Lewis County, WA

Patrons and bystanders at the Market Street Pub Thursday afternoon were shocked when police allowed a man who witnesses had just seen attempt to strangle a female bartender leave the scene. The subject, Jason A.K. Burnside, 49, of Chehalis, had reportedly been cut off and had allegedly made multiple attempts...

County Manager Statement: Attorneys Claim Lewis County Trying to ‘Gaslight’ Former Employees. After weeks of relative silence, Lewis County has issued a formal response to ongoing concerns regarding the animal shelter. Four long-term employees lobbed allegations against Shelter Manager Jennifer Teitzel earlier this year, saying their boss misappropriated funds, bullied...

I am writing this letter after reading Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope’s disgusting comment in The Chronicle. He claims that he is not getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons; however, in the next breath he belittles the LGBTQ+ community by saying “or I can identify as a goat.” Last I checked, the Bible commands you to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:35-40) and “do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). Therefore, he is quite the hypocrite.

Videos of “Lewis County Welcomes Everyone” pride flags waving in front of local city halls have gained traction online, and at least seven local city halls — as well as the county courthouse — have been gifted pride flags as a part of the Lollipop Guild’s Pride Month demonstration. “Joyous...

Since its start in 1997, the Veterans Memorial Museum, which now stands at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis, has aimed for something higher than the retelling of American wars. Museum Executive Director Chip Duncan recalled that for founder Lee Grimes, “it was a call from God to start the museum.”

State Troopers say a Clark County man faces charges of vehicular homicide and three counts of vehicular assault after 16-year-old girl from Lewis County was killed and four others were injured in a two-car crash in southwest Washington on Monday. The young woman who died was from Napavine; she was...

If you want fresh local strawberries, but you’re unable to stop at the Chehalis Community Farmers Market downtown early Tuesday mornings, you can reserve the luscious fruit and other produce by ordering online, an option started last year. “This is a really good way to get yours reserved, and you...

Lewis County is looking for a resident to serve on the Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Commission. The board’s feedback ultimately helps shape decisions about the fairgrounds. “Are you a Southwest Washington Fair aficionado? Do you swoon over the thought of rodeos and demolition derbies?” reads a news release from the...

Bloodworks Northwest is in need of donors to fill appointment slots at its pop-up blood donor center at the Lewis County Mall on Tuesday and Wednesday. “With less than a 24-hour supply of blood on hand for hospitals of certain blood types, more donors are needed to make and keep their appointments this month,” said Bloodworks in a news release.

Fern Leone Mohoric passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 at the age of 101 1/2. She was born on September 12, 1919 in Boistfort, Wash. Fern graduated from Boistfort High School in 1937 and married her high school sweetheart, the late Joe Mohoric, on June 18, 1938. She and...

• A non-injury, three-vehicle collision at the intersection of South Pearl and West Cherry streets was reported just after 7:30 a.m. on June 9. • A possible case of sexual misconduct involving a child reported in the 1200 block of View Avenue just after 2:20 p.m. on June 9 is under investigation.

Jun. 15—A 16-year-old female teen from Lewis County was killed and four others were injured following a two-car collision in southwest Washington on Monday, according to Washington State Patrol. The young woman, who was a passenger, died at the scene. She was from Napavine. The others are from Clark County.