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    • Centralia, WA (98531)

      Today

      Morning fog, then cloudy this afternoon. High 52F. Winds light and variable..

      Tonight

      Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 43F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

      Updated: January 20, 2020 @ 3:25 am

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      Alderson’s Awards Named Business of the Year by Chamber of Commerce

      Alderson’s Awards Named Business of the Year by Chamber of Commerce

      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. 

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      Rainier's Brody Klein Claims Title at Norton Memorial Tourney

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      Centralia Rifle Club Elects First Female President in 90-Plus Years

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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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