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From the right, Leah Rader and her daugher Layla stand along side Leah's husband, Brad, and their son Cameron during a free Independence Day meal giveaway Leah organized at the Tower Avenue Chevron she manages on Thursday, July 4.
Fourth of July: Drug Court graduate, family and friends hand out free meals in Centralia
While many fired up their own backyard barbecues on Thursday, July 4, to have a cookout celebrating the U.S. Independence Day, Leah Rader, joined by her family and friends, set up their grill in … more
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Smoke in the sky glows red as fireworks explode on Wednesday, July 3, during the Randle Firefighters Association's Big Bottom Blast fireworks show at the White Pass Jr./Sr. High School in Randle.
In focus: Big Bottom Blast illuminates sky over Randle
Radishes for sale are put on display at the Community Farmers Market of Chehalis in downtown Chehalis on Tuesday, June 4.
Older adults eligible to apply can be awarded $80 in fresh produce from local markets
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is accepting applications for older adults in Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties to receive $80 for fresh fruits, vegetables and honey at … more
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Sharon Care residents wave to passing vehicles in this 2020 Chronicle file photo.
Sharon Care to host barbecue and car show in Centralia July 13
The Sharon Care senior living facility in Centralia will host a barbecue and car show from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 13. The event had previously been scheduled for June but was postponed … more
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Matthew Esselstrom hands fireworks to customers at Lynn’s Pyro-Maniacs off of Anderson Road Southwest on the Chehalis Reservation on Monday, July 1.
Chehalis Tribe offers a Fourth of July blast at fireworks stands
In what has become a holiday tradition for buyers and sellers alike, fireworks vendors at the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation in Oakville will continue to sell through the Fourth of … more
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Winlock girl, 7, honored as Washington State Rabbit Breeders Association’s ‘Rabbit Lady’
On June 21, 7-year-old Jamie Snedden and her mother, Natalie Merchant, both of Winlock, were in Cashmere competing in the Rabbit Royalty competition held by the Washington State Rabbit Breeders … more
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Onalaska's The All In hosting annual Independence Day fireworks show
With communities around Lewis and South Thurston counties gearing up for fireworks shows this Independence Day weekend, Onalaska’s The All In restaurant and lounge is preparing to host the … more
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Attendees sit in the Roxy Theater's seats as they wait for the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the theater's new backstage area on Tuesday, June 18, in Morton.
Morton youth theater program showcasing “The Reluctant Dragon” and “Stone in the Road”
Morton’s OnStage Youth Theatre Education Program will showcase its summer camp’s theatrical productions of “The Reluctant Dragon” and “Stone in the Road” this week … more
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Attendees of the Centralia Fantasy Festival pose for a photo in a photo booth cutout for the festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Sword swallowers, magicians, dancers, vendors and more this weekend at Centralia Fantasy Festival
The Centralia Fantasy Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, July 5 through 8, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The event will offer activities for all ages, vendors with a … more
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Retiring teacher Lisa Collins hugs students during an end of the year celebration in the Winlock Middle and High School gym on Friday, June 28.
Winlock educator celebrated as she retires after 39 years of teaching
The end-of-the-year assembly at Winlock Middle School included a special surprise for a longtime teacher on Friday, June 28. The gathering of students and staff honored retiring educator Lisa … more
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Chef Chris Madgett, left, and owner Dan Waller pose for a photo with Cooper outside of Cooper’s Corner located at 289 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis on Tuesday, July 2.
Cooper’s Corner: New Chehalis bar and grill seeks to be a downtown draw
After holding the soft opening for Cooper’s Corner bar and grill at the beginning of June, co-owner Dan Waller said the downtown Chehalis business has been doing well despite only recently … more
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Nui Aalona’s newest single, “Kiss Me Hello,” will be released July 12.
Thurston County native makes strides in music career with upcoming single, local concert
After 20 years in the music industry, Yelm resident and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona is nearing his big break in that world through his blend of country, reggae and R&B music, … more
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Southwest Washington Grain Project rendering.
July Chamber of Commerce forum to feature Southwest Washington Grain Project
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s July Forum will feature Port of Chehalis Operations Manager Bill Teitzel as the guest speaker. The forum will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. … more
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People sit in the Greater Toledo Community Library in this Chronicle file photo.
Toledo Community Library gets $23,000 grant for new roof
The Toledo Community Library will receive a new roof in the next month or so thanks to a boost from the AARP. Last week, the organization announced it awarded the library a $23,000 Community … more
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Jerry Owens announces the Summerfest parade in this photo provided by the Centralia Downtown Association.
Jerry Owens ready for grand marshal duties at Summerfest parade
Jerry Owens, who along with his wife, Eileen, was part of the very first group to organize Centralia’s Summerfest in 1976, will serve as the grand marshal in this year’s Fourth of July … more
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Even at 100-years-old Betsy Jeffords is both strong enough to hang on to a salmon-tugging rod and excited enough to scream with delight as her daughter, Susan Jeffords helps her reel.
In quest to stay active, 100-year-old WWII veteran Betsy Jeffords takes on salmon fishing
“Oh no! I think I lost it......WHOA! WHEEeee...” As Betsy Jeffords, a 100-year-old WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy Air Corps took a firm grip on her “joystick,” an angry … more
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Enchanted Forest, located in Salem, is an Oregon institution. With a fairytale theme, kids rides and live entertainment it's fun for the whole family.
Oregon’s mini ‘Disneyland’ is closer, cheaper and even has churros
Just an hour away from Portland, right off Interstate 5 but hidden by trees, is Oregon’s (much smaller) answer to Disneyland: Enchanted Forest . Robert Tofte opened Enchanted Forest in … more
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People applause during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jim Haslett Kitchen at Mayme Shaddock Park in Napavine on Thursday, June 27.
Officials join friends and family of Jim Haslett for ribbon-cutting and kitchen dedication in Napavine
Jim Haslett’s years of devotion to the Mayme Shaddock Park in Napavine were commemorated on Thursday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where friends, family and local officials gathered … more
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Christian Barrios, of Vancouver, spray paints a mural on East Hanson Street in Centralia on Friday, June 28. Barrios, originally from Mexico City, was recruited by the Centralia Downtown Association to paint the mural.
In focus: Mural continues to take shape in downtown Centralia
Christian Barrios spray paints a mural on East Hanson Street in Centralia on Friday, June 28, in these photos by Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson. Barrios estimates the mural will take at … more
Astoria's last remaining video rental store (and one of few remaining in the country) is turning 40 this year. Owner Neal Cummings has turned Video Horizons into a place that sells all forms of physical media.
Astoria is home to one of the last remaining video rental stores
It makes sense that one of the largest and oldest video rental stores left in the country is located in a town famed for its association with 1980s film culture. Astoria’s Video Horizons … more
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