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Fake snow falls over crowds of visitors at George Washington Park in Centralia during a tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Christmas tree lighting, Lighted Tractor Parade and more: Centralia Downtown Association ready for holiday season
With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) is preparing to spread holiday cheer with a slate of upcoming festive events in the Hub City’s … more
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Investigation underway amid claims Centralia police commander drank alcohol before standoff
An outside agency is conducting an administrative investigation on behalf of the Centralia Police Department into complaints alleging that a Centralia police commander responded to a domestic assault … more
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The sun is seen descending in the western sky over groomed corduroy patterns in the snow at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Dec. 23.
White Pass Ski Area set to open this Friday, conditions permitting
The White Pass Ski Area is preparing to open for winter sports enthusiasts this weekend. Conditions permitting, it will be open for skiers and snowboarders on Friday, Nov. 22, for season … more
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Quinton Ramey and Taylor Lenihan are pictured as they appeared via WebEx at Lewis County Superior Court in Chehalis on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Teen sentenced to 16 years in prison murdering a Toledo worker during a 2023 armed robbery
A 19-year-old man charged for murdering 30-year-old Navjot Singh at a Toledo area Shell station during an attempted robbery in May 2023 was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison. Quinton M. … more
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A line of Holstein dairy cows feed through a fence at a dairy farm in Idaho in this 2009 file photo. The highly pathogenic avian influenza is spreading rapidly through dairies and poultry farms in the region, and health experts say states could be doing more to test workers — many of whom are migrants — in order to prevent the disease among humans. (AP Photo/Charlie Litchfield)
Bird flu is racing through farms, but Pacific Northwest states are rarely testing workers
On a recent Monday morning, workers began their week on a large poultry farm in Franklin County, Washington, home to over 800,000 chickens. By the end of the day, avian flu had been discovered … more
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Father Daniel Dozier, of St. George Byzantine Parish, speaks during mass in Sacred Heart Church in Winlock on Sunday, Nov. 17.
Worshipers return to historic Winlock church
Surrounded by houses and bordered by Olequa Creek in the heart of Winlock, a once-prominent church sprung to life on Sunday, more than a decade after its closure. During its afternoon service, … more
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The Centralia School Board listens to public comment on banning “The Poet X” from a class during meeting in Centralia on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Centralia School Board to consider new policy for approving course material
The Centralia School Board will review the policy for course design and the selection and adoption of instructional materials during a study session next month and could adopt a modified policy early … more
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USDA National Business Renewable Energy Advisor Chris Cassidy speaks during a Bioeconomy Summit at Centralia College on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Speakers highlight Lewis County’s potential at Bioeconomy Summit
Lewis County maintains exciting potential to capitalize on a greener economy, a collection of speakers said Thursday at a Bioeconomy Summit at Centralia College. Hosted by the Economic Alliance … more
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Clyde, Lewis County director of fluff, sits on a couch at the Veterans Memorial Museum on Thursday, Nov. 14.
‘Lewis County Director of Fluff’ Clyde to begin training to serve area veterans
Clyde, a veteran therapy dog in-training affectionately dubbed the “Lewis County Director of Fluff” by his handlers, celebrated his first birthday this week with both county staff and his … more
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Lewis County Commissioners and officials discuss the preliminary budget report during the 2025 budget hearing at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Lewis County to freeze, cut positions as it seeks to close budget deficit
Lewis County Budget Administrator Becky Butler said Wednesday evening that the county’s preliminary budget will freeze approximately 15 positions in the general fund and will not fill or cut … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to members of the press on Jan. 4, ahead of the 2024 Washington state legislative session.
With $10 billion state budget deficit looming, Gov. Inslee calls on state agencies to make cuts
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s budget … more
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Winlock man faces potential homicide charges after fatal crash in Thurston County 
A 30-year-old Winlock man is facing potential charges of vehicular homicide, second-degree murder and felony eluding after a fatal crash in Thurston County that occurred as he was trying to elude … more
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church is pictured in Winlock on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
‘A new beginning’: Services to be held at long-shuttered Winlock church
Following the closure of Winlock's Sacred Heart Catholic Church in March 2014, the building has sat largely vacant. At the time, the Archdiocese of Seattle said the church could no longer financially … more
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Chehalis Fire Chief Adam Fulbright explains why he requested the Chehalis City Council approve a $600,000 fire engine refurbishment during the council's meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Chehalis City Hall.
Chehalis City Council approves $600K for fire engine refurbishment amid budget and vehicle reliability issues
With a budget deficit looming, the Chehalis City Council unanimously approved a $600,000 fire engine refurbishment for the Chehalis Fire Department’s 2004 Pierce Enforcer fire engine during its … more
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Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston comments on the state of budgets in municipalities across Washington state on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a council meeting where the city's proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget was approved on first reading at Centralia City Hall.
Centralia City Council approves budget; Worries of potential deficit in next biennium still loom
The Centralia City Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the city’s 2025-2026 biennial budget on first reading during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. … more
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A Christmas tree sits atop a vehicle traveling down Forest Road 23 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in 2021.
‘Tis the season: Gifford Pinchot National Forest Christmas tree permits now available 
We haven’t yet reached Thanksgiving, but Christmas tree season has arrived in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  Residents who want a little adventure to go with their holiday … more
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From left, United States military veterans Fred Breed, Tom Johnson, Danny Draper, David Konkler and Oliver Brock pose for a photo after being presented with handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valor Foundation as a thank you for their service during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Monday, Nov. 11.
Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran talks PTSD, suicide prevention at Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis
Close to 90 people, including many Lewis County veterans, their families and friends, attended the Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.  The … more
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United States Army Veteran Ron Averill, left, and retired Navy Reserve Captain Michael Scacchi walk a wreath forward to be placed beneath a wooden cross during a Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the American Legion Grant Hodge Post 17 in Centralia on Monday, Nov. 11.
In focus: American Legion honors veterans at ceremony in Centralia
Around 40 Tenino residents attend a town hall event on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Tenino High School. The event was hosted by the Tenino City Council, Mayor Dave Watterson and city staff to address residents' concerns and questions around a budget deficit and recent budget reporting problems discovered within the city.
Lack of proper budget reporting, position turnover led to Tenino spending estimated $1.3M in restricted funds, mayor says
About 40 Tenino residents attended a town hall event at Tenino High School on Saturday, Nov. 9, hosted by city staff, the Tenino City Council and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson to address the estimated … more
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Doris Bier and Jim Stafford smile and laugh during a book-signing event at the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis on Saturday.
Julie McDonald: A Saturday surrounded by history and those who lived it
Sitting in the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis on Saturday for a book signing, surrounded by artifacts and living history in the form of three local longtime residents, I experienced a … more
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