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Natalia Hedgers, 15, of Girl Scout Troop 41050, smiles and runs with a box of flamingo lawn decorations Monday evening in Centralia.

Centralia Girl Scout Troop Unleashes Flamingos on Lawns as a Fundraiser

Girl Scouts flocked around Centralia on Monday night, unleashing a flamboyance — the term for a group of flamingos — upon the city. In the waning daylight, the six girls in … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 8/17/22

Emma Britton, a 9-year-old from Chehalis who attends Orin Smith Elementary School, has been named Little Miss Friendly at the SW Washington Fair. Emma comes from a friendly family: Her grandmother held the title many years ago. She’s the one at center wearing the iconic cape.

Britton’s Got Talent: Chehalis Girl Named Little Miss Friendly

Emma Britton told The Chronicle on Tuesday morning she would be thrilled if one of her friends — the other four top candidates — won. Perhaps that attitude is what earned her the … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 8/16/22

A flag blows in the wind as Maxwell Lloyd competes in the speed climb event inside the Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena on Sunday.

In Focus: Sawdust Flies in Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena

8/15/22

Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Queen McKenna Mathews waves alongside royalty on a float Saturday in downtown Morton.

In Focus: Loggers’ Jubilee Parade Cuts Through Morton

8/15/22

Addison Cox, 15, of Onalaska, smiles for a photo while walking pigs alongside Alex Nederlander, 16, Monday afternoon at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia.

Community Calendar: Southwest Washington Fair; Business After Hours With Centralia Pharmacy; 'Cinderella' on Stage

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Southwest Washington Fair Southwest Washington Fairgrounds The … more

8/15/22

Volunteers serve dinner to Bike & Build cyclists at Chehalis United Methodist on Wednesday.

Bike & Build: Chehalis United Methodist Hosts Cyclists Advocating for Affordable Housing

As the halfway point between Seattle and Portland, the Twin Cities are a popular stop for cyclists pedaling the about 200 miles between the two cities. But the cyclists who typically cruise … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 8/15/22

The Swon Brothers: 8 p.m.,  Thursday, Aug. 18

Free Musical Performances Among Highlights of the Upcoming Southwest Washington Fair

Note: The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/. There’s a full … more

8/14/22

Magicians, Hypnotists More: Entertainment Attractions Abound at SWW Fair

Note: The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/. In addition to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/14/22

Gather Around the Midway ‘Music at Night’ Stage at the SWW Fair for Free Nightly Concerts

Note: The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/. If the barns are the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/14/22

FILE PHOTO — Clara Turrentine, 13 months, smiles while racing to the finish line last year on the Community Stage at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia.

Diaper Derby, Talent Show and More: Fan-Favorite Events Return to SWW Fair

Note: The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/. Some popular, fan-favorite events … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/14/22

Southwest Washington Fair Demolition Derby

Demo Derby, Rodeo Set to Bring Thrills to SW Washington Fair Grandstands

Note: The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at https://southwestwashingtonfair.org/. Some might think food, animals … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/14/22

An image from the 1952 Southwest Washington Fair.

Southwest Washington Fair: A Celebration Dating Back to 1877

Editor’s Note: This brief history of the fair was first published in 2006. The 2022 Southwest Washington Fair begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Find out more at … more

8/14/22

Erin Moriarty, 13, smiles while placing a seismometer in the ground outside the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center at Coldwater.

‘Demystifying’ Science: USGS Teams With Middle, High School Girls at Mount St. Helens

Volcanoes don’t discriminate when they erupt, so why should any one group of people be over-represented in further understanding their effects? Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 8/12/22

George Washington is pictured with his dog on a porch in this photograph from the Washington State Historical Society.

Looking Back at the Life of Centralia’s Founding Father George Washington as His 205th Birthday Approaches

The 205th birthday of Centralia’s founding father, George Washington, is coming up. At the Centralia City Council’s Aug. 9 meeting, local historian Heather Beaird gave the council a … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 8/12/22

Sue Henrie was the Queen of the Morton Loggers' Day parade in 1970.

A Look Back in Time: 20th Annual Loggers’ Jubilee Celebrated in 1962; Morton Native Made Famous by World’s Fair Leads the Parade

“Beauty, brawn and Gracie vied for the attention of spectators” at the 20th Annual Morton Loggers’ Jubilee on Sunday, Aug. 13, 1962, The Chronicle reported. An estimated 5,000 … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 8/12/22

Actors rehearse “Cinderella” in this photograph provided by TOAD.

Theatre of Arts Discipline to Present Cinderella at Centralia’s Evergreen Playhouse

The Theatre of Arts Discipline (TOAD) will present “Cinderella” at the Evergreen Playhouse on Aug. 19, 20 and 21. TOAD will perform the Rodgers and Hammerstein version of the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/10/22

Eyler Adam stands on a springboard while competing during the Morton Loggers' Jubilee in August 2021.

Morton Loggers’ Jubilee to Return This Weekend

The “Granddaddy of All Logging Shows” will once again take the streets of Morton this weekend. The main draw for Morton Loggers’ Jubilee attendees are the logging shows, where … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/10/22

Joe Estep, right, of Built From Scrap Antiques & Novelties manages a transaction at Antique Fest in downtown Centralia on Sunday.

In Focus: Antique Fest Brings Crowds to Downtown Centralia Streets

8/8/22

Civil War camp sites are seen during a living history reenactment in Mossyrock on Saturday. The Washington Civil War Association held its “Battle for Klickitat Creek” reenactment at the same time as the Mossyrock Blueberry Festival on Saturday and Sunday. The association reenacted battles and opened their camps up to attendees.

In Focus: Civil War (Reenactment) Breaks Out at Return of Mossyrock Blueberry Festival

8/8/22

Mount St. Helens towers over the horizon and Coldwater Lake last month.

Planned Timber Lodges, Amphitheater at Coldwater Lake Could Revive Mount St. Helens Tourism, Local Leaders Say

Efforts to revitalize Mount St. Helens has more support now that a nonprofit outdoor group got a federal permit to help develop outdoor camping, learning and stargazing opportunities at a … more

By Sydney Brown / The Daily News | 8/8/22