The number of Washingtonians licensed to carry concealed pistols is climbing rapidly in the face of a new state law that will require prospective gun owners to secure a state permit before purchasing ...

The Bunkhouse at Brighter Day Farm, a newly opened preschool in the Adna area, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce on Friday.   The school is ...

Imagine living in the same house for years, maintaining that house, and having no claims on your homeowners' insurance policy, and then seeing your premiums skyrocket. That’s reality for ...

While two days isn’t nearly enough time to learn the full range of skills necessary to become a professional in the fire service, it’s more than enough time for young women to write the … ...

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The West Thurston Fire Authority and its partner agencies were able to halt a brush fire in South Thurston County on Monday afternoon before it could reach homes in the area. The fire authority was ...

Registration is now open for the ninth annual Cornhole Tournament & Sausage Fest hosted by Dick’s Brewing Company in Centralia. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 6, at 3516 Galvin ...

Cascade Community Healthcare and Columbia Wellness have officially received endorsement letters from the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) for its Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams ...

Chris Thomas / For The Chronicle.Warren Ayers, second from left, accepts the trophy after winning the 2025 Lewis County Amateur golf tournament at Riverside Golf Course in Chehalis. Also pictured ...

The Lewis County Auditor’s Office on Friday, Aug. 1, shared additional information on the upcoming Aug. 5 primary election. In a news release from the auditor’s office, Elections … ...

• SCOTT EDWIN CASASSA , 66, Rainier, Washington, died Aug. 1 in Rochester. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • MICHAEL ...

Washington State Patrol troopers wrangled a herd of bison on Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday morning. (Washington State Patrol photo) ...