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A great egret glides above Hayes Lake near where the Skookumchuck River flows under Interstate 5 on Thursday afternoon in Centralia.
In Focus: A Great Egret at Hayes Lake in Centralia
Artist Richard Tracy, also known as RichArt, stands in the yard at his home along Harrison Avenue in Centralia in 2011.
Richard ‘RichArt’ Tracy, Eccentric Centralia Artist Who Gained Regional Fame, Dies at 89
The eccentric and regionally known artist known as RichArt, real name Richard Tracy, died Dec. 22 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia at the age of 89.  Locally, Tracy was known for … more
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Centralia police officer Angie Krause smiles after giving Nico Ambrisio, 2, an officer's sticker as her sister, Taylor Joyce, 8, looks on in this April 2, 2014, Chronicle file photo.
‘I Just Like to Help People’: ‘Officer Humphrey’ Reflects on 21-Year Career With Centralia Police Department
It’s been nearly a month since Angie Krause, formerly known as Angie Humphrey, gave her final radio signoff as an officer with the Centralia Police Department, but settling into retirement is a … more
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Sirens: Dine and Dash; Counterfeit Cash; Graffiti; Very Disorderly Conduct; Assaults
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT  Malicious Mischief  • Just before 8:05 a.m. on Dec. 28, there was a report of graffiti that was spray painted on a building in the 300 block of … more
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An owl flies from a barn west of Chehalis in this photo captured earlier this year.
Though Rare, Owl Attacks in Washington May Be on the Rise
Attacks by owls on humans are extremely rare but may be increasing in frequency in Washington according to one expert on the winged creatures. Jonathan C. Slaught, a biologist specializing on owls … more
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A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia to snatch a fish last May.
In Focus: The Chronicle’s 2022 Photos of the Year
Through fires, floods and everyday life in the greater Lewis County area, Chronicle Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger was there to capture big moments and compelling images in 2022. Here are photos he … more
From left, Lewis County Superior Court Judge Andrew Toynbee, County Commissioner Scott Brummer, Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer, Treasurer Arny Davis, Clerk Scott Tinney, Sheriff Rob Snaza, Assessor-elect Ross Nielsen and Auditor Larry Grove.
Lewis County Elected Officials Take Oath of Office
Lewis County elected officials took their oaths of office at the Lewis County Courthouse on Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the county. Superior Court Judge Andrew Toynbee … more
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The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team was called to a man’s home near Tumwater on Dec. 29 after he had barricaded himself inside. Sheriff’s deputies were originally called to carry out an eviction notice.
Eviction in Thurston County Escalates Into Nearly 12-Hour Standoff and an Attempted Murder Charge
A 50-year-old Thurston County man was arrested Thursday night and booked into the county jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder after an eviction escalated into a 12-hour standoff with … more
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Centralia Public Works Director Kim Ashmore provided these photos of garbage that was collected along Plummer and Hayes lakes during a recent multi-agency effort funded by a grant.
Plummer, Hayes Lakes Get Cleaned Up Thanks to Multi-Agency Project in Centralia
There is a great egret — a tall, white bird — that frequents Hayes Lake beside the Centralia outlet mall, the Skookumchuck River and Interstate 5. This week, for the first time in a … more
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This 1962 picture postcard shows the Twin Cities "Man in Space" Visitor Information Center in Centralia. In a capsule atop the tower resides a college student "astronaut," who lived in the capsule for about two months.
A Look Back in Time: The Chronicle Reflects on the Top Stories of 1962
On the front cover of its Dec. 31, 1962, edition, The Chronicle listed the top five news stories for 1962 The Chronicle declared the Oct. 12 “hurricane-like” storm to be the number one … more
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Angie Krause, formerly known as Angie Humphrey, smiles outside The Chronicle on Thursday. Krause spent 21 years with the Centralia Police Department and 27 years as a law enforcement officer.
‘Officer Humphrey’ Reflects on 21-Year Career With Centralia Police Department 
It’s been nearly a month since Angie Krause, formerly known as Angie Humphrey, gave her final radio signoff as an officer with the Centralia Police Department, but settling into retirement is a … more
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The Lewis County Public Utility District office in Chehalis is located at 321 NW Pacific Avenue.
Lewis County PUD Increasing Security, Working With Law Enforcement as Utilities Hit by Vandals
The Lewis County Public Utilities District (PUD) is coordinating with law enforcement officials and increasing security after recent attacks on the power grid in Western Washington. On Christmas … more
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Water flows under a bridge over China Creek where the retention wall stands on Tuesday.
New China Creek Gauge Sees First Test After Heavy Rainfall
Centralia residents don’t have to schedule a visit to China Creek; it visits them. Occasionally, the creek’s floods damage homes and businesses, block roadways and spill mud throughout … more
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Lewis County Public Health, Partners to Host Disaster Preparedness Class for Families With Vulnerable Members
Lewis County Public Health and Social Services will be joined by partners at the Youth Advocacy Center of Lewis County, Reliable Enterprises and the Lewis County Autism Coalition in hosting a class … more
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Lewis County Commissioners Lindsey Pollock, Scott Brummer and Sean Swope prepare to pass resolutions during a meeting in Chehalis earlier this month.
Chairs Shift on Lewis County Board of Commissioners
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners played a game of bureaucratic musical chairs this week. District 1 Commissioner Sean Swope, representing Centralia, was appointed to serve as the chair of … more
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Leah Rader, general manager of the Chevron station located at 520 South Tower Ave., pictured behind the sign at left, served more than 140 free meals on Christmas along with friends, family and coworkers.
Lewis County Drug Court Graduate Turned Gas Station Manager Provides Free Meals on Christmas
Inspired by Gather Church’s tradition of providing free meals to homeless people for Thanksgiving, Leah Rader, general manager of the Chevron station located at 520 South Tower Ave., spent her … more
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A boat ramp extends from Mossyrock Park to Riffe Lake on Tuesday.
Resident, Utility Clash Over Riffe Lake Amplified by Boat Launch Closures Due to Low Water Levels
While it sits midway between Lewis County’s eastern and western borders, Mossyrock Dam powers the City of Tacoma.  When the Cowlitz River Hydro Project began in the 1960s, in exchange … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Attorney General Bob Ferguson Announces Partnership With State Representative on Bill Combatting Robocalls
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement on Wednesday announcing he is partnering with state Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, on legislation combating … more
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Sirens: 'Dancing in the Roadway'; Change Stolen From Donation Box; Woman Found Sleeping in Vehicle
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT  Theft  • At 7:35 a.m. on Dec. 26, an unknown male reportedly broke open the donation box for the Ronald McDonald House in the 1200 block of Lum Road … more
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A vehicle travels through water over Teitzel Road in Centralia on Tuesday next to a flood gauge for South Hanaford Creek. Most of Western Washington was under a flood watch and a high wind advisory Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Gusts of up 55 miles per hour were predicted as well as widespread power outages. Only minor flooding was reported on area waterways and China Creek largely stayed within its banks.
In Focus: Rain, Wind Lash Western Washington
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