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Visitors gather at Recreation Park as The Olson Bros Band performs in Chehalis for the “Music in the Park” series Friday evening.

Chehalis Music in the Park continues Friday after large crowd attends first concert

Following the Olson Bros. Band’s performance last Friday in the first concert of the Chehalis Music in the Park series, two concerts remain. At 7 p.m. July 28, Randy and Jason Linder will … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/24/23

Finn Posner, of Tumwater, talks about his banjo at Winolequa Memorial Park last year in Winlock.

Pickersfest Music Festival returns to Winolequa Park in Winlock Aug. 4-6

One South Lewis County’s two Americana summer music events is just around the corner. Musicians and listeners are welcome at Winolequa Park in Winlock, the first weekend in August for the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/24/23

Tenino athletes throw candy from a float during the Oregon Trail Days parade on Saturday, July 22.

In focus: Oregon Trail Days parade rolls through Tenino

The Tenino Oregon Trail Days parade was held Saturday morning on Sussex Avenue. It featured dozens of floats and entries, led as usual by the Tenino Motorcycle Drill Team. Tenino’s … more

7/24/23

Chuck Snipes feeds carrots to rescue donkeys CeeCee, Fella, Rosie and Bob at his Chehalis residence on Thursday.

Chehalis Couple Runs Rescue for ‘Brutal’ Donkey, Six Dogs and Baby

Meet Bob, the ass who got himself in legal trouble in 2014. The donkey could be a story all on his own. For Chehalis man Chuck Snipes, 67, Bob was the start of what became a lifelong rescue … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/21/23

Onalaska Middle School Term Four Honor Rolls

Following is the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Onalaska Middle School during term four of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor roll … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/23

Onalaska High School Semester Two Honor Rolls

Following are the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Onalaska High School during semester two of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/20/23

Napavine Middle School Semester Two Honor Rolls

Following are the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Napavine Middle School during semester two of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/20/23

Before and after pictures provided by Jason Smith while he was filming his journey around the U.S. in 2018 while living in his van and surviving on the generosity of others. His documentary, Miles of Kindness, debuts this summer.

‘Miles of Kindness’: Former Centralia Man Debuting Documentary on Homelessness Sunday in Chehalis

Former Centralian Jason Smith, who now resides in Arizona after a career as an emergency medical technician, will be debuting his documentary, “Miles of Kindness,” this Sunday at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/19/23

Toledo High School Trimester Three Honor Rolls

Following are the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Toledo High School during trimester three of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor … more

7/19/23

Paranormal investigator and member of Pacific Northweird Vince Ynzunza will speak at the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party in September. Ynzunza will take a look back at 90s UFO pop-culture representation and how its effects are still felt today.

Final Speakers for Chehalis Flying Saucer Party Announced, Schedule Released and Tickets on Sale

With sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena — also known as UAP or unidentified flying objects — increasing significantly over the past two years, according to a 2022 report from the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/19/23

Centralia College to Host Fourth Annual State Inspirational Speech Championship on Saturday

Looking for some inspiration in your life? This Saturday at Centralia College, the top five public speakers from around the state will compete against each other in the fourth annual Statewide … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/19/23

Performing first will be the Olson Bros. Band at 7 p.m. July 21.

Bands Announced for Chehalis Music in the Park at Recreation Park

This year’s Chehalis Music in the Park concerts will feature locally loved and nationally known bands and artists performing over the next three Fridays at Recreation Park in Chehalis, … more

7/19/23

Napavine High School Semester Two Honor Rolls

Following are the list of students who made honor roll for GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 at Napavine High School during semester two of the 2022-2023 school year. Students are categorized by honor … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/19/23

The Beavers mascot waves while walking in the Oregon Trail Days parade in July 2022 in Tenino.

Community Calendar: 2023 Chehalis Music in the Park Concert Series; 56th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration; Kraken Board Shop’s Best Trick Competition

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com Chehalis Seventh-Day Adventist Church Vacation Bible School July 17-22 at the Chehalis Seventh-Day … more

7/19/23

Phoebus, played by Chris Cabrera, and Esmeralda, played by Moriah Josephson, perform on stage during dress rehearsals for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” presented by Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre.

'The Hunchback of Notre Dame': Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre’s Summer Musical Opens

Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Tenino High School beginning Thursday, July 20. “Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/19/23

Pe Ell School Second Semester Honor Rolls

Following are members of Pe Ell School’s second semester honor rolls. Students are listed from highest to lowest grade point average (GPA). Students with the same GPA are listed in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/17/23

Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are the members of the Mossyrock Jr./Sr. High School semester two honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order. 12th grade 4.0 GPA Benjamin … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/17/23

Princess Napawinah 2016 Lindsey Miles holds up a peace sign during the Napavine Funtime Festival Parade on Saturday, July 15. For the event’s 50th anniversary, all 49 past Princess Napawinahs were invited to be the parade’s grand marshals.

In Focus: Princess Napawinahs of the Past Highlight Funtime Festival

7/17/23

A killdeer stands in a parking lot in Washington on Sunday afternoon.

Beak of the Week: Killdeer’s Stature Is Less Intimidating Than Its Name

A killdeer is neither killer nor deer. This sandpiper-like bird is similar to deer in at least three ways, though: They’re skittish, have long legs and live their lives on the … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/17/23

Bicyclists eat breakfast at Centralia College, the official halfway point of the 2023 Seattle to Portland Classic Bike Ride, Sunday morning, July 16. An estimated 5,000 people took part in the ride Saturday and Sunday, with many choosing to camp overnight at Centralia College. In Chehalis, there was a heavy concentration of campers at Recreation Park.

In Focus: Rising and Shining With STP Riders at Centralia College

About 5,000 cyxlists rolled through Western Washington Saturday and Sunday while completing the Seattle to Portland Classi Bike Ride. Centralia College is the official halfway mark for the ride and … more

7/17/23