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Joe Clark talks about goals for the Lewis County Energy Innovation Coalition during a lunch hosted by the Economic Alliance at Jeremy’s in Chehalis.

Economic Alliance Talks Plans for Hydrogen-Power Initiatives as Part of New Energy Innovation Coalition

Hydrogen-powered conversations gripped the Economic Alliance of Lewis County’s luncheon Wednesday as community members spoke about hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Twin Transit … more

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

A Twin Transit bus is seen parked near the construction site as crews continue work on the new Mellen Street charging station in Centralia in May 2021.

Twin Transit Opts to Discontinue Mask Mandate on its Buses

Due to recent court decisions, Twin Transit will no longer require the masking of passengers who use its services, according to a new policy. The policy refers to the Monday ruling of the U.S. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/22

Customers and vendors are seen from above during the Country Chicks Spring Show Friday at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia. The show, in its 13th year, continues through Saturday with more than 150 vendors. Cost of admission is $6 and $5 for senior citizens. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In Focus: Country Chicks Market Springs Into SWW Fairgrounds

4/22/22

Thurston County Corrections Deputy Allegedly Used Jail Messaging System to Solicit Woman for Sex

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has fired a 33-year-old corrections deputy after he was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly using the jail visitation system to solicit for sex a woman … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/22

Sirens: Mossyrock and Morton Incidents; Assault; Theft; Open Container

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Assault • At approximately 9:15 a.m. on April 20, a custodial assault that occurred in the 300 block of Southwest 11th Street on March 28 was reported. … more

4/22/22

The Chehalis Police Department continues to investigate a break-in to the 13th Street Market, located at 1249 South Market Blvd. in Chehalis, that occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to the Chehalis Police Department. The store, pictured above, was previously burglarized on March 30, but that burglary is also still under investigation and no arrests have been made, according to the Chehalis Police Department.

Photo: 13th Street Market Burglarized Again Thursday Morning

4/22/22

From the April 1958 Chronicle archives: “GETTING READY for the opening of the derby, a group of youngsters gather around Centralia Junior Chamber of Commerce members as they make preparations. The big derby will provide numerous prizes for the youths in Centralia. All parents are asked to sign an application blank and turn them over to the Jaycees. - Chronicle Staff Photo.”

A Look Back in Time: Lewis County Prepares for World War II Sugar Rationing in 1942

Initial preparations for the public registration for wartime sugar rationing in Lewis County were set for May 4-7, 1942, as disclosed by Centralian Reid R. Conrad, Lewis County rationing … more

Complied by Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/22/22

Jaime Herrera Beutler smiles while on a tour of Riverside Park in Centralia following flooding earlier this year.

Herrera Beutler Invites President to Meet With Lewis County JNET on Overdoses, Addiction

Earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, sent a letter to President Joe Biden inviting him to meet with the Lewis County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET), a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/22

The inside of the Roxy Theater is pictured last year.

Trust Grants $275,000 to Roxy Theater in Morton

In its winter grant report, the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust listed Fire Mountain Arts Council, the nonprofit that runs Roxy Theater in Morton, as the beneficiary of a grant for theater renovations. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/22

Congresswoman Presents Flag From Capitol to Morton WWII Veteran

Earlier this week, while on a trip to East Lewis County, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, stopped by the home of World War II veteran Paul Ghosn to present him with a flag that was … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/22

Board That Oversees Thurston County Public Health to Expand to Eight Members

Thurston County's Board of Health will expand from three to eight members by July in a bid to be more inclusive. The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved expanding the … more

By The Olympian | 4/22/22

Chila Silvernails, 8, is pictured in this photo provided by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Cowlitz County Detectives Say 40-Year-Old Cold Case of Murdered Girl Still Open

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office detectives say they are using new technology to solve a 40-year-old murder of a Kalama girl that has been incorrectly linked to a local child killer. Chila … more

By The Daily News | 4/22/22

A salmon sign points off Jeffries Road near Adna during a Stream Team event.

Community Calendar: Fishing Derby; Girls Night Out; Stream Team Earth Day Event; Chehalis Earth Day Clean-up

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Daniel Warn at dan@chronline.com. Fishing Derby April 23 at Fort Borst Park; 9 a.m. to noon Anyone is welcome to … more

4/22/22

Boy Scout Jesse Ervin poses in front of the tables he’s built as part of his Eagle Scout project for the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area.

Rochester Boy's Eagle Scout Project Seeks to Bolster Endangered Scatter Creek Plants, Butterflies

The Scatter Creek Wildlife Area will be home to a new effort to protect endangered plants and butterflies after Rochester Boy Scout Jesse Ervin completes his ongoing Eagle Scout project. … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/22/22

An Olympia man has been found guilty for the March 2020 murders of Charlene Van Auken and her 4-year-old daughter Zoey Peetz, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Murdering Thurston County Woman and 4-Year-Old Child in 2020

A jury found a Thurston County man guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday in the killing a 34-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter. Sheriff's deputies arrested Nicholas Denham, 31, on … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian | 4/21/22

Local law enforcement removes plants from a structure in the 100 block of Carrol Way off Frogner Road Thursday afternoon in Chehalis following the arrest of one individual while serving a search warrant that also located firearms.

Lewis County Sheriff: Search Warrant Reveals Extensive Marijuana Grow

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol’s Marijuana Enforcement Team arrested one man and secured a large number of marijuana plants, as well as firearms, from a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/22

Boat anglers drift downriver from Blue Creek on the Cowlitz River in March 2018.

Three Men Referred to Prosecutor for Trying to Poach at Blue Creek Hatchery on Cowlitz River

The spring return of steelhead to the Blue Creek Hatchery complex northeast of Toledo brought an influx of people to the area fishing around the clock — and with them an increase in fishing … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/22

Man Found Guilty of 2020 Thurston County Murders of Woman, Girl

An Olympia man has been found guilty for the March 2020 murders of Charlene Van Auken and her 4-year-old daughter Zoey Peetz, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Nick … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/22

Twin Transit, Intercity Transit Signal Change in Masking Requirements

Twin Transit as well as Thurston County’s Intercity Transit have signaled a change in masking policies on their outlets of public transportation, with Twin Transit expected to make its policy … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/22

Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier presents a proclamation by the City of Tenino during an event honoring Raise for Rowyn Day Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

Tenino Makes April 19 ‘Raise for Rowyn Day’

Even the smallest angel can have the largest impact. At least, that’s what the Tenino City Council thought when it declared April 19 “Raise for Rowyn Day” at a recent … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 4/20/22