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Rich and Julia Eaton pose for a photo at Friends Landing in Montesano next to their custom Meat Hunter poles.

BigBankFishing Showcases Chehalis River Fishing Via YouTube

Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/1/22

The Chehalis River flows past Cosmopolis and to the harbor.

In Focus: The Chehalis River From Above, Montesano to Grays Harbor

6/1/22

Richard DeBolt, executive director of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County

Economic Alliance to Host Post-COVID Summit

The Economic Alliance of Lewis County is hosting a Post-COVID Summit from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, at The Loft in Chehalis. The Alliance will have a panel of state elected … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/1/22

A Great Blue Heron takes off from the Cowlitz River on the morning of Monday, June 15, 2015.

WDFW Opens Chinook Salmon Retention on Lower Cowlitz River

The Washington state Department of Fish and WIldlife (WDFW) has opened the retention of spring Chinook salmon on the lower Cowlitz River. Salmon retention on the Cowlitz River was closed at the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/1/22

A snake slithers through the underbrush in the Seminary Hill Natural Area in April.

‘Photography on the Hill’ Workshop Coming to Seminary Hill Natural Area June 11

Expand your photographic skills and have some fun taking pictures in the forest during the free “Photography on the Hill” workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Seminary Hill … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/1/22

Deston Denniston, 51, smiles for a photo in front of flowers in his Centralia yard.

Centralia Man Plans Walk Up Seminary Hill to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Stroke

Deston Denniston, a 51-year-old Centralia resident, had been approved to leave the emergency room on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, after experiencing strange symptoms. The next day, he was cleared … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 6/1/22

Thurston County Reports 716 New COVID-19 Cases, 10 Deaths

Thurston County reported a decrease in COVID-19 cases as the health department tallied 716 new cases and 10 deaths during the period of May 23 through May 29. The deaths included two women in … more

By Nisqually Valley News staff | 6/1/22

Dave Barnett was the chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and helped lead its fight for land and a casino. He died Saturday at age 61. (Courtesy Cowlitz Indian Tribe)

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman Remembered for His Passion, Generosity

Dave Barnett, general council chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe who successfully guided his tribe's economic development, has died. The cause was a heart attack Saturday at his Richmond Beach … more

Lynda V. Mapes / The Seattle Times | 5/30/22

The Chehalis River flows through forests and farmland south of the town of Oakville, which can be seen at the center top of this photograph.

Climate Change and the Chehalis River: Experts Outline Potential Dangers for Fish and Flooding

Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Dianne Dorey stands in front of her wall of achievements and awards over the years serving as the Lewis County Assessor since March of 1998.

Dianne Dorey to Retire After Serving in Lewis County Assessor's Office Since 1975

In her time working for the Lewis County Assessor’s Office, Assessor Dianne Dorey, 68, has seen the dawn of the digital age, the rise of the internet, the collapse of the housing market and the … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 5/30/22

The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 17 fires rounds in a departing salute during the Sticklin Greenwood Memorial Park Rededication Ceremony in Centralia on Saturday.

‘We Remember Them All’: Greenwood Memorial Park Rededicated After Years of Improvements

Walking the well-maintained grass paths between gleaming white graves and American flags the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, it’s difficult to imagine Sticklin Greenwood Memorial Park was … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Sirens: Juveniles Arrested for Graffiti; Juvenile Booked for Punching Parent in Face; Retail Theft; DUI Arrest

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of West Main and North Pearl streets at 12:05 p.m. on May 27. … more

5/30/22

The shadow of a hand casts onto a skunk cabbage near Rainbow Falls State Park off state Route 6.

Timberland Regional Library Wants to Get Your Family Outdoors

Timberland Regional Library, along with several other library networks in the state, want to bring families closer to nature — for free. The libraries are now offering Check Out Washington … more

By The Olympian | 5/30/22

Thurston County Seeks Applicants to Expand Board of Health

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has three community member seats open on the Board of Health (BOH), for which it is now accepting applicants. The BOH will expand from three to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

The Chehalis City Council listens to a presentation at the May 22, 2022, meeting held at Chehalis City Hall.

Chehalis City Council Seeks Applicants for Council Member Vacancy

Due to the recent resignation of Councilor Kelly Wilson, the Chehalis City Council has a vacancy. An at-large position, the opening comes with a term that expires Dec. 31, 2023. Interviews … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

Pat Slusher, owner of Pat Slusher’s Coin Shop, poses with his antique register and wall full of Hawaiian items. At the age of 79, he plans to retire to his oceanside property and relax with his wife Phoebe.

Pat Slusher, Known for Hawaiian Shirts and Coins, to Retire and Close Centralia Shop After Decades-Long Career

If you’re a fan of Hawaiian shirts or collecting coins, then your life is about to get a lot more difficult. That’s because Pat Slusher, 79, of the eponymously named … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronicle.com | 5/30/22

Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting Event at Gravity Coffee June 3

Gravity Coffee will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on June 3, kicking off a three-day celebration at its new drive-thru location at 712 Harrison Ave. in Centralia. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Program Coordinator Charles Edmonson uses a weed wrench to remove a large invasive weed by the roots.

Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Works to Solve a Growing Problem

As the weather warms and people start heading outside, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board hopes they will help keep an eye out for problem weeds causing issues in the community. Steps can … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/30/22

The organizers of the Rochester Market and Demo Faire are, from left to right, Jennifer Spiegelberg, Rachael Heinrich, Shelby Barkoff and Jennifer Winter.

Market and Demo Faire: Rochester Women to Host Event Promoting Family Fun and Self-Sufficiency

Are you interested in growing your own food, building connections in your community or self-sustainability? The Rochester Market and Demo Faire will offer an opportunity to explore all of those … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Thurston County A 350,823-square-foot warehouse has been proposed at 6292 196th Ave. SW in Rochester, according to Thurston County information.

500,000 Square Feet of Warehouse Space and Truck Stop Proposed in South Thurston County

Two warehouses and a truck stop have been proposed in the Rochester area of south Thurston County, the county announced late last week. The larger of the two buildings, a 350,823-square-foot … more

By Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 5/30/22