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 Leaking propane tank causes complications for firefighters at trailer fire in Randle on Thursday 
Firefighters were on the scene of a trailer fire in the 1300 block of Peters Road for roughly eight hours Thursday afternoon dealing with complications from a leaking propane tank.  The …
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to host mobile office hours in Salkum
The office of Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, will host an upcoming mobile office hours event in Salkum as part of a series of events to assist constituents …
Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program organizing school supply resource fair in August; donations still being accepted
Though many students throughout Lewis County have just started enjoying their summer vacation, the Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program is already organizing and preparing for its Back to School …
Highway 12 Drive Inn to host Hot Rods and Hot Dogs Car Show June 29 benefiting Rochester schools
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, the Highway 12 Drive Inn in Rochester will host the Hot Rods and Hot Dogs Car Show. While the car show is free to attend, Highway 12 Drive Inn will be …
Sirens: Burglars hit two Centralia businesses; feces wiped on door handles; $1,300 in merchandise stolen from store
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • A package was reported stolen from the 1700 block of Juneman Street at approximately 10:10 a.m. on June 11. • Ear buds were reported …
Death notices: June 14, 2024
• BETH A. FULLERTON, 79, Onalaska, died June 4at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • LINDA G. WATSON, 76, Chewelah, died June 4 …
Former Napavine paramedic pleads not guilty to theft, forgery charges linked to stolen narcotics
A former Lewis County Fire District 5 paramedic and medical services officer accused of forging forms to order between 1,200 and 1,500 vials of narcotics and then stealing more than 1,062 of the …
Chehalis fire chief pursues state financing for new fire engine, ambulance
In continued efforts to modernize aging parts of the city fire department’s vehicle fleet, Chehalis Fire Chief Adam Fulbright received the Chehalis City Council’s unanimous approval to …
Third annual Darian Paige Atkinson Memorial 5K scheduled for June 29 in Glenoma
The third annual Darian Paige Atkinson (DPA) Memorial 5K, named for a White Pass High School graduate who died in 2021 at the age of 25, is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, in Glenoma. Monday, …
Quinault Nation files petition seeking removal of the Skookumchuck Dam
The Quinault Indian Nation has petitioned the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to order the removal of the Skookumchuck Dam, which the tribe claims blocks roughly 21 miles of salmon …
New tool library set to open in Centralia next month
A new “tool library” aimed at allowing residents to check out equipment for either low or no cost is set to open in Centralia next month. The resource, funded by a state grant, is aimed …
Anniversary announcement: Mike and Mary Kimbrel celebrate 60 years of marriage
Mike and Mary (Rice) Kimbrel will celebrate 60 years of marriage on June 20.   The couple was married at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Seattle on June 20, 1964. Mary is the …
Where to access free lunch programs in Lewis and South Thurston counties this summer
The end of the school year brings food insecurity to some local families who rely on school-provided lunches to feed their kids, but free federally-funded meal programs are returning to help families …
Lewis County food establishment inspection scores
Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from early May through June 6, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be …
Mystery of missing Raymond boy still lingers 28 years later
RAYMOND — Spring in the Riverdale neighborhood of Raymond, Washington, hasn’t changed much since 1996. Locals scurry in and out of the lone convenience store, the youth baseball park …

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Local Sports
 The Chronicle’s 2024 All-Area Baseball Team
New coaches were brought in for the Adna High School baseball team. Still, Danner Hoinowski was upfront at the start of the season. A year after manning the hot corner, the junior conversed with …
The Chronicle’s 2024 All-Area Softball Team
Once again, the Adna softball team dominated everyone in its path to a 2B state championship, and once again, Ava Simms, The Chronicle’s 2024 All-Area MVP, was a big reason why. The junior …
Meet the 2024 Chronicle All-Area Softball Team
Once again, the Adna softball team dominated everyone in its path to a 2B state championship, and once again, Ava Simms, The Chronicle’s 2024 All-Area MVP, was a big reason why. The junior …
Prep girls track and field: Sandridge gets ‘redemption’ shot at Nike Nationals
ONALASKA – As Kaiyah Sandridge unleashed her final javelin throw at the Class 2B District 4 track and field meet, she thought it might have been for the final time this spring. It would …
Hawkins headlines combined no-hitter in Brooklyn
Every time that a fan goes to a ballpark, they have the chance to see something they’ve never seen before. Fans of the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A Affiliate of the New York Mets, …

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Chronicle Podcast

  • News Dump Ep. 190: The true heroes of graduation season were the photographers. Just kidding. It was the students.
  • News Dump Ep. 189: Kody has had QUITE enough as Aaron drops bread for sea lions
  • Sports Dump: The job is over, now we can go home
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Obituaries

In loving memory of Beatrice Mar Perry: Feb. 26, 1951 - June 1, 2024 

Beatrice “Bea” or “Miss Bea” Perry, passed away in her sleep on June 1, 2024. She was 73. Bea was born and raised right here in Vancouver, Washington, in1951 with her …

In loving memory of Kenneth (Kenny) Poach: 1965-2024

Kenneth (Kenny) Poach, 58 years old of Chehalis, Washington, passed away at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington, on May 8, 2024. Kenny was born May 24, 1965, and throughout …

In loving memory of  William Charles Faas: 1932-2024

William “Bill” Charles Faas passed away peacefully at his home in Centralia on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was 92 years old. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved Mary Ellen, …

In loving memory of Robert Ramsey: 1952-2024

Robert "Rob" Eugene Ramsey went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024, at the age of 72, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Gertrude (Helvie) …

Celebration of life for Monte Kent: 1939-2023

The family of Monte Kent invites family, friends and former classmates for a celebration of Monte’s life. Monte E. Kent was born on Oct. 8, 1939, in Colfax, California, to Nathan and …

In loving memory of Tonya Marie Bailey: 1962-2024

Tonya Marie (Martin) Bailey passed away on June 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a heroic five-year battle with cancer. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and a true …

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State & Regional News
The Makah Tribe, here in a 1999 file image, will regain the legal right to hunt gray whales off the coast of Washington, officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday morning.

'This is a food sovereignty issue': Washington’s Makah Tribe will again be allowed to hunt gray whales

Not since the spring of 1999 have members of the Makah Tribe filed into a cedar canoe and paddled off Washington's coast to legally harpoon a gray whale, trailing its body back to shore for …

Schools
 Centralia School Board recognizes achievements of high school golf, middle school track athletes 
The Centralia 2A Girls Golf Academic State Champions and record-breaking Centralia Middle School track athletes were recognized at a Centralia School Board meeting on Wednesday, June 12, for their …
From Yellow Jackets to Tigers? Centralia Middle School students pitch change of mascot, school colors 
Centralia Middle School’s yellow jacket mascot could be getting replaced soon.  Members of the school’s leadership class pitched their mascot and school colors replacement …
Centralia School District recognizes longtime employees and retirees 
The Centralia School District held a ceremony on Wednesday to recognize its retiring staff members and employees who have been with the district for 20 years or more.  “We want to …
Four Napavine High School students sign letters of intent for manufacturing apprenticeships
Four Napavine High School students signed letters of intent Wednesday for entering AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeships, which are designed for high school juniors and seniors to develop …
In focus: Futurus High School class of 2024 celebrates graduation
The Futurus High School class of 2024 was celebrated at a graduation ceremony at the Centralia Community Church of God on Tuesday, June 11. These photos were captured by Chronicle photographer …
Life

Cooks Hill Community Church hosting free Father’s Day Car Show

Business Stories
Pair of Packwood businesses to celebrate one-year anniversaries 

A number of festivities are planned for a pair of Packwood businesses celebrating one-year anniversaries on Saturday, June 29. Skate Creek Salon & Trading Post, under the ownership of Laci …

Blue Skies Drones to celebrate new location in Centralia with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Althauser Rayan Abbarno to host chamber’s Business After Hours event
Dedication of Art Lehman Avenue set for June 20 as WinCo construction continues

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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Expand Interstate 5 to three lanes through Twin Cities and stop pointless projects

This letter is in response to the article about the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) putting in traffic-control stop lights in several on-ramps in the Chehalis-Centralia area. …

Letter to the editor: Rather than point fingers, Lewis County Republican Party should look within
Letter to the editor: Call for greater emphasis on restoring salmon habitat rings hollow amid gillnet harvesting
Letter to the editor: Preserving the heritage of a historic Thurston County oak tree

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Commentary

Brian Mittge: Thoughts on fatherhood, faithfulness and fidelity

As we celebrate fathers with cards and barbecue picnics this weekend, let’s take a moment to look at some of what we admire most in the great dads (and moms) out there: faithfulness and …

John Braun: Give Washington parents the right to choose how their children are educated

A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state's approach to funding K-12 education had failed. Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. Washington …

Commentary: Life of a nonprofit land trust in the Chehalis River Basin

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust was born from two ideas. One was the appreciation of the beauty of this wonderful area, and the second was the desire to preserve this splendid diversity for …

Publisher's Note: Parents have a right to know about their kids in school

One would think parental access to their own children’s school records would be a non-controversial issue. Unfortunately, parents across Washington have expressed frustration that those …

Julie McDonald: Rayton descendants share recollections of early years

Lois Keen. Jim Stafford. David White. Alice Forth. LeeRoy Wisner. Joanne Clark. Gene Crocker. Dorothy Mueller. Sharon Johnson. Edith Duncan. Jo Moon. Those are only a few of the many descendants …

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Outdoors
Outdoors
 Road to iconic Washington state fire lookout finally set to reopen
An infamously rough road to an iconic fire lookout finally got cleaned up, and it's opening soon. Pilchuck Road, also known as Forest Service Road 42, leads to the popular Mount Pilchuck trail …
Same-day camping reservations now available at 26 Washington state parks 
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission on Thursday its same-day reservation pilot program has expanded to 26 parks across the state.   Additionally, the commission has …
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million project in Mount Rainier National Park 
One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration …
History
HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This photo was originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Feb. 4, 1959, with the following caption:
A Look Back in Time: Centralia Resident Sees His Australian Sister for First Time in Over 50 Years in 1933
ROM THE ARCHIVES: “A nationally-known artist, Roy Keister, from Texas, is shown at work on a fine oil painting of pioneer Chehalis W. F. West, at right. Painting was from photos of Mr. West and from sittings by elder Chehalin. Painting is hung in W.F. West high school.” This photo was originally published on Aug. 27, 1959.
A Look Back in Time: Centralians Join Americans Nationwide in Legally Purchasing Beer for the First Time in 17 Years
FROM THE ARCHIVES: This undated caption with this photo stated, “Lewis County Junior Posse installed newly elected officers, Saturday evening at dinner in the Centralia Elks lodge. Pictured left to right are: Seated, Karol Johnson, Lieutenant; Karen Gutschow, secretary; Roberta Parke; lieutenant; standing, John Hughey, president; Jerry Smith, treasurer; and Gary O’Connor, captain, all of Centralia. The posse, now in its fifth year, has 45 members and takes part in many activities including parades and camping trips. Parents of members form the advisory board with Gene Johnson serving as supervisor to the Posse.” From the State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Woman Walks Quarter Mile After Being Shot in 1963
This image from the Washington State Archives shows buildings of the State Industrial School — the beginnings of what we today know as Green Hill School — in Chehalis between 1907 and 1914.
A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963
Mountain climbers are pictured on the Emmons Glacier at Mount Rainier around 1940. This photo is from the Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Worker Nearly Freezes to Death at Mount Rainier in 1933
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