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Lewis County coroner determines shooting death of man in Chehalis was a homicide
The death of an 84-year-old Chehalis man found last week in the 300 block of Market Boulevard has been ruled a homicide by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Royland E. Barnett, of Chehalis, died from a gunshot wound to his head, according to a news release from the coroner's office.
Man accused of kidnapping woman, trying to drive her to California arrested in Lewis County
A man accused of kidnapping his estranged wife in Kent and attempting to drive her to California while he was intoxicated was arrested in Lewis County early Sunday morning. The man,
Winter weather advisory for South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades until Friday afternoon – up to 15 inches of snow
On Thursday at 2:47 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from noon until Friday 2 p.m. for South Central Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. The weather service adds, "Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 5 to...
News Dump Ep. 184: A 'chaotic' episode according to the haters
On the 184th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl, Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz, photographer Kody Christen and his job shadower Reid discuss Local Politics, show note ...
Intrepid skiers, snowboarders brave icy water during White Pass pond skim
With spring in full gear and temperatures approaching a balmy 50 degrees last Saturday, April 20, at the White Pass Ski Area, hundreds of onlookers watched as approximately 150 intrepid skiers and ...
Veterans Memorial Museum to host first Lewis County Autism Coalition Car and BMX Show this summer
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, the Lewis County Autism Coalition and Cornerstone Center for Development will hold a fundraiser car and BMX bike show at the Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis. The show will end at 1 p.m. “All the proceeds...
Toledo school levy and Fire District 17 measures passing on election night
The Toledo School District’s levy renewal and both Lewis County Fire District 17’s levy lid lifts were passing as of initial counts on election night Tuesday, according to data released
Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor's offices to large hospitals
Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a
Man accused of drugging and raping a woman in Randle area in September 2022 pleads not guilty to a felony charge
The Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office has refiled charges against a man accused of drugging a woman, raping her and abandoning her in the woods near Randle in September 2022. As of March
Lewis County Auditor's Office: Unofficial results for April 23 special election will be available online at 8:15 p.m. on election night
Unofficial results for the April 23 special election will be available at https://elections.lewiscountywa.gov at approximately 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Lewis County Auditor's Office advised ...
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