Local News
A week after raucous Washington GOP convention, gubernatorial candidates share thoughts
“Remarkable and historic” or a “chaotic clown show"? There were dramatically different takes from the two Republican candidates for governor on how last weekend’s state …
Centralia College student Maya Hankins ‘No. 1 ranked student in the state’ on All-Washington Academic Team 
Centralia College Running Start student Maya Hankins was named “the No. 1 ranked student in the state” at a ceremony recognizing the All-Washington Academic Team in Olympia on …
Bail set at $100,000 for Cascade Mental Health patient accused of ‘brutal’ attacks on two employees 
A patient at Cascade Mental Health in Centralia accused of punching two employees in the head, giving one employee a concussion and knocking out the other employee’s tooth, on Thursday is …
Glenoma couple files $13M lawsuit against PUD, alleges new meters could be ‘Trojan horse’ for worldwide agenda
A Glenoma couple has filed a lawsuit against the Lewis County Public Utility District seeking $13 million in damages in response to a plan to install new, advanced metering infrastructure for roughly …
Protesters occupy Red Square at The Evergreen State College in Olympia
Students of The Evergreen State College have occupied part of the institution’s Red Square as part of a movement across the country in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. University …
Centralia man accused of striking a woman in the head faces felony assault charge
A Centralia man accused of striking a woman on the head during an argument on Tuesday is facing one count of second-degree assault, domestic violence, in Lewis County Superior Court. Jimmie Carl …
Lewis County Transit board meeting set for April 30
The date of the next regular board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. This …
Lewis County’s unemployment rate ticks down after rising in previous months
After months of consecutive increases, the unemployment rate in Lewis County ticked down to 6.7% in March. The rate comes after the county reported a 7.8% unemployment rate in February, a 7.1% …
Ethel-based beekeeper offering free bee swarm removals in Lewis County
With temperatures trending toward the warmer side as spring stretches on, hibernating bees are beginning to wake up. As usual, some of them are swarming on structures or trees too close for some …
In focus: Centralia College hosts Inclusive Career Fair
A total of 207 potential employees attended the second annual Inclusive Career Fair at Centralia College on Thursday. Hosted by Cultivating Inclusion Lewis County and the Economic Alliance of …
City of Centralia, church organizing cemetery cleanup at Greenwood Memorial Park ahead of Memorial Day
The Centralia Parks Department, in partnership with Cooks Hill Community Church, is organizing a work party to clean up the historic Greenwood Memorial Park cemetery on Saturday, May 4. …
Sirens: Three firearms lost or stolen; man arrested after knocking out two people; counterfeit money reported
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accidents • A minor, non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported in the 500 block of Centralia College Boulevard at approximately 9:30 a.m. on …
Brian Mittge: Laying down a wholesome Twin Cities challenge
Last Saturday was a busy one in our towns. The weather was sparkling like a diamond and a number of communities were hosting work parties in advance of Earth Day. I was working at one of them …
In focus: Centralia Downtown Association hosts ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party at British Bites
The Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) held a “Alice in Flowerland” block party and fundraiser at British Bites in Centralia on Wednesday. The event raised money for the annual …
In focus: Award-winning Chehalis child chef ready for his closeup as national voting nears
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa recorded a video on Thursday as the national voting nears for the Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa. Kason and his …
Local Sports
Prep boys track and field: T-Birds' Iversen overcomes surgeries to PR in shot put
SHELTON – Doubt was creeping into Dane Iversen’s mind. Three surgeries in three different areas of the Tumwater High School senior’s body was cause for concern. Even the …
Prep girls track and field: Technique spurring Tumwater's Jones in fastest event
SHELTON – The running form is smooth. The sprinting ability is among the best this spring in Class 2A. The times have been top of the line. As Tumwater High School’s Ava Jones’ …
Napavine tops Toledo in back-and-forth affair
The matchup between two of the top teams in the C2BL was as close as expected on Friday, but it was the Napavine softball team that came away with an 8-6 win over Toledo. The game featured five …
T-Wolves downed by Ducks
The Morton-White Pass softball team couldn’t dig out of an early hole on Friday, as the Timberwolves fell to Toutle Lake in five innings. The Ducks scored six in the first and broke the …
Tigers top Mountaineers for tenth consecutive win
The Napavine baseball team’s winning streak has reached double digits, as the Tigers defeated Rainier 10-0 in six innings. Napavine (15-3, 14-3 C2BL) scored nine runs in the first three …

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Obituaries

In loving memory of Ron Denman: 1951-2024

Ronald (Ron) Raul Denman passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on Oct. 30, 1951, to Leona and Raymond, who preceded him in death.  He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. He …

Death Notice: April 26, 2024

• JULIE LORRAINE PATTON, 65, Rochester, died April 22 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.

In loving memory of Sandy Petrich: 1958-2024

Sandy Petrich was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter.  With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sandy, a remarkably beautiful woman whose presence illuminated the …

Death notices: April 24, 2024

• HELEN ESTHER FOSTER, 82, of Rochester, died April 19 at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin …

In loving memory of Dale Schueller: 1944-2024

Dale Curtis Schueller, age 80, was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Feb. 16, 1944, to Myrtle Marie (Bauerly) Schueller and Donald Joseph Schueller.  Immediately following Sealth High, …

Death Notices: April 19, 2024

• CARISSA L. BREMGARTNER-GARDIPEE, 36, Adna, died on April 8 at her residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 19, at St. Urban Cemetery in Winlock followed by a celebration of …
State & Regional News

Bob Ferguson wins 'buy-in' from Washington state Democrats ahead of gubernatorial primary

The Washington state primary is still more than three months away, but Democrats are making clear which of their candidates running for governor they will support. There’s no official …

Schools
Chehalis Middle School Honor Roll
Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll. Eighth grade Sophia R. Allen, Madeline B. Bradley, Jayden Dean, Collin D. Elder, Aspen J. Gist, David A. Hernandez, …
Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.  Kason and his elote recipe …
Three Centralia College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
Centralia College has named three students to the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team.  “The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors the state's finest higher …
Evaline School to host 140th anniversary celebration on May 18; Hope Grange’s 120th anniversary celebration to follow
Evaline School is celebrating its 140th anniversary with an open house on Saturday, May 18. The Winlock-based public elementary school serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, with …
Lewis County donates $35,000 to project to house homeless Centralia students
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $35,000 to a project to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. The move comes after the Centralia …
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: GOP convention was success, despite negative media reports

We, the Lewis County Republican Party, were honored to attend the 2024 Washington state Republican Party Convention in Spokane April 18-20. Our delegation brought 40 elected representatives from …

Commentary

John Braun: The hits just keep coming from Democrats’ cap-and-tax law

Anyone who buys gasoline already knows how the price of a gallon of unleaded regular in our state has shot up since majority Democrats’ cap-and-tax law — the so-called Climate Commitment …

Bill Serrahn commentary: Living at the bottom of an atmospheric ocean in the Holocene epoch

“We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” — Jay Inslee The earth’s climate has …

Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor’s offices to large hospitals

Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a …

Gluesenkamp Perez: Our veterans served our country. It’s time we served them.

Editor’s note: Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was offered an opportunity to write an op-ed on a topic of her choosing after the previous publication of a commentary by her Republican …

John Braun: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders

Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any …
Outdoors
Outdoors
Count shows wolf population increasing in Washington state
The number of wolves is increasing in Washington, although breeding pairs declined by one, according to information released this week by the state agency that tracks their numbers. The …
The digs roll on: WDFW announces seven days of coastal clam digging to round out April 
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning April 23, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed …
WDFW: Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, including a decision from the WDFW director about 2024-2026 hunting …