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Students from left to right, Rider Hill, Ayden Deaguero, Bomani Birdwell-Young, Asher Higgenbottom, Cindy Strom and Emma Woodard pose for a photo inside Sherrill Stead’s classroom Thursday afternoon at Toledo Middle School.
Toledo Middle Schoolers Advance to Semifinals of National STEM Contest
Toledo middle schoolers have been named semifinalists in the nationwide Samsung Solve For Tomorrow contest for their work with hydroponics. As a semifinalist, the school will receive $15,000 to … more
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Centralia School Levy
Centralia School Board to Run Levy a Third Time in April
The Centralia School Board passed a resolution on Wednesday evening to place a levy on the ballot in the April election. This is the Centralia School District’s third attempt at passing the … more
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Republican State Budget Proposal Cuts Programs, Uses Rainy-Day Fund
House Republicans released their proposed state budget Feb. 16, saying it shows how a Republican-controlled Legislature could craft a spending plan without raising taxes.“If House Republicans were … more
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Lewis County Watch
Grays Harbor County Jail Inmate Dead, Found Hanging in His Cell
The death of an inmate found hanging inside his cell at the Grays Harbor County Jail early Wednesday morning is under investigation.At 4:42 a.m. Wednesday, the inmate — Tacoma resident Andrew … more
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FILE PHOTO — A Chehalis Fire Department truck is parked outside, while a Lewis County Fire District 6 truck is parked inside the Fire District 6 station on Jackson Highway in May 2020. The Chehalis Fire Department has since moved to a new temporary station. 
Lewis County Fire District 6 to Limit Response to Medical Emergencies in Chehalis City Limits
Lewis County Fire District 6 has announced that it will no longer respond to medical emergencies that occur within Chehalis city limits, with the exception of specified Advanced Life Support (ALS) … more
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A Great Blue Heron takes off from the Cowlitz River on the morning of Monday, June 15, 2015.
Herrera Buetler, Washington Senators Urge Funding for Cowlitz River Sediment Monitoring
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, joined Washington Democratic Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell this week in urging the full federal funding of the Mount St. Helens Sediment … more
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Two Lewis County Students Selected for Prestigious PLU Scholarship
Two local students from Toledo and W.F. West high schools have been named Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) President’s Scholars and were awarded a $30,000 per year President’s … more
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Stairs lead to the second floor of the Lewis County Courthouse.
Lewis County to Get $162,000 Chunk of HUD Homelessness Funding
More than $84 million in grants will flow into Washington state from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), $161,727 of which will go directly to Lewis County. The funding is … more
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Twin Transit Meeting to Be Held Virtually
The next board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit area, also known as Twin Transit, will be held virtually at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. To access the meeting, call 1-509-824-1900 and … more
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FILE PHOTO — Court Commissioner Tracy Mitchell sits at the bench in the Lewis County juvenile courtroom in October 2019. 
Lewis County Juvenile Detention Would Serve 19-Year-Olds Under Proposed State Legislation
A bill to allow 19-year-olds to come through juvenile courts and detention facilities aligns with scientific research about young adults’ still-developing brains, supporters say. Impressionable … more
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A bag of heroin fentanyl pills, as seen on July 2, 2018. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
State Reports 38 Percent Increase in Overdose Deaths; Fentanyl the Most Common Culprit
Overdose deaths spiked in Washington in 2020, increasing by 38% in the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2019, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). Most of that … more
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Damages to Penny Park are seen last month in Chehalis.
Hit-and-Run Caused Up to $150,000 in Damage at Penny Playground, City Reports
The city of Chehalis estimates that the hit-and-run incident at Penny Playground in late January caused roughly $130,000 to $150,000 in damage to the newly-refurbished playground.  The city is … more
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FILE PHOTO — K-9 Pax waits on his partner at the scene of a crashed stolen vehicle last September behind Centralia High School.
Centralia PD’s K9 Pax Awarded Healthcare for K9 Heroes Grant
Centralia Police Department’s K9 Pax has been awarded a “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” grant from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. to cover annual insurance policy premiums.  The “Healthcare for … more
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FILE PHOTO — Lewis County Auditor Larry Grove locks up an official ballot box in February 2020 at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.
Seven Votes Pushed Toledo School District Levy Over the Edge
Just seven votes pushed Toledo School District’s levy over the edge in the county’s special election. Results were certified Friday by the county auditor’s office.“Thank you voters for your … more
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Clouds surround Mount Rainier at sunset last month. 
USGS: Periodic ‘Small Swarm’ of Earthquakes Reported Wednesday at Mount Rainier
The United States Geological Survey recently reported that a “small swarm” of earthquakes occurred Wednesday at Mount Rainier. The activity represents a typical increase of seismic activity … more
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Cars are seen lined up around the parking lot at the Providence Hawks Prairie drive-up COVID-19 testing location on Monday in Lacey.
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MILFORD — The city’s leadership hopes to update the zoning and subdivision codes this year, so the Planning Commission and other figureheads began Tuesday brainstorming what that may look like. City Solicitor David Rutt hopes to change the way residents are notified about potential construction in their neighborhoods. more
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U.S. Army National Guardsmen and members of the Washington State Patrol line a fence outside of the Washington State Capitol building last month in Olympia.
Free Attorneys, Extended Ban on Evictions Considered in Legislature
An extension of an eviction moratorium for another two years and free attorneys for tenants who face eviction are proposed in a new bill that landlords say would decimate their industry. “It’s … more
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Kris Garrett of the Evergreen Playhouse talks about renovations to the lobby Wednesday morning in Centralia.
Evergreen Playhouse Installs New Seats, Plans for Live Performances
With fresh paint, new flooring and 130 new chairs installed, the Evergreen Playhouse plans to open at 25% capacity to present two of what it’s calling “One From the Shelf” performances in the … more
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The Capitol Building is seen on the night of Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Dead or Alive: What Bills Made it Through the First Cutoff
Monday, the 36th day of the state legislative session, was the first major cutoff for bills making their way to the governor’s desk. With the exception of major finance bills, proposed legislation … more
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The Washington State Department of Transportation issued a notice for RVs to leave the Mellen Street Park and Ride by the end of the day in May 2020. State Rep. Peter Abbarno mentioned the situation in a press release announcing new legislation to protect waterways from refuse. 
Abbarno Introduces Bill to Prevent Waste Discharge From Vehicles Into Waterways
With many people unable to find permanent housing, an increasing number of citizens are forced to live in vehicles, which results in waste being discharged into bodies of water and storm … more
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