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Flags placed in front of graves by students from the Covington School District are seen at the Tahoma National Cemetery near Kent on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The red flags in front of tombstones signify a U.S. service member who was killed in action.

Unclaimed remains of Lewis County veterans to be interred at Tahoma National Cemetery

The unclaimed remains of five veterans — and one veteran’s spouse — will be interred during an upcoming ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, according to a news release from the Lewis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/30/26

FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Trophy awards were presented Tuesday to climax the Chehalis Riverside women’s golfing association summer play. The annual awards luncheon was held at the golf clubhouse. Winners of the awards in the first row are, from left, the mesdames: Robert Jenkinson, William Lee, R. C. Uhlmann, John Cooke, George Galvin and H.D. Smith. In the back row are the mesdames: Duncan Turner, Ed Fuller, Jack Fuller, Earl Roark, Robert Todd, David Bloom, Russell Eddy and Nart Seip." — published by The Daily Chronicle on Oct. 31, 1962

A Look Back in Time: Cheese stolen by thieves in Centralia; Parents of WWII pilot killed in action notified of son’s medals; Glenoma man charged with DUI and moonshining

By Owen Sexton owen@chronline.com In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Jan. 31, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Centralia police being on the … more

1/30/26

Nathan Rodriguez from Nate’s 98 Barbershop cuts an attendee’s hair during the Lewis County Homeless Connect event at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia on Thursday, Jan. 29. It was one of two Homeless Connect events held by the county, with the second being held in Randle on Friday. Homeless Connect is a multiagency, community-based event designed to bring critical resources together in one place, including health and wellness services, employment assistance, veterans’ support and housing resources. It coincides with the county’s point-in-time count of homeless individuals in the county.

In Focus: Homeless Connect links individuals with services in Lewis County

1/30/26

Graduates toss their caps after the Mossyrock High School class of 2025 graduation ceremony in Mossyrock on Saturday, June 7.

Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School semester one Honor Roll

Following are members of the Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School first semester honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The list was provided by the Mossyrock School District. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/30/26

A young girl stands in the entrance of a playhouse mushroom during the grand opening of the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) in Randle on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. The mushroom was built by Skyler Voie in Tumwater at TRL headquarters.

Timberland Regional Library announces budget cuts for 2026

Timberland Regional Library (TRL) announced this week it will implement a series of budget reductions in 2026 in response to an immediate and projected funding shortfall driven by rising costs, a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/30/26

Holly Phelps smiles after receiving Centralia's 2025 Volunteer of the Year award on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

City of Centralia names Holly Phelps 2025 Volunteer of the Year

The City of Centralia named Holly Phelps as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year during its Tuesday business meeting as part of a ceremony honoring 22 volunteers. Phelps was the original founder of … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 1/28/26

Becki Perez, left, Alex Greene, center left, Kolten Tomlin, center right, and Tanner Huntting perform a scene during a rehearsal of “A Crazy Little Cafe Called Love” at Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

‘A Crazy Little Café Called Love’: Romantic comedy hits stage at Evergreen Playhouse

Looking for a fun, local date night ahead of Valentine’s Day? Starting this Friday, Jan. 30, and running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Feb. 15, actors at Centralia’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/28/26

Dr. Lindsay Schwarz, a 1999 Centralia High School graduate, receives the 2026 Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award during a presentation at the Centralia High School Performing Arts Center on Monday, Jan. 26. Schwarz is a nationally recognized neuroscientist currently leading her own lab, the Schwarz Lab at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Centralia School District honors award-winning neuroscientist as ‘Distinguished Alumni’

The Centralia School District wants to inspire its students by honoring past standouts. On Monday evening, about three dozen people — including family and former teachers — … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 1/28/26

Adna artist works to master ancient art of making baskets

Tanned fish skin, antique keys, dried vines and other items have found their way into the baskets of a skilled rural Lewis County fiber artist who continues to experiment and study her craft. … more

By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle | 1/28/26

Get Up and Glow beauty studio to celebrate growth with ribbon-cutting and Galentine’s Night in Chehalis

Get Up and Glow, a beauty studio owned by mother-daughter duo Stefany Henderson and Trinity Underhill, will celebrate its growing business with a Galentine’s Night and ribbon-cutting ceremony … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/28/26

Two dinosaur statues recently installed at the United Learning Center in Centralia are pictured on Thursday, Dec. 18.

Centralia’s United Learning Center preparing for spring opening

The United Learning Center (ULC), located on the corner of Maple Street and North Pearl Street in downtown Centralia, is nearing completion, and its opening is within sight. The … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 1/28/26

Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) members, Centralia city officials and Hubbub owner Rebecca Staebler pose for a photo with a new historic marker plaque at the Hubbub storefront in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The CDA plans to have at least 20 historic plaques installed around Centralia by May, which is National Historic Preservation Month. For more information about the historic Golden Rule Store and other historic buildings, visit https://downtowncentralia.org/historicwalk.

In Focus: Historical marker celebrated at Hubbub building in downtown Centralia

Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) members, Centralia city officials, Hubbub owner Rebecca Staebler and others gathered to celebrate a new historic marker plaque at the Hubbub storefront in … more

1/28/26

From the left, Possibilities Women’s Center (PWC) trainee Kristi Spradley, Program Manager Deana McKusker, bookkeeper Janice Sathre, Executive Director Melissa Couch, Marketing and Development Director Sarah Brummer and receptionist Gracie Etchey during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Possibilities Women’s Center at the new location in Centralia on Monday, Jan. 26.

In Focus: Possibilities Women’s Center shows off new location in Centralia

Possibilities Women’s Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open hours for the center's new location in Centralia on Monday, Jan. 26. The center is now located at 1219 Mellen St. … more

1/28/26

Napavine High and Middle School first term honor roll

Following are members of Napavine Middle School and High School second semester honor rolls. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The lists were provided by the Napavine School District. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/28/26

Staff members of Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel pose for a photo with the 2025 Business of the Year Award during the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Centralia College on Friday, Jan. 23.

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel, Paula Burrows and Cory Moses honored at chamber banquet

Leaders of the Twin Cities business community gathered in Centralia on Friday to celebrate a year of growth, service and community. The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held its annual … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 1/26/26

The colors of the Seattle Seahawks adorn one of Winlock's famous 400-pound, cast-iron rooster statues on Fir Street in Winlock on Sunday, Jan. 25, ahead of the Seahawks matchup against the Los Angeles Rams to be crowned the NFL's NFC Champions with the George Halas Trophy.

In Focus: Winlock rooster statue gets decked out as Seahawks punch ticket to the Super Bowl

1/26/26

Lewis County Rodeo Court Queen Kylee Smith speaks to the crowd during the Lewis County Rodeo Court Coronation at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Community Events Building in Centralia on Saturday, Jan. 24.

In Focus: Lewis County Rodeo Royalty Court Coronation

1/26/26

Participants take their first step into the water during the Special Olympics Washington Lewis County Polar Plunge at Mayfield Lake Park in Mossyrock on Saturday, Jan. 24. Dozens of folks took a cold plunge into Mayfield Lake in freezing temperatures on Saturday morning — all to support Lewis County Special Olympics athletes. The Lewis County Icicle Brigade Polar Plunge has become an annual tradition. Each of the participants help raise funds to support local athletes ahead of the plunge. The event is championed by a long list of supporters, including the Centralia Police Department, the Chehalis Police Department, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Chehalis Tribal Police Department. The plunge has been organized and supported by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, since its inception.

In Focus: Taking the plunge for Special Olympics at Mayfield Lake

1/26/26

Centralia College professor emeritus featured in New York Times article on Mount Rainier lahars

Pat Pringle, geologist and professor emeritus at Centralia College, is featured in a recent New York Times article exploring how dendrochronology — that is, the dating of tree rings — helped … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/26/26

This map provided by the Centralia Downtown Association shows where the City of Centralia will plant trees.

City of Centralia to plant eight new trees downtown

The City of Centralia is planting eight new trees in the downtown area as part of an ongoing effort to enhance safety, shade, walkability and long-term vibrancy, according to a news release from the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/26/26