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A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with new robbery, assault and escape charges following an escape attempt from the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center in Chehalis on Wednesday.  … more
U.S. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, last week introduced the bipartisan No Corruption in Government Act. The proposed legislation would prevent members of … more
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery.  “This approach is designed to … more
WHITE PASS — Exceptionally wet and heavy powder combined with low visibility to create difficult conditions for the White Pass Ski Area freeride ski team at its Sunday practice earlier this … more
Nineteenth Legislative District state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, has reaffirmed his commitment to public safety and constitutional rights during the 2025 legislative session, he stated in a news … more
The Montesano City Council, a member of the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority, passed a resolution at Tuesday evening’s regular City Council meeting pledging continued support for the … more
Authorities are searching for a missing woman who was last seen in Cowlitz County about two months ago. Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office staff received a report on Jan. 3 of the … more
Republican lawmakers in Washington state are taking another stab at emergency powers reform in the hope that a new governor means legislation to that effect will at least get a hearing. Bob … more
The list of where possessing a firearm is illegal, even with a concealed pistol license, could soon expand as lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday to ban carrying altogether at more than 5,300 places. … more
Washington’s new governor, Bob Ferguson, has targeted his own former office as ripe for budget savings as he seeks fixes for the state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall.  But his … more
Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington.  Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of … more
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with new robbery, assault and escape charges following an escape attempt from the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center in Chehalis on Wednesday.  … more
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeffrey S. Humphrey had his first appearance in Lewis County District Court on Wednesday, though his arraignment hearing has been delayed one week due to … more
State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, met with CEO Matt Kempton at Willapa Harbor Hospital on Jan. 10. Walsh toured the facilities and talked with staff, according to a news release from the … more
The Washington State Archives will display the Constitution of the State of Washington outside of the House Chambers in the Legislative Building on Sid Snyder Avenue in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 16, … more
The Toledo Community Library will host its ninth annual seed swap on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seed donations can be dropped off at the library, located at 241 Cowlitz St. in … more
The Washington state Secretary of Health has suspended the credentials of a social worker and agency-affiliated counselor in Lewis County who was convicted in December 2023 for possession of meth … more
The Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) has received a clean accountability audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office, the utility announced in a news release on Monday. The … more
With baseball and softball season quickly approaching, the project to install turf at Fort Borst Park’s ballfields is nearing completion. Due to seasonal rain keeping some of the fields … more
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to formally establish the 911 tax that voters approved in November. The tax itself, which will collect an additional .2% sales tax to fund … more
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