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Cliff Barackman, from the show “Finding Bigfoot,” poses for a photo holding up Sasquatch casts at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater during a “Bigfoot: Real or Hoax?” presentation on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Hundreds Attend ‘Bigfoot: Real or Hoax?’ Event in Chehalis

While many sightings of Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, have been admitted hoaxes, that hasn’t stopped the true believers from maintaining the hunt for the elusive mythical creature. On … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/17/23

Gretchen Staebler smiles for a photo with her book titled “Mother Lode, Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver” at her residence off Seminary Hill Road in Centralia last February.

AAUW to Host Author Gretchen Staebler on May 4

The Lewis County branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will hold its May program on May 4 at The Gathering Place at Stillwater Estates at 6:30 p.m. The estates are located at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/17/23

Peter Pan, played by Wesley Wilhelmi, who is 15 yeards old and homeschooled, dances with pirates while sporting a veil and tutu during dress rehearsals at the Centralia Ballet Academy on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Centralia Ballet Academy to Perform Peter Pan This Weekend

Don’t tell the audience, but Captain Hook and Wendy are actually best friends. Well, in real life. Wendy, portrayed in the first act by McKenna Bryan, 15, a sophomore at Rochester High … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 4/17/23

Crystal Garcia is picked up during a demonstration at a self defense class at the Toledo Presbyterian Church last month.

Community Calendar: Defensive Tactics Class; Business After Hours; Earth Day Celebration; Peter Pan

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. The Silent Comedy April 19 at The Juice Box, 216 S. Tower Ave., … more

4/17/23

Lauren Urich, 33, originally from Onalaska, stands outside her studio in downtown Chehalis.

‘I Am Passionate About Healing’: Onalaska Native Opens Yoga Studio in Chehalis

Yoga lovers in Lewis County now have a new studio to stretch out in thanks to Lauren Urich Yoga in downtown Chehalis. Lauren Urich, 33, originally from Onalaska, suffered from chronic back … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/16/23

This collage from Kathleen Casper shows some of her work

Local Woman Earns $5,000 Grant From Washington Arts Commission

Washington Arts Commission: Kathleen Casper, Lawyer and Student Engagement Coordinator, Says Program Aimed at Encouraging Art in Military Families Kathleen Casper, who works as a student … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/14/23

A bicyclist rides off after refueling at a checkpoint next to the Claquato Church along the Lewis County Historical Bike Ride route in this Chronicle file photo.

Lewis County Historic Bike Ride Set for May 13

The Chehalis-Centralia Optimist Club has opened registration for the annual Lewis County Historic Bike Ride, which is set to get rolling on May 13. There are several options for bicyclists … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/14/23

HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This photo was originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Feb. 4, 1959, with the following caption: "TIMBER SUPPLY PLENTIFUL — There's no shortage of timber, at the Randle Veneer Co., Inc. mill just west of Randle. This Eastern Lewis county mill is humming with activity and this week employed an extra 25 mill workers.The mill has started “colddecking" or storing 8,000,000 board feet of timber and hopes to raise that total to 15,000,000 board feet. Joe Bastinelli, mill manager, look's over the mill's supply of timber. The main mill buildings are in the background."

A Look Back in Time: Centralia Resident Sees His Australian Sister for First Time in Over 50 Years in 1933

Thomas Carroll, a Centralia resident, was visited by “Mr. and Mrs. J. Brady” of Goldburn, New South Wales, Australia, The Chronicle reported on April 15, 1933. “Mrs. Brady” … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 4/14/23

A Sasquatch crossing sign in the Oregon wilderness. (Paul Brady/Dreamstime/TNS)

Community Calendar: Bigfoot — Real or Hoax?; Gala For The Arts; Keiper’s Cards Trade Night; More

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Bigfoot — Real or Hoax? April 15 at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater, … more

4/14/23

Centralia School District Superintendent Lisa Grant mingles with community members at a Centralia Downtown Association Block Party at Dawn’s Delectables in Centralia on Wednesday.

Downtown Association Highlights Centralia School District at Quarterly Block Party

The Centralia Downtown Association highlighted the Centralia School District at its Block Party at Dawn’s Delectables on Wednesday to support the district as it seeks to pass a replacement levy … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/14/23

Comedian Kyle Kinane to Perform at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater

Hub Comedy Presents will host a show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Saturday featuring comedian Kyle Kinane. Kinane, who is originally from Addison, Illinois, has been featured on Conan, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/23

The designs on the left were submitted by Veronica Haworth while those on the right were provided by Maria Friedrich.

City of Tenino Announces Metal Art Contest Winners

The City of Tenino on Monday announced its art commission and judges voted on various metal art contest submissions, 18 of which will be turned into banners. Several submitted pieces were not … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/23

Atlas removes his Spider-Man mask while participating in a Superhero Fun Run in March 2022 in Centralia.

Community Calendar:

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Lewis County Parkinson’s Disease Support Group April 13 at the … more

4/12/23

Rocking a purple and gold suit, 9-year-old Ceejay Martin of Centralia talks with prospective art buyers at the 2023 Young Artists Show opening gala this past Friday at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space on 209 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia.

Young Artists Featured at Rectangle Gallery Gala in Downtown Centralia

Art aficionados were out in force Friday night in downtown Centralia for the 2023 Young Artists Show opening gala at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space. A total of 20 artists between … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/23

Centralia High School senior Gracee Cline poses for a photo with one of her Boer goats at Incline Farms in Centralia on Friday.

Centralia CTE Students, Tin Men Supply Partner to Build Goat Houses for FFA Student

When Centralia High School published a Facebook post in November 2022 soliciting ideas for a construction project the school’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) class could complete, senior … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/23

Lucy, 3, sits beside the Easter Bunny at Let’s Play Something toy store in downtown Centralia on Saturday.

In Focus: Easter Bunny Makes Appearance at Let’s Play Something in Downtown Centralia

4/10/23

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 soley on the generocity of others. His documentary, Miles of Kindness, debuts this summer.

‘Miles of Kindness:’ Former Centralia Man to Debut Documentary on Homelessness After Cross-Country Journey

When people get settlement checks, they usually don’t decide to make a documentary with the money. But for 38-year-old Jason Smith, a Centralia native and former emergency medical … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/10/23

Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run Scheduled for May 6

The Packwood Mountain Festival Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. The event, sponsored by the White Pass Country Historical Society and Arbor Health, will include a 10K, a 5K and a 1K … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/23

Children line up ahead of an Easter egg hunt at Winolequa Park in Winlock on Saturday.

In Focus: Hunting for Easter Eggs in Winlock

4/10/23

From left Toledo residents Margie Linn, Karen Reynolds,Donna Powell and Paulli Badger react to a self defense demonstration at the Toledo Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening.

Toledo Crime Deterrent Program Offers Free Self Defense Classes for Girls and Women

About 40 women and girls between the ages of 7 and 89 gathered in the fellowship hall of Toledo Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, not for a Holy Week service, but to learn self defense. The … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/10/23