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Several years after it was revealed Washington law enforcement agencies had a backlog of more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, a new state audit has found that Washington State Patrol has … more
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • A 39-year-old Bucoda woman was arrested in the 100 block of West Maple Street just before 2:45 p.m. on Dec. 18 for second-degree trafficking stolen … more
• LULA BELLE DEPEW, 74, Centralia, died Dec. 18 at Sharon Care Center in Centralia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • STEPHEN ELOID PARNELL, 54, … more
Incoming Governor Bob Ferguson has tapped a longtime Democratic legislator to head the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). On Wednesday, Ferguson announced that state Rep. Tana … more
There’s a photo of Lee Coumbs I rediscovered while writing these farewell tribute columns that shows how his spirit warmed our community even during dark, cold times.  In one way, … more
A man accused of breaking into an unoccupied Toledo home on Wednesday was arrested after the homeowners’ son found him in the residence, punched him several times and restrained him until … more
State lawmakers filed a bipartisan effort Monday to reduce the standard to charge someone with driving under the influence, but there could be opposition on both sides of the aisle. If approved, … more
In October, it was revealed that the state operating budget faced a potential $5 billion shortfall for the 2025-2027 biennium. While that figure has changed slightly, the shortfall amount for the … more
The overall winning group “ReNew Market” of the Lewis County Business Academy was honored during the closing ceremony in the TransAlta Commons of Centralia College on Thursday, Dec. 19. … more
Legislation to honor the late mayor of Bucoda by renaming the town’s post office in his honor will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk for final approval. Spearheaded by Rep. … more
Two drivers were transported to a hospital on Thursday after they were involved in a failure-to-yield collision on U.S. Highway 12 near Salkum. The crash was reported at approximately 6:36 p.m. … more
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce and Lightcurve Fiber employees held as ribbon-cutting ceremony during a Business After Hours event at Jeremy’s Farm to Table in Chehalis on Thursday, … more
Approximately 70 concerned Fords Prairie neighborhood residents attended a town hall at the Centralia High School library on Thursday, Dec. 19, to learn more about the recent announcement that their … more
A year after naming the Northwest one of seven new “regional hydrogen hubs” in a nationwide competition, the U.S. Department of Energy is beginning its review of possible environmental … more
Erin Michelle West, the teacher who died in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School Monday in Madison, Wisconsin, was remembered Thursday by her pastor as "a godly, kind, compassionate woman. … more
Democrats nationally are reeling over the 2024 election that will return Donald Trump to the White House with a Republican majority Senate and House. Trump's sweep of all the swing states and … more
A school shooting halfway across the country is reverberating in Lewis County. The Fords Prairie Elementary School and Centralia Christian School communities and others in Lewis County are … more
Legislation to honor the late mayor of Bucoda by renaming the town’s post office in his honor will now head to President Joe Biden’s desk for final approval. Spearheaded by Rep. … more
The former Lewis County Fire District 5 paramedic and medical services officer (MSO) charged in March for forging forms to order between 1,200 and 1,500 vials of narcotics and allegedly stealing more … more
Elma High School honored two of its boys wrestling program legends in a ceremony during a dual meet against W.F. West on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Elma. Former Eagles wrestling greats and … more
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