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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

Downtown Chehalis will play host to Ladies Night, an afternoon designed especially for the women in the community, offering a mix of shopping, dining and time with friends.

Ladies Night in downtown Chehalis set for April 26

Gemini Events presents Ladies Night, an afternoon designed especially for the women in the Chehalis community offering a mix of shopping, dining and time spent with friends on Saturday, April 26 from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/14/25

Gov. Bob Ferguson smiles at his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Gov. Ferguson to keynote Thurston County Chamber’s 120th annual meeting May 14

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson will be the keynote speaker for the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce’s 120th annual meeting on Wednesday, May 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/14/25

Marcella Gross admires an electric table at the 59th annual Lewis County Home Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Friday, April 11. The show was organized and hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. It stretched through Saturday afternoon at the fairgrounds.

In focus: Chamber’s Home Show held at fairgrounds

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From left, Drs. Timothy Larson, Hartaj Girn, Charles “Rick” Rossow and Zeid Nesheiwat pose for a photo at the Pulse Heart Institute clinic in Chehalis.

Pulse Heart Institute’s newest cardiology clinic opens in Chehalis

Heart health is as important as ever, as heart disease and strokes remain the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. When it comes to medical care … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/11/25

The Southwest Washington Regional Agricultural Business & Innovation Park is located on a 13-acre site in Tenino. The complex will house a variety of agriculture and food-based businesses along with the Stone City Event Center, a public meeting venue that features state of the art audio and visual technologies.

Cafe, event center open at new Tenino agriculture and business park

Going down Old Highway 99 from Olympia, travelers will eventually pass through the City of Tenino and come up on a wide prairie. On the left is new construction and empty lots that hold a lot of … more

By Martín Bilbao / The Olympian | 4/11/25

Tatyana Yocom, owner of PNW DooDoo Crew, stands by her work truck along with two of her dogs.

Grand opening set for PNW DooDoo Crew in Chehalis

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for PNW DooDoo Crew in celebration of the business’s grand opening, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce announced in a news release. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/11/25

Express Employment Professionals owner Sam McCrady stands in front of the business in this photo provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.

Express Employment Professionals to host Business After Hours, ribbon-cutting

Express Employment Professionals will host April’s Business After Hours event and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location in downtown Centralia, according to a news release … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/9/25

Shoppers enter the newly built store for the first time during opening day of the Centralia WinCo Foods on Monday, April 7.

Hundreds show up as WinCo Foods opens new location in Centralia

Shoppers in Lewis County and the surrounding area now have a new grocery option as the WinCo Foods in the new Centralia Station shopping center officially opened for business on the morning of … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/7/25

Kain Sills reacts to being asked to use the golden scissors while his mother, Mad Hatter Play Cafe owner Lisa Sills, puts a hand over her heart outside of the Mad Hatter Play Cafe on South Tower Avenue in Centralia during a Centralia Chehalis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 7.

Mad Hatter Play Cafe moves to downtown Centralia, collaborates with Dandelion Creative Space studio

The Mad Hatter Play Cafe — where parents can enjoy a cup of coffee as their children play — now has a new home in downtown Centralia. It’s a home that is shared with the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/7/25

New family law attorney in Chehalis

Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson P.S. has announced that Jason Fugate has joined its Chehalis practice. Fugate brings a wealth of experience to the firm, including knowledge in family law, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/6/25

Lakeda House Family Daycare owner Lakeda Sullivan smiles at an infant being held by one of her employees, Jennifer Lipsey of Onalaska, at Sullivan's home-based daycare on Tuesday, April 1, in Onalaska.

‘It’s a childcare desert’: Onalaska mother running home-based daycare seeks support for childcare center

For many parents these days, finding affordable child care is a struggle. But in areas such as Lewis County, it can be even more difficult, especially in the rural areas away from Interstate 5. … more

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