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From the left, Nick Henrikson, Jack Wight, Richard and John Henrikson pose for a photo at Wild Thyme Farm in Oakville on Tuesday, July 15. Wild Thyme Farm won the Lewis County 2025 Tree Farm of the Year.
Oakville resident named Lewis County Tree Farmer of the Year
The Lewis County Tree Farm of the Year is a beautiful site to behold. It's soaked in sun and covered in trees, it's historical and it's — in Grays Harbor County? Washington tree farmer … more
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A plan to restore historic Claquato Church
CLAQUATO — News this week that Lewis County was declaring as surplus the historic Claquato Church surprised a lot of people, but not the church’s longtime neighbor.  The … more
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Senate Minority Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, fist bumps Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama after being acknowledged during Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Two Republican state lawmakers consider running against Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez may soon get a seasoned Republican challenger in her southwest Washington district. And it won’t be Joe Kent, the man she’s defeated twice. … more
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In this Chronicle file photo, Patriot Prayer Founder Joey Gibson films as Morton Police Chief Roger Morningstar speaks during a rally in downtown Mossyrock in December 2020.
Morton faces federal lawsuit over firing of officer amid claims against former chief of police
A former Morton Police Department officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and its former mayor for his termination in 2023, alleging that he was fired for bringing up concerns related to … more
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Graduate Jacob Hubble smiles during a Lewis County Drug Court graduation ceremony at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center in Chehalis on Monday, July 14.
Lewis County man says he’s ready to enjoy a life worth living after graduating from Drug Court
What does “proven” mean? For one Lewis County man and the county’s Drug Court program, it means defying expectations, proving people wrong and ultimately being better for it. … more
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The Yard Birds mascot welcomes attendees to a McMenamins Olympic Club History Pub presentation on Tuesday, July 15, in downtown Centralia.
Yard Birds: A transit system, the world’s largest (at the time) parking lot, free puppies, a punk rock album cover and more
Dozens of attendees, including several former Yard Birds employees, filled the McMenamins Olympic Club theater in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, July 15, for a Yard Birds Shopping Center History Pub … more
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Claquato Church
Lewis County to sell historic Claquato Church property 
As of Tuesday, one of the oldest standing buildings in the state of Washington — a historic church constructed just a few years after the founding of Lewis County itself — is up for … more
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Tenino native Adam Craig sings during a performance at the Stone City Event Center on Friday, July 11.
Tenino’s own Adam Craig rocks in first concerts at new Stone City Event Center
Adam Craig has checked off plenty of boxes from his bucket list since moving to Nashville from his hometown of Tenino in 2004. Write a radio hit? Check. Perform at the iconic Grand Ole Opry? … more
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Dustin Klatush connects on a swing during the Seattle All-Star Classic Home Run Derby at Cheney Stadium on Saturday, July 12.
Chehalis tribal chairman dazzles in celebrity softball game at Cheney Stadium
It was only right that Dustin Klatush, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, made the game-ending double play several feet from the tribe’s sponsorship sign in center … more
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Sarah Williams, a professor at Evergreen State College, packages a harvest box at the Southwest Washington Food Hub warehouse in Chehalis on Wednesday, July 9.
Southwest Washington Food Hub sees success, looks to continue growth
Before industrialized shipping and food production, there was a time when people had to eat food that was grown nearby. Now, eating locally seems like a luxury to many. The Southwest … more
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"The Yard Birds shopping center has added another big bird to its flock to keep watch over the north parking lot. This unflinching mama fowl has a more dutiful task, however, than her 60-foot colleague who welcomes customers to the south parking lot. Her job is to make a nest for the Yard Bird helicopter. When the little bird lands, the big bird spreads its wings. The little bird is then wheeled into the nest on a steel track and loaded securely inside." — published by The Daily Chronicle on May 20, 1976
History Pub: Museum director to deliver Yard Birds history talk at McMenamins Olympic Club
While it has been closed since August 2022, renovations to the old Yard Birds shopping mall in Chehalis continue under the direction of its new owners PISTON LLC, a partnership between Douglas LeMay … more
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Ethan Hernandez rides his dirt bike down the track.
Winlock teen finding joy in dirt bike racing through leukemia recovery
When the Christmas season rolls around, most children create an overwhelming wish list with all the latest toys and gadgets, circling all their desires in the store catalogs. For Ethan … more
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Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope speaks during the weekly board of directors update at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, July 8.
Two Lewis County commissioners say they want less money for homeless and housing programs, not more
Lewis County Commissioners Scott Brummer and Sean Swope spoke out against growing funding for housing and homeless services during the county directors’ meeting Wednesday, calling for more … more
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Mike Raschke poses for a photo in front of his propane truck at Baydo’s RV Center in Chehalis on Thursday, July 10. Raschke’s career has taken him across a wide range of avenues, including 26 years as a propane truck driver, 22 years in the dairy industry and 28 years coaching sports..
Ferrellgas truck driver Mike Raschke retiring after 26 years of service
Mike Raschke’s career has taken him across a wide range of avenues, including 26 years as a propane truck driver, 22 years in the dairy industry and 28 years coaching sports, with nine years … more
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Following an undercover investigation, Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) officers on Monday July 7, executed a search warrant at 3135 184th Ave. SE in Tenino, known locally as “Tad’s in Tenino” or “Tads’ Man Cave.” 
Liquor Control Board serves search warrant on ‘Tad’s in Tenino’
Following an undercover investigation, Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) officers on Monday July 7, executed a search warrant at 3135 184 th Ave. SE in Tenino, known locally as … more
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Centralia City Councilor Adrianna Garibay speaks out against the Lewis County Commissioners "non-sanctuary" jurisdiction during a Tuesday, July 8 council meeting at Centralia City Hall.
Centralia councilor, residents denounce Lewis County’s ‘non-sanctuary’ resolution
For the second time in a month, Centralia City Councilor Adrianna Garibay spoke out against the Lewis County Board of Commissioners’ “non-sanctuary” resolution during her council … more
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Napavine's Hayden Kaut commits to Montana to continue basketball career
Hayden Kaut never wanted to be a basketball player. As a child, she dreamed of standing on the sidelines as a cheerleader, but she started playing basketball as a first grader with the help of … more
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Lujan Rodriguez holds a sign that says “Swope says ‘don’t come’ Lewis County says ‘welcome’” during the Tuesday, July 8, business meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.
Lewis County commissioners approve ‘non-sanctuary’ resolution amid vocal opposition 
Lewis County has now publicly declared itself a “non-sanctuary” jurisdiction after the Board of Lewis County Commissioners on Tuesday revisited and approved a resolution it first heard at … more
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West Thurston Fire, partners halt brush fire before it can reach homes
A brush fire came close to several homes south of Littlerock on Monday, but firefighters from the West Thurston Fire Authority and partner agencies halted the blaze before it could damage them. … more
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Morgan Lujan of Sacramento, California, executes an over the shoulder drop to pin Peter Ming and win the 2025 championship match during the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society’s 62nd annual Schwingfest on Saturday, July 5, in Frances.
Schwingfest: ‘Come as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend’
For most, the first weekend of July means hot dogs and fireworks. But for the small Pacific County community of Frances west of Pe Ell and the Lewis County line, it means sawdust, polka music … more
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