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Anne Stedham, president of the Friendly Neighbors Garden Club, and Chip Duncan, the Veterans Memorial Museum executive director, pose for a photo outside the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.

Veterans Museum to Gain New Memorial Thanks to Friendly Neighbors Garden Club

A Blue Star Memorial, given to the Veterans Memorial Museum by the local Friendly Neighbors Garden Club, will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m. on June 12 on the lawn across from the museum in … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / The Chronicle | 6/9/21

The owners of Adna Grocery held their first farmers market in Adna on Saturday. “Well Adna’s first Farmers Market turned out really well despite a little rain and wind,” Jim Smith wrote on Facebook. “Big thanks to coordinator Julie Zielke. What a great job. We will be getting together to discuss any changes that may be made if any.” Jim and Cindy Smith, who recently opened a new burger bar, are now planning for the Adna Car Show. It will take place July 16 and 17 at 100 Robin Road in Adna. All proceeds after expenses go to the Adna Scholarship Fund. The event will feature live music, vendors and more. Learn more by following Adna Grocery on Facebook.

Photos: Adna Grocery Owners Host First Farmers Market

6/7/21

Bill Goodwin poses for a photo with a copy of his new book, “Henry the Happy Hay Bale.”

Mossyrock Man Turns Story He Wrote for Granddaughter 15 Years Ago Into Book

For Bill Goodwin, life is a great journey, and his writing just serves to record those adventures. Goodwin, of Mossyrock, published his first book this year. The children’s book, titled … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 6/4/21

Robert Zozaya and Rainy Karnes, owners of Raven's Wind Farm in Toledo, have been growing mushrooms for 12 years and said the COVID-19 pandemic was a blessing in disguise for them since it forced them to stay home and focus on growing their business..

Raven's Wind Farm: Toledo Couple Grows Mushrooms for Culinary, Health Benefits

Rainy Karnes and Robert Zozaya have been perfecting their mushroom growing techniques together for the last 12 years. But the inspiration for the co-owners of Raven’s Wind Farm to begin … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 6/4/21

Maddy Casper smiles and poses for a photo in front of the clock tower at Centralia College last week.

At 15, Local Girl Graduating From Centralia College With High Honors

Maddy Casper’s education has never been traditional. On June 12, at age 15, she will finish her associate of arts degree from Centralia College with “high honors,” a title … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / The Chronicle | 6/2/21 | 1 comment

Lewis County Fire District 6 Chief Ken Cardinale draws a diagram on a whiteboard while talking about how firefighters respond to calls on Thursday.

Fire District 6 Chief Says Creating Defensible Space Around Home Can Help Protect Property

As the weather warms up and wildfire risk increases statewide, homeowners are encouraged to do a quick survey of their property and take some simple steps to help protect their homes from wildfire. … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/31/21

Mount St. Helens is pictured in this photograph taken by Castle Rock resident Jeran Keogh earlier this year.

Southwest Washington Resident Captures Beauty of the Northwest

Washingtonians are never far from striking scenery, but to take excellent photographs still requires a specific set of skills, as Jeran Keogh of Castle Rock would attest to. Keogh graduated from … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / The Chronicle | 5/28/21

Chronicle reporter Claudia Yaw walks along fallen trees last week at the Trail of Two Forests.

The Trail of Two Forests a Hidden Treasure South of Mount St. Helens

The Trail of Two Forests Interpretive Site offers a short jaunt for those returning from the recently reopened-Ape Cave on the south side of Mount St. Helens. There, a boardwalk trail elevates … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/26/21

60th Anniversary: Snoopy and Alta Smith

Snoopy (Willis) and Alta Smith met when he was stationed at McChord Air Force Base and she was studying at the University of Puget Sound. He called for her roommate, but when Alta answered the phone, … more

Submitted to The Chronicle | 5/24/21

Charlie is one of several cows living out their lives at Misspits Rescue in Oakville.

Founded to Save Pit Bulls, Misspits Rescue in Oakville Now Protects Many Animals

When Melissa Nolan started Misspits Rescue in 2013, it was focused on saving pit bulls. Eight years later, in addition to pit bulls, Nolan’s farm near Oakville is home to cows, goats, … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/24/21

Lovers Hermia (portrayed by Celeste Haugan) and Lysander (portrayed by Christian Bolduc) make plans to run away and marry in secret because their families disapprove of the match.

A Comeback to Give Back: TOAD and Evergreen Playhouse to Bring Live Theater, Renaissance Faire

The COVID-19 pandemic took a lot of things away for a while. And one upcoming theater production is not only bringing live theater back to the community, but also giving back to a group of kids who … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/19/21

Oak is cuddled by a young patient at Providence Centralia Hospital. The dog also worked at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center in Chehalis.

'An Incredible Boy:' Lewis County and Providence Hospital Therapy Dog Oak Remembered

Service dogs are typically raised and trained to help one person. Oak, the nearly 9-year-old black lab who worked as a therapy dog at both the Lewis County Law and Justice Center and Providence … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/17/21

Boy Scouts Lend a Hand Removing Ivy at Seminary Hill Natural Area

The Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia recently received some help from the hands of Boy Scout Troop 373. “Thank you to Scout Troop 373,” the nonprofit Friends of the Seminary … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/12/21

A train races past the historic Winlock hatchery and renowned giant egg in the city of Winlock. In the foreground is the painted wooden thermometer sign showing current fundraising efforts to purchase a rare Winlock history collection before it’s too late, for the Winlock Historical Museum.

Saving History: Grassroots Effort Nets Winlock Historical Museum $25,000 and Counting

Tucked into the downtown core of the city of Winlock and guarded by a beady-eyed oversized rooster, the red and white facade of the 1914-era Winlock firehouse and jail now houses a well-displayed … more

By Victoria Stewart / For The Chronicle | 5/12/21

Blippi and Sage Fournier are recorded by a crew from Moonbug Productions last week in Tenino.

YouTube Star Blippi Returns to Tenino

Education YouTuber Stevin John — known by his young fanbase as Blippi — stopped by Tenino for another visit last week to film segments for an upcoming video. Mayor Wayne Fournier said … more

By Eric Rosane / ericr@chronline.com | 5/10/21 | 2 comments

The Lewis County Master Gardeners' annual plant sale has a wide variety of offerings.

Lewis County Master Gardeners Bring Back Plant Sale

Lewis County Master Gardeners expect their tried-and-true regulars to flock to this year’s plant sale, especially after COVID-19 canceled last year’s event. But because of the … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/7/21

Dancers rehearse a scene from "Sleeping Beauty Act III - Aurora's Wedding Tea". Back row from left to right: McKenna Bryan (Silver Jewel Fairy), Emmy Larson (Sapphire Jewel Fairy), Lynn Gear (Fauna), Beth Maurer (Flora), Tess McMurry (Diamond Fairy) and Brooke Larson (Gold Jewel Fairy). At center Jenova Williams dances the part of Aurora and Nathan Crummett dances the part of the prince.

After Long Wait, Dancers to Take Stage: Centralia Ballet Academy Sets Two Performances

For McKenna Bryan, 13, preparing to dance in front of a live audience for the first time in more than a year is both scary and exciting. And it is also a long overdue rite of passage. A … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/5/21

All-Schools Prom Scheduled for June 18-19 at Great Wolf Lodge

After proms throughout the state were canceled due to COVID-19 last year, Cameron Bluhm of DJ Sound Dragon heard complaints from local parents that, with nowhere to go, their kids were throwing their … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/3/21

Photos: Vader May Day Rings in the Festival Season

The town of Vader on Saturday played host to the first festival in Lewis County in well over a year. Like other events and gatherings, Vader May Day had been on pause in order to stay in line with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/21

W.F. West students benefit through a partnership with the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Zebrafish 101 in the Heart of Lewis County

Wendy Neal, a chemistry and molecular genetics teacher at W.F. West High School in Chehalis, first began thinking about zebrafish several years ago, when one of her students asked about the … more

By Thatcher Heldring / Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | 4/30/21