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Customers order at the Los Costeños taco truck in Chehalis located at 1570 N National Ave. on Friday, April 24.

Los Costeños: Family-run taco truck in Chehalis celebrating 15 years in business

If you’re in the Twin Cities, among the many Hispanic eateries available is the Los Costeños taco truck, which aside from a wide variety of delicious tacos also serves up burritos, quesadillas, … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/29/26

The sun sets behind the Baw Faw Grange in this file photo.

17th annual Boistfort Valley Spring Festival to be held May 9

The 17th annual Boistfort Valley Spring Festival, hosted by the Baw Faw Grange, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9. The grange is located at 995 Boistfort Road, Curtis. The event … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/29/26

Longtime former college professor Lisa Carlson will lead the walk-and-talk, which begins at 10 a.m. at the Barner Drive entrance to the natural area this Saturday, May 2.

Free Wildflower Walk Offered Saturday at the Seminary Hill Natural Area

Celebrate spring this Saturday with a free nature walk at the Seminary Hill Natural Area, led by a retired Centralia College botanist. Longtime former college professor Lisa Carlson will lead … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/29/26

Country music singer Brandy Clark performs in her hometown of Morton Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.

NYT names Lewis County native Brandy Clark one of the greatest living American songwriters

Writers at The New York Times made a list of the “ 30 greatest living American songwriters ” — and it features an artist from Washington state. Country/Americana heavy-hitter Brandy Clark … more

By Michael Rietmulder / Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/28/26

Janelle Williams laughs as she listens to a tribute from a former student during her retirement party at The Quincy in Chehalis on Friday, April 24.

‘Blessed’ Janelle Williams honored after 58 years teaching at W.F. West

Nearly two hours into her appreciation dinner, Janelle Williams was asked to do the very thing she had trained over 900 students to do during her 58 years at W.F. West High School — give a speech. … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 4/27/26

Jayce Nakano, 2, reels in a fish with the help of Terry Browne during the annual Centralia Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby at Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Saturday, April 25. The free derby is held on the last weekend of April each year. Participants were eligible for prizes, including bicycles donated by the Riverside Fire Authority. The Lions Club also provided milk and hot dogs for participating youths.

In Focus: Local youths cast their lines at Fort Borst Park fishing derby

4/27/26

Attendees stand outside of the Discover! Children’s Museum during the grand opening in Centralia on Saturday, April 25.

Dream of Discover! Children’s Museum a reality today

Four-year-old Brycen Milton’s meticulous eye for detail paid off when he won a coloring contest in 2013 sponsored by those seeking to start a children’s museum in Lewis County. As a reward, … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/27/26

Owners Matthew Weeks and Kellen Mangan are pictured in this photo provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.

Cascade Rare Coins and Precious Metals to celebrate opening on downtown Centralia

Cascade Rare Coins and Precious Metals will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 3 p.m. The business is located at 408 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia. It … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/27/26

Mineral Lake Fishing Derby Committee Chair Steve Mayer, on the right, inspects the biggest catches so far during the 33rd annual Mineral Lake Fishing Derby in East Lewis County on Saturday, April 25.

‘Most participants in four years’: 430 anglers take part in 33rd Mineral Lake Fishing Derby

With their fishing lines cast into the water from the shoreline, the docks or their personal boats and kayaks, a record number of anglers — 430 in total — bought official tickets to participate … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/27/26

Linus calls back to his sister Lucy, who was back in her pen, as Isaiah Hasford gives him a bath during the Thurston County Youth Expo at the fairgrounds in Lacey on Saturday, April 25.

In Focus: Thurston County Youth Expo provides early chance to show livestock

The first ever Thurston County Youth Exposition and Jackpot at was held at the fairgrounds in Lacey on Saturday, April 25. The two-day expo was meant to serve as the agricultural equivalent of … more

4/27/26

Information from the Washington State University Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County sits on display during a “Repair & Sustainability Fair” at Centralia College in 2023.

WSU Earth Month events in Lewis County finish up in May

The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/27/26

Newly printed copies of "Memories from Family Albums of School District #206," also known as the "Red Book" due to its red cover, are displayed on a table inside the Mossyrock Community Center on Wednesday, April 1.

Online ‘Red Book’ sales now available on Mossyrock Area Historical Society website

History buffs in the area who missed out on the first chance to buy a new copy of the “Red Book” in-person at the Mossyrock Area Historical Society (MAHS) meeting at the beginning of the month … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/27/26

Experience Chehalis hosted the event, with volunteers gathering at the Lewis County Historical Museum to clean up areas throughout Chehalis. Participants could choose from a variety of projects, including litter pick-up, beautification efforts and other hands-on ways to make a visible difference throughout Chehalis.

In Focus: Volunteers spruce up Chehalis for Earth Day

4/27/26

The Evergreen State College pool is pictured at the Costantino Recreation Center on Thursday, April 23.

Evergreen State College: Reopening pool remains on table following previous closure announcement

Plans: The pool at the Costantino Recreation Center is scheduled to close in June due to rising operational costs, necessary repairs By Emily Fitzgerald and Dylan Reubenking Thurston … more

4/27/26

Shari Watt talks to Red Cross employee Brianna Buchanan while donating blood at an American Red Cross blood drive in the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Red Cross asks for donors to help keep blood supply strong

The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/26

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad’s Bingo Train rolls again

The annual Bingo train rolls back into town Saturday, June 6, the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad announced. Rides depart from the Chehalis Depot at 5 p.m. and return at 7 p.m. Fares are $26 to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/26

Maureen Harkcom: Celebrating a well-traveled apple tree and top-quality cider at 3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery

I am seeing apple trees in bloom around the county. Spring is on the way. Or, at least we think and hope it is. There is one particular tree in Lewis County that has quite a history. She … more

Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle | 4/24/26

Onalaska aquaculture take videos on their phones as trout are released into Carlisle Lake in Onalaska on Thursday, April 23.

In Focus: Onalaska students move hundreds of large trout to Carlisle Lake

The Onalaska High School aquaculture program once again took center stage on Thursday morning. On April 23, students in the program released 300-plus 7-pound rainbow trout … more

4/24/26

Centralia High School students to attend SkillsUSA national conference

A selection of Centralia High School students will attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference next month following strong performances at the state level, according to a news … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/26

A Look Back in Time: Kittens survive Chehalis house fire; Explosive blasting caps found near Glenoma; Oakville man accidentally shoots himself

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Thursday, April 25, 1946, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Chehalis resident Hugh Lowery’s home catching fire — and while the fire … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/24/26