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Northwest Wind Symphony musicians perform during a previous concert in this Chronicle file photo.
Northwest Wind Symphony to Perform Jan. 21 at Centralia College
The Northwest Wind Symphony will hold a concert on Jan. 21 at Centralia College’s Corbet Theatre 600 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature classical and … more
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FILE PHOTO — Chris Guenther and his band play during Chehalis Fest in 2021.
Community Calendar: Powell Mountain Bluegrass Band ; Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters; Comedy at The Club
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.   Powell Mountain Bluegrass Band  Jan. 14 at the Veterans Memorial … more
This locomotive might look familiar to some. From the Washington State Archives: "This Cowlitz, Chehalis & Cascade Railway train is crossing the Cowlitz River on its way down to Chehalis, Washington. The trestle southeast of Salkum is no longer around, having been flooded by damming the Cowlitz at Mayfield. But #15 is still around. Built by Baldwin in 1916 as #44106, she was placed on display in Chehalis with the closing of the rail operation. More recently, However, she was put back in operating condition as a tourist attraction." The train was last reported to be undergoing repairs at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum.
A Look Back in Time: Crash Leaves Passengers Trapped on Greyhound Bus in Chehalis During January 1963 Cold Snap
Icy weekend weather trapped 19 passengers and a driver on a Greyhound bus for an hour in Chehalis during the early morning of Monday, Jan. 14, 1963, after the bus skidded on ice into a utility pole, … more
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The sun rises on a foggy morning west of Chehalis illuminating Mount St. Helens in purple hues Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
In Focus: From Sunrise to Sunset, Sky Was a Sight to Behold on Tuesday
Jared Potter
Thurston County Man Finds Success in Film Industry
Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry.   Whether it’s animation or effects work in television shows, movies or commercials, Potter … more
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Norine Jones celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday at the Baw Faw Grange with more than 100 family members and friends in attendance.
Boistfort Valley Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday
Norine Jones celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday at the Baw Faw Grange with more than 100 family members and friends in attendance. Jones was the subject of an article in The Chronicle in 2018. … more
Toledo High School sophomore Kaycee Horrace talks a gallery viewer through her work currently on display for the next month at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space.
Emerging Young Lewis County Artists Featured in Downtown Centralia Art Gallery
Weekend visitors to downtown Centralia were treated to an art gala Friday night at the Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space.  Gallery owner Jan Nontell explained the gala featured emerging … more
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This 1963 photo was taken in Centralia during Fiesta Days. Employees of The Ben Franklin store took part in the festivities by dressing as Ben Franklin Space Girls selling wall-size portraits for only 99 cents. This photo and information was originally submitted by Dorothea Kelley for The Chronicle’s “Our Hometowns” books.
A Look Back in Time: Chehalis Considers Annexation of Land South of City Limits in 1963
A front page story included in the Monday, Jan. 7, 1963, edition of The Chronicle detailed a proposal by Chehalis to annex land to its south. Unusual for its time, The Chronicle listed the author of … more
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 41050, from left, Olivia Hedgers, Kimberlie Brunner, Layla Von Wald and Susannah Berry.
Centralia Girl Scout Troop to Hold Soup Sale to Raise Money for Trip
Members of Centralia’s Girl Scout Troop 41050 are planning a soup sale for Jan. 16.  The goal of the sale is to raise money for the troop to go on a trip in 2024, though the troop … more
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Geese fly away through the fog near the Willapa Hills Trail after a pair of bald eagles flew in nearby on Monday morning.
In Focus: Birdwatching Along the Willapa Hills Trail
Chronicle staffer Liz Hill went hunting for photos Monday on the Willapa Hills Trail and these images were some of her results. The photos were captured between Adna and Chehalis. The Chronicle is … more
A crowd gathers around the Giant Cheese Ball at the Toledo Boat Launch for a New Year's Eve celebration on Saturday.
Toledo’s Giant Cheese Ball Drops for New Year
The Toledo Boat Launch parking lot isn’t as glamorous as Times Square, but Toledo’s New Year’s Eve ball drop has a perk that New York’s doesn’t: you get to eat the ball … more
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A mushroom is pictured growing from moss in the Seminary Hill Natural Area on Sunday.
Southwest Washington Mycological Society to Hold Annual Membership Meeting
The Southwest Washington Mycological Society, a club focused on local mushrooms that is headquartered in Lewis County, will host a membership meeting at the WSU Extension office, 17 SW Cascade Ave. … more
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“In this picture are five generations of Verleys. Standing in back are great-grandpa Steve Verley, of Chehalis, and grandpa Zane Verley, of Centralia. In the front row are great-great-grandpa Gene Verley, of Chehalis, mom Phoenix Verley, of California, and sweet baby Jax.” — submitted by Debbie Verley
Photo: Five Generations of Local Family in One Photo
 “In this picture are five generations of Verleys. Standing in back are great-grandpa Steve Verley, of Chehalis, and grandpa Zane Verley, of Centralia. In the front row are … more
Jan Nontell, owner of the Rectangle Gallery, embraces Haddie Althauser as she sells a work of art last April in Centralia.
Community Calendar: Rectangle Gallery Emerging Artists Opening Gala; Mushroom Club Meeting; Bingo at Newaukum Golf Course
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.   Newaukum Golf Course Weekly Bingo Jan. 3 at the Newaukum Golf Course, 153 … more
Participants smile and pose for a photo during a 10K swim event hosted at Thorbeckes in Centralia for New Years.
Swimmers Welcome the New Year With 10K Swim at Thorbeckes in Centralia
Sixteen swimmers of different ages and abilities were welcomed at Thorbeckes in Centralia Saturday for the fourth New Year’s 10K Swim.  Swimmers participated in the 10-kilometer swim … more
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A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia to snatch a fish last May.
In Focus: The Chronicle’s 2022 Photos of the Year
Through fires, floods and everyday life in the greater Lewis County area, Chronicle Photo Editor Jared Wenzelburger was there to capture big moments and compelling images in 2022. Here are photos he … more
This 1962 picture postcard shows the Twin Cities "Man in Space" Visitor Information Center in Centralia. In a capsule atop the tower resides a college student "astronaut," who lived in the capsule for about two months.
A Look Back in Time: The Chronicle Reflects on the Top Stories of 1962
On the front cover of its Dec. 31, 1962, edition, The Chronicle listed the top five news stories for 1962 The Chronicle declared the Oct. 12 “hurricane-like” storm to be the number one … more
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Jack Franks smiles for a photo in front of his tow truck Tuesday evening in Onalaska.
Onalaska Resident Rescues Motorists in Need on Christmas Eve After Ice Storm
After last Friday’s freezing rain storm caused dozens of accidents in the area, 36-year-old Onalaska resident Jack Franks went out the next day, on Christmas Eve, to help stranded motorists … more
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Shawna Viggers Sicilia smiles for a photo inside the Luxe Wine Bar in Centralia.
New Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Centralia
While there are several options for downtown Centralia visitors looking to grab a drink, Shawna Viggers Sicilia wanted to provide a more calm, low-key alternative from exisiting bars and … more
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Bill and Dan Logan are pictured with an early Christmas present — an erector set. They’re shown in this 1947 photo with their dog, Blackie. The early gift was a result of the fact that James W. Logan, their father, was shipped out to Korea. The boys and their dog are in front of the fireplace at their home at 1004 S. Tower Ave. in Centralia.
A Look Back in Time: Lewis County Has ‘Quiet’ Christmas in 1952
Lewis County had a “quiet” Christmas in 1952, The Chronicle reported on Friday, Dec. 26, 1952.  “Christmas Day — as it should be — was a peaceful one for the … more
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