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Madison Grove Farm staff poses for a photo with a check donation of $10,000 next to the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel Chief Community Relations Officer Rodney Youckton and General Manager Mike Lucas after an event at the Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel in Rochester on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel donates $90,000 to nine local nonprofits

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel announced a major investment in local community welfare this week, donating a total of $90,000 to be divided equally among nine different nonprofit organizations … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/15/25

From the left, Onalaska residents Annabelle and Ellowyn Cserni paint Warhammer figures with their father Joseph Cserni inside the newly expanded Nerd Pros on Sunday, Oct. 12, in downtown Morton.

Downtown Morton trading card, collectibles shop expands after opening earlier this year

After opening on Star Wars Day this past May 4, Nerd Pros owner Marcus Read has finally finished the expansion renovations he had in mind when he first opened his downtown Morton trading card game … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/15/25

The team at His & Hers Hormone Health & Wellness welcome new and existing customers. From left to right are Marie Stockdale, Ashley Roady, ARNP, Sami Hays and Beckie Hinton. Not shown is Kelly Kelley.

His & Hers Hormone Health & Wellness hosts grand opening and ribbon-cutting Oct. 24

His & Hers Hormone Health & Wellness is a new clinic that will celebrate a grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting at noon on Friday, Oct. 24, according to a news release from the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/15/25

Espresso! by PNW Cookie Co. to celebrate one-year anniversary with ribbon-cutting in Chehalis

Espresso! by PNW Cookie Co. is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 272 N. Market Blvd in Chehalis. The public is invited to join the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/15/25

Edson Smith, the newest attorney at Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson, walks to the front of the courtroom for his swearing-in ceremony at the Lewis County Law and Justice Center in Chehalis on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

In Focus: Edson Smith sworn in as the newest attorney at Scheibmeir, Kelly & Nelson in Chehalis

10/13/25

Chehalis City Council Position 2 At-Large candidate Jack-Allen Snodgrass speaks during a debate hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at O’Blarney’s in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Round Two: Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce hosts yearly political debate

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce brought local political candidates together for a round of debates for the second day in a row Thursday. The chamber debate opened its doors on the … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 10/10/25

Jennifer McBride, content marketing editor at Rootstock, holds the phone as Maynard Mallonee introduces himself to viewers during a National Farmers Day livestream presentation with Organic Valley at Mallonee Farms in Curtis on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Chronicle traveled to the Mallonee farm in Curtis on Thursday morning for the National Farmers Day event. “Their farm uses many innovative practices (robotic milkers, apps to keep an eye on cow health and much more),” organizers wrote. “They are also leaders in sustainability initiatives — the Mallonee farm boasts the largest concentration of Kincaid’s lupine in Washington and represents the northernmost range of the flower.” The farm hosted two livestream sessions to highlight the operation on Thursday. The livestream included six farmers from coast to coast.

In Focus: Celebrating National Farmers Day at Mallonee Farms in Curtis

10/10/25

Beatbox Donuts owner Steve Hubbard hands an order of “Chocolate Rocks” mini-donuts to a customer at Beatbox Donuts’ new storefront in downtown Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Beatbox Donuts finds new home in downtown Centralia

After opening over the summer with a food truck setup at the Pearl Street Market parking lot in north Centralia, Beatbox Donuts has now found a new brick-and-mortar home in downtown Centralia — … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/10/25

Papa Bear’s West Family Restaurant and Bar is pictured off of U.S. Highway 12 near Exit 68 on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Local business roundup: Papa Bear’s West closes permanently; Mrs. Beesley’s Burgers up for sale

Originally opened in 2022 at the former location of Spiffy’s Restaurant and Bakery just off of Interstate 5 Exit 68, Papa Bear’s West Family Restaurant and Bar is now permanently closed … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/10/25

The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s new office in Oakville.

Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund announces new location in Oakville, expanded services for Native community

The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund (CTLF) has announced the expansion of its community-supporting services and its new larger location in Oakville. The nonprofit will officially open at the new location … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/10/25

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel to host Chamber October Business After Hours

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce October Business After Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy appetizers, prizes … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/9/25

FILE PHOTO — Attendees dressed as wizards walk during the Centralia Fantasy Festival held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

The Wandering Wizards Market to bring a day of magic to downtown Centralia

The Wandering Wizards Market is set to transform Pine Street Plaza into a realm of enchantment on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Stacks of studs sit in Hampton Lumber’s Morton mill in this Chronicle file photo.

Hampton Lumber supports Lewis County communities with donations

This past summer, Hampton Lumber reaffirmed its commitment to the Cowlitz River communities of East Lewis County through a series of impactful donations that support youth, education and the arts, a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Sage Amaris, a licensed massage therapist. Appointments with Amaris are now available. To schedule, call 360-996-4778 or visit the Mary McCrank’s Building, located at 2923 Jackson Highway, Chehalis.

Medical Massage & Acupuncture in Chehalis welcomes Sage Amaris

Medical Massage & Acupuncture in Chehalis has announced the newest addition to its wellness team: Sage Amaris, a licensed massage therapist. Amaris brings experience, compassion and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/6/25

Nursery worker Jessica Mohoric removes bad pumpkins from the patch at Dirty Thumb Nursery in Adna on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Dirty Thumb Nursery grows into the pumpkin business in time for Halloween season

Dirty Thumb Nursery in Adna launched its first pumpkin patch this Halloween season. The nursery will have all kinds of decorative gourds, edible squashes and a u-pick area full of carving … more

By Tyrus VanTuyl / Ty@chronline.com | 10/6/25

3 Dog Cider & Brewstillery owner Joshua Hail gives orchard visitors samples of an apple on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Silver Creek, while his dog Wolfie searches for apple scraps on the ground.

Responsible farming, raw milk, rare apples and more: Tour of area farms ends Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival

While apples were certainly the focus of the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival last weekend — with fresh cider pressing, apple pie contests, a parade and more — the festival’s Farm … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/6/25

ROOTED in Lewis County Executive Director Usha Sahadeva-Brooks and board president Michael Blessing pose for a photo with the ribbon after a ribbon cutting ceremony with board members, from the left, Ibrahim Dembele, Adam Parascandola, Mary Robinson, Alliyah Perry, community and communications director Lujan Rodriguez, Jim McCully and Lea Green of Multiculturally Minded Lewis County during a grand opening for the new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrates new name and home

ROOTED in Lewis County celebrated during a grand opening for the its new location in Centralia on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Founded in 2022 as the Dignity Guild, the organization has faced early … more

Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com | 10/3/25

The UNFI distribution center located at 4002 Galvin Road in the Port of Centralia on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

Port of Centralia study projects over $1 billion in regional economic activity by 2026

The Port of Centralia has released its Revised Economic Contributions and Fiscal Impacts of the Port of Centralia’s Industrial Parks Study, conducted by independent consulting firm … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25

Lisa Goodman, marketing director of the Benaroya Company, poses for a photo after winning the Buck Hubbard Staff Award with Economic Alliance Executive Director Richard DeBolt and Program Manager Todd Chaput during the Economic Alliance of Lewis County’s annual banquet at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Friday, Feb. 7.

Economic Alliance of Lewis County announces comment period for new economic strategy

The Economic Alliance of Lewis County announced this week that it has completed a draft document of its 2025-2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Alliance Initiatives Program … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 10/1/25

Hope Alliance Executive Director Kris Camenzind and Girls Night Out organizer Flossy Heymann smile for a photo at The Station in Centralia on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Downtown Centralia Girl’s Night Out fundraiser returns this Saturday benefiting Hope Alliance

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on Christmas shopping or just want to snag a good deal for yourself, 38 downtown Centralia businesses will be participating in the 37th iteration of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/1/25