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FILE PHOTO — Master stonecutter Keith Phillips demonstrates how he carves intricate designs into sandstone in 2016.

City of Tenino Enters Lease Agreement With Tenino Stone Carvers for Workshop, Commercial Operations

The Stone City is building on its rocky foundation. The City of Tenino announced Thursday it has entered into a lease agreement with the Tenino Stone Carvers to occupy a portion of a city-owned … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/29/22

Visitors from the Boys and Girls Club smile and hold up painted rocks at the Pace Family Lavender Farm in Adna on Thursday.

Pace Family Lavender Farm West of Chehalis Hosts Local Boys and Girls Club for Field Trip

Students from the Boys and Girls Club in Chehalis got to go on a very literal field trip on Thursday morning, to a lavender field run by the Pace Family Lavender Farm west of Chehalis. From 10 … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/29/22

Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House, Tenino

Shiplap Quilt Shop and Coffee House in Tenino Wins 'Economic Courage' Award

Five Olympia area businesses have won "economic courage" awards, the Thurston Economic Development Council announced this month. What is economic courage? The EDC defines it in the … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 7/28/22

Brady and Boyd Calder smile for a photo outside Bartel's in Chehalis Tuesday afternoon.

‘Everybody Has a Bartel’s Story’: Chehalis Store Celebrates 100 Years

Before murals went up on the city walls, before the farmers market was held across the street and even before the smells of mint began to drift out of Callisons, Chehalis became home to family-owned … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/27/22

Jenni Bourdon smiles as she cuts a ribbon during a ceremony for the opening of the Sandstone Distillery Tasting Room in downtown Tenino on Thursday. The new tasting room is located at 297 Sussex Ave. W. in Tenino. The room will be open Saturday and Sunday for Oregon Trail Days. Learn more by following the Sandstone Distillery on Facebook.

In Focus: Sandstone Distillery Opens Tasting Room in Tenino

7/22/22

A Dollar General location located at 416 Reynolds Ave. in Centralia.

Dollar General Backs Out of Silver Creek Location Proposal

A few weeks ago, a spokesperson from Dollar General said the company was in the due diligence phase of evaluating a proposed location in the Silver Creek area at 170 Gershick Road. It would mark … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/22/22

French Toast and Co. Mercantile owner Tammie Krist, left, celebrates her business's one-year anniversary on Saturday with her daughters Staci, middle, and Amberly.

French Toast & Co. Mercantile Brings a Vintage Touch to Centralia, Celebrates One Year Anniversary

When Tammie Krist was looking for a place to set up her French Toast & Co. Mercantile store one year ago, as an Olympia resident, she didn’t have any connections to the Centralia area. But … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/19/22

A cow eats hay pushed into reach by the Lely Juno automatic feed pusher, affectionately nicknamed after the Pixar character “WALL-E” by its owners, at Sun-Ton Farms in Adna on Friday.

Sun-Ton Farms Incorporates Robots in Adna Dairy Operation

Sun-Ton Farms has taken on several new employees to help with its organic dairy operation near Adna, though they’re not the typical farm hands the fourth-generation family farm has hired in the … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/18/22

U-Haul Partners With Onalaska Business to Provide Local Service

U-Haul Company of Washington announced Tuesday that Ony Hardware LLC signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Onalaska community. Ony Hardware, located at 112 Brim Road, will offer … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/13/22

Payton Pocklington, wearing the yellow hat at center right, is pictured posing with vendors outside The White Space in downtown Centralia for the grand opening on Saturday

‘The White Space’ Event Venue Opens in Downtown Centralia

Most event venues come with a theme pre-prepared, be it shabby-chic, modern, farmhouse or otherwise. But Payton Pocklington, 24, of Centralia, wanted to create a venue that would be as diverse as … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/11/22

A new mural painted on brick is displayed outside Fairway Lanes located at 1501 South Gold Street, in Centralia.

In Focus: Fairway Lanes in Centralia Gets New Paint Job

Fairway Lanes in Centralia has a new paint job. According to posts on social media, Thomas Sutley recently completed murals on the local bowling alley, with artwork inside and outside the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/11/22

Jason and Shawna Boettner and Kyle and Sarah Askin are the team behind Mint City Coffee Roasting Company, which will be located in downtown Chehalis.

Couples Working Toward Opening Mint City Coffee Roasting Company in Downtown Chehalis

Life is about to get a lot better for fans of sitting down and having their coffee with friends with the eventual opening of the Mint City Coffee Roasting Company in downtown Chehalis. “We … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/6/22

A Nike Clearance Store opened in the Centralia Outlets on Thursday across a parking lot from their former location.

In Focus: Nike Store Opens at New Location in Centralia

7/1/22

A wall sign reads “Welcome to Papa Bears” on opening day.

Papa Bears West Now Open in Old Spiffy’s Restaurant Location

A new bear-themed restaurant in Lewis County has a diverse menu to satisfy a variety of customers, even those as picky as Goldilocks. Papa Bears West, a diner with an attached bar, is now open in … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/28/22

The Port of Centralia commissioners and executive director sit around a table during a Wednesday afternoon meeting in Centralia.

Port of Centralia Takes Steps Toward WinCo Deal for Centralia Station

As announced during a Port of Centralia meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Powell Development will now move into a purchase and sale agreement with WinCo Foods LLC. Kyle Heaton, executive director of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/24/22

Owner Andrew Pullin smiles as crowds clap during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Par 4 Sports in Centralia on Thursday. The business, located in the Northwest Sports Hub, offers sports simulators and virtual games. Learn more by visiting the Par 4 Sports Facebook page.

In Focus: Ribbon-Cutting Event Held at Par 4 Sports in Centralia

6/24/22

WinCo Begins Next Steps for Centralia Station Store

A new WinCo location in Centralia is one step closer to arrival thanks to funding secured in the last legislative session. In 2019, the Port of Centralia announced it had secured the … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/22/22

JT Singh Mundi, Kodenum Inc, Petro America Inc, United Political LLC

Economic Alliance Board Member Spotlight: JT Singh Mundi

Q: How long have you been a member of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County? A: One year Q: Why did you join the Alliance?: A: I joined the Alliance to help drive business growth in … more

6/20/22

Construction has started on a new multisport athletic field on the campus of Centralia College. The gymnasium is pictured at top left.

Centralia College Breaks Ground for ‘Field of Dreams’

Note: This story was produced by the Economic Alliance of Lewis County as part of a monthly special section published in The Chronicle. Construction of a new multisport athletics … more

By the Economic Alliance of Lewis County | 6/20/22

Gary Dotson, the Gary Stamper Scholarship recipient, smiles for a photo while standing to be recognized at The Loft during an Economic Alliance Summit event in Chehalis on Thursday.

Dotson Awarded First Ever Gary Stamper Scholarship

The Economic Alliance of Lewis County awarded Gary Dotson a $1,500 scholarship at Senior Night at White Pass High School, given in honor of the late Lewis County Commissioner Gary Stamper, who died … more

By the Economic Alliance of Lewis County | 6/20/22