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River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.

Kayakers, canoers and rafters returned to the river for the 46th annual Pe Ell River Run on Saturday. Starting at Queen Avenue in Pe Ell, river runners took their time down the Chehalis River … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Brody Hamilton laughs and runs alongside his father, Chris, during a Walk with Reason fundraiser event on Saturday, April 13, at the Onalaska High School track.

‘Walk With Reason’: Onalaska High School student organizes walk to benefit boy battling brain cancer

Having just returned home to Onalaska last Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Brody Hamilton was out at the Onalaska High School track … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/15/24

Robin Kristiansen throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for Larch Mountain Little League at Tenino City Park on Saturday, April 13. Kristiansen and his wife Jennifer were recognized for their many years of service to the community of Tenino.

Longtime area photographer throws first pitch for Larch Mountain Little League opening ceremony

The sun was shining on the Larch Mountain Little League players as they lined the field at Tenino City Park on Saturday morning. Each year, the organization, combining Rochester and Tenino, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Cub Cadet lawnmowers are displayed during the 58th annual Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13.

In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds

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United Way Director Annie Oien pictured in her office at the United Way in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 9.

New executive director of United Way of Lewis County looks to foster deeper community connections

Months into her new role, United Way of Lewis County Executive Director Annie Oien constantly looks for opportunities to facilitate and develop new partnerships while also developing deeper … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Cat Wallace, left, and Patti Ledesma pose for a photo in the Love Covers studio behind Ledesma’s house on Thursday, April 11. Wallace and Ledesma started the nonprofit together in 2021 to bring people together through quilt making.

From Tenino to Bend, Oregon, Love Covers looks to support nonprofits, build relationships through sewing

Sewing has always been a passion and a way to bring people together for Patti Ledesma, of Tenino, and Cathleen “Cat” Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, who have been friends for more than 30 years … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Jenelle and Olive Britton sit at a table inside their family’s restaurant JJ’s ToGo on North Tower Avenue in downtown Centralia on Wednesday, April 10.

JJ’s ToGo plans soft opening in Centralia on April 15, full opening on April 22: ‘We’re really excited to bring a fresh feel to the community’

When Jessica Britton’s sister-in-law asked her to meal prep lunches for her out of her tiny Chehalis apartment in November 2021, Britton didn’t imagine that fulfilling the simple request … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/24

FILE PHOTO — Members of the Winlock Dance Center shake and move down A Street during the Vader May Day parade Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Vader May Day Festival set for May 4

With the theme of “the circus is coming to town,” the May Day Festival will return to Vader on Saturday, May 4. The annual festival has taken place since 1952. “The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/24

Owner Rebecca Williams organizes a bouquet inside Fern Ridge Floral & Design in Centralia on Friday, April 21, 2023. The business will take part in a Centralia Downtown Association block party on April 24.

Centralia Downtown Association to host ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party, fundraiser at British Bites

On Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) will host an “Alice in Flowerland” block party at British Bites in Centralia. The event, which … more

Submitted by the Centralia Downtown Association | 4/12/24

Tommy, Calista and Matthew Morgan Ripp at Providence Centralia Hospital in early April.

No Foolin’: Baby born in car on the way to Providence Centralia Hospital on April 1

Early the morning of April 1, Calista and Tommy Ripp started driving from Mossyrock to Capital Medical Center in Olympia for Calista to give birth. As the couple drove down U.S. Highway 12 … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/11/24

Lewis County Veterans Service Officer Heidi Palmer takes Clyde, the official Lewis County Director of Fluff and the county's new therapy dog in-training, for a walk outside of the Veterans Memorial Museum on Wednesday, April 10.

‘Lewis County Director of Fluff’: Meet Clyde, the Lewis County Veterans Service Office’s new therapy dog in training

Lewis County staff members knew Clyde was a special dog from the moment they met him. He was originally picked up as a stray puppy, rescued on Twin Peaks Road in Toledo last January along … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/11/24

Comedian Kyle Kinane to headline show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater Friday

Comedian Kyle Kinane will headline a comedy show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Friday, April 12. Doors to the theater, located at 558 N. Market Blvd. in downtown Chehalis, will … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24

Oakville is pictured from above in February 2024.

‘Oakville blob’ phenomena featured on Netflix show of the unexplained

The latest season of "Files of the Unexplained" has been released on Netflix. The series looks at unexplained phenomena across the country, diving into what's known about the instance. One … more

Karlee Van De Venter / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 4/9/24

From the left, Sooz Watkins, Sean-Patrick McNeal and Sarah Amador act out a scene during dress rehearsal for “Noises Off” at Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Monday, April 8. The production runs through April 11 to the 28.

‘Noises Off’ showcases show-within-a-show at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia

Patrons of The Evergreen Playhouse’s latest production will get to see two shows for the price of one: the advertised show, “Noises Off,” and the play-within-a-play, “Nothing … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/9/24

Lenticular clouds appear above Mount Rainier at sunset on Easter Sunday, March 31, as seen from Crego Hill Road in Adna.

In focus: Lenticular clouds form over Mount Rainier

Chronicle photographer Kody Christen captured these photos from Crego Hill Road in Adna at sunset on Easter Sunday. To submit your own photos to The Chronicle for possible publication, email … more

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From left, Kelsey, Karsyn and Bodie Smith inspect a model train display during the Lewis County Model Railroad Club’s biannual show and swap meet at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on April 6, 2024.

In focus: Hundreds attend Lewis County Model Railroad Club show

4/8/24

Attendees browse vendor selections during the second Keiper's Cards and Memorabilia Show on Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Tower Plaza Mall in downtown Centralia.

One former Seattle Seahawk reschedules appearance, another still coming to Centralia next month

While he originally planned to host former Seattle Seahawks standouts Chris Warren and Joseph “Red” Bryant at his card show next month, Keiper’s Cards owner Dan Keiper announced on … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/8/24

From the left, brothers Karl and Gene Goeres cook fried oysters alongside Karl's son Bret during an oyster feed at the Sharon Grange in this photo courtesy of Sharon Grange President Debbie Hill.

Oakville’s Sharon Grange annual spring oyster feed returns this weekend

Seafood lovers are invited to the return of the Sharon Grange’s annual spring oyster feed this weekend. “Over 70 years ago, the members of the Sharon Grange No. 800, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/8/24

Pictured from left to right are staff from Providence Swedish South Puget Sound, bowling tournaments winners, staff from Red Rose Animal Shelter, and Ron Keller and Barbara Overlin from the Lewis County Bowling Association.

$12,000 raised at ‘We Love Animals and Hate Cancer’ bowling tournament at Fairway Lanes in Centralia

People from throughout the community came together at Fairway Lanes in Centralia on Sunday, March 3, to raise funds in support of Providence Regional Cancer Center in Centralia and the Red Rose … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/8/24

A Yard Bird sports a fascinator headpiece inside the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis on Saturday, March 23.

Lewis County Historical Museum announces upcoming events for 2024

Lewis County’s history is rich with variety, ranging from Centralia’s founding father, George Washington, settling in the area in the early 1850s, to Kenneth Arnold’s famous 1947 … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/5/24