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07/13/2015

Reminder! Don't miss the market on Boistfort Street tomorrow!

Who's headed to the Market tomorrow? Pick up your fresh goodies and feel good about supporting our local farmers and vendors! And this week the Market will also have WIC check distribution.

07/01/2015

FYI: From The Chronicle

PRESS RELEASE: From Lewis County Acting Fire Marshal Lee Napier (July 1, 2015)

Lewis County 4th of July Safety

Each year in the United States of America, we celebrate the 4th of July with community parades, picnics, and fireworks — the sort of celebrations that make cherished memories. The office of the Lewis County Fire Marshal has heard the requests from some of the citizens of Lewis County to ban fireworks this year. However, even immediate action by the Board of County Commissioners would not allow the ban to go into effect in time for this 4th of July. The current state law leaves this office with only the option to ask for assistance from the citizens to prevent fireworks-related tragedy.

Considering, the current extreme weather conditions, the office of the Lewis County Fire Marshal asks everyone in unincorporated Lewis County to refrain from personal discharge of all fireworks and to find alternative ways to celebrate this 4th of July.
In true Lewis County spirit, several cities and civic groups are hosting weekend festivities that include fireworks displays.

According to The Chronicle’s Life Section, June 30, 2015, fireworks display can be viewed at:

• The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds following the Destruction Derby,
• The Pe Ell School starting around 10:15 pm,
• Vader fireworks show beginning around 10 pm, and
• The Randle Firefighters Association at the White Pass High School also starting around 10 pm.

The office of the Lewis County Fire Marshal wants everyone in Lewis County to have fun and be safe this 4th of July. For further information please contact Lee Napier, Community Development Director, at (360) 740-1146. The Fire Marshal’s office is in the Lewis County Public Services building, located at 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, Washington.

Contact: Lee Napier, Director and Acting Fire Marshal
Phone: 360.740.1146
Email: [email protected]

07/01/2015

Venus and Jupiter were shining bright over Boston Harbor last night. Goodnight, Thurston County.
Photo credit: Chris Hamilton.

www.thurstontalk.com

06/24/2015

You might be able to see them again tonight. :)

Did you see the aurora borealis lingering over Boston Harbor last night? Our reader Karen Buchanan did — stunning! Goodnight, Olympia.

www.thurstontalk.com

06/23/2015

Which ones have you seen in person?

The Northwest has an abundance of water and mountainous terrain. It's natural that these would combine to create some of the most scenic waterfalls in the US.

06/23/2015

Check it out!

SEATTLE -- Aurora forecasters say there is a "high" likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights across the Pacific Northwest Monday night into Tuesday morning. Across Western Washington, the forecast ...

06/20/2015

Wow! "Here is a photo of Mount St. Helens just as the Milky Way began to appear in the Southeastern skies last Saturday night," says Ian McRae Photography. Thanks for sharing!

06/19/2015

Fyi!

Hey campers! We just wanted to let you know that the Rainbow Falls campground will be TEMPORARILY CLOSED for road paving next week--Wed. June 24 and Thurs. June 25. Self contained RVs will be allowed in the day use parking lot and tent campers will be able to stay in the day use area during this time.

Get updates about Rainbow Falls here: http://www.parks.wa.gov/570/Rainbow-Falls

06/19/2015

Check out the awesome southwest Washington and PNW photos in this gallery:

The sky we rarely see.

06/18/2015

Another gorgeous shot from Discover Lewis County:

The sky was on fire tonight just west of Chehalis on the Willapa Hills Trail! Did you get to see it?

06/18/2015

Post your sunset photos in the comments or on our wall :)

Wow! What a sunset! This shot is from KOMO's own Bonnie Moon. Post your own pics in the comments.

06/17/2015

Where are your favorite abandoned locations in the southwest Washington region?

—> http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/wa-abandoned-places/

You'll be amazed by these 10 abandoned spots throughout our beautiful Pacific Northwest state!

06/17/2015

In the Deep: Before the Lake, Area Was Home to Ghosn’s Blackberry Packing Plant and the Churning ‘Devil’s Eyebrow’ Gorge Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series on the drowned t...

06/16/2015

We may have your classic deer & elk around here, but did you know these 10 animals also reside in this beautiful Northwest state?

06/16/2015

Check out this new mobile-friendly resource for tourism information in Washington State!

http://www.visitwa.biz/

06/16/2015

"Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue." // John Muir

Join us: http://nature.ly/1JOif2L

shared by .noelle1

06/13/2015

"I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." - John Muir

This National Get Outdoors Day, get outdoors!

06/13/2015

How many have you seen in person?

You've probably seen Snoqualmie, Palouse, or Spokane Falls, but here are 10 more remarkable cascades in Washington to check out!

06/13/2015

Aww!

It's ! Like I said earlier this week, please remember there are babes in the woods. Take care with fire.

06/13/2015

Crabbing on Hood Canal open two weeks early!

Got crabs?

The Hood Canal does...and this year the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say the Dungeness are in hard-shell condition, and the crabbing season will open two weeks early!!

Get your pots and head out to your Hood Canal Washington State Parks! Launch from great parks like Twanoh, Potlatch, and Dosewallips!

Learn more about the shellfish season at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/jun0915a/ and visit http://www.parks.wa.gov/847/South-Puget-Sound-Region for more information on your Hood Canal area parks!

Photo courtesy of Bill Bumgarner.

06/12/2015

Oh baby it's a wild world -- get out in and play!!

In honor of National Get Outdoors Day, June 13th is a state parks FREE day! No Discover Pass will be required for vehicle access at your state parks!

Its the perfect time of year to enjoy your Washington State Parks!

Check out our website at www.parks.wa.gov or our blog at www.adventureawaits.com for great parks activities tips and ideas. And check out our calendar where you'll find lots of great state parks events from nature walks to concerts at http://www.parks.wa.gov/Calendar.aspx!

Photo of Little Pilchuck at Mount Pilchuck State Park courtesy of Monty Vanderbilt.

06/12/2015

Can you believe they left out Bill & Bea's Drive In?!??!

—> http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/burgers-in-wa/

Craving a burger?? Here's 15 mouth-watering spots throughout Washington you have to try for dinner sometime!

06/12/2015

The Gail and Carolyn Shaw Aquatic Center opens on Friday at 10 a.m.!

The Gail and Carolyn Shaw Aquatics Center located at 401 SW Parkland Dr. Chehalis will open on Friday, June 12 for the summer.

06/12/2015

Only a couple of weeks away — mark your calendars!

—> http://billetproof.com/index.php/chehalis-wa-june-27-2015/

Chehalis WA, June 27, 2015 Billetproof NorthWest: June 27, 2015Billetproof is back in the Northwest for another great year! The best traditional hot rods and customs will gather at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds for a day of cars, bands, swap meet and fun! We will be limiting attendance to 750…

06/12/2015

Have you checked out a movie, matinee or musical at McMenamins Olympic Club lately? Lots on the calendar for this summer! Watch for updates in the Great NW Music Tour, hosted by McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels region-wide.

Make your reservations online orcall (360) 736-5164 (locally), (866) 736-5164 (elsewhere).Same day reservations must be made by calling the hotel.

06/11/2015

Help us out, Readers: If someone asked you where the best fishing in southwest Washington was — where would you tell them? What should they bring?

The verdant hills and valleys of Lewis County offer a plethora of piscatorial opportunities for the ambling angler. Our saturated section of the Evergreen State is synonymous with both back and front country areas of escape, and the picturesque summer and fall seasons provide ample encouragement for…

06/11/2015

Check out this cool Washington State tourism site:

—> http://www.beautifulwashington.com/

Welcome to Washington. This page will show all the beautiful places in Washington state.

06/11/2015

Have you checked out any of our local Lewis County trails lately? Get all the info from LewisCountyTrails.org:

—> http://www.lewiscountytrails.org/

Lewis County Trails - Blazing the trail - a trail guide of where to hike, bike and walk in Centralia, wa and Chehalis, wa

06/11/2015

Have you checked out our Lewis County Farm Guide?

—> http://lewiscountytable.com/lewis-county-farm-guide/

Connecting you to local farms in your area.

06/11/2015

Have you planned your SWWA weekend adventure yet?

—> http://seesouthwestwa.com/more-mountain-adventures-ski-resort-high-country-lakes-and-more/

White Pass Ski Area After an expansion doubled its size, the White Pass Ski Area is a haven for people seeking the glories of powder during the winter. Late spring, summer and early fall activities at the pass include hiking, bird watching, fly fishing at Leech Lake, lake fishing at Dog Lake, mounta…