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Children slide down a super slide at the Thurston County Fair in 2018.

The Thurston County Fair Returns in Time to Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

The Thurston County Fair returns Wednesday, July 27, at the fairgrounds in Lacey after a two-year pandemic hiatus, and in time to celebrate its 150th anniversary. As in previous years, the … more

Cayli Yanagida / The Olympian | 7/26/22

American Pickers will come to Washington in October in search of unique collections.

American Pickers Seek Leads on Unique Collections as Show Prepares to Travel to Washington This October

Do you have a beautiful collection of antiques you’ve been dying to show off? If the answer is yes, then you may want to submit information on your treasure to experts with the TV show … more

By Nisqually Valley News staff | 7/26/22

No Injuries Reported After Boistfort Area Blaze

No one was injured in a structure fire in the 200 block of Lake Creek Drive reported at about 8:15 p.m. Monday, according to the Boistfort Firefighters Association. Lewis County Fire … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/26/22

Tips for Voting From the Lewis County Auditor Ahead of Aug. 2 Primary

Ahead of the primary elections, the Lewis County Auditor's Office is reminding voters that no stamp is needed to mail ballots, but they must be postmarked by election day Aug. 2. Any ballots … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

A bicycle with a bent wheel sits in the middle of North National Avenue Friday evening in Chehalis as emergency crews respond.

Man on Bicycle Struck on Friday Evening in Chehalis Likely Airlifted After Sustaining Injuries

At approximately 6:08 p.m. on Friday, a man on a bicycle was in a collision with a vehicle and sustained injuries in the 1700 block of North National Avenue in Chehalis. According to the Chehalis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Visitors crowd into the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds during the final day of Lewis County's most popular event in 2021.

Southwest Washington Fair Seeks Workers as Annual Showcase Approaches

The Southwest Washington Fair is set to make its annual run Aug. 16 through Aug. 21. Before the big showcase, though, the fair is looking for workers to help make it all happen. With pay … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Leslie Taggart, a bus driver for the district, was named Regional Classified Employee of the Year for Educational Service District 113.

Centralia School Bus Driver Honored as Regional Employee of the Year

The Centralia School District announced Monday that one of its employees has received a regional honor. Leslie Taggart, a bus driver for the district, was named Regional Classified Employee of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Tansy ragwort is invasive and will establish itself readily in disturbed areas. It is toxic and can be lethal to livestock. The toxic properties remain when the plant is cut and dried in hay, where it is difficult for animals to avoid eating it. The toxins accumulate in an animal’s body, causing irreversible liver damage and poor health or death. The toxic properties may also be a threat to humans, because honey or milk can be contaminated if bees or goats utilize tansy ragwort plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but flowers have the highest concentration of toxins. Tansy ragwort is a Class B Noxious Weed. Control is required county-wide.

Free Tansy Disposals Offered Across Lewis County on First Weekend of August

Lewis County’s Noxious Weed Control department will be hosting free tansy ragwort disposals on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, throughout the county. Loose tansy will not be accepted. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Chuck Ament demonstrates how to use a loom at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in this photograph provided by Jessie Erickson.

Open Class Home Arts Department at Southwest Washington Fair Seeks to Increase Number of Entries

Fine arts are taught through classes, patience and critique. Home arts, on the other hand, are passed down between generations, redesigned and personalized with love and care. That’s what … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/25/22

Grand Marshal Keith Phillips, with the Olympia Highlanders Bagpipe and Drum Corps, sounds off from the back of a 1954 Ford during the Oregon Trail Days parade Saturday morning in Tenino. Phillips, a stone cutter, is well renowned for his efforts to keep the trade alive. Evidence of his work is on display throughout Tenino, and even at the Washington state Capitol. Learn more by visiting the Tenino Stone Carvers on Facebook.

In Focus: Oregon Trail Days Parade Rolls Through Tenino

7/25/22

City of Centralia Accepting Applications for Lodging Tax Grants; Projects That Increase Overnight Stays Are Preferred

The City of Centralia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit or government agencies for 2023 funding of projects that enhance tourism in Centralia. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Sirens: Children left in Vehicle; Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt Fails; Rocks Thrown Through Business Windows

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious Mischief • An attempted catalytic converter theft that took place sometime overnight at a business in the 500 block of Harrison Avenue was reported … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Dmitri Matheny, a renowned flugelhornist, recently released a new album celebrating the Pacific Northwest.

Centralia-Based Jazz Musician Releases New Album Celebrating the Pacific Northwest

After his first visit to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s, Dmitri Matheny, a professional jazz musician, knew he loved the region. In 2015, after two decades of yearly return trips, … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/25/22

A new flag retirement drop box is pictured in this photograph provided by the West Thurston Fire Authority.

Eagle Scout Provides Flag Retirement Drop Box for West Thurston Fire Stations

A local Boy Scout has provided South Thurston County residents with a new way to dispose of American flags that are ready for retirement. According to the West Thurston Fire Authority, United … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

The volunteer crew of God's Closet Too (from left to right) Clayton Achison, Eddie Mosteller, Elijah Zavala, Gloria Cole, Thomasena Seifert and Jaime Willson. Not pictured is volunteer Laurie Wyatt.

Salkum’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop Sells for Good

When Thomasena Seifert was a child, one of her favorite things was going to garage sales with her mom, grandma and aunt. It was a fun outing that also helped them stretch their family budget. It … more

7/25/22

Michelle Wright looks out to the crowd during a Music in the Park event in Chehalis Friday evening.

Big Turnout for Music in the Park in Chehalis on Friday, the First of Three Shows

Friday night at Recreation Park in Chehalis was filled to the brim with lawn chairs, smiling faces and country music. Event organizers estimated there were between 2,000 and 2,500 attendees over … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Cascade Carnivore Project Reports Wolverines Have Reproduced at Mount Rainier for Third Consecutive Year

Wolverines have reproduced at Mount Rainier National Park for a third year in a row, according to an announcement last week by the Cascade Carnivore Project. The news marks another positive … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

The first Purple Heart State sign in Washington is located at the Astoria-Megler Bridge.

First Purple Heart State Sign Erected in Washington After Advocacy of Centralia Resident and Others

Centralia resident Mary Astrid was a consistent advocate for state legislation recognizing the state of Washington as a Purple Heart State. Her work, and that of many others, helped result in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

In Focus: Drew North Foundation Holds 5K to Raise Funds, Awareness for Mental Health, Honor Drew Douglass

Volunteers and participants gathered outside Thorbeckes in Chehalis Saturday morning for a Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 5K honoring the life of Drew Douglass. Proceeds from the event will go … more

7/25/22

Mount St. Helens towers above Chehalis, seen near Stan Hedwall park while the sun sets on Wednesday night.

County Opens Cooling Centers as High Temperatures Arrive

After a cooler and wetter than normal spring and early summer, high temperatures are expected to hit Southwest Washington with a vengeance this week. According to the National Weather … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22