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Photo: Chehalis boy shows champion calf at West Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno
Brody Smeall, of Chehalis, exhibited the champion calf in the Junior Heifer Calf Division 2 category April 12 at the 2024 Western Regional Junior Angus Show in Reno, Nevada. Read more about the ...
Napavine School District to host two free summer classes for Lewis County high school students
The Napavine School District will host two free New Market Skills Center classes for Lewis County high school students this summer. The two classes — HTML5 Browser Game Creation with
In focus: Attendees get a taste of the American Revolution at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Reenactors fired a cannon and offered a look at the past during a Living History American Revolution reenactment event at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Saturday, April 27. The
Chehalis City Council approves agreement with Lewis County for treatment court funding, awaits county approval
The Chehalis City Council approved the creation of the city’s own Treatment Court program modeled after Lewis County Drug Court last month. On Monday, April 22, the council moved to
Developing: Fire claims life of one in Rainier
A structure fire in Rainier claimed the life of one on the night of Apr. 25, and the cause of the fire is under investigation, according to CRFR Interim Fire Chief Eric Smythe. At approximately 8:37 p.m. Apr. 25, the district received a report of smoke and a possible structure fire in the 75000 block of Fern Hill Road in Rainier, according to Smythe. "The crews initially found smoke throughout...
Man who survived jump from Golden Gate Bridge spreads message of hope in Chehalis
The moment Kevin Hines jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge on Sept. 25, 2000, he regretted it. As he fell 25 stories to the chilly San Francisco Bay, he prayed he would miraculously be one of the ...
Ethel-based beekeeper offering free bee swarm removals in Lewis County
With temperatures trending toward the warmer side as spring stretches on, hibernating bees are beginning to wake up. As usual, some of them are swarming on structures or trees too close for some ...
Celebration for first connection of project to bring high-speed internet to 2,300 homes, businesses in Winlock area set for Friday
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting in Winlock on Friday to celebrate the first connection of a project to expand high-speed internet access in the area.
Chehalis property owner works to restore a 95-year-old heritage barn
The three-story, hoop roof barn at 423 Newaukum Valley Road in Chehalis was one of the first things about the property that caught Mary Verner’s eye when she purchased it six and a half years
Portland Man Accused of Stealing DHS Vehicle, Leading Authorities on 100 mph I-5 Chase
A Portland man was taken into custody Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a car chase involving a stolen Department of Homeland Security vehicle, per the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Travis Grygla, allegedly swiped the vehicle during an arrest earlier that day and then barreled down Interstate 5 reaching speeds over 100 mph.
Sirens: Driver exits vehicle, drinks Twisted Tea; shooting report unfounded; boy, 13, arrested for assault
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • A disorderly juvenile reportedly threw chairs and damaged a desk at W.F. West High School in the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street just
Chehalis police say they are following leads but have made no arrests after 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 ...
Silverlake Elementary get glimpse of Eclipse
Students and teachers at Silverlake Elementary were able to get a glimpse of the rare celestial event of the Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Once the clouds parted, everyone eagerly put on their glasses to marvel at the captivating event in the sky.
Man facing felony charges for allegedly spitting on Chehalis police officers
A man is facing three felony assault charges for allegedly spitting on police officers who were arresting him for trespassing at an appliance store in Chehalis on Tuesday. Officers with ...
In focus: Award-winning Chehalis child chef ready for his closeup as national voting nears
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa recorded a video on Thursday as the national voting nears for the Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa. Kason and his
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