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Dog tags hang on the Tree of Life during a Tree of Life Ceremony on Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Museum on Monday, May 26.

Lewis County officials holding veterans town hall at Veterans Memorial Museum on Aug. 6

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services officials will hold a veterans town hall meeting for veterans, their families and community members to discuss local issues affecting the veteran … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/25

Madison Horn, owner of The Cluttered Closet Boutique, poses for a photo at her North Tower Avenue business on Thursday, July 24.

Summer Bash: North Tower Avenue Centralia businesses collaborating to host birthday event next month

Whether you’re looking for vintage clothing at great prices, a new tattoo or perhaps some delicious Mexican food, the August Summer Bash — scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 through … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/25/25

Good Buzz Brewing Co. owner Forrest Chesvick smiles while talking to customers inside the mead brewery's Centralia taproom on Thursday, July 24.

Mead-Fest 2025 coming to downtown Centralia; custom ox drinking horns up for grabs for winning brewers

With home brewing being much simpler to start, mead-making has seen expansive growth recently with more growth forecasted, as marketresearch.com is predicting the global mead market size — … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/25/25

A Look Back in Time: A record-attempting diaper contest in Chehalis; Centralia police search for ‘childish pranksters’; Raid nets arrests at Centralia’s Pizza Pub Tavern

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, July 26, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about the organizers of the upcoming Farmers and Merchant Picnic in Chehalis who … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/25/25

Washington state Department of Transportation trail cameras captured these photos of deer, bears and a newt approaching Interstate 5 between Rochester and Tumwater between 2022 and 2024.

State agencies, stakeholders meet to promote wildlife passage project

If you have driven on Interstate 5 north of Centralia in recent weeks, chances are you have seen some roadkill. Many deer and other animals are hit each week along the stretch of I-5, which … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 7/23/25

Attendees chat during Nature Nurture Farmacy’s Enchanted Herbal Evening in 2023.

Nature Nurture Farmacy in Chehalis to host annual fundraiser Sept. 6

Nature Nurture Farmacy is set to host its annual fundraiser, Enchanted Herbal Evening, slated for Saturday, Sept. 6, at The Loft Chehalis. Enchanted Herbal Evening is a cornerstone event for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/23/25

National touring comedian Sam Miller bringing stand-up act to Tenino Aug. 1

Acclaimed stand-up comedian Sam Miller will perform live at the Stone City Event Center in Tenino on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Miller, from Olympia, is 6 feet, 6 inches tall, 360 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/23/25

Newly installed turf at Ed Wheeler Field in Fort Borst Park is pictured from above on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in Centralia.

Northwest Futures Fastpitch League hosting ‘The Sandlot’ movie night fundraiser at Wheeler Field

The Northwest Futures Fastpitch League (NWFFL) is putting on a movie night fundraiser at Ed Wheeler Field in Centralia Tuesday, July 29 with a showing of “The Sandlot.” Gates open at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/23/25

The Panamerican Berry Growers berrypicker rolls down East State Street during the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival parade on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Mossyrock Blueberry Festival set for Aug. 1-2; Wenatchee Youth Circus set to perform, among other events

With the berry harvesting season in full swing, the 19th annual Mossyrock Blueberry Festival will be held next weekend on Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2, in the East Lewis County community. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/23/25

Lewis County Commissioners pose for a photo with TJ Snodderly and Tom Dembinsky after the two received recognition for their work with the Lewis County Facilities Department on Tuesday, July 22.

Lewis County honors employees for exceptional and dedicated service

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners took a moment during its business meeting on Tuesday, July 22, to honor county employees for their service to the community. Lewis County Manager Ryan … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 7/23/25

Edna Fund, a member of the fair’s advisory board, encourages community members to enter into the coloring contest during the Centralia City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 22.

Edna Fund calls on locals to audition for Southwest Washington Fair talent show

The upcoming Southwest Washington Fair is set to host its annual talent show, but one thing is still missing: the talent. Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board member and former Lewis County … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 7/23/25

From the left, Fionna Velazquez, fair and events manager for the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Little Miss Friendly Hadleigh Westover, Miss Lewis County’s Teen Hailey Sturdevant, and advisory board member Edna Fund hold new street signs for the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds after presenting them during the Centralia City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 22.

Southwest Washington Fair unveils four new street names honoring three fair legends

The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds unveiled the change of four street names within the fairgrounds property to pay homage to three longtime fair contributors. The street names, debuted during … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/23/25

Irene and Sam Cots Trevino pose for a photo in the kitchen of Ox Centralia located in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, July 22.

Ox Centralia: Former engineer turned chef bringing Spanish cuisine to downtown Centralia together with wife

Originally an engineer, having grown up in Barcelona, Spain, Samuel Cots Trevino has always had a passion for cooking given the region’s rich culinary history and famous dishes such as bomba … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/23/25

The Capital Lakefair royalty perform a number on their float during the Capital Lakefair Parade in Olympia on Saturday, July 19.

Local princesses shine at Capital Lakefair: Rainier and Rochester both represented

The second her aunt and uncle became her legal guardians, Jazzlyn Shumate knew her life would change forever. Shumate had experienced many challenges in the years leading up to this moment. Her … more

Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com | 7/22/25

Billy Gilman performs during Chehalis Music in the Park at Recreation Park on Friday, July 18.

Billy Gilman rocks first of three free Music in the Park shows in Chehalis

The 2025 Chehalis Music in the Park series kicked off on Friday, July 18, with a performance by Billy Gilman at Recreation Park. It was the first of three concerts set for this summer. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/25

Fuller's Market Place is pictured from above in Centralia on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Fuller’s Market Place in Centralia to host grand reopening event Saturday with free food, giveaways

First opened in Chehalis by Bill and Ed Fuller in 1941, the lone remaining Fuller’s Market Place in Centralia will host its grand reopening ceremony this upcoming weekend on Saturday, July 26, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/25

Taylor Rolfe, Kody Rolfe and Samantha Rolfe pose for a photo.

Adna grad recovering from severe stroke stemming from brain abnormality

May 7 started as a typical day for Kody Rolfe. He put in a full day of work at Braun Northwest, helped a friend with some work at his house and headed to Thorbeckes Athletic Club for a workout. … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/21/25

Lujan Rodriguez, with Multiculturally Minded Lewis County, and Stephanie Shields, right, with Zap Master Electrology, pose for a photo during the Twin City Pride celebration at George Washington Park on Saturday, July 19.

In focus: Twin City Pride event held in Centralia

7/21/25

4th Dimension Construction expands to Centralia; ribbon-cutting set for July 29

Centralia’s growing downtown will welcome a new addition with the expansion of 4th Dimension Construction. The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/25

Jim and Cindy Smith smile and pose for a photo in front of the Adna Burger Bar.

First Adna Garlic Festival is this weekend; locally grown garlic and live music featured

For those who can’t wait until next month to get their garlic fix in at the Washington State Garlic Fest at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, Jim Smith of Uncle Jim’s Smokehouse and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/25