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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledges the challenges that he and state lawmakers face regarding the 2026 supplemental budget due to slowing revenue growth, increased costs and reductions in …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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10/17/25
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A Tacoma man was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after he was allegedly found driving a stolen U-Haul van while in possession of a pistol in Centralia on Oct. 15.
Elton Hoard, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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The Lewis County Fire District 5 Board of Commissioners held a 45-minute meeting Friday to approve a motion to respond to the City of Chehalis and the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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While visitors are still plentiful at Mount Rainier National Park during the current federal shutdown, spotting a park ranger or National Parks Service vehicle feels similar to the excitement of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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A Centralia resident was removed from Wednesday’s Port of Centralia meeting by local security after grabbing toward the phone of an attendee who was recording a video.
In response, …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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A Winlock man faces two new felony charges just weeks after his release from jail. The first offense — theft of a motor vehicle — allegedly occurred in June.
Jose H. Padron Jr., 30, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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Thurston County’s Rutledge Family Farm has been holding Halloween events for 25 years, and it won’t be slowing down this year.
The farm has a haunted maze, pumpkin patch and many …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Elton Hoard, 48, Tacoma, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and unlawful …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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Silver Lake Resort will transform into Spooky Lake Resort from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3201 Spirit Lake Highway, Silver Lake, for an afternoon of Halloween happenings, according to a news …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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As the federal government shutdown is in the midst of its third week, the subsequent furloughs of federal staff may have an impact on the Port of Chehalis Southwest Washington Grain Project and its …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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An Onalaska man faces potential charges of driving under the influence after the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado he was operating “left the roadway and struck a fence” off state Route 508, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, stated in a news release that eligible early learning and child care providers should apply for grants through the Washington state Department of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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Bonfires, campfires and even good, old-fashioned burn piles are back in style after Lewis County lifted its summer burn restrictions earlier this week.
Lewis County Fire Marshal Dyle Sanford …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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Model train enthusiasts young and old are invited to the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds this weekend as the annual autumn Lewis County Model Railroad Club Train Show and Swap Meet returns to the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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The Hallett, Conklin, Whitworth, Horning Team of Edward Jones held their ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to celebrate the opening of their new office located at 149 S. Frost St. in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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With Halloween less than two weeks away, the spooky season is in full swing, and the Twin Cities are set to celebrate it over the next two weekends with ghost hunts for both skeptics and aspiring …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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Turn around. Don't drown.
The phrase was repeated several times at Jester’s Auto Museum and Events Center in Chehalis on Thursday as local officials warned of above average rainfall this …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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The second annual Construction Try-A-Trade event, hosted by the Capital STEM Alliance at Educational Service District 113 and the South Sound Washington Building and Construction Trades Council, was …
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By The Chronicle staff
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10/17/25
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners approved a year of funding for certain homeless and housing programs this week as a push by some of the commissioners for deeper scrutiny continues.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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10/17/25
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