Many migratory birds will come back to the same field or lake, year after year.   The migratory plastic yard flamingos that frequent Centralia in the summer aren’t quite so picky, but … more

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Tenino High School beginning Thursday, July 20.   “Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs … more

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com Seattle-to-Portland Bike Ride July 15-16, all day Bikers will come through Lewis County throughout the days … more

Among the many events going on last weekend was the Toledo Cheese Days Car Show. While this reporter didn’t get to spend as much time as he wished at the car show due to other assignments, he … more

The family of Theola F. Owen has planned a surprise 90th birthday party for her from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Jackson Prairie Church. Food, including desserts and other refreshments, will be … more

The Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host the 56th annual Oregon Trail Days celebration at Tenino City Park and in downtown Tenino from July 21 to July 23. “Oregon Trail … more

When James Randles died in 1920, the Union Civil War veteran was buried 50 miles from the town that bears his name — or most of it. On Saturday, he was finally welcomed home. His … more

The Lavender Celebration was held at the at Cowlitz Falls Lavender Company’s farm Friday through Sunday. The celebration was free to attend. It included vendors, crafting, food and … more

The City of Tenino celebrated its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 8, with a sesquicentennial jubilee, complete with a parade, a talent show and a visit from the city’s congressional … more

Tucked away off Florence Place in Winlock, some 50 pygmy goat enthusiasts and owners came together from throughout the region for the “Firecracker Frolic” Pygmy Goat Show on Saturday. … more

Everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride Western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. more

The Bruce Maier Band performs in front of a crowd at George Washington Park on Saturday, June 8, for Music in the Park. The event was hosted by the Centralia Downtown Association. The next Music in the Park event will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 12. Follow the association on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CentraliaDowntownAssociationto stay up to date on events. more

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com   Chehalis Farmers Market July 11 at Boistfort Street in Downtown Chehalis; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The … more

Toledo Cheese Days has everything most community festivals have: a parade, dignitaries, a car show, food, entertainment and more.  It has one thing the others don't — Frog … more

The Toledo Cheese Days festival is being held this weekend for the 102nd time.  Chronicle reporter Josh Kirshenbaum captured these photos during the annual Cheese Days parade on Saturday … more

What’s so special about Lewis County? There are none of Washington’s five prominent Cascadian peaks, but three of them are in neighboring Pierce and Skamania. There is no ocean, but … more

The United Way of Lewis County recently announced it is hosting the 18th annual Power of the Purse event in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Aug. 1. The event begins at 4 p.m. and … more

The family of Fred and   Bettie Teitzel invite friends to celebrate the couple’s 60th anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Attendees are asked to bring their favorite dish … more

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com   Toledo Cheese Days July 6-9 throughout Toledo The Cheese Days theme this year is … more

On Thursday, for the first and very likely last time in my life, I visited Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens on the same day. No bird could be more fitting for this Cascadian journey than the … more