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West Thurston Union Firefighters shared these photos of the Saturday night blaze on Facebook.
Unattended Campfire Suspected as Cause of Mima Mounds Area Fire
West Thurston Fire Authority firefighters responded to a blaze in the Mima Mounds area on Saturday night.   The fire appears to have been caused by an unattended campfire, according to … more
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Courtesy Photos Beverly King provided these photos of herself and her 31-year-old son Leo King.
Thurston County Woman Celebrates Retirement, Last Child’s Graduation by Hiking Pacific Crest Trail
When Beverly King retired on Dec. 20, 2022, she knew she had at least one goal for her retirement, and that was to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which stretches from the Mexican border to the … more
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Raphael and Dustin, aka “Prince Phillip,” fist bump after a sparring match on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. It was the first time the event was held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. “This festival is about inclusivity and diversity in our communities,” organizers wrote. “We have chosen a fantasy festival as a way to demonstrate how many wonderful people are unique and beautiful. We have so much in common with everyone around us.” Learn more and prepare for future events online at https://www.centraliafantasyfestival.com/. See more photos from the event at chronline.com.
In Focus: Centralia Fantasy Festival Brings Fanciful Fun to Fairgrounds
The Centralia Fantasy Festival was held over the weekend at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.   It was the first time the event was held there. “This festival is about … more
Sirens: Man Arrested for Spitting on Someone; Eluding Police; Criminal Impersonation; Disorderly Subjects
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT   Theft   • An electric bicycle that was mounted on a car’s bike rack was reported stolen from the 100 block of North Iron Street just after … more
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Trainers Josh Holliday and Joel Buffum receive a standing ovation from the crowd at Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School in Yakima Friday after providing life-saving treatment for Napavine’s Maddie Dickinson.
Updated: Napavine Athletic Director Provides Update After Sprinter Suffers Medical Emergency at State Meet
The Napavine High School athletic department confirmed to The Chronicle on Sunday that sprinter Maddie Dickinson, who collapsed at the 1B/2B/1A state track and field championships in Yakima last … more
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Saddle Bum Western Store opened for business earlier this month at 318 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at noon on June 7. “We’ll have snacks, a boot giveaway and discounts that day,” said owner Jeannie Gluck, pictured at left. Situated at the corner of Tower and Maple, Saddle Bum is located in the lobby of the former historic Wilson Hotel.
Grand Opening for Saddle Bum in Centralia Set for June 7
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for downtown Centralia’s newest business at noon on June 7, according to the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.   Saddle … more
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Michaela Voeller is taking over the State Farm Insurance office in Chehalis.
Michaela Voeller Takes Over State Farm Insurance Office in Chehalis
Michaela Voeller is taking over the State Farm Insurance office in Chehalis.   The office will be located at 883 S. Market Blvd. where Gene Sanders was located. According to a news … more
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Rochester's Erica Schuon competed at the 2A state track meet and received a medal for her performance in the 100-meter ambulatory race.
In Focus: Rochester Girl Captures Hardware at 2A State Track Meet
Rochester's Erica Schuon competed at the 2A state track meet and received a medal for her performance in the 100-meter ambulatory race. "She participated in the 100-meter ambulatory race and placed … more
This customized, bullet-nosed 1949 Studebaker, or "Studiac" given the car's Pontiac frame, sports its suicide doors at Saturday's "Car-nival" held at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.
Classics and Customs Turn Out at Lewis County Cruisers’ ‘Car-nival’ at Veterans Memorial Museum
With summer just around the corner, it’s officially car show season in Lewis County.   On Saturday, 124 classic car enthusiasts and custom fabricators turned out with everything from … more
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Attendees stand and salute during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis.
Claquato Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony Honors the Fallen, Veterans Living With Pain From Loss
With flags marking the tombstones of U.S. service members at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis, more than 100 people showed up to honor fallen service members at the cemetery’s Memorial Day service … more
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A unique estate near Tenino with one-of-a-kind features has sold after a huge price reduction and four years on the market. The buyer is a 1980s actor turned energy drink mogul.
‘Karate Kid’ Actor Turned Energy Drink Maker Buys Tenino Estate of Heiress After Substantial Price Reduction
A unique estate near Tenino with one-of-a-kind features has sold after a huge price reduction and four years on the market. The buyer is a 1980s actor turned energy drink mogul.   Scott … more
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Emma Bailey, 22, of Moscow, Idaho, and Demetrius R. Robinson, 36, of Tacoma, appear in Lewis County Superior Court last March.
Two People Allegedly Connected to March Overdose Death in Centralia Released Days Before Scheduled Trial
After about two months in jail and five days before they were to face trial on charges related to the overdose death of a 22-year-old Centralia man, two suspects were released from Lewis County Jail … more
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From left, current Centralia College employees and W.F. West graduates Passion Luna, Maya Ramirez, Jacob Moeckel and Asher Blair pose for a photo. In their roles with the college, they serve as de-facto counselors and advisors, helping students with studies and time management — or just lending an ear to those who need it.
‘It’s a K-14, K-16 Effort’: The Chehalis School District’s Unique Effort to Support Its Alumni After Graduation
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The full … more
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An ambulance leaves Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenhower High School Friday after Napavine sprinter Maddie Dickinson collapsed following a race on Friday in Yakima.
Napavine AD Provides Update After Sprinter Suffers Medical Emergency at State Meet
The Napavine High School athletic department confirmed to The Chronicle on Sunday that sprinter Maddie Dickinson, who collapsed at the 1B/2B/1A state track and field championships in Yakima last … more
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Centralia Historical Preservation Commission member Peter Lahmann and Bricklayers Local 1 Washington and Alaska union member Juan Tapia finish up restoration efforts on The Sentinel statue and the Freedom Walk War Memorial at George Washington Park on Thursday.
Freedom Walk and Sentinel Statue Restoration Complete; Twin Cities Memorial Day Ceremonies Set for Monday
Volunteers from the Bricklayers Local 1 Washington and Alaska union have finished restoration efforts on the The Sentinel statue and Freedom Walk War Memorial at George Washington Park in downtown … more
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Caution tape surrounds a scene at Visiting Nurses in Centralia after a vehicle crashed through windows, destroying shelves full of items, at the location Thursday morning.
Vehicle Crashes Into Visiting Nurses Thrift Shop in Centralia
The Visiting Nurses thrift shop was forced to close Thursday morning after a vehicle drove into the building off of Pearl Street in Centralia.   Centralia police had not released additional … more
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The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees gathered Wednesday in Shelton. Brian Zylstra, Lewis County’s former representative on the board, is pictured to the left of the television screen. He resigned his position this week.
New Timberland Library Board Member Sought After Lewis County’s Representative Cites Concerns, Resigns
Citing frustrations over decisions from the five-county library organization, Chehalis resident Brian Zylstra resigned from his position representing Lewis County on the Timberland Regional Library … more
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Volunteers hike to the Johnston Ridge Observatory on May 24 to retrieve equipment after a landslide earlier this month cut off access to the site.
Volunteers Hike to Johnston Ridge After Landslide for ‘Important’ Equipment
Fifteen volunteers with the Mount St. Helens Institute on Tuesday hiked a 10-mile round trip to the Johnston Ridge Observatory for “important USDA Forest Service equipment that was … more
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Sirens: Criminal Trespassing; Harassment;  Suspicious Circumstances; Drug Arrests
Centralia Police Department Criminal Trespassing   • Police were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of Harrison Avenue at about 12:15 p.m. May 24 for a report of a … more
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In Focus: Memorial Day Weekend Packwood Flea Market in Full Swing Friday
The Packwood Flea Market was in full swing when these photographs were captured on Friday morning. The event began on Thursday and lasts through Monday, with hundreds of vendors spread throughout the … more
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