When James Randles died in 1920, the Union Civil War veteran was buried 50 miles from the town that bears his name — or most of it. On Saturday, he was finally welcomed home. His … more

The Lavender Celebration was held at the at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company’s farm Friday through Sunday. The celebration was free to attend. It included vendors, crafting, food and … more

The City of Tenino celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 8, with a sesquicentennial jubilee, complete with a parade, a talent show and a visit from the city’s congressional … more

Tucked away off Florence Place in Winlock, some 50 pygmy goat enthusiasts and owners came together from throughout the region for the “Firecracker Frolic” Pygmy Goat Show on Saturday. … more

Everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride Western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. more

The Bruce Maier Band performs in front of a crowd at George Washington Park on Saturday, June 8, for Music in the Park. The event was hosted by the Centralia Downtown Association. The next Music in the Park event will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 12. Follow the association on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CentraliaDowntownAssociationto stay up to date on events. more

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com   Chehalis Farmers Market July 11 at Boistfort Street in Downtown Chehalis; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The … more

Toledo Cheese Days has everything most community festivals have: a parade, dignitaries, a car show, food, entertainment and more.  It has one thing the others don't — Frog … more

The Toledo Cheese Days festival is being held this weekend for the 102nd time.  Chronicle reporter Josh Kirshenbaum captured these photos during the annual Cheese Days parade on Saturday … more

What’s so special about Lewis County? There are none of Washington’s five prominent Cascadian peaks, but three of them are in neighboring Pierce and Skamania. There is no ocean, but … more

The United Way of Lewis County recently announced it is hosting the 18th annual Power of the Purse event in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Aug. 1. The event begins at 4 p.m. and … more

The family of Fred and   Bettie Teitzel invite friends to celebrate the couple’s 60th anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish … more

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com   Toledo Cheese Days July 6-9 throughout Toledo The Cheese Days theme this year is … more

On Thursday, for the first and very likely last time in my life, I visited Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens on the same day. No bird could be more fitting for this Cascadian journey than the … more

The first two speakers for the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party have been announced.   The first is Shanelle Schanz, the granddaughter of famous pilot Kenneth Arnold, who is returning to speak … more

The City of Vader hosted a Fourth of July fireworks show Tuesday night with a little help from surrounding communities.   According to Vader Mayor Joe Schey, the city spent nearly $6,000 on … more

A free children’s nature activity will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia.   Jessica Homyack, a local wildlife biologist, will be … more

Photos of the Summerfest parade in downtown Centralia Tuesday were captured by Chronicle Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger.  Videos of the Summerfest parade, fireworks and demolition derby … more