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Cristopher Allen Gaudreau appears in Lewis County Superior Court for sentencing Wednesday morning in Chehalis.
Lewis County Judge Sentences Man to 25 Years for Murder of Rikkey Outumuro
Cristopher Gaudreau will serve 25 years in prison for the October 2021 murder of his girlfriend, local LGBTQ+ activist and performer Rikkey Outumuro.  The sentence was at the high end of the … more
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Centralia resident Matt Lecross addressed the Centralia City Council and those in attendance at a Tuesday night special meeting focused on the Pearl Street Pool. He said whatever decision was made should have the community and kids as a priority, and that he hoped the pool could be revitalized for use once again.
Centralia Council Moves to Let Voters Decide Pearl Street Pool’s Fate
For more than 10 years, the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool in Centralia has been closed due to maintenance issues and budget constraints. During that time, the Save The Outdoor Pool (STOP) group … more
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Owner and Head Chef Eyner Cardona prepares a cut of king salmon at Ocean Prime Family Restaurant in Chehalis Monday morning.
Ocean Prime: Chef to Open His First Restaurant in Chehalis at Former Kit Carson Location
Having closed in September 2021, the longtime home of the Kit Carson Family Restaurant in Chehalis stayed vacant for about a year before Seattle Chef Eyner “Rene” Cardona began renovating … more
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Brianna Jones, Capri O'Neill, Stacy Jones, Eva Reynolds, Erin Jennings and Hannah Feaster rehearse a complicated group dance move for the Arabian Corps portion of "The Nutcracker” ballet.
Southwest Washington Dance Center Celebrates 25 Years of Nutcracker
For dancers and supporters of Southwest Washington Dance Center, the loss of their beloved “Nutcracker” in 2020 to COVID-19 restrictions was an especially hard blow. It wasn’t … more
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Flames engulf a building off W. Main Street in Centralia as crews from Riverside Fire Authority respond to a call on Sunday.
Firefighters Respond to Centralia House Engulfed in Flames Sunday 
A woman estimated to be around 40 years old was taken from the scene and kept under observation for smoke inhalation as responders fought back a house fire in the 1000 block of West Main Street … more
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Reporter Isabel Vander Stoep smiles while carrying a spruce through snow after chopping down a tree with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service on Thursday off Forest Road 1284.
‘Spruce’ Up The Holidays With a Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas Tree
The Cascade Mountains form a kingdom and the trees below are subjects. Nobility lives high up in a castle.  To get to the palace, one must cross rivers and forests. There he rests on sheets … more
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Lights illuminate characters and the words, “Winter Wonderland,” during a Christmas Lights Drive Thru at Borst Park in Centralia in 2021.
Fort Borst Park Drive-Thru Light Display Returns to Centralia This Weekend
Starting Dec. 2, the Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display will be returning to Centralia for citizens to enjoy this Christmas season.  The light displays, which will feature both animated … more
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Demolition crews work to demolish the Winlock Haunted Hostel B&B and Hotel following a structure fire in the building.
‘We Were Getting Close, Finally’: Documents Detail Winlock’s Long Struggles With Hostel Before Fire
To Winlock residents and city officials who had been inside the Winlock Haunted Hostel, Hotel and B&B in recent years, the fire that engulfed the building on Nov. 8 was tragic and terrifying, but … more
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Santa and Rudolph wave from atop a ladder truck in December 2021 during the Santa Parade in downtown Chehalis.
Santa Parade Set for 11 a.m. Saturday in Downtown Chehalis
The 72nd annual Santa Parade is on Saturday in Downtown Chehalis. The parade’s theme will be “The Night Before Christmas.”  Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Director … more
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Four trumpeter swans fly in sync over the Willapa Hills Trail in Chehalis on Friday afternoon, honking as they go.
Loud, ‘Magnificent’ Trumpeter Swans Make Return to Lewis County
As Mary Oliver once wrote, the wild goose’s call is “harsh and exciting.” The phrase also aptly described the fanfare of the trumpeter swan, which can be heard from miles away, … more
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Friends of Aron Christensen pose for a photo while holding signs outside the Lewis County Courthouse while demanding justice in Chehalis on Sunday.
Friends of Aron Christensen Protest in Chehalis, Ask for Justice, After Another Month Passes Without Charges Filed in the Case
Another month has passed since Aron Christensen and his dog, Buzzo, were found dead on a hiking trail near Walupt Lake in East Lewis County.  With no clear answers yet on what happened to the … more
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Members of the Phillips family from Centralia and Battle Ground smile for a photo at George Washington Park during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The Centralia Downtown Association organized the event, which was revamped from past versions.
In Focus: March to Christmas Is Officially on Following Centralia Tree Lighting Celebration
Winona Gladue smiles while carrying a Christmas tree with her daughter Lily, 13, through mud at the Mistletoe Tree Farm west of Chehalis on Friday.
‘Christmas Time Is a Happy Time Here:’ Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm Offers Fresh Trees and Family Fun Through Dec. 4
Mistletoe Tree Farm is only open as a u-cut Christmas tree seller for 10 days out of the year, but each of those days is packed with families coming to the rural Chehalis farm from across the region … more
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Riverside firefighters work to locate hot spots while tearing apart sections of flooring and ceiling inside a building following a residential fire in the 200 block of North Rock Street in Centralia on Friday.
Fire Displaces Households in Centralia Apartments on Friday
Two or three households are displaced after a support beam in an apartment building on North Rock Street caught fire Friday morning.  Firefighters with the Riverside Fire Authority and the … more
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This is the first cohort of four-year degree students at Centralia College. The photo of them in caps and gowns is from their graduation in 2014. The first four-year graduates were distinguished from two-year graduates by being in gold robes. Today, four-year graduates wear a gold colored stole to distinguish them from 2-year graduates
Ten Years of Bachelor’s Degrees at Centralia College
Ask someone who was there when Centralia College began offering four-year degrees 10 years ago and they often remember feeling a little like they were in uncharted territory. The state had only … more
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Caregiver Vera Vian smiles alongside Leslie Mathews, a Morton resident, former caregiver and employee at Hap’s Place, holding her service dog Gypsy Monday afternoon.
Holiday Wishlist: Area Agency on Aging Seeks to Match Donors With Folks in Need
When it comes to holiday donations, most people think of toy drives, but children aren’t the only ones in need of support. The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging assists seniors and … more
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Captain Gin Pack, with The Salvation Army, smiles while talking about a $10,000 donation to the Red Kettle campaign by a local church, Monday in Centralia.
Salvation Army of Lewis County Kicks Off 2022 Red Kettle Campaign
Bell-ringers from the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign outside stores have long been a cheery sign of the holidays.  This week, they’ve returned to the entrances of Walmart in … more
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Parents take students out of class following a large police presence at Rochester High School where members of the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office were investigating a threat Tuesday morning.
False Report of Active Shooter at Rochester High School on Tuesday Is Under Investigation 
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a false report of an active shooter at Rochester High School that caused law enforcement to evacuate the school Tuesday … more
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Charlie Albright performs for an audience on a nine-foot Steinway & Sons grand piano inside the Corbet Theatre Friday evening with proceeds going to the Charlie Albright Scholarship at Centralia College.
In Focus: Pianist Charlie Albright Dazzles in Return to Centralia College
Piano virtuoso Charlie Albright performed for attendees gathered in the Corbet Theatre Friday evening for a “Classical Christmas Fundraiser Concert,” with proceeds going to the Charlie … more
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East County resident Allison Champion sent this photo of smoke and fire from near Randle. The Footrot Fire, 6 miles SW of Randle, is being managed by the industrial timber stand property owner after initial response by the Department of Natural Resources.
Dry November Begets Wildfires Across Lewis County, State
With a dry November, not even previous rainfall or below-freezing temperatures could stop a swell of over a dozen fires across Western Washington, according to the Washington Department of Natural … more
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