This Week in History: Centralia Coal Mine — the Last in Washington — Closes in 2006

Posted 11/21/17

On Nov. 27, 2006, the TransAlta open-pit coal mine near Centralia, the last coal mine in Washington, ceases operation. Approximately 550 people are laid off, with their pay and benefits continued for …

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