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A vehicle drives through the Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Fort Borst Park drive-thru Christmas light display raises more than $57K
The Fort Borst Park 2024 drive-thru Christmas light display brought in a total of $57,500 last December, according to Centralia Deputy City Manager Amy Buckler. Buckler gave the Centralia City … more
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A young girl stands in the entrance of a playhouse mushroom during the grand opening of the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Mountain View Library in Randle on Saturday, Jan. 11. The mushroom was built by Skyler Voie in Tumwater at TRL headquarters.
‘We are super excited’: New Timberland Regional Library opens doors in Randle
Dozens of people gathered at the new Timberland Regional Library (TRL) in Randle for the grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 11, to celebrate the opening of the new space. The Mountain View Library … more
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The Adna Robotics club, from left, Phoebe Allen, Bristol Milloi, Tom Bernhardt, Leonidas Flohr, Colton Rind and Kaden Hartley, smile for a photo in the Adna robotics lab at Adna Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Adna High School Robotics Club sets record in regional FIRST Tech Challenge competition
Originally founded in 2017, the Adna High School Robotics Club is now headed to the state competition in its sixth FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), having won the regional semifinal competition on … more
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From left, eighth grader Paulette Cardiel, Principal Lara Gregorich-Bennett, eighth grader Andres Cruz, leadership teacher Ana Summers, and eighth graders Antonia Saucedo, Kennedy Haskins, Maliyah Popoca Cruz and Lydia Lowe smile for a photo in a newly painted hallway at Centralia Middle School on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Centralia Middle School begins transition from Yellow Jackets to Tigers 
Centralia Middle School is getting an orange and black makeover after the school’s Associated Student Body (ASB) voted to officially change the school’s mascot from the Yellow Jackets to … more
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From left, Jim and Cindy Smith smile for a photo along with son, Mark, and Kellie Raschke at Uncle Jim’s Smokehouse in Adna on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Founder of Uncle Jim’s Smokehouse ‘slowly retiring,’ passing ownership to son whose goal is to grow business
In 2000, Adna resident Jim Smith began smoking and processing wild game meat for himself and his hunting buddies inside what was originally his home’s garage. By 2005, he had officially … more
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Thurston County District 2 Commissioner Gary Edwards smiles during a swearing-in ceremony at The Atrium in Olympia on Dec. 17, 2024.
Retired Thurston County commissioner reflects on 37 years of service
Gary Edwards knew in the spring of 2024 that he would retire from serving Thurston County as one of its five commissioners at the end of the year. He concluded his second term at 9 p.m. on New … more
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Runners leave from the starting line at Carlisle Lake Park during the Ony Icicle 5k Fun Run in Onalaska on Saturday, Jan. 4.
In focus: Runners raise money for students at Ony Icicle 5K Fun Run
Runners took off from Carlisle Lake Park during the Ony Icicle 5K Fun Run in Onalaska on Saturday, Jan. 4. The course took runners around the scenic Carlisle Lake and through the town of … more
Emberley Grace Sutherland was born at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Providence Centralia Hospital welcomes first baby of the year
The first baby of 2025 born at Providence Centralia Hospital waited until the second day of the year to come into the world. Emberley Grace Sutherland was born at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. … more
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Polar Plungers jump into Offut Lake from the Lady of the Lake Public House boat dock near Tenino during the annual Offut Lake Polar Plunge on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
In focus: Plunging into the new year at Offut Lake
A truck drives by as people celebrate New Year’s Eve inside the main lodge at White Pass Ski Area on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The event was called a New York New Year’s Eve. Night skiing was available from 2 to 8 p.m. After that, the ski lodge rang in the new year simultaneously with New York City at 9 p.m. Pacific time with a party featuring DJs from Genesis Entertainment.
In focus: Ringing in the new year at the White Pass Ski Area
New Year's Eve revelers partied into the new year on Tuesday night at the White Pass Ski Resort.  The event was called a New York New Year’s Eve. Night skiing was   available … more
Salvation Army Captain Gin Pack talks with volunteers during the Centralia Salvation Army Distribution Day on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Lewis County Salvation Army celebrates successful fundraising efforts as attention turns to 135th anniversary
Still in a self-described “Christmas recovery mode” Tuesday, Lewis County Salvation Army Captain Gin Pack reflected on the 2024 season. Over the past month, the organization raised … more
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Snow falls on the White Pass Ski Area while visitors load up in their car to leave on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 26.
‘Powder on top of powder on top of powder’ at White Pass Ski Area
Skiers and snowboarders can now fully explore the White Pass Ski Area as all lifts and runs are now open daily. Additionally, the tubing hill is also open, along with the White Pass Ski Area … more
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Two Polar Plunge participants cheer while jumping into Offut Lake near Tenino on Jan. 1, 2024.
Looking for a brisk start to 2025? Soak in the new year at a polar plunge
There are many New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day traditions, from midnight countdowns across the globe to making (and eventually breaking) resolutions. Then there’s the shockingly … more
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W.F. West High School auto shop teacher Randy Smith poses for a photo with a Porsche Cayenne SUV donated by Maximilian Motorsports.
Chehalis shop donates a Porsche to W.F. West auto program
Maximilian Motorsports, with help from WORLDPAC, has gifted a Porsche Cayenne SUV to the W.F. West High School auto program. “Now, these students aren’t just getting hands-on … more
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A Christmas tree cut from the Gifford Pinchot National Forest sits decorated with lights and ornaments in the newsroom of the Chronicle’s Centralia office on Friday, Dec. 27.
How to dispose of Christmas trees in Lewis and Thurston counties
Looking to clean up after the holidays? The Lewis County Department of Public Works will host a free collection event the three weekends after Christmas to collect trees and other holiday … more
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Rochester senior Hunter Robinette, member of the Rochester High School SkillsUSA Robotics and Drone Club, pilots a robot to open a mailbox in the Rochester High School robotics lab on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Rochester High School Robotics and Drone Club preparing for 2025 SkillsUSA competition; regional competition coming up in January
Since 2022, the Rochester High School SkillsUSA Robotics and Drone Club has gone to the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference each year, winning first place in 2022 and second in 2023 … more
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Santa waves to children waiting in line during a meet-and-greet event held in memory of Daryl Lund at his former business Minuteman Press in Chehalis on Sunday, Dec. 22.
In focus: Santa, an antique fire truck and one final gift from Daryl Lund
Santa held a meet-and-greet event in memory of Daryl Lund at Lund's former business Minuteman Press in Chehalis on Sunday, Dec. 22. Lund, a longtime elected official and local businessman, died … more
Inspired by Gather Church’s tradition of providing free meals to homeless people for Thanksgiving, Leah Rader, former general manager of the Chevron station located at 520 South Tower Ave., spent her Christmas cooking and serving hot dinners free of charge in 2022 and has been serving free holiday meals ever since.
‘Breakfast for Blake’: Lewis County Drug Court alumni continues handing out free meals on Christmas Day
Though she no longer manages the Tower Avenue Chevron where she began handing out free meals on holidays to anyone who wanted one on Thanksgiving Day 2022, Leah Rader will still be serving up free … more
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Adriana Wyatt smiles while petting Bruce inside his enclosure during an “Operation Adoption” event put on by Rochester’s Red Rose Animal Rescue and Feisty Felines feral cat rescue at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Saturday, Dec 21.
Nine pets find new homes during first Operation Adoption at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Nine animals — five cats and four dogs — now have new homes for Christmas after being adopted during the first Operation Adoption event at the Veterans Memorial Museum this past weekend … more
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Kids stand out of the roof of a car at the Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 19. The park’s light display is open daily from 5 to 9 p.m. through Christmas day on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Borst Park Lights fundraiser for Centralia Police K9 Association is Monday
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Borst Park Lights — a Christmas-themed drive-thru light display at Fort Borst Park in Centralia — will still be shining brightly for any interested … more
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