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Cody Duncan, a TransAlta business developer who grew up in Boistfort and graduated from Adna High School in 2000, recaps the company’s history and outlines its future on Thursday night at the Lewis County AAUW chapter’s meeting at Stillwater Estates in Centralia.
Julie McDonald: NPR shines national spotlight on Centralia and TransAlta
In the past month, National Public Radio has focused on TransAlta and Centralia as an example of the right way to phase out a coal-fired power plant, the last such plant in Washington state. A … more
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Shoppers browse a selection of vendors at the Centralia Farmers Market at Centralia College on Friday, May 3.
Centralia Farmers Market opens season at Centralia College; Community Farmers Market of Chehalis to host preview and plant sale Tuesday
As the spring season settles over the region, the farmers markets in both Centralia and Chehalis will again provide locally grown produce and other products. Those who frequent the farmers … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses in the legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14, 2023.
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 … more
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Wheeler Field, pictured at right, and Field Two, left, are seen from above on Thursday, April 25. Both fields will be renovated with artificial turf.
Centralia City Council approves turfing contract for Borst Park fields; parks director applying for more grants for new field lighting
The City of Centralia is moving forward with plans to install artificial turf on Wheeler Field and Field 2 at Fort Borst Park after the Centralia City Council unanimously voted to approve a contract … more
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Invenergy operates the Grays Harbor natural gas plant in Elma, Grays Harbor County.
Grays Harbor County gas plant property value drops by $52M; agreement says costs of climate bill pushed down the value of largest taxpayer
In December 2023, a historic property tax adjustment delivered a blow to the value of a natural gas power plant near Elma, raising taxes of remaining property owners in the area and across the … more
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Alex Troutman, Nicole Troutman, and Brian Carreon talk over a game of Connect 4 at the Lewis County Young Professionals Kickoff Mixer at The Juice Box in Centralia Thursday evening, June 6, 2023.
Lewis County Young Professionals to host LinkedIn workshop featuring Pinterest’s global head of university recruiting
Lewis County Young Professionals (LCYP) will host a workshop designed to empower professionals in enhancing their online presence and expanding their networks. The workshop, titled … more
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Two students in the REVIT training program at Centralia High School are pictured in this photo from the Department of Ecology.
With grants, Lewis County Transit, schools develop renewable energy vehicle and infrastructure technician curriculum
Lewis County Transit and the Centralia and Chehalis school districts are piloting a new curriculum called the Renewable Energy Vehicle and Infrastructure Technician (REVIT) training program. … more
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Letter to the editor: The public deserves hydrogen answers
Many folks in the Lewis County area have been asking questions about the proposed PNW Hydrogen (PNWH2) Hub, and specifically the 300 MW Fortescue Electrolysis plant to be built at the former … more
Gov. Jay Inslee, centers, explains the longterm benefits of a push for green energy, during a roundtable at Centralia College on Friday, Jan. 19. To the right of Inslee is his wife, Trudi, and to his left is Lisa Grant, the superintendent of the Centralia School District.
Report finds Washington positioned to capitalize on demand for hydrogen
A recent report from the state Department of Commerce found Washington can position itself as a leader in green hydrogen as the state looks to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the coming … more
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Blue Zones Activate Lewis County will hold a free kick-off meeting on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Centralia College. They’ll discuss ways to enhance access to the hearty foods, walkable communities and social interactions to help people live healthier, longer lives — ideas that come together at events and places like the farmers market held at the Pine Street Plaza.
Brian Mittge: Taking a big step toward healthier lives and communities
A decade ago, I had the chance to hear from a National Geographic explorer who had searched the world for the secrets of people who live long, healthy lives.  What he discovered was the … more
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A photo of George Washington, founder of Centralia, at the George and Mary Jane Washington pop-up museum in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The museum displays are on loan to the college from the Centralia Downtown Association. The display is open to the public.
In focus: Pop-up museum featuring Centralia founders George, Mary Jane Washington on loan to Centralia College
The pop-up museum featuring Centralia founders George and Mary Jane Washington remains on loan to Centralia College from the Centralia Downtown Association .   It can be … more
A panel of speakers including, from left, Joe Clark, Monica Brummer, Lindsey Pollock, Adam Day, Robert Cowin and Bob Russell, takes their seats and prepares to answer questions at the Economics of Clean Energy open panel discussion held at Centralia College on Feb. 5.
‘It’s time for us to thrive': Panel offers glimpse of Lewis County’s possible green energy future
Regardless of who you asked, whether it be the collection of industry experts, educators, local officials, company executives, high school students, business owners or transit officials, just about … more
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Anil Puri, of Centralia, holds a child while another volunteer administers a polio vaccine in India in 2020. Puri traveled to India with other Rotarians to help with National Immunization Day.
Our Views: Highlighting the contributions of one very special person and Rotarian
There are few people who day after day, week after week, indeed, year after year, so completely embody the Rotary slogan — “Service above self.” The Chronicle Editorial Board … more
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Ruth Peterson
Ruth Peterson commentary: Everything that benefits us comes with some risk
A new hydrogen plant development in Lewis County — good or bad? Economic development in Lewis County — good or bad? I’ve been listening to a lot of people who are talking … more
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Fresh produce and fruit from local farms were given to Blue Zones Activate Lewis County Oct. 11 summit attendees.
Blue Zones Activate Lewis County set to host community kickoff event
After hosting two summits with local government officials, farmers, business owners and recreational organizations last year, Blue Zones Activate Lewis County announced it will host a community … more
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Centralia residents look on while Port of Centralia Commissioner Kyle Markstrom talks local infrastructure during a community town hall in Centralia College's TransAlta Commons on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Over 100 Centralians attend town hall event with local leaders; new night-by-night shelter among discussion topics
Just over 100 Centralians attended a community town hall held in Centralia College’s TransAlta Commons on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The town hall featured Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston, … more
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Artist’s rendering of the hydrogen production plant proposed in Centralia, Washington, by Australia-based Fortescue Future Industries. The soon-to-close Centralia coal power station can be seen at left rear. (Courtesy of Fortescue Future Industries, 2022)
Competing views: Hydrogen plant is an excellent project for Lewis County
Editor's note: To read a competing viewpoint on this topic, visit http://tinyurl.com/5ddrbj3s.   I have been following with some amusement and a certain sense of déjà vu the … more
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Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock speaks to roughly 200 attendees during a "Hydrogen Discussion" at the Baw Faw Grange on Monday, Jan. 29.
Hydrogen hub: Commissioner continued skepticism during informational meeting at Baw Faw Grange
While elected officials throughout the state continue to tout the “hydrogen hub” designation as a sign that Lewis County sits on the forefront of a new, green energy frontier, a packed … more
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Coralee Taylor and Cynthia Mudge of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce stand with Lewis County Coffee Co. representatives Samantha Magnuson, Angie Twining and Nicole Butler at the chamber's annual banquet at Centralia College on Friday, Jan. 19.
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce annual banquet; Lewis County Coffee Co. named 2023 Business of the Year
Members of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce gathered on Friday, Jan. 19, for the Chamber’s annual banquet in Centralia College’s TransAlta Commons. more
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The fields at Fort Borst Park are seen from above in this image provided by the City of Centralia.
Centralia City Council chooses fields to turf at Fort Borst Park
With baseball and softball seasons quickly approaching, the Centralia City Council on Tuesday selected which fields will get artificial turf first at Fort Borst Park to improve playing conditions. … more
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