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From the June 1959 Chronicle archives: “Double snack time: Newest arrivals at Centralia’s Fort Borst park zoo are twin bucks, born to the park’s oldest doe. Above, twins are busy feeding. Mother is really grandmother, for her fawn of last year may shortly have young one. Park caretakers added a peacock hen is caring for a nest of eight eggs, which may hatch soon.”

A Look Back in Time: Centralia POW located in Japan after WWII; Yacolt man accidentally shot by brother-in-law; Centralia parks board looks for new home for ‘Charlie the bear’

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Thursday, Oct. 4, 1945, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Centralia resident Hazel Mitchell Savage who had been informed by the U.S. War … more

10/3/25

Various local fungi lay displayed on a tray at Longmire Springs Brewing on Saturday, Sept. 20, after being collected that day in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest by members of the Big Bottom Valley Mushroom Group, the Mushrooms of Lewis County+Washington and the SWMushrooms Facebook groups.

Gifford Pinchot Fungi Fest to be held in East Lewis County

Whether you’re an experienced mushroom forager looking to ask specific questions to experts, or new to the area and curious as to what fungus can be found in the Gifford Pinchot National … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/3/25

ROOTED in Lewis County Executive Director Usha Sahadeva-Brooks and board president Michael Blessing pose for a photo with the ribbon after a ribbon cutting ceremony with board members, from the left, Ibrahim Dembele, Adam Parascandola, Mary Robinson, Alliyah Perry, community and communications director Lujan Rodriguez, Jim McCully and Lea Green of Multiculturally Minded Lewis County during a grand opening for the new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrates new name and home

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrated during a grand opening for the its new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Founded in 2022 as the Dignity Guild, the organization has faced early … more

Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com | 10/3/25

An aerial view shows pumpkins laid out with walking paths between them at Huntting’s Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Forest in Cinebar on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Huntting’s Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Forest opens for the season in Cinebar

The Huntting’s Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Forest is open now through Nov. 1, offering a corn maze, activities, food vendors and more. Huntting’s is located at 600 Cinebar Road, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/3/25

A tractor and trailer decorated in honor of former Bucoda Mayor Rob Gordon drives down North Tower Avenue during the 15th annual Lighted Tractor Parade through downtown Centralia on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.

Port of Centralia contributes to Centralia Downtown Association’s holiday decorations program

The Port of Centralia Commission approved a $3,000 contribution to the Centralia Downtown Association’s annual holiday decorations program Wednesday. The port joins its newest tenant, Logistics … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

A member of Samba OlyWa plays the drums during a performance on NW Front Street at the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party Parade in Chehalis on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

UFOs basically love the Pacific Northwest, according to statistics on sightings

Hey, Oregonians and Washingtonians: The next time you look up in the sky, remember that you are more likely to catch a glimpse of an unidentified flying object than any other residents in the … more

Joel Odom / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 10/1/25

Centralia United Methodist Church offers study on “Bringing Hope Through Kindness”

Centralia United Methodist Church announced in a recent news release that it is offering a four-week study on “Bringing Hope Through Kindness” to be led by the Rev. Alta Smith, a former … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Chowder Cookoff to be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church Saturday, Oct. 11

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chehalis will host a free Chowder Cookoff on Oct. 11. The event is open to the public. There will be over 15 types of chowder, along with beverages, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Hope Alliance Executive Director Kris Camenzind and Girls Night Out organizer Flossy Heymann smile for a photo at The Station in Centralia on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Downtown Centralia Girl’s Night Out fundraiser returns this Saturday benefiting Hope Alliance

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on Christmas shopping or just want to snag a good deal for yourself, 38 downtown Centralia businesses will be participating in the 37th iteration of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

AAUW’s annual Expanding Your Horizons conference to be held Oct. 18 with award-winning former alumni to speak

The American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) annual Expanding Your Horizons conference will be held on Oct. 18 at Centralia College, according to a news release from the AAUW. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Two-time breast cancer survivor and Lewis County Breast Cancer Support Group founder, Candy Koons, and the first member of her group, Debbie Graham, pose for a photo together at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Members of Lewis County support group reflect on nearly two decades of fighting breast cancer

As October begins, get ready to see pink. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pink becomes a popular color this time of year. Athletes wear pink under their uniforms, and runners and … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 10/1/25

Co-owners Tina and Tim Berquist pose for a photo in Quiznos at the Centralia Factory Outlets on Monday, Sept. 29.

Centralia Quiznos wins sandwich chain’s Restaurant of the Year and food safety awards

Having owned the Centralia Quiznos franchise for almost two decades — starting back in March 2007 — franchise owner Tina Berquist has again been recognized nationally, earning the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/1/25

Maia Morales, left, and her sister, Thaleia Morales, operate their stand in the Kids Market section of the Country Chicks Fall Market at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 27. The sale began Friday and stretched through Saturday afternoon. The cost of admission was reduced by $1 for those who brought a non-perishable food item. The food was donated to Lewis County Footsteps of Hope.

In focus: Country Chicks Fall Market brings deal seekers to fairgrounds

9/29/25

This postcard, postmarked Nov. 30, 1909, with a 1-cent stamp, was provided by the Lewis County Historical Museum.

Julie McDonald: Westminster Presbyterian, which started at Claquato, marks 170th anniversary

More than 170 years ago, Lewis Hawkins Davis, a native of Vermont, and his wife, Susan (Clinger) Davis, settled on a hill 3 miles west of Chehalis known as Claquato in 1853 with their family of five … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 9/29/25

Centralia High School students find success at SkillsUSA nationals, Southwest Washington Fair

Several Centralia High School students found success at SkillsUSA Nationals this year, as well as at the Southwest Washington Fair. The high school provided a roundup of some of the standout … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/29/25

The Bucoda Improvement Club team races their casket to the finish line during the annual Boo-coda casket races in Bucoda on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular kicks off Wednesday featuring a month of ghoulish Halloween events

A ghoulish good time is returning to the “world’s tiniest town with the biggest Halloween spirit,” as the month-long Boo-Coda Spook-Tacular begins on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the Town … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/29/25

Santa Claus, riding a Chehalis Fire Department engine, waves to attendees of the 74th Annual Santa Parade in downtown Chehalis on Saturday, Dec. 7.

75th annual Santa Parade set for first weekend of December in Chehalis

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is ready to present the 75th annual Santa Parade in downtown Chehalis. Chamber of Commerce Director Cynthia Mudge announced on Monday that the beloved … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 9/29/25

Local Bigfoot researcher and Ape Canyon historian Marc Myrsell talks about his work with the late Dr. Jeff Meldrum on Saturday, Sept. 27, during the inaugural SasqWatch: Beyond the Footprint in Randle.

Bigfoot researchers remember the late Dr. Jeff Meldrum at inaugural ‘SasqWatch’ event in Randle

Bigfoot believers and skeptics alike gathered and camped out last weekend in Randle for the East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural SasqWatch: Beyond the Footprint event. The … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/29/25

2011 NCAA wrestling champion and author Anthony Robles speaks to high school students from around Lewis County at W.F. West High School on Thursday, Sept. 25. Robles held up a note he wrote down to encourage students to write down their goals.

Decorated wrestler brings message of resilience to Lewis County students

Anthony Robles has a simple message: Don’t let your challenge become your excuse. In a word, he preaches resilience. And though ideas like these have been communicated in numerous … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/26/25

“Tools, Treasures and Treats” event to raise money for MRC Tool Bucket Library

An event titled “Tools, Treasures and Treats” will raise funds to support the Master Recycler Composters (MRC) Tool Bucket Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at the Floral … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/26/25