The Chronicle

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Napavine's Josh Fay was chosen by voters as the winner of the BEST COACH category in The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were Lynnae Erickson of Centralia Middle School and Daniel Kelly (Deano) of the Adna School District.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle celebrated the 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards in front of a full house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

See full results in the next three editions of The Chronicle and, after that, on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Paula Burrows was honored as the voters' choice in the BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT category in The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were Heather Stewart and Jody Lynn Hill.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle celebrated the 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards in front of a full house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

See full results in the next three editions of The Chronicle and, after that, on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

FROM THE COSMOPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: "Please use caution on Blue Slogh Road. In addition to water over the roadway, a large friend is hanging out in the roadway. This wasn’t on my bingo card for 2025, how about you? Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been advised."

11/06/2025

Impressive!

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Alderson's Awards West Printwares was selected by voters as the winner of the BEST PRINTING COMPANY category in The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were Minuteman Press and Post Net.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle celebrated the 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards in front of a full house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

See full results in the next three editions of The Chronicle and, after that, on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Amanda Andersen Photography was selected by voters as the winner of this year's BEST PHOTOGRAPHER category at The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were JZ Photography and Sarah Russell Photography.

The Chronicle celebrated the 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards in front of a full house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

See full results in the next three editions of The Chronicle and, after that, on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Wagner Orthodontics was the big winner of the BEST ORTHODONTIST category in The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards voting.

Fellow finalists were Centralia Orthodontics and Dr. Richard Walker.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle celebrated the 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards in front of a full house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

See full results in the next three editions of The Chronicle and, after that, on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Tracy Murphy of JNET and the Centralia Police Department was chosen by voters as the winner of the BEST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER category at The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were Sheriff Rob Snaza and Sam Patrick.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle celebrated its Best of Lewis County winners and finalists during a ceremony at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday night.

See the first round of results in today's edition of The Chronicle, with more to come on Saturday and Tuesday. The full results will soon be available on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY 2025: Andy Coleman was the voters' choice in the BEST FISHING GUIDE category in The Chronicle's 2025 Best of Lewis County Awards.

Fellow finalists were Nate Bryant and Aron Jennings.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

The Chronicle held its Best of Lewis County Awards ceremony in front of a packed house at the Chehalis Theater on Wednesday.

The first round of results are available in today's edition of The Chronicle, with more to come on Saturday and Tuesday. The full results will soon be available on our website.

Photo by Ridley Hudson.

11/06/2025

FROM THE GRAYS HARBOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE: "On October 22nd, deputies were dispatched to the report of possible human remains located on the beach just outside of Ocean Shores. Detectives responded to the scene and began an immediate investigation.

"Through their work and the work of the Grays Harbor Coroner’s Office, the remains were identified as belonging to 51 year old Annie Michelle Fears, a resident of Tacoma. Annie’s family has been notified, and our hearts go out to them during this incredibly difficult time.

"This investigation remains ongoing. Annie was said to be unhoused and was possibly suffering from mental health disorders. We are seeking the public’s help — if you ever came across Annie or know Annie, please contact Detective Justin Rivas at the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office, 360-964-1777.

"Your information could be vital in helping us bring answers to Annie’s loved ones."

11/06/2025

BEARCAT THRIFT REOPENS AT W.F. WEST: Bearcat Thrift, the student-run thrift store at W.F. West High School, celebrated its grand reopening Wednesday morning.

Senior Avery Brundage founded and launched the thrift store last April under the guidance of teacher adviser Alison Clinton. Brundage is now continuing the project this fall.

Bearcat Thrift provides inexpensive clothing to students in need while promoting sustainability in an effort to minimize the environmental impacts of fast fashion.

Other items, like school-related clothing, are available for free.

Money raised from the store goes to student organizations such as FFA, SkillsUSA and other clubs on campus.

“It always goes back to the kids, which was really important to do,” Clinton said at the store’s launch last spring.

Those interested in donating clothes, shoes or accessories can email [email protected].

Students can also make donations inside the store.

Bearcat Thrift is currently open at W.F. West on select Wednesdays. To learn more about store hours, visit Bearcat Thrift’s Instagram page at bearcat.thrift.

Photos by Chronicle photographer Otto Rabe.