Centralia, WA

Washington State

Brian Stewart, Cascades to Olympics program manager for Conservation Northwest, will give a presentation on Thursday, April 6, starting at 7 p.m. in The Gathering Place at Stillwaters Estates, according to a Lewis County American Association of University Women (AAUW) news release. The Gathering Place at Stillwaters Estates is located...

AAUW to Host Conservation Northwest Program Manager’s Presentation on Chehalis River Non-Dam Alternatives

Olympia, WA

I wanted to mention this last week, but the column about Kenneth Kimball had priority by far. And the significance of that column would have been the marking of the beginning of another year of writing these gems for The Chronicle. If you were with me from the inaugural columns,...

Bill Moeller Commentary: A Significant Anniversary and a Lesson on Proper Use of English

Tenino, WA

The Thurston County Washington State University (WSU) extension office is offering a multi-day intensive grazing school from April 21 to April 23 at the Skookumchuck Grange in Tenino, according to a WSU news release. The school will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. all three days. Cattle, sheep, goat...

Owners of Grazing Animals Invited to Three-Day WSU Extension School in Tenino

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dirty Thumb Nursery on Tuesday. After running the nursery — marked by the iconic red barn welcoming westward drivers into Adna — since 1989, founders Connie and Spencer Davis sold the spot to Jena and Kyle Aselton, of Chehalis, in October. For more on the transition at Dirty Thumb Nursery, visit https://www.chronline.com/stories/trained-by-previous-owners-chehalis-couple-to-reopen-adnas-dirty-thumb-nursery,315729.

In Focus: A Celebration at Dirty Thumb Nursery

California State

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Historic Barbershop in Centralia on April 5 at noon. The celebration will be held at the barber shop, which is located at 105 W. Main St. in Centralia. Owners Gil and Janet Hernandez will be present to celebrate with...

Chamber of Commerce to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Historic Barbershop in Downtown Centralia

Florida State

Bucoda, WA

Though he was only the town’s mayor for less than a year, Steve Purcell spent 20 years as one of Bucoda’s city council members. That was after spending 20 years in the U.S. Army. Purcell, 70, initially applied to be on the council in 2001 at the tender...

‘Everything Is Just Part of the Adventure’: Former Bucoda Mayor and Army First Sergeant Reflects on Life of Service

Chehalis Basin Board member J. Vander Stoep was at Centralia City Hall Tuesday night for a workshop with the city council discussing flood flow analysis done on the Chehalis River showing effects if the proposed water retention facility near Pe Ell is constructed, along with some of the Local Action Non-Dam (LAND) alternatives recently studied.

Water Retention Facility, Basinwide Impacts Discussed in Centralia Council Workshop

Chehalis, WA

• ALONZO “LONNIE” HOWARD GRAEBER, 87, Chehalis, died March 23 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • JOHN LAWRENCE DICKMAN, 63, Rochester, died March 26 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • DONNA LOUISE...

Death Notices: March 29, 2023

Black smoke billowed over the Centralia skies on Tuesday night as officers from the Centralia Police Department, the Riverside Fire Authority and the Chehalis Fire Department responded to a blaze at Blakeslee Junction, the location of the largest homeless encampment in Lewis County. At the end of Eckerson Road in...

UPDATED: Fire in Centralia Homeless Camp Came After WSDOT Posted Signs Giving Residents Days to Vacate

Lewis County, WA

Lewis County Auditor Larry Grove, 69, suffered a severe heart attack at about 9 p.m. on Friday and was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. As of Wednesday morning, Grove had received surgery, giving him an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), started physical therapy and his doctors were eyeing later in the day to release him from the hospital, according to his daughter, Brittany Unzelman.

Lewis County Auditor Could Be Released From Hospital After Heart Attack

Colorado State

Goldendale, WA

Mildred Alice (Looper) Dunham passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ surrounded by her family. Mildred was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mildred Looper married Milton Dunham on Oct. 20, 1946. They had five children. Mildred lived in the Winlock area for 57 years then...

In Loving Memory of Mildred Dunham: 1921-2023

Oakville, WA

A second suspect has been convicted in Grays Harbor Superior Court following the June 2022 theft of an $80,000 skid-steer loader at Oakville High School, according to a news release from the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier this month, Jonathan Delo, of Longview, was found guilty of first-degree...

Second Suspect Convicted in 2022 Theft at Oakville High School

Louisiana State

• Just after 7:20 a.m. on March 27, officers were asked to check on a man panhandling in the 900 block of Harrison Avenue who appeared to be passed out. The man was seen walking away when officers arrived. • Just after 10:35 a.m. on March 27, officers were asked...

Sirens: Meth-Fueled Martial Arts; Intoxicated Man Blocks Traffic; Man Refuses to Leave Bathroom; DUI Arrest; Theft; Assault

Tumwater, WA

Thurston County, WA

Testing out the track again at Tumwater District Stadium, the W.F. West boys and girls track teams each earned wins over Black Hills in Thurston County Wednesday afternoon, with the boys taking a 110-29 decision over the Wolves and the girls winning 73-66. On the boys side, the Bearcats won...

Track Roundup: Bearcats Sweep Dual Meet With Wolves

New Jersey State

• A Texas man was cited for trespassing on property in the 100 block of South Pearl Street just before 10:15 a.m. on March 24. • A New Jersey man was trespassed from a business in the 1200 block of Mellen Street for allegedly making threats toward an employee just after 8:05 p.m. on March 24.

Sirens: 'Trying to Eat a Stolen Sandwich'; Eluding Police; Burglary; Disorderly Conduct

Aberdeen, WA

The Aberdeen Police Department is investigating the death of an 86-year-old Aberdeen man found in the Wishkah River on Tuesday morning. Police responded to a call for a welfare check received at 10:08 a.m. on Tuesday, said Cmdr. Steve Timmons. Upon arriving, police searched the area for the 86-year-old man, who they had received the call about.

Police Investigating Death of Man Found in River in Grays Harbor County

Texas State

Lakewood, WA

A 40-year-old Lakewood man accused of shooting into his neighbor's apartment Friday in Lakewood, injuring a baby boy, fired at least 22 times, according to charging documents. Earnest Lee Hamilton was charged in Pierce County Superior Court with three counts of first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm and fourth-degree assault.

Defendant in Pierce County Shooting That Injured Baby Shot Nearly Two Dozen Bullets, Charges Say

Tacoma, WA

A woman accused of robbing a Centralia business, hitting an employee with a stolen car and leading law enforcement on a pursuit Sunday is expected to face felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court. The suspect, identified as Jessica L. Rose, 39, of Clarkston, is accused of stealing “an abundance...

Suspect in Centralia Robbery Arrested After Pursuit Sunday

A woman accused of driving into a Centralia home and injuring a resident while under the influence of intoxicants early Saturday morning has been arrested. The driver, Ashley A. Campos, 28, of Centralia, was in custody at the Lewis County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail as of Monday morning.

Drunk Driver Accused of Crashing Into Centralia Home, Injuring Resident

Rochester, WA

Tumwater Pitching — Ferguson 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 10 K, 3 BB Highlights — Waltermeyer 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Haas 1-3, BB, 2B, R; Food 1-1, RBI; Barrett 1-3, RBI. Rochester Pitching — Demers 7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 6 K, BB Highlights — Lenzi 2-4, R; Vasar 1-3, 2B, R; Demers 1-3, BB, 2B, RBI;Clark 1-3, 2B, RBI.

T-Birds Score 5 Late, Get Back On Track at Rochester

A man from the Rochester area has been missing since March 9, and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information. Stephen Barton, 54, disappeared from his home in the 7600 block of Scatterview Lane SW, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office. His family reported him missing, saying he was last seen the previous evening and was believed to have been home the following morning.

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Still Looking for Missing Rochester Man

A 29-year-old Lakewood man accused of robbing two Olympia convenience stores March 11 is being held in Thurston County jail in lieu of $75,000 bail. Vernon L. Ward attended his preliminary appearance in Thurston County Superior Court on Wednesday, March 22. Olympia police arrested him Tuesday, March 21, on suspicion...

Man Accused of Robbing Two Thurston County Stores Was on Probation for Previous Thefts

Galvin, WA

Adna, WA

Napavine, WA

Curtis, WA

Littlerock, WA

Onalaska, WA

Winlock, WA

Doty, WA

Ethel, WA

Rainier, WA

East Olympia, WA

Pe Ell, WA

Toledo, WA

Salkum, WA

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Commentary: Success in Our Public Schools Will Require a Commitment by Our Whole Community

Recently, I tried to evaluate my year as president of the Centralia School Board and what I may have learned during my 81 years that would...

Commentary: Success in Our Public Schools Will Require a Commitment by Our Whole Community

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