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 Centralia College student Maya Hankins ‘No. 1 ranked student in the state’ on All-Washington Academic Team 
Centralia College Running Start student Maya Hankins was named “the No. 1 ranked student in the state” at a ceremony recognizing the All-Washington Academic Team in Olympia on …
Bail set at $100,000 for Cascade Mental Health patient accused of ‘brutal’ attacks on two employees 
A patient at Cascade Mental Health in Centralia accused of punching two employees in the head, giving one employee a concussion and knocking out the other employee’s tooth, on Thursday is …
Glenoma couple files $13M lawsuit against PUD, alleges new meters could be ‘Trojan horse’ for worldwide agenda
A Glenoma couple has filed a lawsuit against the Lewis County Public Utility District seeking $13 million in damages in response to a plan to install new, advanced metering infrastructure for roughly …
Protesters occupy Red Square at The Evergreen State College in Olympia
Students of The Evergreen State College have occupied part of the institution’s Red Square as part of a movement across the country in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. University …
Centralia man accused of striking a woman in the head faces felony assault charge
A Centralia man accused of striking a woman on the head during an argument on Tuesday is facing one count of second-degree assault, domestic violence, in Lewis County Superior Court. Jimmie Carl …
Lewis County Transit board meeting set for April 30
The date of the next regular board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. This …
Lewis County’s unemployment rate ticks down after rising in previous months
After months of consecutive increases, the unemployment rate in Lewis County ticked down to 6.7% in March. The rate comes after the county reported a 7.8% unemployment rate in February, a 7.1% …
Ethel-based beekeeper offering free bee swarm removals in Lewis County
With temperatures trending toward the warmer side as spring stretches on, hibernating bees are beginning to wake up. As usual, some of them are swarming on structures or trees too close for some …
In focus: Centralia College hosts Inclusive Career Fair
A total of 207 potential employees attended the second annual Inclusive Career Fair at Centralia College on Thursday. Hosted by Cultivating Inclusion Lewis County and the Economic Alliance of …
City of Centralia, church organizing cemetery cleanup at Greenwood Memorial Park ahead of Memorial Day
The Centralia Parks Department, in partnership with Cooks Hill Community Church, is organizing a work party to clean up the historic Greenwood Memorial Park cemetery on Saturday, May 4. …
Sirens: Three firearms lost or stolen; man arrested after knocking out two people; counterfeit money reported
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accidents • A minor, non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported in the 500 block of Centralia College Boulevard at approximately 9:30 a.m. on …
Brian Mittge: Laying down a wholesome Twin Cities challenge
Last Saturday was a busy one in our towns. The weather was sparkling like a diamond and a number of communities were hosting work parties in advance of Earth Day. I was working at one of them …
In focus: Centralia Downtown Association hosts ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party at British Bites
The Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) held a “Alice in Flowerland” block party and fundraiser at British Bites in Centralia on Wednesday. The event raised money for the annual …
In focus: Award-winning Chehalis child chef ready for his closeup as national voting nears
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa recorded a video on Thursday as the national voting nears for the Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa. Kason and his …
Centralia City Council approves turfing contract for Borst Park fields; parks director applying for more grants for new field lighting
The City of Centralia is moving forward with plans to install artificial turf on Wheeler Field and Field 2 at Fort Borst Park after the Centralia City Council unanimously voted to approve a contract …

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Local Sports
 Pirates topple Mountaineers on the road
The Adna softball team won its ninth-straight game on Thursday, as the Pirates defeated Rainier 11-1 in five innings. Seven in the second and four in the fifth helped the Pirates (10-3, 5-0 …
Henderson fuels Morton-White Pass to runner-up finish
Ignited by three victories by Clark Henderson, the Timberwolves accumulated 133.5 points to place second in a league meet on Thursday night held in Montesano. Winlock was third with 80 points and …
Adna girls clip Onalaska for league meet triumph
A 4-3 edge in event wins proved to be just enough for the Pirates to squeak by the Loggers 102-101 to claim the girls team title at a league meet held in Raymond on Thursday night. Karsyn …
Bearcats send out seniors with non-league draw
After struggling to put together 80 minutes of shutout defense for the last couple of matches, the W.F. West boys soccer team didn’t allow Seton Catholic to get comfortable and the showdown …
Bearcats battle elements, defeat Tigers at Riverside
The W.F. West girls golf team came away with a win over Centralia on Wednesday, as the Bearcats topped the Tigers 107-75. All five Bearcats that made the final scorecard scored double digits. …

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Obituaries

Death Notice: April 26, 2024

• JULIE LORRAINE PATTON, 65, Rochester, died April 22 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.

In loving memory of Sandy Petrich: 1958-2024

Sandy Petrich was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter.  With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sandy, a remarkably beautiful woman whose presence illuminated the …

Death notices: April 24, 2024

• HELEN ESTHER FOSTER, 82, of Rochester, died April 19 at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin …

In loving memory of Dale Schueller: 1944-2024

Dale Curtis Schueller, age 80, was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on Feb. 16, 1944, to Myrtle Marie (Bauerly) Schueller and Donald Joseph Schueller.  Immediately following Sealth High, …

Death Notices: April 19, 2024

• CARISSA L. BREMGARTNER-GARDIPEE, 36, Adna, died on April 8 at her residence. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 19, at St. Urban Cemetery in Winlock followed by a celebration of …

In loving memory of Harriet Rajala: 1937-2024 

Harriet Sinclair Rajala, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away on March 8, 2024, peacefully with family by her side.  Harriet was born on Sept. 13, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and …

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State & Regional News

Driver launches off of Pierce County bridge and into river while racing, authorities say

Pierce County authorities caught something big from the White River on Monday. It wasn't a fish. It was a 2013 Acura ILX. The Pierce County Metro Dive Team helped recover the vehicle from …

Schools
 Chehalis Middle School Honor Roll
Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School Term 3 Honor Roll. Eighth grade Sophia R. Allen, Madeline B. Bradley, Jayden Dean, Collin D. Elder, Aspen J. Gist, David A. Hernandez, …
Chehalis fourth-grader is one of five national finalists in 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge
Orin Smith Elementary School fourth-grader Kason Talanoa has been selected as one of five national finalists for the 2024 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.  Kason and his elote recipe …
Three Centralia College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
Centralia College has named three students to the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team.  “The All-Washington Academic Team program recognizes and honors the state's finest higher …
Evaline School to host 140th anniversary celebration on May 18; Hope Grange’s 120th anniversary celebration to follow
Evaline School is celebrating its 140th anniversary with an open house on Saturday, May 18. The Winlock-based public elementary school serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, with …
Lewis County donates $35,000 to project to house homeless Centralia students
The Board of Lewis County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to provide $35,000 to a project to house homeless students in the Centralia School District. The move comes after the Centralia …
Life

In focus: Mural takes shape inside The Juice Box in downtown Centralia

Business Stories
Food establishment inspection scores: From the Lewis County Public Health Department

Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be …

Chick-fil-A coming to Olympia after city grants land-use approval for restaurant
Centralia-based massage therapist launches series teaching safety for health care practitioners
JJ’s ToGo hosts grand opening in downtown Centralia

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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: GOP convention was success, despite negative media reports

We, the Lewis County Republican Party, were honored to attend the 2024 Washington state Republican Party Convention in Spokane April 18-20. Our delegation brought 40 elected representatives from …

Letter to the editor: Border crisis rages on with no end in sight
Letter to the editor: We must all be vigilant against animal hoarding
Letter to the editor: Cases against Trump brought by the left

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Commentary

John Braun: The hits just keep coming from Democrats’ cap-and-tax law

Anyone who buys gasoline already knows how the price of a gallon of unleaded regular in our state has shot up since majority Democrats’ cap-and-tax law — the so-called Climate Commitment …

Bill Serrahn commentary: Living at the bottom of an atmospheric ocean in the Holocene epoch

“We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” — Jay Inslee The earth’s climate has …

Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor’s offices to large hospitals

Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a …

Gluesenkamp Perez: Our veterans served our country. It’s time we served them.

Editor’s note: Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was offered an opportunity to write an op-ed on a topic of her choosing after the previous publication of a commentary by her Republican …

John Braun: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders

Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any …

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Outdoors
Outdoors
 Count shows wolf population increasing in Washington state
The number of wolves is increasing in Washington, although breeding pairs declined by one, according to information released this week by the state agency that tracks their numbers. The …
The digs roll on: WDFW announces seven days of coastal clam digging to round out April 
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning April 23, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed …
WDFW: Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, including a decision from the WDFW director about 2024-2026 hunting …
History
HISTORY PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This photo was originally published by The Daily Chronicle on Feb. 4, 1959, with the following caption:
A Look Back in Time: Centralia Resident Sees His Australian Sister for First Time in Over 50 Years in 1933
ROM THE ARCHIVES: “A nationally-known artist, Roy Keister, from Texas, is shown at work on a fine oil painting of pioneer Chehalis W. F. West, at right. Painting was from photos of Mr. West and from sittings by elder Chehalin. Painting is hung in W.F. West high school.” This photo was originally published on Aug. 27, 1959.
A Look Back in Time: Centralians Join Americans Nationwide in Legally Purchasing Beer for the First Time in 17 Years
FROM THE ARCHIVES: This undated caption with this photo stated, “Lewis County Junior Posse installed newly elected officers, Saturday evening at dinner in the Centralia Elks lodge. Pictured left to right are: Seated, Karol Johnson, Lieutenant; Karen Gutschow, secretary; Roberta Parke; lieutenant; standing, John Hughey, president; Jerry Smith, treasurer; and Gary O’Connor, captain, all of Centralia. The posse, now in its fifth year, has 45 members and takes part in many activities including parades and camping trips. Parents of members form the advisory board with Gene Johnson serving as supervisor to the Posse.” From the State Library Photograph Collection, 1851-1990, Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Woman Walks Quarter Mile After Being Shot in 1963
This image from the Washington State Archives shows buildings of the State Industrial School — the beginnings of what we today know as Green Hill School — in Chehalis between 1907 and 1914.
A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963
Mountain climbers are pictured on the Emmons Glacier at Mount Rainier around 1940. This photo is from the Washington State Archives.
A Look Back in Time: Worker Nearly Freezes to Death at Mount Rainier in 1933
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