Opens

Mount St. Helens is an elusive wonder. It steps out of the morning fog to offer majestic views, only to don a veil of clouds moments later. Still, the headless peak has become an icon of … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 3/29/22