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Onalaska Middle School Second Semester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Onalaska Middle School second semester principal’s and honors lists. Students with a 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) received highest honors and students with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/22

The Winlock graduating high school class of 1954.

A Look Back in Time: Man Speaks to Centralia Kiwanis Club About Surviving Japanese Attack

R.M. Devin spoke to the Centralia Kiwanis Club at a luncheon on July 8, 1942, detailing his escape, with his family, from the Japanese. Devin, a Seattle businessman and missionary, was in Centralia … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/8/22

Flags are displayed in downtown Centralia during the Summerfest parade.

In Focus: Summerfest Parade Rolls Through Downtown Centralia

7/6/22

Visitors take in views during the Chehalis Fest Car Show in 2021.

Chehalis Fest to Be Held July 30 in Downtown Chehalis

The 2022 Chehalis Fest will be held on July 30 in downtown Chehalis. Organized by Experience Chehalis, activities will be held throughout the day. The festivities will start at 8 a.m. with a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

This Fourth of July parade took place in about 1911 in Pe Ell. The Allen children took first place with their float on that day. In the lead is Bob Allen, who is thought to be about 4 years old at the time. Behind him are his brothers John and Rex. All three boys are hitched to the wagon pulling Catherine (on the left) and an unknown neighbor child (on the right). The children’s parents were Harvey and Mabel Allen of Pe Ell. Harvey was a barber and fiddle player and Bob was the father of this photo’s contributor.

A Look Back in Time: Lost and Wounded Chehalis Boy Survives Journey Through Lewis County Woods

A Chehalis boy survived over 24 hours in the “wilds of western Lewis County,” treating himself for a severed artery. Chehalis resident Dick Mitchell, 17, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/6/22

Morton Junior/Senior High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Morton Junior/Senior High School second semester honor roll. Students listed on the honor roll earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the second semester of the school … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Pe Ell Middle/High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Pe Ell Middle/High School second semester honor roll. Students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Adna Middle School Second Semester Academic Lists

Following are members of Adna Middle School’s second semester academic lists. Students with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list, students with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Adna High School Second Semester Academic Lists

Following are members of Adna High School’s second semester academic lists. Students with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list, students with a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Toledo High School Third Trimester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Toledo High School third trimester principal’s list, honor roll and honorable mention list. Students named to the principal’s list received between a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Napavine Middle School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of Napavine Middle School’s second semester honors lists, as provided by the school district. Students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.51 and 4.0 were … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Chehalis Middle School Term Four Honor Roll

Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School term four honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with the same GPA are listed in alphabetical order. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Jason and Shawna Boettner and Kyle and Sarah Askin are the team behind Mint City Coffee Roasting Company, which will be located in downtown Chehalis.

Couples Working Toward Opening Mint City Coffee Roasting Company in Downtown Chehalis

Life is about to get a lot better for fans of sitting down and having their coffee with friends with the eventual opening of the Mint City Coffee Roasting Company in downtown Chehalis. “We … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/6/22

The grange participated in senior drive-through graduation in 2020 when in-person graduation was canceled.

Adna Grange Prepares to Celebrate Surprise Birthday

Members of the Adna Grange felt they had a reason to celebrate simply by making it through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic with their doors still open. In looking through their archives, they … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 7/1/22

Centralia Virtual Academy Third Trimester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Centralia Virtual Academy third trimester honor roll, which lists students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.0 and 4.0. Students are listed from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/22

Caps fly as confetti falls on graduates at Napavine High School in early June.

Napavine High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of Napavine High School’s second semester honors lists. Students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.51 and 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/22

Graduates and attendees listen as Josue Lowe introduces speakers during a graduation ceremony in Centralia earlier this month.

Centralia High School Third Trimester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Centralia High School third trimester honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with the same GPA are listed in alphabetical order. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/1/22

The Fourth of July parade is pictured in 1911 in downtown Chehalis.

A Look Back in Time: Chehalis Residents Raise Money for Tank to Help Fight in World War II in 1942

A 14-day bond drive had already been underway for two days on July 2, 1942, as Chehalis residents participated in the effort to raise funds to pay for a “medium tank” as part of the … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/1/22

Cyclists hop back into the clips to continue the trip down Boistfort Road and over to Pe Ell McDonald Road.

In Focus: Ride the Willapa Attracts Hundreds of Cyclists

The annual Ride the Willapa bike ride took place Saturday, giving hundreds of riders the opportunity to travel from just outside Chehalis to as far as Pacific County. “Thank you to all of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/29/22

Fireworks explode over Chehalis as residents celebrate Independence Day in this 2020 Chronicle file photo.

Local Roundup: Independence Day Events

The Chronicle has compiled a list of Independence Day celebrations across the area that are all family-friendly and designed to be packed full of fun. If you have an event to add, email reporter … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 6/29/22