Portland, OR

Lewis County, WA

Centralia, WA

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

Thurston County, WA

Rochester, WA

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 woman accused of driving into a Centralia home, injuring a resident, while drunk early Saturday morning pleaded not guilty to vehicular assault and hit-and-run charges in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday. The defendant, Ashley Alamanza Campos, 28, of Centralia, was allegedly driving down Gold Street when she hit...

Centralia Woman Accused of Driving Into Home, Severely Injuring Resident, Pleads Not Guilty

Lakewood, WA

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

Castle Rock, WA

CASTLE ROCK — The man who escaped from Castle Rock police while in handcuffs is now in custody after being spotted by a concerned citizen Tuesday morning. Ronald D. Bendio, 34, was arrested after a resident saw the fugitive running in a field, said Castle Rock Police Officer Jeff Gann.

Fugitive Captured in Castle Rock Woods After Fleeing in Handcuffs

Tacoma, WA

Bail for a woman accused of shoplifting from a Centralia business, hitting an employee with a stolen car and leading law enforcement on a pursuit Sunday was set at $50,000 in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday. The woman, Jessica L. Rose, 39, is accused of stealing “an abundance of...

Bail Set at $50K for Woman Accused of Stealing From Centralia Business, Hitting Employee With Stolen Car and Fleeing Police

Texas State

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

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

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

Tumwater, WA

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

Seattle, WA

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

Olympia, WA

Lewis County Auditor Larry Grove, 69, suffered a significant heart attack at about 9 p.m. on Friday and was transported to Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. His wife and neighbors began administering CPR immediately after the attack began, saving his life, according to his daughter, Brittany Unzelman. Though he was in critical condition for much of Friday and Saturday, Grove is reportedly getting better quickly, according to his family, and will be receiving surgery on his heart either Monday or Tuesday.

Lewis County Auditor Recovering After Severe Heart Attack Friday Night

Black smoke was billowing over the Centralia skies on Tuesday night as law enforcement, Riverside Fire Authority and other agencies responded to a blaze at Blakeslee Junction, the largest homeless encampment in Lewis County. As of 8:01 p.m., no injuries had been reported, but at least one large structure had...

Blakeslee Junction Homeless Encampment Fire: Riverside Responding as Smoke Climbs Over Centralia

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

• WALLACE ‘BRUDDY’ C. SCOTT JR., 86, Morton, died March 23 at Arbor Health Morton Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • JEANIE L. EMMENEGGER, 75, Winlock, died on March 23 at Swedish Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. •...

Death Notices: March 27, 2023

On the 136th episode of The Chronicle News Dump hosts Aaron, Eric Schwartz and Isabel Vander Stoep discuss the Aron Christensen case (please read the story before you listen!), the Centralia City Council’s debate over what constitutes a white supremacy problem, and Erik Martin’s farewell to Lewis County. Plus, the Dirt Bike Bandit.

News Dump Ep. 136: Breaking Down the Aron Christensen Info Dump

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

Washington State

Chehalis, WA

Honoring the legacy of Hazel Pete, a Chehalis Tribal “matriarch” as many knew her, people from tribes across Washington and beyond gathered on Saturday for a full day of crafts, food and celebration. Pete, a master weaver who died in 2003 at 89, gained international recognition for her...

Legacy of ‘Matriarch’ Hazel Pete Celebrated by Tribes

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

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. March 28 at Dirty Thumb Nursery, 1580 state Route 6, Chehalis; 12 p.m. New owners Jena and Kyle Asleton will be present for the celebration and will be offering roses at a special price. Refreshments will...

Community Calendar: Dirty Thumb Nursery Ribbon Cutting; Greens on Gold Grand Opening; Visiting Nurses Customer Appreciation and Donation Day

Unable to produce a goal, and under more pressure from the Black Hills attack in the second half, the Centralia boys soccer team fell to the Wolves Tuesday night at Tiger Stadium, 2-0. Deadlocked at 0-0 at the half, the Wolves put 10 more shots on target in the second...

Tigers Blanked by Wolves

Aberdeen, WA

Aberdeen Pitching — Camp 7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 8 K, 4 BB Highlights — Lecomte 1-3, RBI; Scott 0-2, 2 BB, 2 R. Tumwater Pitching — Ferguson 7 IP, 3 R, 0 ER, 13 K, 6 BB Highlights — Waltermeyer 1-4, 3B, 2 RBI; Peller 1-2, BB.

Bobcats Clip T-Birds on Quiet Day at Plate

Elma, WA

Tenino, WA

Tenino Pitching — Grayless 4.2 IP, 12 H, 8 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K Highlights — Hussey 4-4, 3 R, 4 RBI; Goodwin 3-5, 3 R, 5 RBI; Woodward 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI. Opening the floodgates early, the Tenino softball team hit up and down the lineup for 22 total base hits in a 23-8 five-inning win over Castle Rock in Stone City Tuesday afternoon.

Beavers Pick Up Win at Home Against Rockets

Rainier, WA

Rainier Pitching — Cruse 7 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K Highlights — Mounts 4-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 3B, 2B; Anderson 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B; Swenson 2-3, R, RBI, 3B. Mossyrock Pitching — Cournyer 7 IP, 13 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 5 BB, 12 K Highlights — Cournyer 1-3, 3B; Schwartz 1-3, R.

Rainier Downs Mossyrock in Non-League Battle

At Borst Park (Centralia) W.F. West Pitching — Young 2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, BB; Fluetsch 4 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, K Highlights — Fragner 1-3, 2 RBI, BB; Myers 1-4, R, RBI, HR; White 1-2, R; Brindle 1-2, R. Centralia Pitching — Smith 4 IP,...

Tigers Snap Rivalry Skid Against Bearcats

Centralia Pitching — Weaver 1.1 IP, 2 H, 9 R, 6 ER, 2 K, 2 BB Highlights — N/A Tumwater Pitching — Overbay 2 IP, 0 H, 4 K; Karlson 3 IP, 0 H, 5 K, 2 BB Highlights — Thompson 2-3, 4 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR; Overbay 1-2, R, 4 RBI, HR.

T-Birds Throw Combined No-No Against Tigers

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Sheriff’s Office Sends Results of Aron Christensen Death Investigation Back to Prosecutor

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has referred Aron Christensen’s case back to the prosecutor’s office, The Chronicle confirmed Tuesday. The Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office is in...

Sheriff’s Office Sends Results of Aron Christensen Death Investigation Back to Prosecutor

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