The Chronicle News Dump

On the 300th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz call their former guests and demand congratulations for reaching an unprecedented milestone. Guests include Jared Wenzelburger and Isabel VanderStoep, Emmett O’Connell, Hallie Ralls, Pete Caster, Wayne Fournier and Kody Christen. Email us at [email protected] by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm Store

On a special Sunday Zoom edition of Sports Dump, the boys break down Friday and Saturday’s crossover-ish football games and Saturday’s district championship games and matches. Then the fellas crack open the WIAA’s brackets to take a look at where everyone stacked up and where the seeding committees made the most curious decisions. SPONSORSValley View Health CenterGoebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreAnd Home Carpet Warehouse

The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss the proliferation of round designations with an excess of teams. Zach has lead pipe locks for cross country. The district title games for soccer and volleyball are forthcoming. Football bracket reveals come to life on Sunday.SPONSORSValley View Health CenterGoebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreAnd Home Carpet Warehouse

On the 299th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss the election afterglow with surprise guest Chad Taylor. We have a new Sheriff, and a new Auditor, and the same U.S. Representative, and a bunch of other positions filled.Sponsored by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreEmail us at [email protected].

The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss the last week of the prep football season and break down every district tournament. Zach enjoyed Iowa. Dylan saw a movie. SPONSORSValley View Health CenterGoebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreAnd Home Carpet Warehouse

On the 298th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss the latest goings-on with the Mossyrock school district, yet another letter to Andy Caldwell about Tracy Murphy’s drug-implicating claims, the Best of Lewis County, and a hint on what episode 300 shall entail. Also Chris Thomas gets his flowers for being a Distinguished Gentleman, the saga of the booze-dealing 1926 sheriff continues and one endorsement is called into question.Sponsored by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreEmail us at [email protected].

On the 297th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss The Chronicle’s 2026 candidate debate forum from Monday night in Chehalis, with clips of a few spicy questions and an in-depth breakdown of Corey Christensen’s cameo and Derek Sanders’ guest emcee act. Frase. Murphy. Brummer. McLeod. Townsend. Merrill. The PUD guys. IT'S ELECTION TIME.Sponsored by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreEmail us at [email protected].

The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss Week 6’s football results. Adna lost in Forks, Napavine, Onalaska and Toledo rolled, W.F. West looks like it could be their year, and Centralia’s Tyler Fagerness won the EvCo golf title.SPONSORSValley View Health CenterGoebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreAnd Home Carpet Warehouse

On the 296th episode, local man Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle editor Eric Schwartz discuss Friday’s story on Sheriff Rob Snaza addressing the allegations by Sheriff candidate Tracy Murphy about the “non investigation” controversy around a drug ring. Other topics include the latest in debate culture, the Speaker of the House visiting town briefly, finding bigfoot on the voter rolls, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders weighing in on the fishing debate and more.Sponsored by:Goebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreEmail us at [email protected].

The Chronicle sports staff (Dylan and Zach) join Aaron to discuss Centralia vs. Tenino on the black top, a dogfight win by W.F. West, Onalaska knocking off a solid 1A team, Napavine, Adna and Toledo winning via blowout and more.SPONSORSValley View Health CenterGoebel Septic Roof DoctorAmericool CrossCounty Mortgage Jacek GillispieThe Farm StoreAnd Home Carpet Warehouse