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A cross-country skier makes her way down a trail beside Leech Lake at White Pass Ski Area’s Nordic trails on Sunday.
Nordic Center at White Pass Ski Area Offers Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and More
Though all winter sports test the athlete’s mettle, the Nordic side of White Pass Ski Area may offer less intimidating recreational opportunities than the steep slopes across U.S. Highway … more
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A crowd gathers around the Giant Cheese Ball at the Toledo Boat Launch for a New Year's Eve celebration on Saturday.
Toledo’s Giant Cheese Ball Drops for New Year
The Toledo Boat Launch parking lot isn’t as glamorous as Times Square, but Toledo’s New Year’s Eve ball drop has a perk that New York’s doesn’t: you get to eat the ball … more
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A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia to snatch a fish last May.
In Focus: The Chronicle’s 2022 Photos of the Year
Through fires, floods and everyday life in the greater Lewis County area, Chronicle Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger was there to capture big moments and compelling images in 2022. Here are photos he … more
Jack Franks smiles for a photo in front of his tow truck Tuesday evening in Onalaska.
Onalaska Resident Rescues Motorists in Need on Christmas Eve After Ice Storm
After last Friday’s freezing rain storm caused dozens of accidents in the area, 36-year-old Onalaska resident Jack Franks went out the next day, on Christmas Eve, to help stranded motorists … more
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Shawna Viggers Sicilia smiles for a photo inside the Luxe Wine Bar in Centralia.
New Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Centralia
While there are several options for downtown Centralia visitors looking to grab a drink, Shawna Viggers Sicilia wanted to provide a more calm, low-key alternative from exisiting bars and … more
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Brianna Jones, Capri O'Neill, Stacy Jones, Eva Reynolds, Erin Jennings and Hannah Feaster rehearse a complicated group dance move for the Arabian Corps portion of "The Nutcracker” ballet.
Southwest Washington Dance Center Celebrates 25 Years of Nutcracker
For dancers and supporters of Southwest Washington Dance Center, the loss of their beloved “Nutcracker” in 2020 to COVID-19 restrictions was an especially hard blow. It wasn’t … more
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Reporter Isabel Vander Stoep smiles while carrying a spruce through snow after chopping down a tree with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service on Thursday off Forest Road 1284.
‘Spruce’ Up The Holidays With a Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree
The Cascade Mountains form a kingdom and the trees below are subjects. Nobility lives high up in a castle.  To get to the palace, one must cross rivers and forests. There he rests on sheets … more
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Members of the Phillips family from Centralia and Battle Ground smile for a photo at George Washington Park during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The Centralia Downtown Association organized the event, which was revamped from past versions.
In Focus: March to Christmas Is Officially on Following Centralia Tree Lighting Celebration
Winona Gladue smiles while carrying a Christmas tree with her daughter Lily, 13, through mud at the Mistletoe Tree Farm west of Chehalis on Friday.
‘Christmas Time Is a Happy Time Here:’ Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm Offers Fresh Trees and Family Fun Through Dec. 4
Mistletoe Tree Farm is only open as a u-cut Christmas tree seller for 10 days out of the year, but each of those days is packed with families coming to the rural Chehalis farm from across the region … more
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Captain Gin Pack, with The Salvation Army, smiles while talking about a $10,000 donation to the Red Kettle campaign by a local church, Monday in Centralia.
Salvation Army of Lewis County Kicks Off 2022 Red Kettle Campaign
Bell-ringers from the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign outside stores have long been a cheery sign of the holidays.  This week, they’ve returned to the entrances of Walmart in … more
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Charlie Albright performs for an audience on a nine-foot Steinway & Sons grand piano inside the Corbet Theatre Friday evening with proceeds going to the Charlie Albright Scholarship at Centralia College.
In Focus: Pianist Charlie Albright Dazzles in Return to Centralia College
Piano virtuoso Charlie Albright performed for attendees gathered in the Corbet Theatre Friday evening for a “Classical Christmas Fundraiser Concert,” with proceeds going to the Charlie … more
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Crowds line North Tower Avenue and snow machines fill the air as floats illuminated with Christmas lights make their way through downtown Centralia during the Lighted Tractor Parade in 2021.
‘Twisted Traditions’: Downtown Centralia Lighted Tractor Parade, Tree Lighting and More Set for Holiday Season
This year, historic downtown Centralia will welcome thousands of tourists and shoppers to participate in festive events, shopping and dining this holiday season. This year’s theme? Twisted … more
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Sunlight shines down on field full of orange at the Goodrich Road Pumpkin Patch in Centralia on Monday.
Craving Pie? Care to Carve? Here’s Where to Find Pumpkins This October
The greater Lewis County area has patches as diverse as the pumpkins and gourds the farms sell. Whether visitors are seeking family-friendly fall fun or a thrilling night of ghostly scares, or both, … more
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Teams race down East 7th Street during the Boo-coda Casket Races on Saturday.
In Focus: Racing Caskets in ‘Boo-Coda’
Teams raced down East Seventh Street during the Boo-coda Pine Box Derby Casket Races  on Saturday. Six teams competed in the event in which participants look to clock the fastest time. … more
Rena Kreis receives a kiss from Titus Sickles, 4, Tuesday afternoon at Kemp Olson Memorial Park in Toledo.
Toledo Family Creates Wishlist for Son, 4, Who Has a Terminal Heart Condition
Titus Sickles is the second youngest of five boys. All two years apart, the brothers have nearly identical buzz cut blond hair, freckles and blue-green eyes, strongly resembling their mother. On … more
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Elee Fairhart, left, smiles while talking about exhibit pieces alongside Becky Starr-Justice, curator for the Morton Historical Museum.
Morton Historical Museum Honors a Local Immigrant Family’s Legacy
Elee Fairhart has searched several times, unsuccessfully, for another man in America with his name. The Morton resident who made his career in physical therapy has a backstory as unique as his … more
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Alexandra Sullivan stands alongside Sanine, a Borzoi dog, as Pastor Zachary Taylor smiles and gives pets during “Blessing of the Animals” at the Chehalis United Methodist Church on Saturday. PAWchella, a free pet fair, was held in the parking lot of the Chehalis United Methodist Church. The event featured free professional pet photography by Beast Friends, Blessings of the Animals Booth, local vendors and free fun activities. All well behaved pets were welcome.
In Focus: 'Blessing of the Animals' Held at Chehalis United Methodist Church Event
Chehalis United Methodist Church Pastor Zachary Taylor smiles and interacted with pets during “Blessing of the Animals” on Saturday. PAWchella, a free pet fair, was held in the parking … more
A float at a previous Onalaska Harvest Festival is pictured.
Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival Brings Back Full Lineup
Over the years, the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival has grown and changed, but organizer Cathy Murphy said members of the Onalaska Alliance have always had one goal in mind when it comes to their … more
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Mount Rainier scrapes the skies as the meadows of Paradise begin to turn to fall colors on Wednesday.
In Focus: Scenes From Paradise as Summer Comes to an End
Patty and Joe Dolezal talk about fall prevention Tuesday morning at the Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis.
Senior Safety: Lewis County Has Highest Fall Rate Leading to Injury or Death in the State
Autumn is around the bend, but local health care providers encourage senior citizens to take whatever safety measures they can to prevent a fall. “As much as possible, you want to avoid … more
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