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Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County between December 2025 and January of this year. Lewis County Public Health’s inspections happen at various intervals, so …
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7/13/26
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The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will welcome Bella Nail Lounge to downtown Chehalis with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Friday, July 17, followed by a grand opening celebration from 6 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/13/26
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East Lewis County pet owners looking to save some gas traveling to a veterinarian for their pets’ vaccines will have the opportunity to get them taken care of this Saturday, July 18, at Longmire …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/13/26
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Event organizers have announced the annual August Summer Bash will be rebranded this year to the North Tower Bash, taking place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 24-26 in Centralia.
This is the fourth …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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Local residents have the opportunity to own Bottle No. 1 of Olympia Artesian Vodka’s new 1.75-liter bottle through an auction held by Olympia Distilling Co.
A few weeks ago, 16-year-old …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/10/26
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The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce next week will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Jaz Man Enrichment Center.
The venue is a new creative arts destination in Onalaska dedicated to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/8/26
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Drivers passing the intersection of Rush Road and Jackson Highway will likely see major excavation — tons upon tons of soil being moved and graded.
The site, originally owned by the Port of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/6/26
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Convergent Energy & Power has withdrawn its proposal to build a controversial lithium-ion battery storage facility in Rochester.
The move comes a month after the Thurston County Board of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/1/26
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An ongoing study suggests Centralia is seriously lacking in commercial retail space, office space and multi-family housing.
On the contrary, Centralia’s Main Street corridor offers more than …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/1/26
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The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has issued an interim stipulated order restricting Lewis County physician Dr. Joseph Denor, according to a recent news release.
The order requires that …
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By the Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Another sign of Chick-fil-A’s imminent arrival came last month as Port of Centralia officials confirmed that the company had submitted building permits to the City of Centralia.
Port Executive …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/1/26
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Seven projects in five mostly rural counties, including Thurston County and one tribal community, will receive a total of $13,804,000 to help build, repair and upgrade systems that capture methane …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Discover! Children’s Museum has announced it will hold a half-price admission day July 15 thanks to support from the Good Health Nutrition Center in Centralia.
Tickets are $5 per person. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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7/1/26
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 25, celebrated the opening of Sovereign, ilani Casino Resort's new signature steakhouse, replacing the former Michael Jordan's Steak House with a concept …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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6/29/26
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Unions representing workers at five Pacific Northwest newspapers have ratified a new three-year contract with McClatchy Media, securing guaranteed raises and some of the strongest protections against …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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Lewis County Young Professionals (LCYP) will launch a new nine-month leadership development program to kick off the summer of 2026.
On Friday, the local professional group announced the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/29/26
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A new women's clothing boutique inspired by the 1950s is opening its doors in Centralia.
Perfectly Pinup Boutique will celebrate its grand opening at noon on Thursday, July 2, with a …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/26/26
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The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) celebrated the success of local businesses Wednesday with its annual Business Awards.
The nominees and award winners represent innovation, …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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6/26/26
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As a Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) staff member pulled a lever, electrical pylons shifted into place and the utility's latest creation came to life.
“It’s alive!” Dr. …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/24/26
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