A man reported he was stabbed by a hitchhiker he picked up Friday evening, according to the Chehalis Police Department. The Washington State Patrol also responded. Read more
Each year, the Centralia- Chehalis Chamber of Commerce keeps its business of the year a tightly guarded secret — making the presentation of the award at its annual banquet an often emotional surprise for the recipient. Read more
In its aim to better serve its public employees, the Board of County Commissioners has endorsed a consolidation of internal services, which will result in transitioning two of its managerial staffers into new roles and the deletion of five positions, according to County Manager Erik Martin. Read more
The Adna Grange has scheduled a spaghetti feed and bluegrass concert to raise money to pay for repairs to Engine No. 15 — The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad’s steam train. Read more
Before 2008, Nancy Keaton — elected this month as the first ever female president of the Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division — had never fired a gun, and didn’t care to. Read more
PrimeLending, focusing on residential loans, recently opened a location in downtown Chehalis managed by Becky Carver, who has more than 20 years of experience in the loan business. Read more
Special Services Chief Dusty Breen of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office recently weighed in on the financial strain that the recently adopted Initiative 1639 is taking on his department and speculated that changes may be on the horizon in terms of administering enhanced background checks for… Read more
The next round of razor clam digs has been given the green light by the WDFW. The approved digs will take place from Tuesday Jan. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Read more
Jonathan Stringer, the 24-year-old Chehalis man who died Jan. 9 when a trench collapsed at the Skookumchuck Wind Project outside of Rainier, was a young father who attempted to save the life of another coworker, according to information on a crowdfunding website aimed at raising money for th… Read more
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RAINIER — Rainier’s Brody Klein was the top finisher at the 2020 Sgt. Justin Norton Memorial boys wrestling tournament, capturing the 160-pound title.
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Before 2008, Nancy Keaton — elected this month as the first ever female president of the Centralia Rifle Club & Junior Division — had never fired a gun, and didn’t care to.
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Last year, the Legislature stopped just short of mandating that all public schools teach a far-reaching sex-ed curriculum starting in kindergarten, but the push is back this year in Olympia.
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Sean Lee Nolan, 53, passed away unexpectedly at his Chehalis, …
Jonathan F. Stringer passed away Jan. 9, 2020. He was on a job…
Carl William “Bill” Kullberg was born June 1, 1930, in Astoria…
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• JONATHAN STRINGER, 24, Chehalis, died Jan. 9, 2020 in Lewis County. A viewing is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Funeral Alternatives of Washington at 455 North Street, Southeast, Tumwater. A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at the same location. Arrang…
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Elizabeth Johnson, of Centralia qualified for the Fall 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
