Posted by Chronline.com // Jesse Zamora said he had never before been in a situation where he might have to use his gun in public.But after a 47-year-old Oakville pastor… Continue reading "‘Let’s Go,’ Said Man who Joined Pastor to Confront Suspect Outside Tumwater Walmart"
Posted by Chronline.com // TENINO — A fire in Tenino Monday afternoon killed over 25,000 chickens.
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Posted by Chronline.com // A federal judge has refused to grant former Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley a third trial on charges that he stole millions, a few hundred dollars… Continue reading "No Third Trial for Former State Auditor Troy Kelley, Who Faces Sentencing on Theft Charges"
Posted by Chronline.com // As he heard the gunshots from the back of the Tumwater Walmart, David George wondered if his family was safe.
Posted by Chronline.com // A former Steilacoom High School football standout was found dead near the scene of a car crash early Friday morning in Oregon, according to Eugene police.Fotu… Continue reading "Former Steilacoom Linebacker Found Dead Near Scene of Car Crash in Oregon"
Posted by Chronline.com // A detached garage was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon on Teague Road outside Centralia, according to the Riverside Fire Authority.
Posted by Chronline.com // As of August 15, the City of Toledo will no longer provide law enforcement services to the City of Winlock.
By Jordan Nailon / jnailon@chronline.com Last summer, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that, with a bit of help from their State Patrol partners in Oregon, they had… Continue reading "Wheels of Justice Turning Slowly in Poaching Cases"
By Jordan Nailon / jnailon@chronline.com Washington Fish and Wildlife officials are asking the public for continued patience as they attempt to negotiate the final steps of a messy situation at… Continue reading "Non-Lethal Options Under Consideration for All 11 Animals at Rochester Animal Rescue"
By Jordan Nailon / jnailon@chronline.com On Friday morning, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife made a scheduled visit to For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation in Rochester. The… Continue reading "Fate of Two Deer Left in Limbo at For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue, But Some Will Be Released"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com When the “big one” hits, local first responders and organizations such as the National Guard will have to work side by side to provide emergency… Continue reading "National Guard, West Thurston Fire Authority Train Together for Mass Casualty Response"
By The Chronicle A man found dead in Centralia last week has been identified as Michael S. Christin, 49, of Chehalis, by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. The man was… Continue reading "Coroner Identifies Man Found Dead Behind Centralia Business"
By The Chronicle A Tacoma resident was arrested early Tuesday morning near Ethel on suspicion of being high on marijuana, having an illegal gun and driving a stolen vehicle after… Continue reading "Teen Driver Arrested Near Ethel for DUI Had Illegal Gun While Driving Stolen Car"
By The Chronicle Incarcerated mothers will soon gain access to volunteer maternity care, following the signing of a bill sponsored by Rep. Richard DeBolt, R-Chehalis. The legislation allows volunteer midwives… Continue reading "DeBolt Bill to Provide Care for Pregnant Inmates Becomes Law"
By The Chronicle A missing snowshoer was found dead Tuesday morning just below the Paradise area of Mount Rainier, according to a news release from Mount Rainier National Park. The… Continue reading "Missing Snowshoer Found Dead at Mount Rainier"
By The Chronicle A derailment that snarled traffic for several hours Monday in Centralia was caused by one train backing up into another while switching tracks, BNSF spokesperson Gus Melonas… Continue reading "Monday Derailment in Centralia Caused by Slow-Speed Collision"
By The Chronicle Police and fire crews rescued a man Friday night who reportedly fell down an embankment along the Skookumchuck River in Centralia. The incident was reported at 8:07… Continue reading "Intoxicated Man Rescued From River Embankment in Centralia"
By The Chronicle A train derailed Monday afternoon in Centralia near the intersection of the BNSF rail line and East First Street. BNSF spokesperson Gus Melonas confirmed just before 4… Continue reading "Union Pacific Train Derails in Downtown Centralia"
By Taylor McAvoy / For The Chronicle A bill that would allow people at risk of suicide to voluntarily give up their gun rights passed the House of Representatives by… Continue reading "Voluntary Waiver of Firearm Rights Is Close to Becoming Law in Washington"
By Natalie Johnson / njohnson@chronline.com A Chehalis teen accused of eliciting sexual images of W.F. West High School classmates using social media and extorting the classmates if they tried to… Continue reading "Judge Rules Chehalis Teen Arrested in ‘Sextortion’ Case Will Be Charged as Juvenile"
By The Chronicle Speeding caused a crash Tuesday night that resulted in a semi truck catching fire in the median of Interstate 5 at milepost 63 near Winlock, according to… Continue reading "Speed Blamed for Semi Crash on Interstate 5 Near Winlock"
By The Chronicle A former semi truck driver made his first appearance on felony charges this week related to a major collision on Interstate 5 in Lewis County last year.… Continue reading "Semi Driver Charged for Injuring Four in 2017 Lewis County Crash"