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Ziply Fiber celebrates fiber internet launch in Centralia and Chehalis with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Ziply Fiber will celebrate the launch of its new fiber-optic network in Centralia and Chehalis with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, at George Washington Park in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

FILE PHOTO — Third grade teacher Megan Coates receives a check for $1,000 to spend on classroom supplies from J.B. Hunt Transport as part of the company’s Adopt-A-Class program at Washington Elementary School in Centralia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

United Way of Lewis County to host third annual Educator Appreciation Night in Centralia

United Way of Lewis County will host its third annual Educator Appreciation Night at The Juice Box in Centralia Friday, March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Two hundred educators have registered to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

Lincoln Creek Home Design Center is located at 749 S. Market Blvd., Chehalis.

Lincoln Creek Home Design Center announces grand opening and ribbon-cutting

After recently hosting a private preview for local builders, contractors and industry specialists, Lincoln Creek Home Design Center has announced it will be opening its doors to the community from 11 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

Jim Lintott, Chad and Coralee Taylor and school district officials gather for a photo in from of James W. Lintott Elementary School in January.

Chronicle, Lintott partnership brings student-focused newspapers to Chehalis elementary schools

While studies show that fewer than half of American adults read a print newspaper, 100% of elementary students in the Chehalis School District are reading one every month. Since the start of the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

Passengers of the “Easter Eggspress” train ride follow the Easter Bunny as they wave in Chehalis in 2021.

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad announces Easter Eggspress

The Easter Eggspress will be rolling into town on Saturday, April 4. This family-friendly event, hosted by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum, invites guests of all ages to hop aboard a … more

3/11/26

Owner Catherine Carlson, center, holds her newest employee, Julia, with her team at Gorham, from left to right, Jordyn, Karrie, Ashleigh and Shawn.

Gorham Printing in Centralia celebrating 50 years of business

Gorham Printing is celebrating 50 years in business by hosting a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, March 19. The event offers an opportunity to tour … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/11/26

Gust Anderson's home at Klaber Hop Yard where he was manager. The horses were tied up to show them off as their retirement approached when the hop yards were cleared out. c. 1934.

Julie McDonald: Janice Erickson recalls an earthquake, making ice cream and meeting icons

After their marriage in March 1933, Pearley Davis, a descendant of Claquato pioneers, and Mabel (Carlson) Duncan moved to Klaber in West Lewis County. They later lived in the former John Roundtree … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/9/26

Centralia and W.F. West High School and Middle School students pose for a photo on the site of the new Lewis County Tennis and Wrestling indoor facility off of Bishop Road in Chehalis on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Anonymous $160,000 donation brings Chehalis tennis and wrestling facility closer to funding goal

The Regional Lewis County Tennis and Wrestling Facility received a large funding boost last month, as the Chehalis School District Board of Directors approved an anonymous $160,000 donation from the … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 3/9/26

Sixth annual Tenino Arts Spring Market to feature unique regional artisans and a historic wooden scrip giveaway

The Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce and Tenino Arts will host the sixth annual Tenino Arts Spring Market at the historic Kodiak Room on March 13, 14 and 15. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/9/26

Sylvester Stehr, a homeschool student in Centralia, poses for a photo with state Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview.

Centralia homeschool student serves as page for Sen. Jeff Wilson

Sylvester Stehr, a homeschool student in Centralia, recently spent a week working as a page for the Washington state Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Stehr was one of 27 students as Senate … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/9/26

Boistfort Community Church to hold diorama depicting the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus

In celebration of Easter, travelers along Boistfort Road in Curtis will soon see a diorama depicting the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the front lawn at the Boistfort Community … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/9/26

Holly Phelps, owner of The Shady Lady antique and resale store and the founder of The Twirl Foundation, poses for a photo in The Twirl Foundation’s storefront in Centralia on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

The Shady Lady to hold Vintage Flea in support of The Twirl Foundation

The Shady Lady Vintage Flea is coming to the Lewis & Clark Hotel in Historic Downtown Centralia for two days only, March 20 and 21. The Shady Lady is bringing over 50 vendors together for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/9/26

Skier Jacob Jones' skis point towards the sky during a front flip on Saturday, March 7, in East Lewis County at the White Pass Ski Area Castle Jam freestyle trick competition.

Skiers and snowboarders throw down at White Pass Ski Area Castle Jam despite slushy conditions

Dozens of skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes of the White Pass Ski Area Saturday, March 7, for the East Lewis County ski resort’s annual Castle Jam freestyle trick competition, despite the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/9/26

‘Our family’s Teacher of the Year’: Celebrating Mrs. Taylor Carroll of Adna

Mrs. Taylor Carroll was nominated by our family for Teacher of the Year through the Office of the Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction. She completely deserves to win; however, if she … more

By Abbey Wagner / For The Chronicle | 3/6/26

FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Little Sluggers Lineup: Probably one of the youngest organized baseball leagues in the area has been formed by a group of youngsters living along Borst Avenue in Centralia. The league organizers, Bob Wollan, 8; Neal Prater, 7; Mark Prater, 9; and Gary Schwiesow, 10, have gathered together bats, balls and caps for the neighborhood baseball lovers. Pictured from left to right are most of participants: Randy Wastradowski, Phillip Schwiesow (coach), Matt Prater, Reed Prater, Jimmey Dickason, Neal Prater (coach), Gary Schwiesow (coach) Mark Prater (batting instructor), Michael Wollan, Bob Wollan (coach), Mark Leth, Brian Davidson and Brian Schultz." — published by The Daily Chronicle on May 10, 1969

A Look Back in Time: WWII vets struggle to find housing in Twin Cities; Centralia College founder dies; Oakville band and Chehalis Tribal members prepare for Ireland trip

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Thursday, March 7, 1946, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about World War II veterans coming home and struggling to find housing, prompting … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/6/26

A Port Blakely volunteer selects the next bundle of trees for planting along Mill Creek.

Project along Mill Creek near Adna seeks to restore wildlife habitat by planting trees to help native salmon

Volunteers trekked to a remote portion of Mill Creek near Adna this week to help plant thousands of young trees for a project led by the Lewis Conservation District. Kelly Verd, senior projects … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 3/6/26

Podcaster Brandi Kruse leads a Let’s Go Washington rally supporting initiatives concerning parental rights and barring transgender athletes from participating in girls’ athletics at the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Lewis County Republicans to feature Brandi Kruse at Lincoln Day Dinner

The Lewis County Republican Party is preparing to host its annual Lincoln Day Dinner with a special visit from podcast host Brandi Kruse. Local Republicans announced their annual Lincoln Day … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/26

The book was originally compiled by Mossyrock Grange members in 1976 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebration.

Mossyrock Area Historical Society partners with grange to republish 1976 ‘Red Book’

While it may not have been official city business, during public comment at last month’s Mossyrock City Council meeting, Mossyrock Area Historical Society member Buddy Rose announced the society is … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/6/26

Representatives of the Thurston County Food Bank, JustServe and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pose for a photo in front of a semi truck during a delivery of 40,000 pounds of self stable food to the food bank's warehouse in Tumwater on Thursday, March 5.

Thurston County Food Bank receives 40,000 pounds of food as part of America250 initiative

The Thurston County Food Bank accepted a full semi-truck load of food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Humanitarian Aid & Welfare Program on Thursday, March 5. The … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com | 3/6/26

Ayn Mann, 16, was a page in the Washington state House of Representatives Feb. 23-27. She’s pictured here with her sponsors, 20th Legislative District state Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis.

Napavine student pages in Washington state House of Representatives

Ayn Mann, 16, was a page in the Washington state House of Representatives Feb. 23-27, according to a news release from her sponsors, 20th Legislative District state Reps. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/6/26