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In focus: Anglers flock to Toledo Lions Club's annual Jim & Penny Lancaster Kids Fishing Derby
Here are some scenes from the Toledo Lions Club’s annual Jim & Penny Lancaster Kids Fishing Derby at South Lewis County Park Pond — also known as Wallace Pond — in Toledo on
Longview residents to foot legal bills in public meetings lawsuit
Longview, Washington, residents will foot the legal bills for their city councilors who are accused of working behind closed doors to fire their top administrator. A Pacific County Superior Court judge ordered the city to pay the legal fees for four councilors — Erik Halvorson, Kalei LaFave, Keith Young and Mayor Spencer Boudreau — who moved suddenly last month to replace the city’s top employee.
Q&A: Commission candidate Casey Garrett
In last week’s edition, the Chronicle & Chief heard from the three candidates vying for Position 1 of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. This week, we will hear from incumbent Casey Garrett, who currently holds Position 3 on the commission and is running unopposed in the upcoming 2024 Oregon Primary Election on May 21. The following is an interview with Commissioner Garrett about his motivation to run and some of the issues he hopes to address if reelected. ...
This Summer: Poetry reading and broadside launch with poet Kathleen Flenniken
The C.C. Stern Type Foundry is hosting a poetry reading and broadside launch at the Clatskanie Cultural Center on June 22, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. The launch event is for a new letterpress broadside featuring the poem “Where Are You Going” by Kathleen Flenniken. The event will feature a poetry reading by Flenniken and a discussion of the broadside creation with letterpress printer Laura Bentley of Pinwheel Press. The...
LBCC Baseball — Beaks Win Slew of Honors at 2024 NWAC All-Region Awards
Linn-Benton baseball didn’t have to wait for the playoffs to earn some hardware following their 34-10 regular season. The NWAC announced its 2024 All-Region Awards for baseball on May 15 ahead of the Super Regional round of the tournament. Roadrunners were well-represented for the South Region. Sophomore utility player...
Mountaineers golfer wins district tournament, team finishes third in inaugural season
After sinking a final 6-foot putt for par, the Rainier High School contingent cheered, and freshman Joshua Peralta was all smiles as he was crowned the newest 2B District 4 champion on Thursday, May ...
La Center artist captures natural and architectural beauty on scene
Hoisting easel and tools, La Center artist Mame Redwood frequents scenic landscapes across Washington to paint on canvas outdoors, on-site. Redwood uses oil paints to create a piece that captures the
Volcano Awareness Month: Numerous activities available in person, social media
Scientists and preparedness officials will be at the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater to commemorate the tragic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens on Saturday, May 18. On May 18, 1980, a ...
Rainier girls claim league crown, track program notches 10 individual titles
The Rainier High School girls track and field team proved it was the top dog in the Central 2B League with a dominant performance en route to the league title on Friday, May 10, at Kalama High ...
Preparation: Improvements at McCormick Park
In preparation for hosting the annual 13 Nights concert series, the City of St. Helens will be making improvements to McCormick Park. St. Helens’ annual 13 Nights on the River summer concert series is making a temporary move to McCormick Park for its 2024 season. Started in 2005, the free concert series has been hosted each year in Columbia View Park in the St. Helens Riverfront District. It was originally organized by the City’s St. Helens Parks Commission before it passed to the St. Helens...
Peninsula wins district baseball title, Gig Harbor also makes state
The Peninsula Seahawks knocked off the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 3A baseball team, the Kelso Highlanders, 2-0 in District 3/4 baseball action to advance to the district title game on Saturday, May 11. Later Saturday, Peninsula defeated Stadium, 5-4 to win the district title. They will likely begin state...
Letter: Support for Magruder
In her two terms as Columbia County Commissioner, Margaret Magruder has proven that she has what it takes to be an outstanding commissioner for all the people and places in our county. She has deep knowledge and wisdom gained as a third generation resident, farmer, and business owner. She has leadership skills honed by a lifetime of service to her community, county, state, and nation, and, perhaps most importantly, she has common sense. ...
Centralia man injured in crash in Cowlitz County
A man from Centralia was injured Friday morning when his vehicle rolled into a fence in Lexington. According to a Washington State Patrol press release, Carl D. Nielsen, 65, of Centralia, was traveling in a blue GMC truck on the southbound lane of Westside Highway, formerly State Route 411. As...
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