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The Jack State Foundation will continue partnering with the Lewis County Tennis Association (LCTA) to provide the second of two free tennis clinics from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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Onalaska senior track and field star Luke Barrick, two days after winning his second straight state title, had a signing day ceremony on Monday to continue his college career at Idaho State …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/3/26
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The Tenino School District is once again accepting nominations for their 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class.
Last fall saw the induction of three former Beavers: Jessica Brathovd, Matt Whitmire, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/2/26
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Seniors from area schools and beyond took the field one final time in Centralia on Monday evening, when Centralia College hosted a senior All-Star Baseball game at Bob Peters Field.
Players from …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/2/26
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The Chronicle sports staff is all on board to congratulate Napavine on a state baseball title and discuss the myriad of state track champions. The staff went on one last road swing before summer. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/2/26
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After the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens, which killed 57 people, the state of Washington declared May Volcano Awareness Month in recognition of its impact.
The volcano did have a …
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Photos by Cade Barker
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6/1/26
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YAKIMA — Eighth grade was the first introduction to triple jump for Emalie Jacoby. It wasn’t her cup of tea.
“It is kind of an awkward event,” she stated. “It is a little wonky. I just …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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5/31/26
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YAKIMA — He did a backflip. He put his arms out and pumped up the crowd at Zaepfel Stadium. And once he landed in the pole vault pad for the final time, he delivered his final goodbye waves.
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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5/31/26
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TACOMA — For the first time in seven years, the 2A girls 4x200 relay state championship trophy was hoisted by a school not named Tumwater.
The dynasty came to an end at Mount Tahoma High …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/31/26
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Baseball can be a cruel game.
Tumwater had its chances against No. 1 Bainbridge in the 2A State Championship Game at Joe Martin Stadium in Bellingham, but the Thunderbirds couldn’t capitalize …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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5/31/26
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SELAH — In the moments following the game’s final out, the celebration, and the initial postgame team photos, Napavine’s Chase Reyna shared hugs with his family with tears swelling in his eyes.
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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5/31/26
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TACOMA — Eleven months ago, Cody Hayes was an eighth grader at Bush Middle School lighting up Olympia’s Ingersoll Stadium by throwing 140 feet in javelin at the Olympia All-Comers track meet on …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/31/26
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TACOMA — When Centralia High School senior thrower Sam Volavola unleashed his penultimate throw of the 2A shot put finals, Aberdeen throws coach Todd Bridge turned to Centralia throws coach Perry …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/29/26
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YAKIMA — Challenge: Compete in all six field events during the 2026 season.
Challenger: Onalaska High School’s Emalie Jacoby.
Side quest: Qualify in four field events for the state …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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5/29/26
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YAKIMA — Losing isn’t a word printed in Ethan Thayer’s dictionary.
So when the Onalaska High School star took second place in the discus and fourth place in the shot put at the Oregon …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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5/29/26
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When Luke Overbay was in middle school, he watched his brother, Alex, and his dad, Tumwater coach Lyle Overbay, win back-to-back 2A state championships.
“I remember the last inning,” the …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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5/29/26
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SELAH — With one out in the bottom of the seventh in a 2B State Semifinal, it looked like time was up for Napavine. The Tigers had managed just three hits and scored just one run through six and a …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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5/29/26
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Beavers will now roam wetlands on the south side of Mount St. Helens for the first time in decades thanks to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s efforts to relocate the semi-aquatic mammal across Southwest …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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5/29/26
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TACOMA — First try: 22 feet, 5 inches.
Immediately, a new personal record for Tumwater senior long jumper Jaxon Budd Thursday at the 2A/3A/4A state championships at Mount Tahoma High …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@thurstonchronicle.com
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5/28/26
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YAKIMA — Another Freeman has landed on the awards podium in Yakima.
First it was Karlee, the all-classification record-holder for the shot put and the Class 2B record-holder for shot and …
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By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com
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5/28/26
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