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The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s new office in Oakville.

Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund announces new location in Oakville, expanded services for Native community

The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund (CTLF) has announced the expansion of its community-supporting services and its new larger location in Oakville. The nonprofit will officially open at the new location … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/10/25

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel to host Chamber October Business After Hours

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce October Business After Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy appetizers, prizes … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/9/25

FILE PHOTO — Attendees dressed as wizards walk during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

The Wandering Wizards Market to bring a day of magic to downtown Centralia

The Wandering Wizards Market is set to transform Pine Street Plaza into a realm of enchantment on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Stacks of studs sit in Hampton Lumber’s Morton mill in this Chronicle file photo.

Hampton Lumber supports Lewis County communities with donations

This past summer, Hampton Lumber reaffirmed its commitment to the Cowlitz River communities of East Lewis County through a series of impactful donations that support youth, education and the arts, a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Sage Amaris, a licensed massage therapist. Appointments with Amaris are now available. To schedule, call 360-996-4778 or visit the Mary McCrank’s Building, located at 2923 Jackson Highway, Chehalis.

Medical Massage & Acupuncture in Chehalis welcomes Sage Amaris

Medical Massage & Acupuncture in Chehalis has announced the newest addition to its wellness team: Sage Amaris, a licensed massage therapist. Amaris brings experience, compassion and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Nursery worker Jessica Mohoric removes bad pumpkins from the patch at Dirty Thumb Nursery in Adna on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Dirty Thumb Nursery grows into the pumpkin business in time for Halloween season

Dirty Thumb Nursery in Adna launched its first pumpkin patch this Halloween season. The nursery will have all kinds of decorative gourds, edible squashes and a u-pick area full of carving … more

By Tyrus VanTuyl / Ty@chronline.com | 10/6/25

3 Dog Cider & Brewstillery owner Joshua Hail gives orchard visitors samples of an apple on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Silver Creek, while his dog Wolfie searches for apple scraps on the ground.

Responsible farming, raw milk, rare apples and more: Tour of area farms ends Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival

While apples were certainly the focus of the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival last weekend — with fresh cider pressing, apple pie contests, a parade and more — the festival’s Farm … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/6/25

ROOTED in Lewis County Executive Director Usha Sahadeva-Brooks and board president Michael Blessing pose for a photo with the ribbon after a ribbon cutting ceremony with board members, from the left, Ibrahim Dembele, Adam Parascandola, Mary Robinson, Alliyah Perry, community and communications director Lujan Rodriguez, Jim McCully and Lea Green of Multiculturally Minded Lewis County during a grand opening for the new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrates new name and home

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrated during a grand opening for the its new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Founded in 2022 as the Dignity Guild, the organization has faced early … more

Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com | 10/3/25

The UNFI distribution center located at 4002 Galvin Road in the Port of Centralia on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

Port of Centralia study projects over $1 billion in regional economic activity by 2026

The Port of Centralia has released its Revised Economic Contributions and Fiscal Impacts of the Port of Centralia’s Industrial Parks Study, conducted by independent consulting firm … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Lisa Goodman, marketing director of the Benaroya Company, poses for a photo after winning the Buck Hubbard Staff Award with Economic Alliance Executive Director Richard DeBolt and Program Manager Todd Chaput during the Economic Alliance of Lewis County’s annual banquet at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Friday, Feb. 7.

Economic Alliance of Lewis County announces comment period for new economic strategy

The Economic Alliance of Lewis County announced this week that it has completed a draft document of its 2025-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Alliance Initiatives Program … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 10/1/25

Hope Alliance Executive Director Kris Camenzind and Girls Night Out organizer Flossy Heymann smile for a photo at The Station in Centralia on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Downtown Centralia Girl’s Night Out fundraiser returns this Saturday benefiting Hope Alliance

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on Christmas shopping or just want to snag a good deal for yourself, 38 downtown Centralia businesses will be participating in the 37th iteration of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Darigold’s Chehalis plant at 67 S.W. Chehalis Ave. on Sept. 2, 2025.

Lewis County treasurer talks Darigold property value assessment fallout at Port of Chehalis meeting

Last month, Darigold Inc. announced the impending closure of its Chehalis production facility at the end of the year. The decision came in the wake of a 2023 property evaluation from the Lewis … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/1/25

Three new grain silos stand next to the rail spur at the construction site of the Southwest Washington Grain Project, located on Maurin Road in Chehalis, on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Construction ongoing at Southwest Washington Grain Project as three storage silos now installed

Three new grain silos are now standing at the Southwest Washington Grain Project construction site as building continues, according to Port of Chehalis Operations Manager William “Bill” … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/1/25

Co-owners Tina and Tim Berquist pose for a photo in Quiznos at the Centralia Factory Outlets on Monday, Sept. 29.

Centralia Quiznos wins sandwich chain’s Restaurant of the Year and food safety awards

Having owned the Centralia Quiznos franchise for almost two decades — starting back in March 2007 — franchise owner Tina Berquist has again been recognized nationally, earning the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/1/25

Downtown Chehalis ‘Harvest Shop Hop’ coming Oct. 25

Experience Chehalis has announced that it will be holding a “Harvest Shop Hop” on Saturday, Oct. 25. Throughout the day, downtown shops will offer exclusive discounts, special … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/25

Pictured from left to right are Yessenia Hernandez, universal banker; Sarah Caldwell, branch manager; and Colt Conzatti, universal banker.

OlyFed celebrates opening of new Chehalis branch

OlyFed’s expansion into Lewis County is now complete with the opening of its newest branch in historic downtown Chehalis at 535 N. Market Blvd. It marks the bank’s ninth branch in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/25

Centralia Outlets to hold Trick-Or-Treat event

The Centralia Outlets will hold its annual Trick-or-Treat Halloween celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. This is a family-friendly event designed to offer a safe Halloween experience. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/25

Student cashier Kamryn Hernandez takes Kaylee Curry’s order for the first drink sale at the Tiger Hut Student Store at Centralia High School on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

Centralia High School opens a student-run store with help from Lewis County Coffee Co.

In the moments before the lunch period at Centralia High School on Thursday, just a few students and staff from Lewis County Coffee Co. buzzed around behind the counter of the school's new … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 9/26/25

Adna seniors pose for a photo with Adna Grocery owners Jim and Cindy Smith and a check for $40,005.35 at Adna High School on Thursday, Sept. 25. The car show raises money for Adna High School seniors who volunteer their time to help run the event. The event has raised a total of $140,887.35 since its first year in 2020.

Adna Grocery owners give $40,000 in car show proceeds to high school seniors

The owners of Adna Grocery on Thursday presented a check for $40,005.35 to the members of the high school senior class who assisted during the Adna Car Show last July. Jim and Cindy Smith … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/25/25

Family Resource Home Care opens new location in Centralia

Family Resource Home Care, the largest independently owned home care company in the western states, on Wednesday announced the opening of its newest location in Centralia. This expansion … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/24/25