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Gourds with pyrographic designs by Eileen Eddleman.
Former day care operator now living the gourd life as artist in Ryderwood
Following nearly three decades of running a day care center for toddlers and young children, a Ryderwood woman of Hawaiian descent found her calling in art. “The kids had art time every … more
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Joshua House named new partner at Chehalis Law
Mano, Paroutaud, Groberg and Ricks, also known as Chehalis Law, has announced the addition of Joshua House as a partner in the firm. House joined the firm in June 2019 after graduating cum laude … more
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Wyatt Whitaker walks with his Barn Buddy, his mom Cassandra Whitaker and a sheep during the first Barn Buddies event at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Kids with disabilities get a moment to shine at the Southwest Washington Fair
Reliable Enterprises teamed up with a local 4-H group at the Southwest Washington Fair on Thursday to give a group of children with disabilities a chance to experience what it's like to show an … more
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At left, Mary Dowling, pictured in this 2006 Chronicle file photo, is the widow of the first Lewis County casualty of the Vietnam War, Robert Dowling. Robert received many medals for his service including from left in the foreground, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal. At right is a photo of Robert Dowling courtesy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
Tenino Gold Star widow fighting to be buried next to husband at JBLM has new evidence
A Vietnam War veteran’s widow and her family have uncovered a letter they say provides irrefutable evidence that she had a separate reserved plot next to her husband’s grave at the Camp … more
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Members of the Chehalis Equestrian Drill Team perform during the Lewis County Rodeo at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
In focus: Two nights of rodeo at Southwest Washington Fair — one big photo gallery
Ariana Coamba crawls to the finish line during the Diaper Derby at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Centralia’s Ariana Coamba blazes to Diaper Derby crown
The key to earning the title of the fastest crawler in Southwest Washington is to keep the eyes locked on the prize. For Centralia 1-year-old Ariana Coamba, the prize was a set of keys. … more
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Members of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, elected officials and stakeholders with the United Learning Center tour the United Learning Center on Thursday, Aug. 14.
Chamber, elected officials tour United Learning Center; stakeholders shooting for early 2026 opening
With construction on the United Learning Center (ULC) moving swiftfully along and nearing completion, the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce hosted a tour of the property during its Thursday … more
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Peter Lahmann speaks briefly at the Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council annual Labor Day picnic in 2019.
Regional labor advocates plan Labor Day demonstration and local community event
The Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council this week announced plans for a Labor Day demonstration on the state Capitol Campus later this month followed by a community event in Lewis County. … more
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Members of the Lewis County Chapter of Washington Realtors present a check to the Lewis County Food Bank Coalition on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Chehalis.
Greater Chehalis Food Bank hosting annual meeting Sept. 9
The Greater Chehalis Food Bank, serving Chehalis, Napavine, Boistfort and Adna, is hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. The food bank is located at 750 SW 21st Street in … more
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Passport to Lewis County public services presents chance for prizes at the Southwest Washington Fair
Eleven Lewis County departments, offices and related agencies have teamed up to create the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game for this year’s Southwest Washington Fair, a news … more
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Kylee Smith waves to the crowd as she takes her first ride as the Lewis County Rodeo Queen during the Lewis County Rodeo at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 14.
In focus: Kylee Smith crowned Lewis County Rodeo Queen at Southwest Washington Fair
The wild red wolf identified by the name M2191, but known as Finch during his time at Wolf Haven International, was released from Wolf Haven into eastern North Carolina to join the Milltail Pack in 2024 following the death of the pack’s former breeding male, M2323.
Wolf Haven International celebrates birth of red wolf pups sired by wolf born at the Tenino sanctuary
Tenino-based Wolf Haven International this week announced the birth of a new litter of wild red wolf pups in North Carolina that were sired by a wolf born and raised at the Tenino sanctuary. The … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, recently joined students and instructors at the University of Washington STEM Camp at W.F. West High School to see how local students are learning science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on projects, a news release from Abbarno’s office stated.
Rep. Peter Abbarno visits UW STEM Camp at W.F. West High School
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, recently joined students and instructors at the University of Washington STEM Camp at W.F. West High School to see how local students are learning science, … more
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On Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, Adna sculptor Jim Stafford points toward the direction he and his old high school friends, brothers Bobby and Edwin “Tiny” Smith, saw a strange, fiery reddish-orange light while driving toward Adna on Bunker Creek Road in 1953.
Famed Adna sculptor recalls seeing odd ‘fiery-red-orange’ light in the sky with old high school friends in 1953 before it changed shape and vanished
Editor’s Note: “Strange sightings in Lewis County” is an ongoing series by Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton. To read the previous installment, visit https://tinyurl.com/4rweby4x … more
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A 1940 Army maneuver encampment near the "Boys Training School," or Green Hill, attracted many curious Chehalis residents. World War II draftees from all over the United States came to this and other area locations for armed field training for the regular Army. "It was a big deal," said Dick Ponder, who visited the camp as a boy with his grandfather, John Martin Ponder. Dick stands at center near a motorcycle and sidecar with his siblings, Jo, left, and Tom, right. The city of Chehalis is in the background. Photo and information originally submitted by Dick Ponder for The Chronicle's Our Hometowns books.
Firefighters cause communist riot rumor; Would-be robber drops guns, flees; Multiple dogs abandoned at Lewis County property
In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Aug. 16, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Civilian Conservation Corps firefighters sparking rumors of a Communist riot at … more
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A community mural, photographed on Wednesday, Aug. 13, is in the works in downtown Centralia featuring the Hub City moniker and the view of the downtown corridor from Tower Avenue.
Centralia community paints ‘Hub City’ mural celebrating city’s 150th birthday
About 150 members of the Centralia community collaborated on a community mural during Founder’s Day weekend to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday. The mural, designed by muralist … more
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The new Little Miss Friendly Kimber Serl smiles after being caped during the Little Miss Friendly ceremony at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
It’s Kimber’s cape! Chehalis girl chosen as 2025 Little Miss Friendly
Chehalis 10-year-old Kimber Serl was named the 2025 Little Miss Friendly on Tuesday night during a ceremony at the Southwest Washington Fair. She will serve one year as “the living … more
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Fair staff, officials, Lewis County royalty and their families pose for a photo with the ribbon during the opening ceremonies of the fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Goat milking, encouraging words and heartfelt performances mark start of Southwest Washington Fair
The Southwest Washington Fair hosted its opening ceremonies Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, starting just after 11 a.m. on the Community Stage at the center of the fairgrounds to kick off a week of … more
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Despite rainy overcast skies, 114 gearheads still brought their classic and custom cars to downtown Centralia for the annual Hub City Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
Trio of car shows set for next two weekends in Centralia and Tenino
With car show season in full swing as summer progresses, gearheads have a trio of car shows happening over the next two weekends to show off their projects and admire others’ classic restored … more
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Chehalis Flying Saucer Party attendees try to catch "saucers" during the saucer drop event on Saturday, Sept. 14, outside of the Lewis County Historical Museum.
Artwork sought for Chehalis Flying Saucer Party UFO Art Show
With a month remaining prior to the fifth annual Chehalis Flying Saucer Party, scheduled for Sept. 12 and 13 in downtown Chehalis, event organizers are now accepting artwork submissions for the … more
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