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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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A woman walks along the estuary boardwalk at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday, Jan. 2.
In focus: Walking into a new year at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson captured these photos during a visit to the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday afternoon. “Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually … more
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
Goodies handed out during the holiday season by the local group Small Acts Of Kindness are pictured in this photo provided by the group.
Local group dedicated to spreading kindness and holiday cheer
Those who were out and about a lot this holiday season might have seen or heard about a group of people giving out candy canes and helping the community. Some might even have been one of the … more
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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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The new Panda Express location in Chehalis is pictured while still under construction last October.
Panda Express to hold grand opening for new Chehalis location
Panda Express will celebrate the grand opening of its new Chehalis location with a Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10. The first 88 guests … more
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Centralia College
Centralia College fall honor rolls
Following are members of Centralia College’s fall quarter honor rolls. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The lists were provided by Centralia College. President’s list: 3.9 … more
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A unidentified man is shot at with a pepper ball gun in a stolen kayak on the Chehalis River from Galvin Road on Wednesday, June 12.
The Chronicle's 2024 News Photos of the Year
Chronicle photographers Ridley Hudson and Kody Christen were asked to submit their favorite photos from 2024 for this gallery.  Here are their best images of the year.  The … more
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
Chronicle Reporter Mitchell Roland poses for a photo before participating in a polar plunge into the Cowlitz River in Packwood on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Reporter’s notebook: Polar plungers ring in the new year at Cowlitz River, including one very cold journalist 
The temperature of the Cowlitz River in Packwood hovered around 36 degrees Wednesday morning, according to a National Weather Service thermometer. Last year, I volunteered myself to go for a … more
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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
Cheryl Cottine pets a horse in one of the stalls at Aspiring Equestrian Center on Dec. 30.
New equestrian center in Thurston County aims to provide high quality instruction to community
Aspiring Equestrian Center in Rainier is the culmination of two of Cheryl Cottine’s biggest passions: horses and teaching. The new equestrian center, located at 12440 Koeppen Road SE in … more
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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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Morgan Slaby and his older brother, Wyatt, read a copy of Peter Brown's "The Wild Robot," which Wyatt received as his "forever book" during the inaugural Grand Mound Elementary School Read-A-Thon at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund awards $3,000 grant for Grand Mound Elementary School’s Read-A-Thon
The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund awarded a $3,000 grant to the Grand Mound Elementary School Boosters, who are organizing Grand Mound Elementary School’s second annual Read-A-Thon, according to a … more
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Iam Tongi was the winner of season 21 of American Idol.
American Idol winner to host concert in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Iam Tongi, the winner of season 21 of American Idol, will perform in Ridgefield next month in support of a program that aims to boost childhood literacy rates. The Jan. 18 concert at Ilani … more
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Members of the Nisqually Tribe visit Southworth Elementary in Yelm during its reopening in 2022. The tribe's language and heritage are displayed throughout the building.
Nisqually Indian Tribe supports Native American education in schools with $20K grant
The Nisqually Indian Tribe is continuing to invest in the Native American education program within Yelm Community Schools despite the activities being put on hold due to the district’s … more
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Thurston County resident and fiancé have trip of a lifetime on ‘Beast Games’
Tiffany Weaver and Steven England were two of the 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash prize on the new Amazon Prime reality competition show “Beast Games,” hosted by … more
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Nathan Ford, left, and Shane Creegan, right, will join the United States Military following their graduation from Yelm High School in June.
Thurston County seniors forego college football opportunities to join military
Yelm High School seniors and former Tornado football players Shane Creegan and Nathan Ford made the biggest decision of their lives so far by deciding to forego college football opportunities in … 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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