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Neal Kirby of Centralia provided these photos after his recent rafting journey through the Grand Canyon.

Prolific Centralian mountaineer Neal Kirby takes a break from scaling peaks, rafts through Grand Canyon for the first time

Now 73 years old and back to scaling the Cascades’ volcano peaks, prolific Centralian mountaineer Neal Kirby took a break from his normal mountain climbing adventures recently to visit northern … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 6/25/25

Cal Raleigh… for AL MVP? Mariners catcher on pace for historic season

For every big swing and eye-popping home run, Cal Raleigh is building his case for something bigger. Chants of “M-V-P! M-V-P!” are growing louder in the Emerald City for Seattle’s … more

Tyler Wicke / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) | 6/25/25

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner beats Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin for a four-yard touchdown catch during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 in Seattle. 228897

Seahawks bring back Shaquill Griffin to add depth at cornerback

The Seahawks added to their cornerback depth by bringing back a name from the past — Shaquill Griffin. Griffin’s agency, Exclusive Sports Group, broke the news Wednesday morning on … more

Bob Condotta / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 6/25/25

The Mariners leaned on slap singles, bunts, walks and hit-by-pitches -- “the little things,” as Martinez and manager Dan Wilson call them -- to manufacture a 6-5 win over the Twins that continued what’s shaping up to be one of their best road trips of the season.

Seattle Mariners use small ball in big moment late to beat Twins

Fresh and fiery, the bullpen saved the Mariners from a frustrating setback Tuesday night. Julio Rodriguez delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning and Matt Brash … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 6/25/25

Seattle Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning Monday, April 7, 2025 in Seattle.

Has Mariners’ offense turned a corner? Edgar Martinez thinks so

Standing next to the Target Field batting cage, Edgar Martinez used his right hand to make a waving motion as he explained the up-and-down nature of the Mariners offense in the first half of 2025. … more

Adam Jude / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 6/25/25

Nyastrong Warrior Academy basketball player Kora Hadaller poses with the trophies and medals she's obtained throughout her time with the program.

Tenino student grows as athlete, teammate and leader in Nyastrong Warriors Academy

Incoming Tenino Elementary School fifth grader Kora Hadaller has played a big part in the Nyastrong Warriors Academy’s (NWA) success as a youth basketball team. The NWA program aims to honor … more

Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com | 6/24/25

W.F. West's Tucker Land, Carlos Vallejo, Gage Brumfield, coach Dan Hill, and assistant coach Jason Aldridge pose for a photo during the Earl Barden Classic in Yakima on June 21.

Area coaches, players compete in annual Earl Barden Classic

Players and coaches from around the state gathered in Yakima last week for the annual Earl Barden Classic, including several area athletes and coaches. Nearly a dozen area athletes competed … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 6/22/25

Hayden Collins hits a line drive during the Twin Cities Babe Ruth Home Run Derby at Stan Hedwall Park on June 21.

Rain doesn’t stop second annual Babe Ruth Home Run Derby

The weather wasn’t ideal for baseball in Chehalis on Saturday afternoon, but that didn’t stop dozens of local baseball players from competing in the second annual Twin Cities Babe Ruth … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 6/22/25

The Pe Ell Youth Baseball Team One (Major 60s) finished its season undefeated. From left to right, starting in the back row is Coach Char, Jase, Brettley, Micah, Ryatt, Elijah, Chase, Jaxson, and Coach Andrew. In the front row is Mason, Easton, Greyson, Mason, and Jasper.

Photos: Pe Ell Youth Baseball Teams finish season unbeaten

6/22/25

W.F. West’s Bearcat Football Stadium is pictured from above at W.F. West High School in Chehalis on Thursday, June 19.

After baseball field renovations, Chehalis Foundation plans turf project at Bearcat Football Stadium

After recently finishing a project to renovate the W.F. High School baseball stadium, including the installation of a turf playing surface, the Chehalis Foundation has now set its sights on a new … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 6/20/25

Camren Bowes will take over the Oakville High School football program while teaching health and physical education at North Thurston High School in Lacey.

New Oakville-North River football coach aims to bring family culture to Acorns program

When Camren Bowes received the call that he had been hired as the next head football coach at Oakville High School, the first two additions he made to his first staff were his father Hal and his … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 6/20/25

Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? Skamania County sheriff says yes

The number of rescues in the wilderness areas around Mount St. Helens keeps going up — and the actions of some of those before they call for help have drawn criticism as reckless. One man, … more

Rong-Gong Lin II / Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 6/20/25

The Adna softball team is honored for their 2025 2B State Championship title by the WIAA before a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Monday, June 16. The team ended the season with their third consecutive state championship title defeating Freeman High School 10-6.

In focus: Three-peat champion Adna softball team honored at Seattle Mariners game

6/18/25

The W.F. West equestrian drill team fine tunes its pattern during a practice at Rocky Top Arena in Onalaska on Monday, June 16.

W.F. West equestrian drill team gearing up for regional competition

See it. Say it. Do it. The six-word motto written in maroon on the grey T-shirts of the 12 members of the W.F. West High School equestrian drill team is a silent reminder of what it takes to be … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 6/18/25

W.F. West alum Lucas Hoff prepares to throw the javelin at the NWAC Championships.

Centralia College’s Thomas, W.F. West alum Hoff among NWAC Baden Athletes of the Year

After stellar spring seasons, Centralia College’s Jayda Thomas and Lane Community College’s Lucas Hoff were named as two of the eight NWAC Spring Baden Athletes of the Year at the 2025 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/18/25

Centralia's Braylee Blankenship poses for a photo with Clackamas assistant coach Daniel Koberstein at a signing ceremony after she signed with Clackamas College on June 13.

Centralia’s Blankenship signs with Clackamas College

Centralia’s Braylee Blankenship was one of the best goalkeepers in the EvCo this past season, and on Friday, she took the next step in her athletic career by signing with Clackamas College in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/18/25

The Chronicle’s 2025 All-Area Softball Team

For Adna High School’s Danika Hallom, catching runs in the family. Her mother Candace was a backstop in her prep career and at one point, so too was her daughter as a little-leaguer in her … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/16/25

Rochester trap shooting team places third at state; two shooters finish first

The Rochester High School trap shooting team enjoyed a successful trip to Olympia for the trap shooting state tournament, as the Warriors finished third as a team June 7. Two Warriors took home … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/13/25

Photo: Tenino Middle School students win Washington state esports championship

The Tenino Middle School “Rocket League” esports team defeated Mason Middle School three games to one in a best-of-five grand finals series to win the 2025 middle school Washington State … more

6/13/25

The Chronicle’s All-Area Baseball team poses for a photo at the Centralia College Bob Peters Field on Thursday, June 12. Top row from the left, Centralia’s Jake Johnson, Rochester’s Kole Smith, PWV’s Liam Smaciarz, Adna’s Danner Hoinowski, Adna’s Owen Fagernes, W.F. West’s Hayden Rooney, W.F. West’s Ross Kelley and W.F. West’s Deacon Meller. Bottom row from the left, Tumwater’s Luke Houlk, Tumwater’s Derek Thompson, Toledo’s Rohan Feigenbaum, Tenino’s Will Feltus and Tenino’s Austin Gonia.

The Chronicle’s 2025 All-Area Baseball Team

For the last four years, W.F. West’s Deacon Meller has felt that the Bearcats were the best team in the state. Over that time, they’ve made multiple deep playoff runs, including a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/13/25