Local News
Prosecutors must await toxicology results before charging driver who struck vehicle of Sheriff Derek Sanders
The driver who struck a car driven by Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders on Saturday has not been charged with any crime.  The Washington State Patrol booked the driver, a 29-year-old …
Seven more days of coastal razor clam digs approved beginning Oct. 15, more planned through 2024
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities on four coastal beaches from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21. “It was a great …
Bingo, bazaar and baked potatoes: Adna grange has three events planned for October
Adna Grange No. 417 will host three events this month, including bingo, the annual Fall Bazaar and a baked potato lunch.  Bingo will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. and …
Washington Secretary of State to visit Chehalis library for Dungeons & Dragons event
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs will visit the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Regional Library for an event focused on the fantasy tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. …
Former Green Hill School superintendent returns to Chehalis juvenile detention center
Former Green Hill School Superintendent Jennifer Redman will again step into the role this week following the departure of current Superintendent Jason Aldana. The Department of Children, Youth …
Lewis County receives state grant to improve building permit process
Lewis County will receive roughly $75,000 from the Washington state Commerce Department to streamline the local building permit review process. In an announcement Monday, the Commerce Department …
Going to the W.F. West football game?  Bring coats for the Chehalis PTO's 'End Zone to Warmth' drive
The Chehalis PTO's Helping Hands Committee will hold an "End Zone to Warmth" coat drive at the W.F. West High School varsity football game on Oct. 11. The game starts at 7 p.m. The …
State commission suspends license of Centralia doctor who prescribed ivermectin to COVID-19 patients in 2021
The Washington Medical Commission has suspended the license of a primary care provider and internal medical specialist who prescribed ivermectin to at least five COVID-19 patients in Centralia in …
Two Centralia Police Department vehicles disabled after burglary suspect escapes PIT maneuver Tuesday
Two Centralia Police Department patrol cars were disabled after a theft and burglary suspect fled from a traffic stop in the 900 block of West Main Street on Tuesday. Two officers in separate …
Man injured after rolling vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 near Toledo on Wednesday
A Longview man was transported to Providence Centralia Hospital for medical treatment after he rolled his vehicle on northbound Interstate 5 near Toledo early Wednesday morning. A blue 2004 Ford …
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to debut at Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Friday
For those looking to celebrate Halloween a bit early, dark comedy will take center stage at the Evergreen Playhouse beginning this weekend during a presentation of the classic play “Arsenic and …
Sirens: $3,000 in fraudulent transactions reported; man arrested for calling 911 repeatedly, swearing at dispatchers; citizen struck by Airsoft pellets
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Fraud • Just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a citizen in the 400 block of Centralia College Boulevard reported there were over $3,000 in fraudulent transactions …
Death notices: Oct. 9, 2024
• CATHEY A. HADDEN, 76, Ryderwood, died on Oct. 6 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • DAVID C. STUCKY, 85, Toledo, died on …
Cowlitz Tribe artist aims to show culture is alive, thriving with new mural
Without opening a history book, it can be hard to see the presence of the Cowlitz villages that once dotted the Cowlitz River. Now, a vibrant reminder of the area’s first inhabitants is …
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent spar as poll shows rematch is a dead heat
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent’s contrasting personalities and policies came into sharper focus during a debate Monday as a new poll showed their race to …
Local Sports
CCR beats Shelton, continues progress to districts
The combined high school swimming program of Centralia, Rochester and Chehalis (W.F. West) pulled out a 26-68 win over Shelton on Tuesday at the Thorbeckes Wellness Center. Six swimmers have …
W.F. West close regular season with convincing win over Black Hills
Every player in the Bearcats lineup was a senior on senior night and they showed out with a 6-0 victory over the Wolves on Wednesday afternoon. Jonah Ames won a 4-6, 7-5, 10-3 verdict for W.F. …
Tumwater’s Broome places second at Makarenko Park
Tumwater’s Alexandra Broome was highest area placer on Wednesday at Makarenko Park in Aberdeen, as the sophomore took second in the girls race. Tumwater and W.F. West made up four of the …
CC Roundup: Women’s soccer wins third straight
The Centralia College women’s soccer team won its third game in a row on Wednesday, taking down Pierce 4-1 on the road. Rubi Serrato opened the scoring in the 20th minute off an assist …
Tobin leads Pirates to league victory over Ravens
Striker Lydia Tobin found the back of the net four times on Wednesday night as the only source of Adna’s offense in a 4-1 triumph over Raymond/South Bend at home in a C2BL battle. Ava …

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Obituaries

Death notices: Oct. 7, 2024

• STANLEY WAYNE BADGER, 79, Olympia, died Sept. 27 at home. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • VICKI L. LORING, 71, Winlock, died on Oct. 2 at …

In loving memory of Carol Ramona Allender Thompson Ecklund: 1943-2024

Carol Ramona Allender Thompson Ecklund passed away unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm on Sept. 23, 2024. Carol was born Jan. 28, 1943, in Ryderwood, Washington, to Ralph (Barney) and Jackie …

In loving memory of Susan Marie Richert: April 26, 1955 - Sept. 27, 2024

Susan Marie Richert died peacefully at age 69 during the early Friday morning hours in Shoreline, Washington, on Sept. 27. Susan is survived by her brother, Steve Richert (Margo), of Beaverton, …

In loving memory of Richard “Rich” Donald Givens: 1966-2024

Richard “Rich” Donald Givens, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, after a courageous one-year battle …

In loving memory of LeRoy (Lee) Lavern Bluhm: 1930-2024

LeRoy (Lee) Lavern Bluhm passed away quietly on Sept. 23, 2024, at his home at the age of 94, just three days after celebrating his 72nd wedding anniversary. Lee was born in Milford, Nebraska, on …

Death notice: Oct. 4, 2024

• MARIA LOUISE BIRK, 76, Centralia, died Sept. 28 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.
State & Regional News

Pedestrian struck and killed by bus in Grays Harbor County

A 33-year-old Aberdeen man was struck and killed on state Route 115 outside of Ocean Shores on Thursday morning. The man, whose name has not been released, was hit by a northbound Grays Harbor …

Schools
University of Washington study shows pandemic affected teen boys and girls differently
SEATTLE — Being a teen during the first part of the COVID pandemic meant experiencing many milestones — the first day of high school, birthdays, graduation — from behind a computer …
Top Washington universities decline in annual rankings of best U.S. schools
U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings on Sept. 24, with some Washington state schools seeing a slight drop from last year's list. UW among 20 best public colleges …
Registration is open for Oct. 19 ‘Expanding Your Horizons’ STEAM conference for young women
Registration is now open for this year’s “Expanding Your Horizons” event, a half-day science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) career exploration conference for young …
Conservative challenger seeks to oust two-term incumbent to oversee Washington state’s public schools
Washington voters this year can grant a third term to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal or fill the office with a fresh face to match newcomers who will fill at least four …
Centralia College recognized for student voter participation
Centralia College has been awarded a Silver Seal for its nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2022 midterm election, the college announced Thursday. The Silver Seal was awarded to …
Commentary

Commentary: Manufacturing Week bus tour highlights reasons to support state’s makers

On the first day of the Association of Washington Business’s (AWB) annual bus tour celebrating manufacturers, we visited a family-owned company in the Vancouver area called TigerStop …

Commentary: Politicians need to emulate the late Washington state Governor Dan Evans

America needs a statesperson of the stature, capability and perspective of Daniel J. Evans as our next president. Dan Evans died on Sept. 20 at the age of 98 after serving as Washington …

Julie McDonald: Trade show proves independent bookstores are still thriving

Nearly 240 booksellers from throughout the Pacific Northwest gathered a week ago at the Holiday Inn on the Columbia River in Portland to meet authors, browse books and learn about the latest in …

John Braun: Approve I-2124 to get a pay raise while ending the government’s monopoly on long-term care coverage

All four of the citizen initiatives on the upcoming general election ballot would let people keep more of their own money. That alone is a good reason to support each. Initiative 2124 stands out …

Commentary: The direction of public safety is on the ballot this November

If you missed the good news, according to recently released FBI statistics violent crime in the United States dropped the past year. This has been a positive multi-year trend since 2019. …
Outdoors
Outdoors
Despite Retreat Fire, elk hunters likely to benefit from mild winter
Yakima area elk herds remain in good shape this hunting season following another mild winter and low snowpack, according to the Washington Department of Wildlife. WDFW District 8 biologist Erin …
Massive, 164-pound bluefin tuna caught off Oregon coast
Wicked Tuna Oregon came to Garibaldi Sunday when a 164-pound bluefin was certified on the scales of Captain’s Corner. Barnes Cooper of Hillsboro has targeted the large tunas for years, …
Skate Creek Sno-Park to temporarily close as snowmobile registrations fall across the state
The Skate Creek motorized Sno-Park in East Lewis County will temporarily close for the 2024-25 winter season due to declining revenue from snowmobile registrations, according to a news release. …