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Gov. Jay Inslee looks at log jams in the distance in this photograph provided by the governor’s office.

Inslee Visits Flood Reduction Projects in the Chehalis River Basin

Environmental concerns are no stranger to the Grays Harbor region, especially when it comes to flooding. The Chehalis River Basin is the second largest river system in Washington, covering … more

By Allen Leister / The Daily World | 7/13/22

Sunlight shines through stained glass windows onto the balcony floor at the Toledo Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 9, in Toledo. The church's goal is to raise $75,000 in funds to help restore the old windows.

A Church in Toledo That’s Over a Century Old Seeks Donations to Fix Stained Glass Windows

TOLEDO — Just a couple of months ago, the Toledo Presbyterian Church congregation learned their beloved stained glass windows needed repairing. The windows are made with a sand grout that has … more

By Katelyn Metzger / The Daily News | 7/13/22

Chehalis City Council Votes to Create Employee Recognition Fund

The Chehalis City Council voted on Monday to approve the allocation of $15,000 to create an employee recognition program for city workers. The funds would go to hosting a staff appreciation luncheon … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/13/22

Lewis County COVID-19 hospitalizations are reflected over time in this graph from the state Department of Health.

Lewis County Sees Decrease in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Most Recent Reporting Week

For the first time in nearly a month, Lewis County saw a decent dip in reported cases of COVID-19 in the most recent reporting week. The weekly COVID-19 update from Lewis County Public Health … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/13/22

Signs with messages against rezoning former golf course property near Seminary Hill in Centralia are lined up outside Centralia City Hall before a city council meeting Tuesday night.

Divided Centralia Council Votes to Move Forward With Rezoning of Former Golf Course Land

The Centralia City Council voted 7-2 on Tuesday night to move forward with a plan to rezone the former golf course between Seminary Hill and Ham Hill from R-2, single-family zoning, to R-4, a medium … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/13/22

Western Washington Sees Slowdown in Home Price Increases, Lewis County’s Price Increases Still Among Highest in the State

In a statement released on July 6, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (Northwest MLS) said changes in the Western Washington real estate market in June “show signs of a shifting market, … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/13/22

Gov. Jay Inslee looks at log jams in the distance.

Inslee Visits Chehalis River Basin

The new Fry Creek Pump Station got off to a wet start on Thursday, July 7. A brief, but heavy summer rain storm had local mayors, state legislators, and other community stakeholders seeking shelter … more

Erika Gebhardt / The Daily World | 7/13/22

Lisa Hiam holds a Mazama pocket gopher after trapping it in the Mima Mounds of West Rocky Nature Preserve near Maytown in this file photo.

Thurston County's Habitat Conservation Plan for Gophers Gets Federal Approval

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finally approved Thurston County's long-awaited plan to manage federally protected species, including the Mazama pocket gopher. As a result, the county has … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian | 7/12/22

FILE PHOTO — DNR brush trucks are seen parked along the edge of a scorched field as they respond to a fire near Brown Road East in Chehalis in August 2021.

Lewis County Burn Ban Goes Into Effect on Friday

Effective one minute after midnight on Friday, July 15, the Lewis County Fire Marshal will enact burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County. After careful review … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/12/22

News Dump Ep. 105: Long Bones vs. Lung Bones

On the 105th episode of News Dump, Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz, Franklin Taylor and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss Punisher shirts, no-showing your own removal meeting, the STP, a hot studio, Cheese … more

7/12/22

Thurston County Reports 533 New COVID-19 Cases

Thurston County reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but an uptick in deaths during the period of July 3 through July 9. As of Tuesday afternoon, the health department tallied 533 new cases … more

By Nisqually Valley News staff | 7/12/22

Actors with Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre rehearse the upcoming production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The show is set to take place at Tenino High School from July 21 through July 30.

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre to Perform ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

The Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will host eight performances of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” from July 21 through July 30 at Tenino High School. The 1967 musical is … more

By Nisqually Valley News staff | 7/12/22

Ospreys, also known as river hawks, use branches to build a nest on a light post near Toledo High School’s Ted Hippi Field on Saturday.

In Focus: Ospreys Nest in Toledo

7/11/22

Museum Director Chip Duncan talks to attendees of a Veterans Recognition Day event at the Veterans Memorial Museum last September in Chehalis.

Lewis County Seeks to Fund Peer Resource Center at Veterans Museum

Shortly after the announcement of a new Veterans Affairs (VA) mobile medical unit coming to the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Aug. 3, museum Director Chip Duncan and others specializing in … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/11/22

Kids sport cheese-shaped hats as they throw candy from floats Saturday during the Cheese Days parade in downtown Toledo.

Toledo Gets Cheesy: Cheese Days Parade Rolls Through Toledo

7/11/22

Wildlife biologist Jessica Homyack leads the children's nature activity on Aug. 14, 2021, at the Seminary Hill Natural Area. This year's event will be held Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. It is free and all are invited.

Children’s Nature Activity Set for Saturday Morning at Seminary Hill Natural Area

Children of all ages can examine and touch animal pelts, antlers and skeletons during the free Children’s Nature Activity this Saturday morning at the Seminary Hill Natural Area. Wildlife … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/11/22

Small Acts of Kindness has spent about $3,000 a year to replace flags on 25 flag poles across the county, including those pictured here in Winlock.

Lewis County Nonprofit Group Strives to Make Community a Better Place One Small Act at a Time

Lewis County residents may have noticed some improvements in the Winlock area over the last few years, and they have a group called Small Acts of Kindness to thank for it. Small Acts of Kindness … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/11/22

Sirens: Held at Gunpoint; Sexual Misconduct; DUI Arrest; Vehicle Prowls

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Disputes • A physical dispute between a man and a woman was reported in the 1500 block of Rice Road just before 2:20 p.m. on July 8. No arrests were made. … more

7/11/22

Payton Pocklington, wearing the yellow hat at center right, is pictured posing with vendors outside The White Space in downtown Centralia for the grand opening on Saturday

‘The White Space’ Event Venue Opens in Downtown Centralia

Most event venues come with a theme pre-prepared, be it shabby-chic, modern, farmhouse or otherwise. But Payton Pocklington, 24, of Centralia, wanted to create a venue that would be as diverse as … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/11/22

Launch Event for Thurston County History Book to Be Held on July 16

An event for the launch of “Water, Woods and Prairies” will be held at the Olympia Center on Saturday, July 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The book, published by the Thurston County … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/11/22