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Sirens: 'Karen' Insults Fly After Handicap Parking Flap; Resisting Arrest; Burglary

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Assault • A Centralia man was arrested in the 1000 block of B Street just after 11:45 a.m. on April 15 and was booked into the Lewis County Jail for alleged … more

4/18/22

Spring Youth Fair to Be Held Last Weekend of April

The Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is returning after a two-year break on April 29, April 30 and May 1. Produced by the Lewis County Spring Youth Fair Organization, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/22

Chris Rust, superintendent of Toledo School District, talks about school construction last August as both natural light and new artificial light fills a room soon to be used as a learning space for students.

New Toledo High School Opens With Ribbon Cutting on Friday

It took five bond measures, a multi-million-dollar state grant and two years of construction to complete, but the highly-anticipated new Toledo High School will officially open with a ribbon cutting … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/22

Sunlight illuminates clouds over Mount St. Helens at sunset on Friday.

In Focus: Scenes From Sunset Near Chehalis

4/18/22

A bunny poses for photos with kids at Penny Playground outside the Virgil R. Lee Community Building in Chehalis on Easter Sunday.

Photo: Easter Bunny Entertains Kids Near Penny Playground Sunday

4/18/22

Friends of the Winlock Library Book Sale Is April 30

Friends of the Winlock Timberland Regional Library is holding its April Book Sale on April 30 to raise funds for capital improvements to the library and special programs like the library’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/22

Abbarno Congratulates Centralia Child Care Center on $900,000 Grant

In a statement released Friday, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, congratulated Centralia’s Pacific Northwest Early Learning Center on receiving a $900,000 grant from the Early Learning … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/22

The “Lifting up Chehalis” mural by Emily von Flowtow in downtown Chehalis next to the new Experience Chehalis office location on NW Boistfort Street.

Community Calendar: Business After Hours; Girls Night Out; Lewis County Stream Team Earth Day Event; Experience Chehalis Earth Day Clean-up

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Daniel Warn at dan@chronline.com. Business After Hours April 21 at 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia; 5 p.m. … more

4/18/22

Sen. Maria Cantwell, center, is interviewed during a tour of the Interstate 5 bridge April 13.

Cantwell Says I-5 Bridge Project Is Good Candidate for Federal Funding

The project to replace the aging Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River may see some additional funding opportunities at the federal level because of Congress’ $1.2 trillion infrastructure … more

By Rick Bannan / For The Chronicle | 4/18/22

Rainier-area residents compete in a special adult Easter egg hunt on Saturday at Wilkowski Park.

Thurston County Town Offers Easter Hunt for Adults

There was a mad dash for the perfect egg. Candy-filled canisters of springtime delight hid in the grass for a hasty hand to grab. Participants raced to add the next prize to their hunt’s … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/18/22

Raymond Man Dies in State Route 6 Crash

A 43-year-old Raymond man died after a Friday afternoon single-vehicle crash near Frances, according to the Washington State Patrol. William A. Villanueva was traveling westbound on state … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/16/22

Cowlitz County Court Official Charged With Child Sexual Abuse

A Cowlitz County court official who until recently oversaw youth detention for the county was charged Wednesday with raping a child about a decade ago, according to documents filed in Cowlitz County … more

Esmy Jimenez / The Seattle Times | 4/15/22

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

Data and graph provided by Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC).

Vehicle Thefts on the Rise Locally, Across the State

Vehicle thefts increased dramatically between 2020 and 2021 and are continuing to rise, according to data from local law enforcement and the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/15/22

Community members clap as attendees speak out against the sale of the City of Centralia’s decommissioned golf course property near Seminary Hill.

Residents Rally Against Potential Housing Development on Centralia’s Decommissioned Golf Course Property

Concerned Centralia residents filled the city’s council chambers Thursday night as the Planning Commission met for a workshop to help determine if it would recommend to the city council a … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/15/22

Clouds surround Mount Rainier at sunset in this photograph taken from U.S. Highway 12 near White Pass.

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to White Pass Scenic Byway

Energy Northwest, a Washington State electricity agency, announced new charging stations along the White Pass Scenic Byway on Tuesday. The agency has been involved in developing electric vehicle … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/22

Signs posted on a property off Mineral Hill Road protest a proposed YMCA Camp around Mineral Lake last March.

County Planning Commission to Consider YMCA Youth Camp in Mineral

The Lewis County Planning Commission (LCPP) will consider a proposal by the YMCA to develop a youth camp near Mineral Lake. The proposed camp, which would be large enough for about 400 campers … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/22

Onalaska High School Aquaculture Teacher Kevin Hoffman walks on a net pen complex as students work to remove nets and give them to members of the Chehalis Tribe on Carlisle Lake earlier this month.

Public Welcome to Attend Onalaska Fish Release

A fish release will be taking place in Onalaska on Friday, April 22, and the public is welcome to attend. The Onalaska High School aquaculture program is coordinating the release with the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/22

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum building on Southwest Sylvenus Street in Chehalis.

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum Obtains Stop-Gap Liability Insurance Amid Ceased Passenger Operations

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum (CCRM) successfully obtained premises-liability insurance last Friday, April 8, allowing railroad workers to return to work at the site. The move marks … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/15/22

Schaefer Park Opening to the Public This Weekend

Lewis County Parks and Recreation is opening Schaefer Park early this year, with the park opening its gates on Saturday, April 16. In the agency’s statement, director Connie Riker said … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/22