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Jennie Guggenheim poses for a photo with her daughter, Abby, at Real Hope Community Church in Lacey on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.

‘Life-changing’: Thurston County educator receives cochlear implant

For many people, sounds such as birds chirping, cars driving by or children’s laughter are taken for granted. Not for Jennie Guggenheim. Guggenheim, who was born in the Philippines … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Santa moves through a “Polar Express” train car in this photo provided by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum.

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad announces launch of ‘The Polar Express’

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad will begin service to the North Pole onboard “The Polar Express” Train Ride starting Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets are on sale now. Weekend rides … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

A Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad train travels over a bridge in this photo provided by the railroad.

Tickets on sale for Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s ‘Christmas with the Clauses’

Tickets are live for one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier holiday adventures: “Christmas with the Clauses.” “Christmas with the Clauses” is a cozy, homegrown … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

The Carpenter family, owners of the Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. which is now sponsoring BRK Racing and SS Greenlight Racing No. 14 Chevrolet driven by Garrett Smithley, and friends pose with Smithley in front of the car prior to the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 at the Portland International Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. in NASCAR: Adna-based company backing Xfinity Series car

Ever since siblings Callie and Alex Carpenter founded Adna-based Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. in 2018, the company has done nothing but grow. The business arose from humble beginnings with the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Ospreys are pictured flying around their nests over Mossyrock High School’s football field on Thursday, Aug. 28.

In focus: Ospreys take flight over Mossyrock football field

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Southwest Washington Writers Conference listen to a presentation by Melissa Hart in 2023 at Centralia College in this photo from Julie McDonald.

Southwest Washington Writers Conference to be held Sept. 12-13 at Centralia College

All writers, those published and those who want to be, will find a variety of learning options at the Southwest Washington Writers Conference on Sept. 12 and 13 at Centralia College. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/29/25

‘The Enchanting World of Garlic’ coming to Chehalis Outfitters

“The Enchanting World of Garlic” comes to Chehalis Outfitters in Chehalis at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. This educational presentation will be held in the red building in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/29/25

GoFundMe courtesy photo of Elizabeth Carne, who was attacked by a large dog on July 8. Friends of Carne have set up the online fundraiser on her behalf to help cover medical expenses and basic living costs while she recovers from her injuries.

Support sought for local woman attacked by large dog

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for an area woman who was attacked by a large dog on July 8. According to her friend, Don Wilson, Elizabeth Carne was helping an elderly neighbor bring a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/29/25

"Finishing touches are being made this week on the railings and carbs of the new bridge, above, over the Cowlitz River north of Packwood. The bridge, still without a formal name, is being built for the Forest Service to serve as an access bridge to the Muddy-Butterfork access road. Travel over the bridge will not be possible until the end of the month with approaches yet to be filled in. At left is the old bridge built 20 years ago by CCC workers. That bridge will be torn down. Visible in the right background is Mount Dixon." — originally published by The Daily Chronicle on June 1, 1955

A Look Back In Time: Burglary spree ends with ‘enough loot to start a sporting goods store’; fishermen found after drowning fears; UFO seen in Grays Harbor County

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Thursday, Aug. 30, 1945, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about three unnamed local juveniles — a pair of brothers and their cousin … more

Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 8/29/25

Take Care Massage and Journey to Aum Coaching open in downtown Chehalis

A joint ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon on Monday, Sept. 8, to celebrate the opening of two new businesses in downtown Chehalis. Journey to Aum Coaching and Take Care Massage are located … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/29/25

The Watoto Children’s Choir is pictured in this photo provided by Foothills Church in Morton.

Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda to perform at Morton church

The Watoto Children’s Choir has come all the way from Uganda, Africa, to perform at the Foothills Church in Morton at 7 p.m Wednesday, Sept. 17. The choir will perform songs from their brand … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/29/25

Attendees of the Overdose Awareness Day event at Centralia Timberland Library smile as they walk through bubbles on Aug. 28, 2025.

In focus: Overdose Awareness Day event held at George Washington Park in Centralia

An Overdose Awareness Day event was held at George Washington Park in Centralia on Thursday, Aug. 28. “International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held at the end of August … more

8/29/25

Visitors create marine sculptures at a recent clay pop-up at the Monarch Sculpture Park outside Tenino.

Artful seascape takes shape at Monarch Sculpture Park outside Tenino

Two ceramic artists with a deep love of community, art and the natural world have inspired creation of an artful rocky seascape brimming with lifelike marine life at a rural setting outside Tenino. … more

By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle | 8/27/25

Nathan Bartlow, a U.S. Air Force and Army veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, accepts the Rust or Shine Car Show director's choice award for his 1985 Ford Escort on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.

Rust or Shine Car Show and Music Festival: Lewis County’s largest car show returns to Veterans Memorial Museum

While most traditional car shows focus on having completed project cars, the Rust or Shine Car Show and Music Festival also welcomes rusty rides alongside polished paint and chrome, as long as the … more