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The cast of Nunsense performs on stage at the Evergreen Playhouse during a dress rehearsal on Monday, Feb. 26.
Hit musical comedy ‘Nunsense’ opens at the Evergreen Playhouse on Friday 
When the surviving nuns of the Little Sisters of Hoboken need to raise money to deal with a tragedy that wiped out most of the order, what are they to do but put on a variety show?  … more
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John B. Bagley II, 40, of Burien, top left, Matthew A. Clement, 33, of Centralia, top right, and Gabriel R. Smith-Nilsen, 25, of Driggs, Idaho, bottom left, were arrested in Centralia early Sunday morning after a neighbor saw them defacing the Friendship Fence in Chehalis and followed them as they fled in a dark-colored Subaru station wagon. The Friendship Fence is pictured at bottom right.
Bail set at $20K for three Chehalis 'Friendship Fence' vandalism suspects 
Bail is set at $20,000 for each of the three suspects accused of defacing the “Friendship Fence” in Chehalis on Sunday.  “Given the allegations here and the nature of … more
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Steve Mahre, left, and Phil Mahre, right, pose for a picture with kids before racing at White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
Brothers celebrate 40th anniversary of their Olympic medals at White Pass
With their skis waxed and ready, Steve and Phil Mahre returned to the slopes where the Olympic medalist slalom skiers first learned how to carve down their way down a mountain — the White Pass … more
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A stretch of fence is painted with rainbow colors and a peace symbol along NW Pennsylvania Avenue in Chehalis in this Chronicle file photo.
Three arrested for vandalizing Friendship Fence in Chehalis after neighbor gives chase  
History seemed to be repeating itself at the “Friendship Fence” in Chehalis this weekend, as someone splattered black paint across the rainbow-painted LGBTQ+ advocate site just after … more
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Steve Mahre, left and Phil Mahre hold up the new signs for a run named after them at White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
In focus: Brothers celebrated at White Pass Ski Area 40 years after winning Olympic medals
Phil and Steve Mahre, fraternal twins who won gold and silver medals at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics in Bosnia, were celebrated this weekend at the White Pass Ski Area.  On Saturday, … more
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People gather on the steps of the Capitol during the “Let’s Go Washington” initiatives rally in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
In focus: Capitol rally attendees again call on lawmakers to act on six initiatives 
With a little more than two weeks left in the legislative session, rally attendees again called for lawmakers to act on the six initiatives filed to the Washington state Legislature. The rally … more
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Dusty Breen (right) accepts a distinguished service medal from Sheriff Rob Snaza during the Lewis County Sheriff Office's annual meeting and awards ceremony at Bethel Church in Napavine on Feb. 22.
‘All of you are warriors’: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office recognizes deputies, staff
While highlighting employees’ lifesaving efforts and recognizing long-standing service to their community, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office recognized many of its employees during an … more
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Phillip and Metta Wickstrom, photographed in 2016.
Community mourns the loss of longtime local theater supporters Phillip and Metta Wickstrom
Phillip and Metta Wickstrom, founding members of the Evergreen Playhouse and longtime supporters of theater and the arts in Southwest Washington, both died earlier this month. “They were … more
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Don Bunker holds up a mock-up of the new tennis courts sign honoring Jack State during the Chehalis School Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
Chehalis School Board votes to rename W.F. West tennis courts after Jack State
The W.F. West Tennis Courts are no more. The facility where the late Jack State mentored generations of tennis players over the last 50 years has officially been renamed in his honor. The … more
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Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson cuts the ribbon for the new free health care kiosk at the Tenino Food Bank Plus on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier and Tenino Community Service Center Executive Director Jody Stoltz look on.
Tenino Food Bank Plus partners with Department of Health to set up health care testing and supply kiosk
For those feeling a bit under the weather but without immediate access to a doctor, a new “testandgo” testing and medical supply kiosk, provided by the Virginia-based company LTS in … more
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A crowd of roughly 100 listen to gubernatorial candidate Misipati "Semi" Bird at the Lewis County Republican Party Convention in Onalaska on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Semi Bird wins straw poll, speaks at Lewis County Republican Convention
Touting his work in the private sector and his position as an outsider looking to shake things up, Washington state gubernatorial candidate Misipati “Semi” Bird told a crowd of roughly … more
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Renderings of the proposed United Learning Center in Centralia. When completed, the 12,800-square-foot United Learning Center will be built on the corner of Maple and North Pearl streets in Centralia.
Funding for United Learning Center in Centralia included in supplemental budget proposal
Nearly $2 million for the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County's United Learning Center was included in a $1.27 billion supplemental capital budget proposal released Monday morning. In an … more
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The referee raises Antonio Campos' hand after Campos won the 2A 120-pound state championship at the Tacoma Dome on Feb. 17.
Mat Classic Roundup: Centralia’s Campos goes out on top
Antonio Campos capped his Tiger days in perfect fashion. The Centralia senior, and state contender throughout his career, won on the state’s biggest stage Saturday evening at Mat Classic … more
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Kyle Riley carries his son Ezra carries on his back as he enters the Cowlitz River for a smelt run on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Smelt run draws crowds to the Cowlitz River
Crowds flocked to the Cowlitz River on Thursday morning as smelt-dipping returned after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational fishery. A … more
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At left, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste speaks to members of the news media during an interview on the Capitol campus in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 15. Later in the evening, he testified in favor of a bill naming a portion of state Route 6 after fallen State Trooper Justin Schaffer, pictured at right.
House committee hears testimony on bill to rename part of state Route 6 for slain trooper Justin R. Schaffer
The state House Transportation Committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill renaming a segment of state Route 6 in Lewis County for Justin Schaffer, a Washington State Patrol trooper struck and … more
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A crew hoists a new, lighted sign to attach to an arch over Harrison Avenue in Centralia on Monday night. The workers from New Image Creative Sign Inc. were contracted by the city to complete the work, which was mostly finished on Tuesday night.
City of Centralia completes installation of new illuminated gateway sign
On the same night the Centralia School District’s replacement levy was finally approved by voters, the City of Centralia completed the installation of a new illuminated gateway sign mounted on … more
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Lara Gregorich-Bennett, Centralia Middle School’s principal, celebrates the results of the Lewis County levy at an election watch party at the Juice Box in Centralia on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
‘Huge for our city’: Centralia School District levy passing
The replacement levy for the Centralia School District is passing as of the election night ballot count Tuesday. In Lewis County, 2,674 ballots, 55.92% of the total, were in favor of the levy, … more
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Patty Kinswa-Gaiser, Cowlitz Indian Tribe General Council chair, speaks to the crowd during the unveiling of the ilani Casino and Resort’s Meeting and Entertainment Center expansion on Monday, Feb. 12. 
Cowlitz Indian Tribe celebrates ilani expansion, 24 years of federal recognition
One year after breaking ground and 24 years after the Cowlitz Indian Tribe gained federal recognition, the completion of ilani Casino Resort’s 10,000-square-foot event space expansion was … more
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Part of Tenino City Park is pictured from above on Friday, Feb. 10.
Tenino to expand park by 60 acres
Tenino City Park is a staple of South Thurston County, featuring the historic Tenino Quarry Pool, the Quarry House Community Center, the Tenino Depot Museum, sports fields, a new playground and more, … more
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Lenticular clouds cast a shadow over Mount St. Helens' crater as seen from Schoen Road near Silver Creek on Saturday, Feb. 10.
In focus: Mountains, waterways and more — scenes from East Lewis County
Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton captured these images during a photo hunt in East Lewis County on Saturday. To submit your own photos for possible publication in The Chronicle, email … more
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