Napavine, WA

Washington State

Castle Rock, WA

Washington's growing urban landscape is causing a conundrum for wildlife roaming between the Cascade Range and Olympic Peninsula, and their main barrier is Interstate 5. Researchers say wildlife crossings scattered along a 276-mile stretch of freeway will be vital in retaining natural habitats. Currents of swift traffic spanning multiple lanes on the freeway impede habitat connectivity, or the degree to which a landscape allows ecological flows.

Wildlife Crossing on I-5 Near Castle Rock Could Be Key to Species' Survival, Advocates Say

Tumwater, WA

The Tumwater track and field team’s boys took second, while the girls finished third at the Curtis Viking Relays in University Place on Saturday. Host Curtis placed first among the teams in both meets. Makhi Odoms took first in the boys triple jump with a hop, a skip, and...

Track Roundup: T-Birds Take to Track at Curtis Relays

Oregon State

Lewis County, WA

Portland, OR

Aron Christensen’s name first appeared in The Chronicle as part of a 30-word death notice on Aug. 31, 2022. It noted the Portland man had died Aug. 20 on a Walupt Lake hiking trail in East Lewis County. It took more than three weeks for the Lewis County Sheriff’s...

Justice Delayed: Documents Shed Light on Tumultuous Investigation Into Death of Aron Christensen

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

Arizona State

Centralia, WA

Gary Arnold Davis was born on Dec. 8, 1935, to Clyde and Beuala (Bee) Davis in Carnation, Washington. He passed away at age 87 on March 12, 2023, in Centralia, Washington. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Ann Bailey; and son, Johnathon Marsh Davis. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marsha A. (Whipp) Davis; son, Arny (Ellen) Davis Jr.; daughter, Pia (Wayne) Gray; brother, Lynn (Clara) Davis; sister, Joan (Howie) Adcox; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In Loving Memory of Gary Davis: 1935-2023

Seattle, WA

Chehalis, WA

Two Green Hill escapees, both 17, admitted to sheriff’s officers they committed a string of thefts before being apprehended, The Chronicle reported on Monday, March 25, 1963. The two escapees fled Green Hill on Sunday, March 17, and had been on the run for a week before they were captured, living in vacant houses and in the woods. They were caught near Kosmos on the afternoon of Saturday, March 23 while walking along the highway.

A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963

Now a staple of downtown Centralia, Dawn’s Delectables is preparing to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 18, according to a news release from the coffee, dessert and sandwich shop. On April 18, customers at Dawn’s can enjoy free drip coffee and 10% off eat-in orders. Then, from...

Dawn’s Delectables Prepares for 10-Year Anniversary Next Month

John Dee Sill, a beloved father, grandfather and friend, went to heaven on March 14, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born in Centralia, Washington, to Rezin and Gloria Sill. He was the third child of five siblings, LeRoy, Mary, Louise, and Helen. John graduated from Onalaska High...

In Loving Memory of John Dee Sill

Olympia, WA

Lewis County Auditor Larry Grove, 69, suffered a significant heart attack on Friday night and was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Family members reported as of Sunday morning, Grove was still in the hospital in critical condition, but was “stable,” awake and able to communicate “slightly.”

Lewis County Auditor in Critical but ‘Stable’ Condition After Heart Attack

Some friendships span generations. In tight-knit Lewis County, we’re blessed to find these more frequently. They are a privilege. I get to enjoy them because my grandparents, parents and other relatives laid the groundwork for these relationships with dedication and deeply held love for their community. On Wednesday night,...

Isabel Vander Stoep Commentary: A Chehalis Rotary Club Story That Spans Generations

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes Sunday morning after he damaged an Intercity Transit bus stop with a pipe, then chased and threatened an Intercity Transit employee, according to police. The man, who police say had no known address, was booked into the Nisqually Jail on...

Man Damages Bus Stop With Pipe, Then Chases, Threatens Employee, Tumwater Police Say

CEN (2’) — Leo Perez (Justin Rosales-Reyes) CEN (19’) — Perez (Simba Osman) CEN (41’) — Kilmer Alverto (Perez) CEN (42’) — Darrell Neuert (Alverto) CEN (51’) — Perez (Osman) CEN (71’) — own goal. CEN (77’) —...

Tigers Blank Beavers In Non-League Tilt

Tacoma, WA

Lakewood, WA

Lakewood police officers arrested a 40-year-old man late Friday and re-booked him Saturday in connection with a shooting that injured a three-month-old infant. The initial emergency call brought officers to an apartment complex in the 8900 block of Gravelly Lake Drive that provides supportive housing to low-income people. After officers arrived, they believed they heard additional shots at the complex, according to a department news release.

Police Arrest Man Suspected in Shooting That Wounded 3-Month-Old Infant

• A subject was reportedly “flashing people” in the 500 block of Southeast Washington Avenue just after 3:35 p.m. on March 23. Officers were unable to locate the subject. Disorderly Conduct. • A subject was reportedly “banging on (a) van with a shopping cart and his body” in...

Sirens: Indecent Exposure; Disorderly Conduct; Theft; Assault of Elderly Patient

Lacey, WA

A 32-year-old Lacey man accused of killing a toddler is being held in Thurston County jail without bail. Eric Richard Boudreau attended his preliminary hearing in Thurston County Superior Court from jail on Friday. Lacey police arrested him on Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of a...

Thurston County Judge Denies Bail for Man Accused of Killing Toddler in 'Horrific' Case

Winlock, WA

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In Focus: Semi-Rare ‘Hair Ice’ Photographed Near Napavine

Chronicle staffer Sarah Burdick captured these photos of semi-rare \"hair ice,\" also known as ice wool or frost beard, during a walk near Napavine on Sunday...

Chronicle staffer Sarah Burdick captured these photos of semi-rare "hair ice," also known as ice wool or frost beard, during a walk near Napavine on Sunday...

In Focus: Semi-Rare ‘Hair Ice’ Photographed Near Napavine

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