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Oblio Eeckfort inspects carrots to be packaged in a harvest box at the Southwest Washington Food Hub warehouse in Chehalis on Wednesday, July 9.
Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County, SW WA Food Hub launch community produce program
The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County and the Southwest Washington Food Hub have partnered to bring fresh, locally grown produce to families in Centralia and Chehalis. Thanks to funding from … more
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Lewis County Juvenile Court Administrator Shad Hail poses for a photo outside of the Juvenile Detention Center in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Lewis County Juvenile Court engages with youth early and often
Controversy and outrage over the conditions in the state-run Green Hill School juvenile detention facility located in Chehalis have been constant for more than two years as overcrowding has caused … more
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Dr. Lindsay Schwarz, a 1999 Centralia High School graduate, was named the 2026 Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni of the Year by the Centralia Rotary Club and the Distinguished Alumni Committee Oct. 20.
Centralia grad named 2026 CHS Distinguished Alumni of the Year
Dr. Lindsay Schwarz, PhD, was named the 2026 Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni of the Year by the Centralia Rotary Club and the Distinguished Alumni Committee Oct. 20. A 1999 graduate … more
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Rochester artist Joan Hitchcock shown in her home studio, with a self-portrait shown above her, felted flowers on canvas to the right, and numerous paintings overhead.
Rochester-area artist Joan Hitchcock cultivates her love of many different forms of art, landscapes
Over the past few decades, a Southwest Washington contemporary artist who lives near Rochester has cultivated her love of many different forms of art as well as a personal landscape filled with … more
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Whitley Campbell works at an American Red Cross blood drive in the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
Red Cross needs blood or platelet donation appointments now
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time … more
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WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composters hosting two leaf exchange events this fall
Washington State University   Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers will host two leaf exchange events this fall: one on Saturday, Nov. 1, and another on Nov. 22 at the Floral … more
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Grocery items sit on display inside The Salvation Army food bank in Centralia.
Salvation Army to hold ‘Feed The Need’ food drive in Chehalis
The Salvation Army of Lewis County is organizing a “Feed The Need” food drive at the Chehalis Walmart starting Nov. 1 to support its Hope Market in Centralia. In collaboration with … more
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The 2026 Thurston County Fair mascot is Colonel Beaks, a bald eagle who was chosen to honor America's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.
Thurston County announces 2026 fair dates and mascot
The Thurston County Fair announced Monday its 2026 dates and official fair mascot — a bald eagle named Colonel Beaks. The eagle was chosen to honor America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in … more
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British Bites, Centralia’s British-themed bakery and tearoom, is hosting a “Pink or Treat Afternoon Tea” event, a charmingly spooky, all-pink event, this month in support of breast cancer research.
British Bites in Centralia hosting ‘Pink or Treat Afternoon Tea’ in support of breast cancer research
British Bites, Centralia’s British-themed bakery and tearoom, is hosting a “Pink or Treat Afternoon Tea” event, a charmingly spooky, all-pink event, this month in support of breast … more
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Lincoln Creek Lumber staff and Morningside Services representatives pose with state Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, during a tour of the facilities in this courtesy photo.
Lincoln Creek Lumber’s inclusive employment worksite gets visit from lawmaker 
Earlier this month, state Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, along with representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Morningside Services toured Lincoln Creek … more
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Ann Vander Stoep observes a chimpanzee mother and her offspring at the Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania circa 1972.
A ‘strong connection’: Former Chehalis resident reflects on relationship with Jane Goodall, formative time in Tanzania
Ann Vander Stoep had been in Tanzania for four months when she contracted malaria. The 20-year-old Chehalis local fell unconscious for nearly two weeks, thousands of miles from home, in a place … more
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The Yard Birds building in Chehalis, sold in July 2024 to PISTON LLC, bears a new coat of paint on its eastern half as seen here from an aerial photo taken on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Yard Birds building gets a new paint job as owner seeks tenant
Following the installation of a new roof earlier this year at the old Yard Birds Shopping Mall in Chehalis, the building now has a new coat of olive-green paint as ongoing building restoration … more
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The Uncle Sam Billboard in Napavine, recently purchased by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, features an updated message that states, ‘NATIVE LAND #CHEHALIS’ on Thursday, Oct. 23. For decades, the landmark sign has been emblazoned with right-wing messages that both entertained and drew the ire of passing motorists. Last June, the Tribe purchased the sign and the surrounding property, paying $2.5 million in cash. Chehalis Tribal Director of Government and Public Relations Jeff Warnke told The Seattle Times at the time that the Tribe didn’t have any “serious” idea about the sign’s future, but did intend to take down the politically-charged rhetoric, which tens of thousands of I-5 commuters drove by on a daily basis.
In Focus: Chehalis Tribe places first message — ‘Native Land’ — on iconic Uncle Sam Billboard
The Uncle Sam Billboard in Napavine,  recently purchased by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, featured an updated message that states "NATIVE LAND #CHEHALIS" on Thursday, Oct. … more
Two children, 1-year-old Samuel and 3-year-old Rose, had their adoptions recognized during the celebration in 2024; and in a first for Lewis County on National Adoption Day, the court also recognized one minor guardianship during the celebration.
Lewis County to celebrate National Adoption Day
At this moment, there are around 120,000 children in the United States who are awaiting adoption. In Washington state, there are more than 10,000 foster children and more than 700 other children … more
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St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Chehalis.
Book or Treat: St. Timothy Episcopal Church to hold Halloween event
All are welcome to stop at St. Timothy Episcopal Church on Halloween for free books, snacks and a warm break, a news release from the church stated. Book or Treat is open from 5 to 7 p.m. on … more
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Centralia Rotary partners with the Chamber for new Flags of Honor program for businesses
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is partnering with the Centralia Rotary Club to expand Rotary’s flag subscription initiative with the addition of the new Flags … more
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Dexter Kerstetter is pictured in this photo from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
A Look Back in Time: Home hit by car for a seventh time; governor to visit and honor Centralia WWII Medal of Honor recipient; ‘Spots’ the beloved deer shot by hunter
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Oct. 25, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about the home of Centralia resident Loueza Victoria Mortimore after it had just been … more
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“Huge thanks to Walmart Chehalis for donating not one, not two, not three, but FOUR pallets of candy — that is nearly 2,300 pounds of candy,” the museum stated on Facebook.
Walmart donates ‘nearly 2,300 pounds of candy’ for Veterans Memorial Museum’s Trunks With Treats in Chehalis
The Veterans Memorial Museum is preparing to host its sixth annual Trunks With Treats event on Thursday, Oct. 30, starting at 6 p.m. The popular event features dozens of cars handing out candy. … more
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Samples of cookies made by Sweet Dough Cookie Co. are on display at The Station by Lewis County Coffee Co. in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Sweet Dough Cookie Co., Lewis County Coffee collaborate to launch new cookies
Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, customers at Lewis County Coffee Co. locations have the chance to pair their coffees with two new cookies as the company has begun a “signature cookie … more
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The historic Claquato Church, the oldest standing church building in Washington, is shown in an aerial photo on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Lewis County sells Claquato Church
It’s official. The Lewis County Board of Commissioners gave final approval this week for the sale of the historic Claquato Church property west of Chehalis. The commissioners passed a … more
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