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FILE — Daniel Recinos makes an appearance in Lewis County Superior Court in 2020.

Suspect in Centralia Drive-By Arrested, Charged for Thurston County Crimes

Law enforcement officials have arrested the man accused of stealing a woman’s car at gunpoint in Olympia, driving to Centralia and firing at least three shots — including one that struck … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/22/22

FILE PHOTO — A little girl and her grandfather walk the shaky bridge at the Chehalis Penny Playground during the first week of spring.

Recreation Park in Chehalis to Receive $570,000 in Federal Funds for Parking Lot Upgrade

Earlier this week, Congress approved a yearly spending plan that, in part, will fund safety upgrades to the City of Chehalis Recreation Park. According to a news release, the funding was secured … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

Jenni Bourdon smiles as she cuts a ribbon during a ceremony for the opening of the Sandstone Distillery Tasting Room in downtown Tenino on Thursday. The new tasting room is located at 297 Sussex Ave. W. in Tenino. The room will be open Saturday and Sunday for Oregon Trail Days. Learn more by following the Sandstone Distillery on Facebook.

In Focus: Sandstone Distillery Opens Tasting Room in Tenino

7/22/22

Sirens: Rocking Chair Vandalism; Facebook Hacking; Animal Negligence; Graffiti

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • Injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of West Main and North Pearl streets at … more

7/22/22

This 1946-47 photo was taken at the Fort Borst Park Racetrack, where horse barns can be seen in the background. Once an airport (in about 1936), the field was converted to the racetrack by Work Progress Administration workers.

A Look Back in Time: Three Men Arrested for Beating and Robbing Morton Man in 1952

Three young men held in the Lewis County Jail confessed to a “brutal slugging and robbery” of Larson Phelps, a 63-year-old Morton resident, adding they were “glad he’s still … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/22/22

WSU, DNR to Hold Forestry ‘Field Day’ in Winlock Registration Now Open

Washington State University Extension Forestry’s “Family Forest Field Day” for Southwest Washington, sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources, will be held at the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

A Dollar General location located at 416 Reynolds Ave. in Centralia.

Dollar General Backs Out of Silver Creek Location Proposal

A few weeks ago, a spokesperson from Dollar General said the company was in the due diligence phase of evaluating a proposed location in the Silver Creek area at 170 Gershick Road. It would mark … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

Seattle rapper Lil Mosey, born Lathan Moses Echols, appears in Lewis County Superior Court via Webex earlier this year in Chehalis. Below him on the screen is his defense attorney, Shane O’Rourke.

Trial of Lewis County Rape Case Involving Rapper ‘Lil Mosey’ Delayed Until December

The trial for three men — including Seattle rapper Lathan Moses Echols, who performs as Lil Mosey — accused of raping a woman at a party in Randle in January 2020 has been delayed until … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/22/22

Thurston County Board of Commissioners Votes to Expand From Three to Five Members; Proposal Placed on November Ballot

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has unanimously passed a resolution placing a measure on the ballot for November’s general election to expand the size of the board from three to five … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

A COVID-19 particle is pictured in this image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC/TNS)

CDC Urges Caution as 12 Washington Counties Are Considered at ‘High’ Levels

Although the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be behind us, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still urging communities to be careful of illness as some Washington counties have … more

Alyse Messmer-Smith / The Bellingham Herald | 7/22/22

Sen. John Braun Calls for Action on Public Safety During Next Year’s Legislative Session

State Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, released a statement on Thursday calling for a focus on public safety during next year’s legislative session. The statement follows the release of a report … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

From left, 2022 Winlock High School graduates Taylor Ruiz, Neal Patching and Mekhi Morlin sing “The Rainbow Connection” during the graduation ceremony in early June.

Winlock School District Adopts Modified Calendar for Next Three School Years

Winlock students will keep the standard 11-week vacation this summer, but the Winlock School District will move to a new modified calendar once the 2022-2023 school year starts Aug. 30 in an attempt … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/22/22

From left, incumbent Tim Cournyer and challengers Mike Hadaller and Kevin Emerson.

Three Candidates to Appear on Primary Ballots for PUD District 3 Commissioner Seat

On Aug. 2, Lewis County voters in district 3 of the Public Utility District (PUD) coverage area will cast their primary ballots for a new representative on the utility’s board of … more

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

A deer looks up while it has a breakfast of wildflowers on Thursday morning in Chehalis.

Photo: Deer Has Wildflowers for Breakfast in Chehalis

7/22/22

Mount St. Helens towers above Chehalis, seen near Stan Hedwall park while the sun sets on Wednesday night.

In Focus: Sunset Turns Shades of Pink in Chehalis

7/22/22

‘Paint the Night Pink for Oakley’ Raises Nearly $50K

With one of the biggest fundraising events since the disappearance of a local East Grays Harbor County girl, the question of what’s next looms large. Paint the Night Pink for Oakley, an … more

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

Riders sport football helmets as they spin tires along the track outside Napavine High School on Thursday.

Local High School Students Learn Technical Skills While Having Fun During Napavine Go-Kart Class

A group of Lewis County high school students gathered at the Napavine track on Thursday to show off the go-karts they spent over two weeks constructing. Over the course of about an hour, the students … more

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

FILE PHOTO — Elk look on while grazing in a field near Randle last March.

Couple Opened Fire on Fleeing Elk Herd, Leaving Five to Rot, Oregon Officials Say

As an elk herd of about 100 was fleeing in open ground in Oregon, witnesses say they saw a car leave the road to travel through sagebrush to pursue them, according to wildlife officials. The … more

Daniella Segura / The Charlotte Observer (TNS) | 7/22/22

The Teklanika River seen from the backside of Cathedral Mountain on July 26, 2019. (NPS Photo/Emily Mesner)

'Unfortunate Timing' Led to Death of Young Man Made Famous by 'Into the Wild,' Concludes Oregon State Study

Earlier this year, a hydrologist watched "Into The Wild" a movie, based on the eponymous nonfiction book about the life and death of an iconoclast adventurer. A pivotal scene, in both the book and … more

Eli Francovich / The Spokesman-Review | 7/22/22

Reykdal Announces Plan to Reallocate Timber Revenue Funding

OLYMPIA — On July 19, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal unveiled his plan to reallocate funding from the K-12 Common School Trust to projects in rural communities and have the state … more

Staff Report / Columbia Basin Herald | 7/22/22