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Spectators stand for the national anthem prior to Mutton Bustin’ at the Friendlyville area of the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Friendlyville next in line for a facelift at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
With the 2026 Southwest Washington Fair and the Washington State Garlic Festival over and done, Lewis County is continuing to carry out improvement projects at the fairgrounds. Friendlyville, … more
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Chanelle Arnold and her daughter, Summer, descendants of Kenneth Arnold, and former Lewis County Historical Museum Director Jason Mattson continue to throw mini frisbees out to the crowd in front of the museum to celebrate the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in 2022.
Speakers, paranormal town hall and more set for Chehalis Flying Saucer Party
With the start of this year’s Chehalis Flying Saucer Party — officially called FSP2026 — now less than three weeks away, organizers announced this year’s speaker lineup and full event … more
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Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia is pictured from above on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Support sought for continued restoration of Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia
For several years, a group of volunteers has worked to maintain Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia. Craig Steepy, of Chehalis, has led much of the effort to maintain the property, working with … more
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Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is partnering with Laufey, the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist, New  York Times bestselling author of the children’s book “Mei Mei The Bunny” and her global Laufey Book Club to release a special limited-edition library card.
Timberland Regional Library announces limited-edition Laufey Book Club library card
Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is partnering with Laufey, the two-time Grammy Award-winning artist, New   York Times bestselling author of the children’s book “Mei Mei The Bunny” and … more
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Ryanna Wisner hugs her market lamb goodbye at the Thurston County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Reflections on the 2026 Thurston County Fair after four-day run
The dust has settled around the Thurston County Fair, allowing organizers time to reflect on this year’s successes. Despite a rainy Saturday morning, the Thurston County Fairgrounds & … more
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People paddle board in Snow Lake at Mount Rainier National Park on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Discover Lewis County to host 2026 Tourism Summit and Leadership Awards
Discover Lewis County will host the 2026 Discover Lewis County Tourism Summit and Leadership Awards on Friday, Sept. 18, at The Mason Jar in Onalaska. The countywide event will bring together … more
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The Chinook Indian Nation represents five Chinookan bands whose ancestral homelands are at the mouth of the Columbia River, where Chinookan peoples have lived for thousands of years.
‘We will get it done’: 175 years in, Chinook Indian Nation is still fighting for federal recognition
In 2001, Gary Johnson celebrated a win that his tribe, the Chinook Indian Nation, had spent decades fighting for: federal recognition.  Then, 18 months later, the government took it away. … more
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CJ Cuttonaro stands while driving a tractor on Sunday, Aug. 23, in Ethel during the fourth annual Olsen Field Progress Days festival.
Tractors, vintage engines and a ‘zonkey’ at Progress Days in Ethel
While Formula 1, NTT IndyCar and NASCAR all held races over the weekend, a much slower form of motorsports was being held in Ethel — tractor pulls — during the fourth annual Olsen Field Progress … more
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The Hub City Car Show banner hangs over attendees in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 22. “A huge thank you to all who came to the Hub City Car Show,” the Centralia Downtown Festival Association wrote following the annual event. “A special thank you to Lewis County Quarter Milers for bringing this car show to Historic Downtown Centralia for over 20 years. Its a beloved tradition that we are so honored to keep bringing to Tower Ave. Save the date August 28th, Hub City Car Show 2027.”
In Focus: Crowds flock to downtown Centralia for Hub City Car Show
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Washington debuts ‘head-turner’ of a license plate, featuring the state’s iconic volcano
One of the Pacific Northwest’s most famous volcanoes is getting the spotlight in a new Washington state license plate that promises to be a “head-turner.” The Washington state Department … more
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Attendees walk through the garlic gate set up at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds during the Washington State Garlic Fest in Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 22.
In Focus: Garlic Fest brings crowds, pungent aroma to fairgrounds
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Lewis County AAUW to host an “An Evening with Authors” Sept. 11
Popular northwest authors Kristina McMorris, Shawn Inmon and Rosanne Parry will join local residents on Sept. 11 for “An Evening with Authors” hosted by Lewis County American Association of … more
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Members of the Rainier Antique Tractor Club ride in the Rainier Round-Up Days parade on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
In Focus: Scenes from the Rainier Round-Up Days parade
The former R.E. Bennett Elementary School, which is now home to Christ the King Academy in Chehalis, is pictured by drone photo on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Christ the King Academy gets to work on R.E. Bennett building in Chehalis
Work is underway on the R.E. Bennett Elementary building in Chehalis to prepare it for the coming school year when it will host around 70 students enrolled with Christ the King Academy. On … more
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Attendees pose for a photo at George Washington's gravesite at Washington Lawn Cemetery during Founder's Day on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
Centralia invites community to celebrate Founder’s Day
The Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) is inviting the community to come together from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, on the Centralia College lawn near the clock tower for Centralia … more
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Associate Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Centralia College Foundation Christine Fossett, center right, and other foundation and college officials accept a check for $10,000 during an event at the Museum of Flight in Seattle on Thursday.
Gesa Credit Union presents over $105,000 to Western Washington schools through Affinity Card program
Gesa Credit Union on Thursday announced it has awarded more than $105,000 to nine partner school districts across Western Washington through its Affinity Debit Card program. In total, more than … more
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An early 1950s Pullman Company rail coach arrives at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum welcomes 1950s Pullman Company rail coach
While commuters made their way up and down Interstate 5 through Chehalis, several hundred feet to the west of the freeway Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum (CCRM) staff were taking delivery of a … more
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Lewis County Corrections Chief Chris Sweet speaks during an Opioid Summit at Centralia College on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Free Lewis County Opioid Summit to bring community and local systems together
Cascade Community Healthcare and Lewis County Public Health will host the Lewis County Opioid Summit on Thursday, Sept. 10, at Centralia College’s TransAlta Commons. The free event will bring … more
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Lewis County mothers march throughout Lewis County Thursday evening to receive funds in annual March of Dimes to fight polio and to launch a new attack on arthritis, birth defects, and nervous system disorders. County residents are reminded to leave their porch lights on from 7 to 8 p.m., and to greet the mothers with a contribution to aid in the fight against crippling diseases. Some of the Twin City mothers ready to march in photo from left are, Mrs. Leroy Smith, Centralia, Mrs. Adrian Schraeder, Chehalis chairman, Mrs. Kenneth Roberts, Chehalis, Mrs. B. B. Peel, Centralia, Mrs. Jack Dugaw, Chehalis, and Mrs.Leon A. Albright, Centralia, Chairman." — Originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Jan. 28, 1959
A Look Back in Time: Germans insult Chehalis attorney Willard Bishop; Toledo man shoots brother-in-law; Skunk makes itself at home in Centralia teen’s closet
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, Aug. 21, 1926, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Chehalis attorney Willard Bishop, who, while vacationing in Europe with his … more
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Attendees walk through booths during the Back to School Supply Give-A-Way and Resource Fair at the Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia on Aug. 20. The event is organized by Lewis County’s Juvenile Court and Youth Mentorship Program. Haircuts were given out courtesy of Historic Barbershop Centralia and Toro’s Barbershop. Other agencies and sponsors include the Community Health Plan of Washington, Wellpoint, Molina Healthcare, Schine Health, Coordinated Care, Peak Credit Union and the Great Rivers Family Youth System Partner Round Table.
In Focus: Back to School Supply Give-A-Way and Resource Fair in Centralia
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