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The Washington Trails Association (WTA) will have the second of three work parties at the Seminary Hill Natural Area on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The work parties are tailored to those with a military …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/21/26
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Tickets are now on sale as registration is open for this year’s Esther Borte Memorial Walk in the Park, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at Toledo’s Kemp Olson Memorial Park and RV Campground.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/21/26
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Tenino’s Keith Phillips was recently notified he will be the recipient of a 2026 State Historic Preservation Officer’s Career Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the craft of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/21/26
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After nearly a decade of restoration work, a piece of Olympia’s maritime history is now settled into its new permanent home outside the Olympia Farmer’s Market.
The Parthia, a tugboat built …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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8/21/26
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Christi and Chad Baker, a couple living in Lewis County, have made it to the quarterfinals of the 2026 America’s Favorite Couple competition, a nationwide public-vote competition celebrating real …
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By Tyrus VanTuyl / Ty@Chronline.com
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8/20/26
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Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Chris Fay dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, not a federal agent.
“Law enforcement wasn’t really on my radar,” Fay told The Chronicle last …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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8/19/26
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The Visiting Nurses Foundation will celebrate the opening of its new foundation office at 243 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Thursday, Aug. 27.
The new …
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By the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
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8/19/26
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Owner Denise Heidecker’s grandchildren, Bella Beecher and Maverick Botyd, cut the ceremonial ribbon with help from Cherity Parish, left, Mayor Tony Ketchum, right, and Heidecker herself during a …
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8/19/26
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While actors, ensemble members, stage hands and production crews of Evergreen Playhouse are still preparing for the start of their 67th season this fall when the season’s first play, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/19/26
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The Hub City Car Show returns Saturday, Aug. 22, which means that once again classic and custom cars will line the streets throughout downtown Centralia.
Organized by the Centralia Downtown …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/19/26
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Noah Meckle opened a eulogy for his dad with this one liner from his father’s favorite movie, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
“‘It's all part of the experience, honey.’ I …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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8/17/26
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The 2026 Garlic Fest will keep the summer spirit alive by picking up the weekend after the Southwest Washington Fair with a celebration of garlic-themed cuisine, artisan and craft vendors, live …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/17/26
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Nature Nurture Farmacy is inviting the community to experience an evening celebrating local food and community connection at its annual Enchanted Herbal Evening fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/17/26
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The Polar Express Train Ride is coming to Chehalis this holiday season, and the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad needs local residents to help make the magical experience a reality for families in the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/17/26
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Lewis County ‘Back to School Supply Give-A-Way and Resource Fair’ returns this Thursday in Centralia
As parents around the nation get their children ready for the start of the new school year, staff from Lewis County’s Juvenile Court and Youth Mentorship Program are preparing to once again hold …
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By The Chronicle staff
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8/17/26
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Judah Beard may be 16, but he’s no novice.
The W.F. West High School junior has been creating comics and short picture books since he was 5.
Beard says he’s inspired by many artists, …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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8/17/26
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Tucked away in the southern Lewis County community of Vader, the Little Falls Coffee Co. is now open for business serving up fresh brewed coffee, signature drinks, dirty sodas, ice cream and more.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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8/17/26
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