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Contest winner Kason Talanoa smiles with his mother after the Future Chefs National Challenge at Orin Smith Elementary in Chehalis on March 7.
Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.  Kason and his elote recipe … more
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While those attempting a pond skim are encouraged to lean back, leaning back too much can have suboptimal results as this snowboarder discovered on Saturday, April 20, at the 2024 White Pass Ski Area Pond Skim.
Intrepid skiers, snowboarders brave icy water during White Pass pond skim
With spring in full gear and temperatures approaching a balmy 50 degrees last Saturday, April 20, at the White Pass Ski Area, hundreds of onlookers watched as approximately 150 intrepid skiers and … more
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JJ's ToGo owners Jessica and Devin Britton, JJ's staff and Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon to formally open the restaurant's brick-and-mortar location in Centralia on Monday, April 22.
JJ’s ToGo hosts grand opening in downtown Centralia
JJ’s ToGo celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 22, in downtown Centralia. The ceremony, provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, … more
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Edward Leonard is pictured at left next to a photo of author C. Douglas Sterner standing with some of the books he has authored focused on military heroes.
Beyond Belief: Veterans from Lewis and Thurston counties featured in newly published book on Washington’s war heroes
The stories of Washingtonian war heroes going back to before World War I can now be found in a newly published book released last month. “Beyond Belief: True Stories of Washington State … more
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Lewis County PUD’s Hunter Blair, Joel Chandler, and Bob Hadley accept the 2024 Safety Heroism Award on behalf of their entire crew.
Lewis County PUD crew honored for pulling man from burning RV in Mossyrock
Five Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) workers were honored Thursday, April 11, by the  Northwest Public Power Association with a Safety Heroism Award for pulling a disabled man … more
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From the left, Rep. Peter Abbarno, Centralia City Councilor Sarah Althauser and Todd Chaput of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County pose for a photo during a banquet hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County at Jester Auto Museum in Chehalis on Wednesday, April 17.
Annual fundraiser highlights efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County: ‘We are saying that we will be here for you’
While the morning frost had yet to thaw on Wednesday, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, offered a wake-up call. As he spoke at the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County’s Most Important … more
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River runners go down Rainbow falls during the Pe Ell River Run on the Chehalis River on Saturday, April 13.
Pe Ell River Run makes annual splash
Kayakers, canoers and rafters returned to the river for the 46th annual Pe Ell River Run on Saturday. Starting at Queen Avenue in Pe Ell, river runners took their time down the Chehalis River … more
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Brody Hamilton laughs and runs alongside his father, Chris, during a Walk with Reason fundraiser event on Saturday, April 13, at the Onalaska High School track.
‘Walk With Reason’: Onalaska High School student organizes walk to benefit boy battling brain cancer
Having just returned home to Onalaska last Thursday after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, Brody Hamilton was out at the Onalaska High School track … more
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Robin Kristiansen throws the first pitch during the opening ceremony for Larch Mountain Little League at Tenino City Park on Saturday, April 13. Kristiansen and his wife Jennifer were recognized for their many years of service to the community of Tenino.
Longtime area photographer throws first pitch for Larch Mountain Little League opening ceremony
The sun was shining on the Larch Mountain Little League players as they lined the field at Tenino City Park on Saturday morning. Each year, the organization, combining Rochester and Tenino, … more
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Lewis County Veterans Service Officer Heidi Palmer takes Clyde, the official Lewis County Director of Fluff and the county's new therapy dog in-training, for a walk outside of the Veterans Memorial Museum on Wednesday, April 10.
‘Lewis County Director of Fluff’: Meet Clyde, the Lewis County Veterans Service Office’s new therapy dog in training
Lewis County staff members knew Clyde was a special dog from the moment they met him.  He was originally picked up as a stray puppy, rescued on Twin Peaks Road in Toledo last January along … more
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From the left, Sooz Watkins, Sean-Patrick McNeal and Sarah Amador act out a scene during dress rehearsal for “Noises Off” at Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Monday, April 8. The production runs through April 11 to the 28.
‘Noises Off’ showcases show-within-a-show at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia
Patrons of The Evergreen Playhouse’s latest production will get to see two shows for the price of one: the advertised show, “Noises Off,” and the play-within-a-play, “Nothing … more
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From left, Kelsey, Karsyn and Bodie Smith inspect a model train display during the Lewis County Model Railroad Club’s biannual show and swap meet at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on April 6, 2024.
In focus: Hundreds attend Lewis County Model Railroad Club show
The name of George F. Bishop is displayed on the Freedom Walk War Memorial at George Washington Park in Centralia on Thursday, April 4. Relatives of Bishop are asking the public to assist in finding a photo of Bishop, who died during World War II. His remains were identified last year.
Burial set for WWII U.S. Army sergeant from Centralia who died after Bataan Death March
On July 28, 1942, U.S. Army Sergeant George Frank Bishop, of Centralia, died at the Imperial Japanese Cabanatuan POW Camp in the Philippines. His body was buried with thousands of others in one of … more
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The newly constructed Centralia College CHI apartments are located at 111 S. Ash St.
Partnership forms to house homeless Centralia students in college campus student apartments
A newly formed partnership is working to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. In partnership with multiple local agencies and community members, the Centralia City Council … more
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Library Manager Muriel Wheatley poses for a photo at Centralia Timberland Library on Thursday, March 21. Muriel has been the manager of both the Vernetta Smith Timberland Chehalis Library and Centralia Timberland Library as of February this year.
Two years after becoming Chehalis library manager, Muriel Wheatley now managing Centralia as well
After originally starting her librarian career at the Centralia Timberland Library in 2017 before becoming the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library’s manager in 2022, Muriel Wheatley is … more
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Scribbles the miniature horse is pictured at his 28th birthday celebration at the Sharon Care Center nursing home in Centralia on Saturday, March 23.
Scribbles the miniature horse celebrates 28th birthday at Sharon Care Center in Centralia
It’s not uncommon for Sharon Care Center in Centralia to celebrate milestone birthdays, but Saturday’s party wasn’t for one of the senior living center’s residents. It … more
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Napavine mother Cassandra Whitaker reads “The Happy Flappy Child” with the inspiration for the book, her son Wyatt, in this photo she provided to The Chronicle.
Powered by personal experience, Napavine mother writes book to raise awareness about autism
A Napavine mother, Cassandra Whitaker, has written and published a children’s book to help people better understand autism. After a personal journey, she saw the need for people to get the … more
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A crowd of community members gather for the big Toledo community meeting held at Toledo High School on Tuesday, March 19.
Toledo residents, leaders gather for annual ‘Big Meeting’
The City of Toledo is exploring different ways to address an uptick in vandalism in town, including the installation of new security cameras, according to Mayor Cherie DeVore. DeVore made the … more
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From left, Eric Girton, Emily Girton, Sharon Madsen and Sam Madsen smile for a photo at Coal Creek Tree Farm in Chehalis.
Coal Creek Tree Farm named Lewis County 2024 Tree Farm of the Year
A typical household garden runs on an annual cycle, with gardeners planting their plots in the spring and harvesting later that same year. Sam Madsen’s garden, however, runs on a 50-year … more
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The sun sets on Mount St. Helens on Saturday, March 16.
Peeks at the peaks: Rainier, St. Helens and Adams offer stunning views on Saturday
Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson made her way to Mount St. Helens via the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton headed to White Pass, taking the … more
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