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Elena and her sheep, Arthur, stand for a photo at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia during the Spring Youth Fair on Saturday, May 4.
In focus: Youths show off their hard work at Spring Youth Fair
The Spring Youth Fair was held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday.  Area youths showed their animals and competed in a variety of contests.  These … more
Shoppers browse a selection of vendors at the Centralia Farmers Market at Centralia College on Friday, May 3.
Centralia Farmers Market opens season at Centralia College; Community Farmers Market of Chehalis to host preview and plant sale Tuesday
As the spring season settles over the region, the farmers markets in both Centralia and Chehalis will again provide locally grown produce and other products. Those who frequent the farmers … more
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A kid competes in the swine showmanship competition during the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis on Saturday, May 4.
In focus: Scenes from the Spring Youth Fair at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
The Spring Youth Fair continued at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday.  The fair, which began on Friday, will continue on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Chronicle … more
The outside area at 3 Dog Cider, pictured from above, is located at 2040 U.S. Highway 12 in Ethel on Thursday, May 2.
3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery expands, opens new tasting room in Ethel heritage barn formerly owned by the Hadaller family
After first opening 3 Dog Cider and Brewstillery in 2021 on a small remaining portion of his family’s old apple orchards in Silver Creek, Joshua Hail has successfully recultivated the land to … more
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Raveka Childers holds her first fish of the day high for everyone to see before returning it to the water at the Centralia Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby at Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Saturday, April 27. The annual fishing derby lasted from about 8 a.m. until noon. Children ages 3 to 15 signed up for prize drawings. Volunteers provided participants with free hot dogs and milk. The annual derby coincided with the lowland lakes season opener in Washington. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks millions of trout in lakes throughout the year, and opening day marks the first time people can fish many of those lakes for the catchable trout planted every winter and spring. Opening day lakes are often stocked shortly before the start of their six-month season. Anglers can visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports/stocking/trout-plants to see which lakes have been stocked in recent weeks and can sort by county or waterbody to find a nearby stocked lake.
In focus: Lions Club provides fishing fun for kids at Fort Borst Pond
The Centralia Lions Club held its annual youth fishing derby at Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Saturday, April 27. The  derby lasted from about 8 a.m. until noon. Children ages 3 to … more
Student veterinarians Clarice Baumbach, in pink, and Javiera Pobleta, in brown, perform neuter surgeries during a student outreach event at Scatter Creek Animal Clinic in Grand Mound on Saturday, April 27.
In focus: Scatter Creek Animal Clinic provides training for Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine students
Scatter Creek Animal Clinic in Rochester hosted veterinary students from the Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday and Sunday as they practiced spay and neuter surgeries … more
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Reenactors fire a cannon at a Living History American Revolution reenactment event at the Veterans Memorial museum in Chehalis on Saturday, April 27.
In focus: Attendees get a taste of the American Revolution at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Reenactors fired a cannon and offered a look at the past during a Living History American Revolution reenactment event at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Saturday, April 27. The … more
Gleason Farm Barn, built in 1929, pictured in Chehalis on Thursday, April 25. Mary Verner purchased the land with the historic barn over six years ago.
Chehalis property owner works to restore a 95-year-old heritage barn
The three-story, hoop roof barn at 423 Newaukum Valley Road in Chehalis was one of the first things about the property that caught Mary Verner’s eye when she purchased it six and a half years … more
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Contest winner Kason Talanoa smiles with his mother after the Future Chefs National Challenge at Orin Smith Elementary in Chehalis on March 7.
Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.  Kason and his elote recipe … more
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While those attempting a pond skim are encouraged to lean back, leaning back too much can have suboptimal results as this snowboarder discovered on Saturday, April 20, at the 2024 White Pass Ski Area Pond Skim.
Intrepid skiers, snowboarders brave icy water during White Pass pond skim
With spring in full gear and temperatures approaching a balmy 50 degrees last Saturday, April 20, at the White Pass Ski Area, hundreds of onlookers watched as approximately 150 intrepid skiers and … more
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JJ's ToGo owners Jessica and Devin Britton, JJ's staff and Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon to formally open the restaurant's brick-and-mortar location in Centralia on Monday, April 22.
JJ’s ToGo hosts grand opening in downtown Centralia
JJ’s ToGo celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 22, in downtown Centralia. The ceremony, provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, … more
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Edward Leonard is pictured at left next to a photo of author C. Douglas Sterner standing with some of the books he has authored focused on military heroes.
Beyond Belief: Veterans from Lewis and Thurston counties featured in newly published book on Washington’s war heroes
The stories of Washingtonian war heroes going back to before World War I can now be found in a newly published book released last month. “Beyond Belief: True Stories of Washington State … more
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Lewis County PUD’s Hunter Blair, Joel Chandler, and Bob Hadley accept the 2024 Safety Heroism Award on behalf of their entire crew.
Lewis County PUD crew honored for pulling man from burning RV in Mossyrock
Five Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) workers were honored Thursday, April 11, by the  Northwest Public Power Association with a Safety Heroism Award for pulling a disabled man … more
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From the left, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Centralia City Councilor Sarah Althauser and Todd Chaput of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County pose for a photo during a banquet hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Wednesday, April 17.
Annual fundraiser highlights efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County: ‘We are saying that we will be here for you’
While the morning frost had yet to thaw on Wednesday, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, offered a wake-up call. As he spoke at the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County’s Most Important … more
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River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Pe Ell River Run makes annual splash
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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