Local News
Man accused of leading a police pursuit from Napavine to Tumwater arrested, charged 
A Tacoma man who fled from police from Napavine to Tumwater early Sunday morning before pursuing officers used a PIT maneuver to stop him is now facing DUI, driving with a suspended license and …
Bail set at $1 million for man accused of shooting a rifle at people in Vader on Saturday 
A man is facing nine charges in Lewis County Superior Court for allegedly shooting at people with a lever-action rifle while walking down the street in Vader on Saturday.  No injuries were …
Centralia police commander reflects on 2007 O.J. Simpson robbery case he helped investigate
Sept. 13, 2007, was a slow night for the Las Vegas Police Department’s Robbery and Homicide Bureau. That was the only reason then-detective Andy Caldwell and his partner were out on patrol when …
Neighbors concerned over trespassers on land owned by Lewis County
While the roughly 2-acre piece of property sat vacant Tuesday afternoon, April 9, a collection of residents told the Lewis County commissioners that morning that a piece of county-owned land at the …
Sirens: People squatting at vacant residence; Man seen lying on railroad tracks; Man seen 'carrying a pole with a knife at the end'
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Disorderly conduct • A homeless Centralia resident was warned for “yelling and swearing” in a city park in the 2000 block of Borst Avenue at …
Julie McDonald: Mother Joseph and Sisters of Providence opened schools, hospitals, orphanages
Today marks the 201st birthday of a Canadian woman whose loving selfless acts of service saved many lives throughout the Pacific Northwest. Esther Pariseau was born April 16, 1823, on a farm …
Centralia Downtown Association awards Pioneer West first safety grant of 2024
In its March board meeting, the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) unanimously voted to award Pioneer West the first safety grant of 2024. The matching grant will go toward funding a safety …
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging announces 2024 open house events to connect residents with services
In an effort to better connect with the communities it serves and get residents the services they need, the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) announced it will host open house events …
CT Publishing acknowledges PDC violation for failing to maintain commercial advertiser books
The Chronicle failed to maintain publicly available commercial advertiser books, a lawyer representing the newspaper acknowledged in a letter to the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). The March …
Gluesenkamp Perez testifies in support of legislation to address nationwide shortage of EMS workers
In her push to address the emergency medical services (EMS) staffing shortage and ease the process of becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, …
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders wants a helicopter, GPS trackers, cameras and nets
Thurston County’s Sheriff says he wants a new helicopter, tracking devices, grapple nets and license plate cameras to improve public safety.  Sheriff Derek Sanders briefed the Board …
Man faces more criminal charges after high-speed chase in Lewis and Thurston counties
An overnight high-speed pursuit ended in Tumwater with a Tacoma man in custody, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office says. Early Sunday morning, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a …
Is a high school sports transfer portal coming to Washington? WIAA considering
Matt White has been coaching soccer at Puyallup High School for over two decades. He sees where high school sports in Washington are headed if an open transfer portal is created and he doesn't like …
Local Sports
Dalrymple pushes W.F. West to blowout win over Shelton
Behind an all-around game from Monroe Dalrymple, the Bearcats went on the road and stomped the Highclimbers in a 14-3 victory on Monday night in Evergreen Conference action. Dalrymple made it a …
Centralia boys, girls win claim victories at Tenino Relays
Both the boys and girls from Centralia’s track teams came away with victories in Stone City on Saturday, as the Tigers topped Tenino, Rochester, and Winlock at the Tenino Relays. The boys …
Mossyrock falls to Crosspoint in non-league affair
The Mossyrock baseball team couldn’t slow down Crosspoint late on Saturday, as the Vikings fell 10-4 in a home non-league contest. The Vikings (4-3, 2-0 1A CVL) trailed 2-0 after one, but …
Napavine piles on late in big win over Onalaska
Not much went wrong for the Napavine baseball team on Saturday, as the Tigers topped Onalaska 21-2 in five innings. Napavine (9-3, 9-3 C2BL) quickly took control, scoring four in the first and …
Tumwater relays show out in loaded Pasco Invite
Both of the Thunderbirds 1,600-meter relay quartets dazzled on the track at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco, picking up the only two victories from the area contingent at the Pasco Invite on Saturday. …

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Obituaries

Death Notices: April 12, 2024

• BUDDY BRIAN HUGHES, 86, Olympia, died April 6 at his residence. A service will be held from noon to 3 p.m. May 4, 2024, at 10131 Coachman Lane SE in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of …

In loving memory of Camille Marie (Lind) Haskins: 1962-2024

Camille Marie (Lind) Haskins was born March 10, 1962, to Mary and Donald Lind in McCleary, Washington.  Camille and her family settled in Rochester, Washington, where she attended school, …

In loving memory of Wayne Spriggs: 1933-2024

Wayne Leroy Spriggs was born in Springfield, Oregon, to Walter Spriggs and Edna Cox on Jan. 16, 1933.  Wayne's family moved around many times during his time growing up. After he completed …

In loving memory of Candace Copley: Nov. 23, 1946 - March 25, 2024

Candace Rae Copley was the beloved daughter of Ernest Copley and Anna Shirley (Ragan) Copley. A lifelong Centralia resident, Candace graduated from Centralia College in 1967 and graduated from …
Jack L. Redmon: 1928-2024

In loving memory of Jack L. Redmon: 1928-2024

A lifelong resident of Mossyrock passed away at age 95.5 (he would have wanted credit for the half year) at Tacoma General Hospital March 31. He was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Chehalis to Lowell and …

In loving memory of Florence Dettlaff: 1922-2024 

Florence Dorothy Dettlaff, 101, of Centralia, Washington, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.  She was born on Nov. 23, 1922, in …
State & Regional News

Dead gray whale beached near Ocean City

The cause of death for a gray whale that washed up on a beach just south of Ocean City was unknown shortly after reports came in Wednesday evening. Marine mammal officials planned to perform a …

Schools
Lewis County donates $35,000 to project to house homeless Centralia students
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $35,000 to a project to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. The move comes after the Centralia …
Napavine SkillsUSA student to compete in national competition
Napavine High School sophomore Lyla Kirkpatrick will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, in June to compete at the national level after she placed first in the prepared speaking category at the Washington …
Centralia and Chehalis Catholic parishes bring back Stations of the Cross enactment
With the early spring showers clearing up just in time for this past weekend, close to 200 local Catholics began their Easter weekend by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and …
Napavine High School third quarter honor roll
Following are members of Napavine High School’s third quarter honor roll, as provided by the school district. Students are listed in alphabetical order.   12th grade …
Napavine Middle School third quarter honor roll
Following are members of Napavine Middle School’s third quarter honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order.   Eighth grade Superintendent’s list: 3.5 to 4.0 …
Commentary

Commentary: Local descendant finds big surprise at American Revolution exhibit in Thurston County 

How would you feel if you walked into a national exhibition and saw your own direct relative’s image and life narrative as part of the story?  That is exactly what happened to Stuart …

Brian Mittge: Family ties are as sweet as the spring sunshine

My oldest son just got back from a visit to his cousins in Texas. Offhand, he mentioned how similar my brother and I are.  It made me smile. I’m honored to be associated with my …

Our Views: Beacons of hope — Scholars Haven and Centralia Community Foundation

In a world filled with uncertainties and obstacles, it is truly inspiring to see the rise of organizations that bring hope dedicated to supporting those in need and nurturing the aspirations of our …

Commentary: Nearly 100 years ago, Centralia College and Lewis County paved the way

Lewis County likes to do things differently. It always has. It’s that trailblazing spirit that led to the founding of Centralia Junior College in 1925. More community colleges followed our …

Sen. John Braun: Green Hill School deserves second chance – now let’s see results

As someone who believes in second chances, I believe the young people serving time at Green Hill School in Chehalis deserve a second chance to get their lives pointed in a better direction. …
Outdoors
Outdoors
Nonprofit brings tracked mobility chairs to Grays Harbor County 
“Living life on one’s own terms” is the foundation of David’s Chair, a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that’s bringing beach trips to those whose physical …
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor sandhill cranes with drones
RIDGEFIELD — Researchers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will conduct drone surveys over known locations of sandhill cranes in Klickitat County to assess the technology's …
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs; additional tentative digs planned for April and May
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches as Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers last week confirmed digs that …