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When the holidays wind down and the decorations get packed away, it’s time to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree. This season, free tree collection and drop-off opportunities are …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/23/25
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The Lewis County Department of Public Works has announced a way to give Christmas trees and other holiday items new life by recycling them.
Volunteers will be located in the parking lot outside …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/23/25
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Three Napavine High School alumni — Bryson Oliver, Conner Reichert and Patience Dour — were joined by their friends, family, educators and professional mentors at the high school on Thursday, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/22/25
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With Christmas just days away, Santa’s staff who were helping run The Polar Express trains at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum (CCRM) are celebrating a successful season of the train …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/22/25
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Skiers and snowboarders finally hit the slopes of the White Pass Ski Area this past weekend, as the East Lewis County ski resort opened to the public after unseasonably warm December rains postponed …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/22/25
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Two Tyrannosaurus statues recently installed at the United Learning Center in Centralia are pictured here on Thursday, Dec. 18. It would be irresponsible and incorrect to say they “spared no …
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12/22/25
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After 13 years and more than 430 graduates, the Mount St. Helens Institute's Volcano Naturalist Program (VNP) has opened registration for its 2026 season, according to a news release.
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/22/25
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High school students in their junior year in the Twin Cities gathered on the Centralia College campus this week for a crash course in business.
Lewis County-based nonprofit organization …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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In the first photo, from the left, Jade and Lincoln Johnson, Santa, AJ Harvey, Luke and Josie Johnson, Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier and his fianceé, Davina Keaulee, pose for a photo …
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12/19/25
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With area skiers and snowboarders chomping at the bit to hit the slopes of White Pass, they might be able to this weekend, according to a Facebook post from the White Pass Ski Area.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Dec. 20, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Tenino resident Hazel Howe, daughter of Tenino Pioneer Wilson “Doc” Howe, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Business After Hours event were hosted by the Centralia-Chehails Chamber of Commerce at The Chronicle's new location in Centralia on Thursday, Dec. 18.
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12/19/25
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In Lewis County this year, thousands of children will wake up on Christmas morning to find toys underneath their family Christmas trees or left inside a stocking.
For many families, this will be …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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12/19/25
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Shakespeare & Co., an eclectic independent bookstore in downtown Chehalis, is brimming with good cheer, warm hospitality, delectable pastries and a large selection of gently used books.
The …
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By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle
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12/19/25
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The Lewis County Gospel Mission in Chehalis is seeing a record number of attendees due to the holiday season, a Facebook post from the nonprofit stated.
The Lewis County Gospel Mission served …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/19/25
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As it does each year, The Salvation Army is seeking donations to support neighbors in need this holiday season.
In Lewis County, $41,702.24 has been raised through Red Kettle contributions, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every …
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12/17/25
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Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Chehalis will be holding a play titled “Heart of Christmas” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 20 and 21.
The play follows two old friends, Franklin and Charles, as they …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/17/25
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Scenes from a dress rehearsal for Southwest Washington Dance Center’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Corbet Theatre on Monday, Dec. 15.
Southwest Washington Dance Center’s performing …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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12/17/25
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