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Construction on the new United Way Learning Center building in Centralia is pictured from above on Thursday, Nov. 7.

In focus: Walls going up at United Learning Center in Centralia

Here's a look at ongoing work to build the United Learning Center in Centralia on Thursday afternoon. The 12,800-square-foot United Learning Center is a joint project to build a new … more

11/8/24

Downtown Centralia is pictured from above at sunset on Thursday, Nov. 7.

In focus: The sun sets on downtown Centralia

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Contestant Megan Knudsvig as seen on "Holiday Baking Championship," season 11.

Chehalis baker competes on Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’

Chehalis baker Megan Knudsvig first started baking in high school after she was inspired by Food Network cake decorating shows. “I’ve always loved art in many mediums, and … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 11/7/24

Lily Gage, Chehalis, left, and Enaliya Rubin, Centralia.

Tenino, Chehalis and Centralia girls win at Washington Make It With Wool contest

Since 1947, the Make It With Wool contest has promoted the versatility, beauty and wearability of wool. This year’s state contest, held Oct. 19 at the Sewing and Design School in Tacoma, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/7/24

Santa waves from atop the Chehalis Fire Department's ladder truck during the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce "Aloha Christmas" Santa Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

A Great Receipt Exchange raffle, Santa Parade and more: Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce events to wrap up 2024

With the holiday season approaching, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host a number of events starting later this month, including some to promote shopping locally, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/7/24

Bikes and other gifts are ready to be delivered in this 2017 photo taken in a warehouse where the items are processed for delivery through the Forgotten Children’s Fund.

Chehalis Moose Lodge collecting toys, food items for the Forgotten Children’s Fund

The Chehalis Moose Lodge is collecting toys and non-perishable food items for the Forgotten Children’s Fund through Friday, Dec. 6. Donation boxes are available in the lodge’s lobby … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/6/24

The sun shines above a graduate during the Centralia High School graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium on Friday, June 7.

Bingo Night at Chehalis Moose Lodge to support the Centralia High School Class of 2027

The Chehalis Moose Lodge will host a Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 16, to raise money for the Centralia High School Class of 2027’s Safe and Sober Graduation Initiative, according to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/6/24

Author Steven Craig is pictured at the center of this photo, which he provided.

Author to speak at Chehalis library on his book about the 1972 grounding of Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis

Centralia author Steven Craig will discuss his book “All Present and Accounted For” during a presentation at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/6/24

Todd Andruss smiles for a photo with Guadalupe “Lupe” Vazquez after returning her high school championship ring.

Rochester High School grad reunited with championship ring after 11 years thanks to local man with a metal detector

Rochester High School graduate Guadalupe “Lupe” Vazquez was recently reunited with her 2013 Rochester Warriors track and field championship ring. She lost the ring in 2013 when her … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 11/6/24

Rochester student makes new signs for historic schoolhouse, attains Eagle Scout rank

Rochester High School senior Blake Livingston recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He was recognized for his achievement on the Rochester School District … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/6/24

Students cast in the high school rendition of “Rebecca” pose for a photo on the stage at Rochester High School on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Rochester High School theater program presents ‘Rebecca’ adaptation Nov. 22-23

Rochester High School will present its fall play, an adaptation of “Rebecca,” Nov. 22 and 23. "Rebecca" is a bestselling book by Daphne du Maurier that has never gone out of print … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 11/6/24

Chris Guenther to perform at Centralia American Legion fundraiser for elevator repairs

Country music artist Chris Guenther will perform during a Centralia American Legion Post No. 17 fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. The event is set to raise more for repairs to the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/5/24

Centralia College Nursing Club seeks donations for charity raffle

The Centralia College Nursing Club is asking businesses and individuals in the community to donate items for a charity raffle that will be held in December. The club is dedicated to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 11/5/24

46 miles on the Columbia River in a 1,000-pound pumpkin lands Oregon paddler a world record

It was just after midnight when the support boat’s rack of lights cut out, leaving Gary Kristensen in near-darkness as he paddled down the Columbia River in a roughly thousand-pound … more

By Henry Brannan / Columbian Murrow News Fellow | 11/5/24

A U.S. Army honor guard member presents Lewis County Coroner Warren McLeod with the ceremonial burial flag for Army veteran Lawrence S. Givens on Friday, Nov. 1, at Tahoma National Cemetery after his remains were left unclaimed in the county for nearly a year.

Veteran laid to rest at national cemetery after remains left unclaimed in Lewis County

U.S. Army veteran Lawrence S. Givens was laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Friday, Nov. 1, after his remains were left unclaimed with the Lewis County Coroner’s Office for … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 11/4/24

President Richard Nixon greets Thomas J. “Jim” Kinsman during his Medal of Honor ceremony in 1969. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, members of the Onalaska High School National Honor Society will host the school’s Veterans Day assembly inside the school’s gymnasium located at 540 Carlisle Ave. in Onalaska. During the ceremony, family members of U.S. Army Specialist Fourth Class Thomas Kinsman will be presented with a plaque honoring him. Kinsman, an Onalaska High School graduate, was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1969 after he jumped on a grenade while on patrol near Vinh Long, Vietnam, in 1968. He survived and ended up moving back to Toledo, where he lived until he died in 2017. Veterans, their families and friends are all invited to attend.

Events and ceremonies to mark Veterans Day in Lewis County

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and local veterans organizations and schools throughout Lewis County are preparing to host events honoring those who have served in the United States armed forces. … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 11/4/24

Jennifer Polley, left, and Mark McHugh, of the Hope Housing Collaborative of Lewis County, smile for a photo with a sign at the future site of the Shalom Village project outside of Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia on Monday, Nov. 4.

With the help of local businesses, collection of churches to build Lewis County’s first transitional housing village

Sitting in his office, Mark McHugh, pastor of Harrison Square Presbyterian Church in Centralia, said at least a half dozen members of his congregation have experienced homelessness in the past year. … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 11/4/24

Whitley Campbell works at an American Red Cross blood drive in the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Red Cross faces ‘extreme need’ for volunteers in Southwest Washington

Have you ever wanted to help out your community in a time of need? Now’s your chance. The South Puget Sound and Olympics chapter of the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers to … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 11/4/24

W.F. West student Caleb Gill performs The Star-Spangled Banner on an electric guitar ahead of the Bearcats’ victory over Black Hills in Chehalis on Friday, Nov. 1. Listen to the performance on Facebook at https://tinyurl.com/m2zcvth8.

In focus: An electric rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner at W.F. West football game

In these photos, W.F. West student Caleb Gill performs The Star-Spangled Banner on an electric guitar ahead of the Bearcats’ victory over Black Hills in Chehalis on Friday, Nov. 1. … more

11/4/24

Liam Clark, 11, poses for a photo dressed as a paperboy for Halloween in front of The Chronicle in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

In focus: A Chronicle photo shoot for a local Halloween paperboy

When someone reached out to ask The Chronicle if we could help with a Halloween costume for a local boy, we were happy to oblige. Here's Liam Clark, 11, posing … more

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