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FILE PHOTO — Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod presents an update in front of commissioners alongside Chief Deputy Coroner Steven Wilson in Chehalis in April.
Lewis County on Track to Surpass Last Year’s Drug Overdose Death Total
Between a growing population and the increased potency and presence of opioids and other drugs, the area’s death toll from overdoses is already on track to outpace 2022. In Lewis County … more
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Sun shines through poppy petals on Wednesday afternoon in Centralia.
A Warm Weekend Is on the Way, But Water Still Wintery, Lewis County Warns
The first weekend of 80-degree days is on its way to Lewis County beginning Friday. “We just wanted to make sure everybody was aware that summer is coming. It should be here on … more
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Adrianna Garibay answers questions posed by Centralia City Council members on Tuesday night during the interview process the council used to choose someone to fill the at-large position left vacant following Leah Daarud's resignation last month.
‘I Hope to Help the Hispanic Community’: Adrianna Garibay Chosen for Vacant Centralia City Council Position
Adrianna Garibay will be the newest member of the Centralia City Council.   Late Tuesday afternoon, the council held a special meeting to select a candidate to fill an at-large position on … more
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Rob Fuller Scholarship recipients pose for a photo at the Jester Auto Museum during a luncheon hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 9.
Chamber Celebrates Top Centralia, W.F. West Graduates at Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce had 157 students apply for the 10 scholarships — which total about $17,000 — it offers to graduating high schoolers in Centralia, Chehalis and … more
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From left, Commissioner Sean Swope, Centralia Police Chief Stacy Denham, Mary Ellen Rafferty, Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston, Salvation Army Captains Steven and Gin Pack, Salvation Army Major Jonathan Harvey, Sharon Miracle, and Diane Raubuch smile for a photo during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Salvation Army food bank in Centralia.
In Focus: Salvation Army Reopens Updated Food Bank in Centralia
After pandemic-related changes, the Salvation Army of Lewis County reopened its food bank on Monday, welcoming people back inside after three years of a menu ordering format. “We are all … more
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Sirens: Juveniles Use Store Speaker for 'Moaning Sounds'; Infant Left in Vehicle; Man Who Wants Meth Damages Property
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT   Malicious Mischief   • Damage to the men’s bathroom at a playground in the 200 block of Southwest 13th Street was reported just before 8 … more
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a press conference in 2021.
Inslee Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Washington State Employees
Gov. Jay Inslee has rescinded a requirement that Washington state employees receive vaccinations for COVID-19, ending one of the strictest such mandates in the country. Inslee made the … more
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Richard DeBolt speaks to attendees inside The Loft for an Economic Alliance Summit in June 2022.
Economic Alliance of Lewis County to Hold Economic Forecast on May 17
The Economic Alliance of Lewis County will host an Economic Forecast on May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.   The event, sponsored by TwinStar Credit Union, will take place at The Juice Box, located at … more
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Sen. Jeff Wilson
Bill Allowing Firearms to Be Transferred to Museums Signed Into Law by Gov. Jay Inslee
A bill sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, allowing firearm transfers to museums was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday.   The legislation, Senate Bill 5436, exempts … more
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Centralia Police Chief Stacy Denham talks about two new officers, Colton Pruitt and Caleb Parsons, in front of the Centralia City Council in March.
City Purchases Drone System for Centralia Police Department
The Centralia City Council voted unanimously last month to purchase a drone system for the police department.   Funding for the new program includes $20,000 of American Rescue Plan Act … more
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Carole Apple, a vendor at the Tenino Farmers Market, poses with several of her handmade purses.
Tenino Farmers Market Returns for Season
The 19th annual Tenino Farmers Market opened on May 6, welcoming   hundreds of customers back for the first sale of the year.   The market will run each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
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Mariana Cruz, Winlock
Reader’s Lens: Rainbows Capture Attention Throughout Lewis County
As spring storms moved through Western Washington this week, rainbows were a common sight.   And readers didn’t dissapoint when it came to capturing images and sharing them with The … more
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The Centralia pool at Thorbeckes is located at 910 Johnson Road in Centralia.
Centralia Community Pool Supporters Meet to Discuss How to Advocate Amid Possible Cuts After School Levy Failure
During a meeting at the Centralia Community Pool at Thorbeckes on Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen members of the public gathered to discuss how they should organize to prevent the Centralia School … more
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Centralia police respond to a scene where the driver of a Jeep was extracted from a vehicle before medics arrived after a rollover crash along North Pearl Street in Centralia. Both lanes were closed near the Skookumchuck Bridge as tow crews worked to clear the scene.
In Focus: Jeep Crashes on Pearl Street Bridge in Centralia, Blocking Traffic Wednesday
From left, Chris Cabrera, playing Captain von Trapp, Odette Mohr playing Sister Margaretta and Olivia Wiley playing Maria Rainer, perform on stage during rehearsals for “The Sound of Music,” play at Centralia College on Tuesday, May 9.
‘The Sound of Music’ Opens at Centralia College
The Corbet Theater stage will come alive with the “Sound of Music” this weekend as Centralia College premieres its spring musical.   Popularized by the 1965 movie starring Julie … more
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Chronicle News dump hosts, from left, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor, Aaron VanTuyl and Isabel Vander Stoep.
Chronicle News Dump 142: Vaping! In The Dairy Department
May 8, 2023: On the 142nd episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz and assistant editor Isabel Vander Stoep discuss how to speak without pronouns, the … more
Chehalis Police Chief Randy Kaut accepts a proclamation declaration from Chehalis Mayor Tony Ketchum making the week of May 15 Police Week to show appreciation for the city's officers.
‘This Is a Rough Business to Be In:’ Mayor of Chehalis Proclaims Police Week to Show Support for Law Enforcement 
It will officially be Police Week in the City of Chehalis beginning next Monday after Mayor Tony Ketchum issued a proclamation at Monday night’s city council meeting.  Police Week in … more
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Four Dogs Killed in Centralia House Fire 
Four dogs perished in a house fire in the 2800 block of Little Hanaford Road in Centralia on Saturday.  The homeowners reportedly came home and found smoke coming from the residence … more
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FILE PHOTO — Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer
If Special Session Fails, Lewis County Likely to Harshen Drug Law
On May 16, the Washington state Legislature will reconvene for a special session after, on the last of a 105-day session, lawmakers failed to pass a bill to amend drug possession laws. After the … more
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Becky Rakoz, of Winlock, captured both of these photos. The first photo was submitted Monday morning. “I love my sunrises here on the Grand Prairie in Winlock,” she wrote in an email to The Chronicle. “Combine it with elk and the outline of Mt. Rainier, you have a beautiful morning.” The second photo shows a double rainbow in Winlock on Saturday evening. To submit photos for potential publication, send them to news@chronline.com.
Reader's Lens: One Perspective, Two Wonderful Photos
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