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Makenna Horst, left, Crystal Hauth, back left, staff member Trevontae Scharber and Jorge Leal pedal their Joy Rails rail car along the Centralia-Chehalis Railroad on Tuesday, June 10.

Joy Rails welcomes riders to new Chehalis railroad attraction

Lewis County’s historic railroad system has long been a beloved tourist attraction, but riders can now experience the tracks from a different perspective: in a pedal-powered open-air rail car. … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 6/11/25

Centralia College announces 2025 Outstanding Student Award winners

Centralia College this week announced its 2025 Outstanding Student Award winners. The annual Outstanding Students Awards are given to students who have overcome obstacles in the pursuit of their … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/11/25

Althauser Rayan Abbarno to host June Business After Hours

Althauser Rayan Abbarno will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, June 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the firm’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/11/25

Veterans Memorial Museum Executive Director Chip Duncan holds a puppy during the second Operation Adoption event with Red Rose Animal Rescue on Saturday, March 8, at the museum in Chehalis.

Veterans Memorial Museum to host Lewis County Autism Coalition Car Show together with Operation Pet Adoption

Following the success of the inaugural Lewis County Autism Coalition Car and BMX Show last summer, the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis is preparing to host the second annual show on Saturday, … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 6/11/25

Downtown Association and Timberland Regional Library announce exclusive Centralia 150th anniversary library card

In celebration of Centralia's 150th anniversary this year, the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has partnered with the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) to offer an exclusive library card … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/11/25

In the spelling bee for students in first and second grades, Alyssa Foley won first place, Savannah Jordan won second place and Harper Nelson won third place.

Winlock Miller Elementary School Spelling Bee winners honored

The Winlock Student Community Advocates (WSCA) have announced the winners of the third annual Winlock Miller Elementary School Spelling Bee In early May, each first- through fifth-grade class … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/11/25

Bethel Learning Center preschoolers cheer on runners with their hand crafted paper torches at Bethel Church in Napavine during the 2025 Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Tuesday, June 10.

In focus: Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run raises support for Special Olympics

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Jerry Elliott shows Oakview Elementary School students Miss Frizz the chicken during an assembly featuring representatives of the Southwest Washingon Fair in Centralia on Friday, June 6.

Southwest Washington Fair officials go on the road, bringing animals to elementary schools to boost interest

Members of the Southwest Washington Fair Advisory Board, along with fair staff, visited two local elementary schools on Friday hoping to get more children involved in the fair. Advisory board … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 6/11/25

Graduates turn their tassels and toss their caps during the Mossyrock Academy class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Mossyrock High School on Monday, June 9.

In focus: Mossyrock Academy class of 2025 celebrates graduation

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Futurus graduate Alexis Tenney receives the Friendship Award during a commencement ceremony at Centralia Community Church of God in Centralia on Tuesday, June 10.

In focus: Futurus High School class of 2025 graduates celebrate in Centralia

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Turning Point graduate Phoebe Bahrt receives her diploma during a commencement ceremony at Olympic Elementary School in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 10.

In focus: Turning Point graduates turn tassels in Chehalis

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From the left, graduates Paige Horner, Gavin Hunt, Shelby Zandecki and Christopher Rose smile for a photo after the Chehalis Visions Academy 2025 graduation ceremony at Lintott Elementary School in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 10.

In focus: Visions Academy celebrates graduation in Chehalis

The Chehalis Visions Academy held its 2025 graduation ceremony at Lintott Elementary School in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 10. “Students in the Visions program work and engage in the … more

Photos by Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com | 6/11/25

Diane and Dan Johnson of Hoodsport sit outside of their 1969 Kit Companion trailer and talk with attendees of the Mount St. Helens Vintage Trailer Rally on Saturday, June 7, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Classic restored trailers from owners throughout the Pacific Northwest filled the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds for the Mount St. Helens Vintage Trailer Rally organized by Down River Vintage Trailer Restoration of Winlock on Saturday, June 7. The rally continued on Sunday, June 8, at the fairgrounds. For more information, visit the Mount St. Helens Vintage Trailer Rally’s website at https://www.downrivertrailers.com/mt-st-helens-vintage-trailer-rally.html

In focus: Vintage trailers visit Southwest Washington Fairgrounds for rally

Classic restored trailers from owners throughout the Pacific Northwest visited the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds for the Mount St. Helens Vintage Trailer Rally organized by Down River Vintage … more

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Onalaska High School sophomore Maddy Hanson, left, and freshman Samantha Ellis, right, check on the fruit trees they grafted and planted as part of their natural resources class on Friday, June 6.

Onalaska High School natural resources students create edible landscape that will feed future generations of students

The landscape surrounding Onalaska High School’s greenhouse looks bare now, but because of the work done by the school’s natural resources class this year, the campus will one day be full … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 6/9/25

The 2025 Morton High School graduating senior class finishes flipping their tassels on Friday, June 6, inside the school's gymnasium at the end of their commencement ceremony.

In focus: Morton High School class of 2025 graduation

6/9/25

Graduates take their seats during the White Pass High School class of 2025 commencement ceremony at White Pass High School in Randle on Friday, June 6.

In focus: White Pass class of 2025 celebrates graduation

6/9/25

Trinity Rebekah Lodge in Napavine to hold bingo fundraiser

The Trinity Rebekah Lodge in Napavine has announced through a news release that it will hold a bingo fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on June 14. For $10, participants can get two cards, or 22 games. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/25

The grand marshals of the 2025 Swede Day festival are Dick, Nancy and Stan Erickson.

Grand marshals, Honorary Rochester Citizen of the Day announced ahead of Swede Day Celebration

The Rochester Citizens Group has announced the schedule for this year’s Swede Day celebration, which will take place on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Rochester. This annual … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/25

W.F. West graduate Hannah Murphy sings the “Star Spangled Banner” with Caleb Gill playing the guitar during the commencement ceremony at W.F. West High School on Saturday, June 7.

Three local graduates awarded scholarships from Lewis County Republican Party

Three recent graduates from local high schools have received $500 scholarships from the Lewis County Republican Party (LCRP). Carter Nash of Toledo High School, Hannah Murphy of W.F. West High … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/25

Discover Lewis County and White Pass Scenic Byway awarded $25K grant for website usability study

Discover Lewis County and the White Pass Scenic Byway have been awarded a $25,000 Rural Tourism Research and Data Grant from State of Washington Tourism. The funding will support a comprehensive … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/25