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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

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/17/24

Northwest Wind Symphony musicians perform during a previous concert in this Chronicle file photo.

Northwest Wind Symphony presenting spring concert at Centralia College Saturday

The Northwest Wind Symphony will present its spring concert on Saturday, April 20. Titled “Desserts,” the show will start at 7 p.m. at Centralia College’s Corbet Theatre. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/17/24

FILE PHOTO — Conner Olmstead cheers just moments after winning the 2B boys 4x400 meter relay State championship during the track and field meet in Yakima in 2023.

Toledo Track and Field to host breakfast fundraiser

The Toledo School District will host an all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy fundraiser later this month in support of the high school track and field team. The event will run from 8 to 11 a.m. on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/17/24

FILE PHOTO — Anglers fish at South Lewis County Park Pond at sunset on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2015 in Toledo.

Hundreds of lowland lakes around Washington open for fishing on April 27

Anglers can look forward to trout fishing in hundreds of lowland lakes throughout the state beginning April 27— and perhaps winning one of more than 800 trout derby prizes along with their … more

4/17/24

Police Chief Duane Garvais Lawrence Garvais poses for a photo outside Donna’s Place in Toledo in 2022.

Toledo Police Department to host missing or murdered Indigenous persons solidarity event on May 5

The Toledo Police Department will host a missing or murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) solidarity event at Toledo Middle School on May 5, which is MMIP National Awareness Day. “We … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/17/24

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs mobile Vet Center sits parked outside of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Wednesday, April 10.

Veterans Memorial Museum planning to hold first of multiple Veterans Resource Fairs this Sunday

In an effort to better connect Lewis County and surrounding area veterans with services and benefits, on Sunday, April 21, the Veterans Memorial Museum — located at 100 SW Veterans Way in … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/17/24

FILE PHOTO — Participants smile and pose for a photo during the “One Step At A Time 5K” in Chehalis on Monday, May 15. This event was hosted by the Lewis County Drug Court Foundation and Alumni Association.

Lewis County Drug Court enrollees, alumni planning ‘Walk for Recovery’ next month

Those looking to get in some exercise while supporting their friends and neighbors will get the chance to do so next month during the “Walk for Recovery,” which is being organized by … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/17/24

FILE PHOTO — Community garage sale at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.

Spring Community Garage Sale set for Saturday at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

The annual Spring Community Garage Sale is set for Saturday, April 20, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. Early-bird shoppers can enter the premises from 8 to 9 a.m. for $5. General … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/16/24

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

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

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

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/15/24

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

By The Chronicle staff | 4/15/24

Cub Cadet lawnmowers are displayed during the 58th annual Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13.

In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds

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United Way Director Annie Oien pictured in her office at the United Way in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 9.

New executive director of United Way of Lewis County looks to foster deeper community connections

Months into her new role, United Way of Lewis County Executive Director Annie Oien constantly looks for opportunities to facilitate and develop new partnerships while also developing deeper … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Cat Wallace, left, and Patti Ledesma pose for a photo in the Love Covers studio behind Ledesma’s house on Thursday, April 11. Wallace and Ledesma started the nonprofit together in 2021 to bring people together through quilt making.

From Tenino to Bend, Oregon, Love Covers looks to support nonprofits, build relationships through sewing

Sewing has always been a passion and a way to bring people together for Patti Ledesma, of Tenino, and Cathleen “Cat” Wallace, of Bend, Oregon, who have been friends for more than 30 years … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Jenelle and Olive Britton sit at a table inside their family’s restaurant JJ’s ToGo on North Tower Avenue in downtown Centralia on Wednesday, April 10.

JJ’s ToGo plans soft opening in Centralia on April 15, full opening on April 22: ‘We’re really excited to bring a fresh feel to the community’

When Jessica Britton’s sister-in-law asked her to meal prep lunches for her out of her tiny Chehalis apartment in November 2021, Britton didn’t imagine that fulfilling the simple request … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/24

FILE PHOTO — Members of the Winlock Dance Center shake and move down A Street during the Vader May Day parade Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Vader May Day Festival set for May 4

With the theme of “the circus is coming to town,” the May Day Festival will return to Vader on Saturday, May 4. The annual festival has taken place since 1952. “The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/12/24

Owner Rebecca Williams organizes a bouquet inside Fern Ridge Floral & Design in Centralia on Friday, April 21, 2023. The business will take part in a Centralia Downtown Association block party on April 24.

Centralia Downtown Association to host ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party, fundraiser at British Bites

On Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) will host an “Alice in Flowerland” block party at British Bites in Centralia. The event, which … more

Submitted by the Centralia Downtown Association | 4/12/24

Tommy, Calista and Matthew Morgan Ripp at Providence Centralia Hospital in early April.

No Foolin’: Baby born in car on the way to Providence Centralia Hospital on April 1

Early the morning of April 1, Calista and Tommy Ripp started driving from Mossyrock to Capital Medical Center in Olympia for Calista to give birth. As the couple drove down U.S. Highway 12 … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/11/24

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

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/11/24

Comedian Kyle Kinane to headline show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater Friday

Comedian Kyle Kinane will headline a comedy show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Friday, April 12. Doors to the theater, located at 558 N. Market Blvd. in downtown Chehalis, will … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24