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Sirens: Brush Fire; Homeless Camp Develops; Unwanted Drones Overhead; Assault; Theft

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Disorderly Conduct • At 11:45 a.m. on July 14, a caller in the 700 block of Northwest Maryland Avenue reported their neighbor was “being … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/17/23

Princess Napawinah 2016 Lindsey Miles holds up a peace sign during the Napavine Funtime Festival Parade on Saturday, July 15. For the event’s 50th anniversary, all 49 past Princess Napawinahs were invited to be the parade’s grand marshals.

In Focus: Princess Napawinahs of the Past Highlight Funtime Festival

7/17/23

Chehalis's Interim Planning and Building Manager Ron Buckholt stands before the Chehalis City Council on July 10 while being introduced by Chehalis City Manager Jill Anderson.

Chehalis Welcomes New Interim Planning and Building Manager, Water Superintendent

By Owen Sexton owen@chronline.com Along with hiring new Municipal Court Judge Allen Unzelman last week, the City of Chehalis welcomed two new employees during last Monday’s city … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/17/23

Lewis County Fire District 6 responded to a reported outbuilding fire last week in rural Chehalis. Mutual aid crews from Chehalis Fire Department arrived first to find a working fire that had extended into the home. No injuries were reported.

Family Displaced After Fire Damages Adna Area Home

Firefighters from Lewis County Fire District 6 and the Chehalis Fire Department responded to an outbuilding fire that spread to a home on Peterson Road off of Highway 603 near Adna on Friday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/17/23

A killdeer stands in a parking lot in Washington on Sunday afternoon.

Beak of the Week: Killdeer’s Stature Is Less Intimidating Than Its Name

A killdeer is neither killer nor deer. This sandpiper-like bird is similar to deer in at least three ways, though: They’re skittish, have long legs and live their lives on the … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/17/23

Bicyclists eat breakfast at Centralia College, the official halfway point of the 2023 Seattle to Portland Classic Bike Ride, Sunday morning, July 16. An estimated 5,000 people took part in the ride Saturday and Sunday, with many choosing to camp overnight at Centralia College. In Chehalis, there was a heavy concentration of campers at Recreation Park.

In Focus: Rising and Shining With STP Riders at Centralia College

About 5,000 cyxlists rolled through Western Washington Saturday and Sunday while completing the Seattle to Portland Classi Bike Ride. Centralia College is the official halfway mark for the ride and … more

7/17/23

Thurston County Man Shot by Deputy July 4 Reportedly Had Fake Gun

A Thurston County man who a deputy shot at his home on July 4 has been charged with assaulting two deputies with what was found to be a fake pistol. Geoffrey Ian Gilley, 35, attended his … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/17/23

White supremacists protest at a Lewis County Pride event held at the Pine Street Plaza in Centralia last month.

White Supremacists Target Pride Events Across the Northwest as Organizers Push Back With Love

Pride in Perry, the block party in Spokane's most prominent "gayborhood," was a stop on a new white supremacist network's tour of hate this summer that's targeting small Pride events across the … more

Emma Epperly / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 7/16/23

Thurston County Man Arrested Outside JBLM Is Accused of Killing His Fiancee in 2012

A 35-year-old Tumwater man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of his fiancee, who was shot to death in Pennsylvania in 2012, according to news reports out of Erie, Pennsylvania. … more

Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/14/23

One Dead, One Hospitalized After Overdoses in Centralia; Homicide Investigation Underway

One person is dead and another is hospitalized due to suspected overdoses and the Centralia Police Department is investigating the incident as a controlled substance homicide. Centralia … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/23

More Residents in Lewis County Could Become Eligible for Property Tax Exemptions, Assessor Says

Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson stated more residents within the county could become eligible for property tax exemptions due to recent changes in Washington state law, according to a news … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/23

Reader’s Lens: An Enchanting View of Mount Adams in the Goat Rocks Wilderness

Christian Huebner submitted this photo of Mount Adams from the Goat Rocks Wilderness. To submit photos for potential publication, email news@chronline.com. more

7/14/23

Attendees listen as state Rep. Peter Abbarno speaks at the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce July Forum at O'Blarney's at the Gibson House Thursday, July 13.

Abbarno Talks Legislative Issues at Chamber’s July Forum

The homelessness crisis, public school system funding and Washington state Legislature’s recent special session to remedy the Blake decision were among the topics state Rep. Peter Abbarno, … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/14/23

April Jackson, the Reptile Lady carries a Burmese Python during a reptile show at the Timberland Regional Library in Centralia on Thursday, July 13, 2023

In Focus: Kids Get Up Close With Reptiles at Centralia Library

7/14/23

Sirens: Dog Overdoses on Fentanyl; Criminal Impersonation; Missing Child; Disorderly Conduct; Assault

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Dog Overdose • Just after 7:05 a.m. on July 12, a resident in the 700 block of F Street reported their 3-pound dog had contact with fentanyl … more

7/14/23

Girl Scout Troop 41050 from left, Susannah Berry, Natalia Hedgers, Layla Von Wald, Kimberlie Brunner and Olivia Hedgers pose for a photo with plastic flamingos on Tuesday, July 11.

Flamingos Flock to Centralia for Final Fundraiser of Europe-Bound Girl Scouts

Many migratory birds will come back to the same field or lake, year after year. The migratory plastic yard flamingos that frequent Centralia in the summer aren’t quite so picky, but … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/14/23

The former location of Umpqua Bank in Centralia was purchased by the city.

Centralia City Council Amends Biennial Budget, Increasing It by $1.8 Million

The Centralia City Council voted unanimously to amend the city’s 2023-2024 budget by $1,852,673 during its Tuesday night meeting following a proposal by City Finance Director Bret Broderson. It … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/14/23

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Tenino High School beginning Thursday, July 20. This photo of a rehearsal was shared on the theatre's Facebook page.

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre’s Summer Musical Opens July 20

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Tenino High School beginning Thursday, July 20. “Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/23

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging to Host Seven Community Forums Seeking Area Plan Public Input

A series of seven forums have been scheduled by the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging to gather input while it is currently developing its 2024-2027 area plan, according to a news release. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/23

Blue Zones Hosting Presentation at Chehalis Library on Tuesday

Blue Zones — a worldwide organization focusing on learning from the world’s longest-lived cultures to help people in communities everywhere live longer and better — is hosting a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/14/23