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Work to Contain Bolt Creek Fire Now 79% Complete; Highway 2 Restricted

Highway 2 remains closed to all but local residents between the towns of Index and Skykomish as firefighters continue to battle the Bolt Creek fire. The fire, which has rained debris over the … more

Christine Clarridge / The Seattle Times | 9/19/22

Human Torso Washes Ashore in Clallam County

Beachgoers found unidentified human remains washed ashore at Dungeness Spit on Friday afternoon, according to the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is working with local … more

Daisy Zavala Magaña / The Seattle Times | 9/19/22

A Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputy on motorcycle patrol in the Onalaska School District.

Lewis County: School Zones a Current Focus for Sheriff’s Office

Lewis County law enforcement officers have a new focus on their daily patrols, and that’s school zone safety, according to a news release from the county. State law requires that when … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

A sign from White Pass students expresses appreciation for firefighters in this image from Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Goat Rocks Fire Evacuation Notices Lessen Over Weekend; Fire at 3,338 Acres Monday

Though it may take a fire-season-ending amount of rain to completely put out the Goat Rocks Fire 1.5 miles northeast of Packwood, cooler temperatures and higher humidity in East Lewis County’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock presents on potential county code change that would allow for research on windmills inside the Baw Faw Grange earlier this month.

Hearing on Windmill Code Change for Lewis County Postponed to Oct. 4

A public hearing by the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) on a proposed code change allowing research on windmills has been postponed from Tuesday, Sept. 20, to Oct. 4. More than 100 … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 9/19/22

For nearly 15 minutes fireworks were launched in celebration of Mexican Independence Day at Klickitat Prairie Park in Mossyrock Saturday night. Photo by Owen Sexton.

In Focus: Mexican Independence Celebration Held in Mossyrock

9/19/22

Michael Duquette and his finished horse sculpture on the playa at the Burning Man festival.

Winlock Artist Brings Art to Burning Man

Winlock artist Michael Duquette always wanted to go to the Burning Man Project but never found the time or money to go. After experiencing the iconic event this year, his one piece of advice to … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 9/19/22

FILE PHOTO — Balloons blow in the wind during a Lewis County Hiring Fair at Dick's Brewing in Centralia last year.

Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce to Host Hiring Fair Sept. 27

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host the Lewis County Fall Hiring Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Centralia Outlet Mall. The outlet mall is located at 2000 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

Incumbent Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza, left, and challenger Tracy Murphy.

Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce to Host Debates for County Races Oct. 13

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a debate between candidates Tracy Murphy and Rob Snaza for the office of Lewis County sheriff and Harry Bhagwandin and Scott Brummer for the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

Applicant Sought for Lewis County Public Health Advisory Board

The Lewis County Board of Health is seeking applications for the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board. The eleven-member volunteer board gives recommendations to the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

Military, Overseas Ballots for Nov. 8 Election to Be Mailed Sept. 23

Ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, Lewis County will mail 557 ballots on Sept. 23 to all military and overseas voters, 45 days prior to the election as required by law. The advanced mailing … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

In Focus: Winlock Man Cited After Striking Several Vehicles in Downtown Chehalis

A 70-year-old Winlock man driving a white Range Rover was cited for second-degree driving with a suspended license and driving without an ignition interlock device after he struck three vehicles in … more

9/19/22

Sirens: Motorhome Loses Power, Crashes Down Hill; Taco Sauce Sprayed on Car; 'Random Person' Walks in House

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious Mischief • Just after 9:10 a.m. on Sept. 16, damage to a flower pot was reported in the 1300 block of Lum Road. The flower pot belonged to a local … more

9/19/22

Chanelle Schanz, her daughter Summer, decendants of Kenneth Arnold, and Lewis County Historical Museum Director Jason Mattson continue to throw mini frisbees out to the crowd in front of the museum to celebrate the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party. These saucers, unlike the ones Arnold saw in skies above Mt. Rainier on June 24, 1947, were identifiable. Photo by Owen Sexton.

Chehalis Celebrates 75th Anniversary of 1947 Historic UFO Sighting With Flying Saucer Party

The fact that the “flying saucers” famously spotted by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947 remain unidentified to this day didn’t stop around 900 people — according to an estimate by … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/19/22

Rick Sundstrom shows an incredibly small quilting needle to Judy Cobd and Susy Carpenter during a meetup of the In Stitches quilting group, which will hold its final public show Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Centralia Christian School.

In Stitches Quilt Group Pulls Out Stops for Last Show

For decades, the In Stitches quilting group has been a gathering place where what some might call old fashioned arts are celebrated. Its members have seen each other through life’s ups and … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 9/19/22

Bellingham Man Reportedly Throws 25-Pound Block of Wood at Police Vehicle's Windshield

A man with a reported long history of attacking random people and throwing rocks at cars allegedly threw a 25-pound piece of railroad tie at a passing Bellingham Police Department patrol vehicle … more

David Rasbach / The Bellingham Herald | 9/19/22

Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill that created the first-in-the-nation statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people on March 31 at Tulalip Tribe’s Resort Casino. Nisqually Tribal Council Vice Chair Antonette Squally, Treasurer Jackie Whittington and Fifth Council Chay Squally, on the right, attended the signing.

State Task Force on Missing Indigenous People Stresses Need for Funding, Family Support

Relatives and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous people are encouraged to join monthly family talking circles held by a Washington task force. In a recent meeting, members of the … more

By Tammy Ayer / The Yakima Herald-Republic | 9/19/22

A medical professional removes her gloves after talking to a visitor outside the Lewis County Mall as cars drive up for free COVID testing in November 2021.

Lewis County COVID-19 Testing Site to Close in Two Weeks

The COVID-19 testing site on Gold Street in Centralia will be closing on Sept. 30. The site is the only one in Lewis County and is funded by the Washington Department of Health. First … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/19/22

Loggers, drivers, mechanics, road maintenance workers and other employees of Weyerhaeuser continue to strike into Monday standing with signs along North Pearl Street in Centralia. The strike began last week. Workers say wages, health care and welfare are among the sticking points in contract negotiations.

In Focus: Weyerhaeuser Workers Continue Picketing in Centralia as Strike Stretches on

9/19/22

Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier introduces Don Bowman of Olympia and Jan Wigley of Centralia at the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the restored caboose at the Tenino Depot Museum on Saturday morning. Photo by Owen Sexton.

Caboose Unveiled at Tenino Depot Museum to Celebrate 150 Years of Tenino Railroad History

The City of Tenino celebrated 150 years of railroad history on Saturday by unveiling a newly-restored Great Northern Railway caboose originally constructed in 1923 to begin festivities at the first … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/19/22