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Nerd Pros owner Marcus Read stands behind the counter of his new trading card game and collectable store in downtown Morton on Monday, April 28.

Nerd Pros: Retired pastor to open new trading card game and collectables shop in downtown Morton

Whether you’re looking for that rare chase card from collectable sets such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering or Star Wars, for a new Warhammer model to build and paint, or you just want … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/30/25

Passengers enjoy brunch aboard a train at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum Depot in this photo provided by the railroad.

Mother’s Day rides set for the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum (CCRM) will hold two Mother’s Day events on Saturday, May 10. The first is an 11 a.m. Mother’s Day Brunch and Ride that will be catered by … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Market Street Ace Hardware to celebrate new greenhouse in Chehalis

Market Street Ace Hardware is preparing to celebrate the grand opening of its highly anticipated new greenhouse and recent interior upgrades with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Customers and vendors are seen from above during the Country Chicks Spring Market at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in April 2022.

Country Chicks Spring Market returns with 125 vendors Mother’s Day weekend

The Country Chicks Spring Market is back for its 18th year, as 125 vendors will offer vintage, upcycled and handcrafted items Mother’s Day weekend at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/25/25

At an April 23 interview, Greg Vander Kamp, vice president of development for BrightNight, describes the location of the Thurston County proposal as consultant Austin Hicks and development communications manager Yasmine Kattan listen.

Energy storage business coming to South Thurston County

BrightNight LLC, a Florida-based business that earlier this year pitched a battery energy storage facility in south Thurston County, intends to follow through on that proposal, representatives of the … more

By Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 4/25/25

Exodus Electric first opened in 2022 after owner Jeff Olson decided to leave his job as an electrician and start his own electrical business after getting his administrator’s license.

Exodus Electric set to celebrate new location in Chehalis May 1

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exodus Electric in celebration of its new location in Chehalis at noon Thursday, May 1. The ceremony will be … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/25/25

Tulips bloom near the lake at Silver Lake Resort.

Silver Lake Resort receives green designation from outdoor hospitality group

A green resort in Silver Lake is celebrating Earth Day this month and every month. Silver Lake Resort, at 3201 Spirit Lake Hwy., reports it recently received a Outdoor Hospitality Industries … more

The Daily News | 4/25/25

From the left, Washington Orthopaedic Center surgeons Lucas Harvey, Keith Birchard, Chad Bender and Joseph Brown pose for a photo during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated office in Centralia on Wednesday, April 23. The office experienced flooding in January requiring the entire first floor to be rebuilt.

In focus: Washington Orthopaedic Center celebrates renovated office in Centralia

4/25/25

Lewis County unemployment rate fell to 5.7% in March

In March, unemployment throughout Washington state rose slightly to 4.4%, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). The agency reported Lewis County had a 5.7% … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/23/25

The owners of the Mead Family Market Katie Mead, left, Rick Mead, center, and Rikki Mead, pose for a photo inside the family business on Saturday, April 19, in Glenoma.

Mead Family Market: Morton mayor and his daughters running Glenoma grocery and feed store

While The Chronicle just missed seeing the Mead Family Market’s “legendary Bunny Bigfoot” at the business’s inaugural Bunny Bash Easter egg hunt on Saturday, Rick Mead and his … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/21/25

Tatyana Yocom, owner of PNW DooDoo Crew, cuts the ribbon alongside her husband, left, and Chehalis Mayor Tony Ketchum on Friday afternoon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis.

PNW DooDoo Crew cuts the ribbon in Chehalis

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the PNW DooDoo Crew on Friday afternoon at Stan Hedwall Park in Chehalis. PNW DooDoo Crew is a pet waste removal … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

From the left, Hailee Quinby, Crystal Cooper, Maleah Wink, Dustin Overby, Courtney Quinby, Carrie Bauer, Jeff Hawkins and Gayle Roberts pose for a photo at the Centralia Pharmacy with the new vial-filling robot, the Parata Max 2, on Thursday, April 17.

Centralia Pharmacy introduces newest team member — a robot

Centralia Pharmacy’s newest helper is streamlining the store’s operations and maximizing efficiency at unhuman levels. That’s because it is not human. The pharmacy … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 4/18/25

Yard Birds’ newly installed roof is pictured from above in Chehalis on Friday, April 18.

New roof nearly complete on old Yard Birds shopping mall; no decision yet on building’s next use, owner says

Work on a new roof for the old Yard Birds shopping mall in Chehalis is nearly complete thanks to ongoing building restoration efforts being undertaken by Douglas LeMay in partnership with the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/18/25

Arbor Health and Lewis County Transit launch Tuesday transport service

Beginning in May, one day a month will be called “Transportation Tuesday” at Arbor Health facilities. This new service will give area residents free public transportation to medical … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/25

Caitlyn Patterson, left, and Brandy Epling are pictured at Washington Orthopaedic Center.

Washington Orthopaedic Center to celebrate newly renovated office on April 23

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Washington Orthopaedic Center in celebration of its newly renovated office. The ceremony takes place at 5:15 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/25

Maria Stockdale, manager and wellness coach, and Dr. Charlee Meridth pose for a photo at Renew Wellness in Centralia.

Renew Wellness in Centralia to hold ribbon-cutting for new chiropractic services

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Renew Wellness to celebrate its new chiropractor, Dr. Charlee Meridth. The ceremony will take place at 4:30 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/25

Westport Golf Links presents update to Grays Harbor County commissioners

Representatives behind the Westport Light State Park Westport Golf Links (WGL) project gave a comprehensive presentation to the Grays Harbor County Board of Commissioners at the board’s … more

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World | 4/17/25

Greg Drew, left, stands with his daughter Julie Cox in front of the new Drew's Grocery in Toutle. The family business reopened its doors Wednesday after rebuilding from a March 2022 fire.

'A 3-year dream after a 1-night nightmare': Drew's Grocery reopens in Toutle

A hub for the Toutle community for more than eight decades, Drew's Grocery reopened its doors with new improvements while holding onto its old-fashioned spirit of service. The multigeneration … more

Nick Morgan / The Daily News | 4/17/25

Centerville Western Stores owner Trish Hubbard smiles during an interview at Centerville Western Store in Centralia on Wednesday, April 16.

Centerville Western Stores celebrates 50 years in Centralia

Fifty years in business is no easy feat to achieve, which is why Centerville Western Stores is thanking its customers with the opportunity to win a $50 gift card every Saturday for an entire year to … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/16/25

777 freighters and a 777X are built at the Boeing Everett Production Facility Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Everett.

Boeing, aerospace suppliers primed for disruption amid Trump's tariffs

Boeing, its suppliers and the Seattle-area aerospace industry are in for a bumpy ride as they navigate President Donald Trump's turbulent trade war. Scott Hamilton, an aerospace analyst with … more

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/15/25