Local News
Woman who died Monday morning in Thurston County wreck has been identified
A woman who died after she crashed her car on a south Thurston County road has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner. About 8:45 a.m. Monday, Doris Trueax, 55, of Rochester …
Bail set at $100,000 for man accused of sexually assaulting girl in 2018 and 2022 
A man accused of inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl at a Halloween party in Centralia in 2022 and sexually assaulting the same girl in 2018 is now in custody at the Lewis County Jail for …
Warrant issued for Centralia man who successfully appealed 2021 extortion conviction
A Lewis County Superior Court judge issued a $50,000 arrest warrant on Tuesday for a man who successfully appealed his December 2021 second-degree extortion conviction and didn’t appear at the …
Murder charge filed against mother accused of giving birth in a Centralia hotel room, failing to get baby timely medical care 
A woman accused of giving birth to a baby in a Centralia hotel room in August 2022 and not getting the baby, who died of drug toxicity, timely medical care was charged with second-degree murder and …
Third District congresswoman releases statement on government shutdown aversion
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, issued a statement on Monday morning about her “yes” vote for the 45-day continuing resolution to avert government shutdown, calling the …
State commission issues statement of charges against former Morton police chief Roger Morningstar 
The Washington state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) has served former Morton Police Chief Roger Morningstar a statement of charges, the first step toward revoking Morningstar’s …
McFiler’s Bluegrass Festival set for Oct. 21 in Chehalis 
The McFiler’s Bluegrass Festival is set for noon, Oct. 21, in downtown Chehalis.  The event will be held at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater. “Join us for a day of …
Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Aaron’s in Chehalis 
Aaron’s is celebrating its return to its former location at the Twin City Town Center in Chehalis with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.  …
Hope Alliance hosting ‘Bingo Night’ to help in mission to serve survivors of violence 
Hope Alliance Lewis County will host its first Bingo Night from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Moose Lodge in Centralia.  The Hope Alliance is a local nonprofit that serves survivors of …
Liberty Quartet to play free concert in Winlock 
The Liberty Quartet will play a free gospel concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Christian Fellowship of Winlock.  Liberty Quartet is a professional, full-time gospel music group from …
Toledo man arrested for attempted rape of a child as part of online undercover operation
A Toledo man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with an undercover Washington State Patrol detective posing as a 12-year-old girl online in September has been arrested and now faces felony …
Bail set at $150,000 for man accused of breaking into Winlock home, assaulting occupant 
A man accused of throwing a brick through the window of a Winlock home to gain entry and then attacking a woman inside on Saturday is facing five felony charges stemming from the incident.  …
Man accused of stabbing alleged child molester in Chehalis last week 
A man was arrested on first-degree burglary and assault charges over the weekend after he allegedly broke into a Chehalis apartment on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and stabbed a man accused of molesting a …
Driver dies after she drifts over Case Road center line and hits another car
A driver died this morning when she drifted over a center line and struck another car in south Thurston County. Case Road Southwest near Grand Mound was closed Monday morning as the Thurston County …
Local Sports
Cardinals bounce back with win over Timberwolves
The Winlock volleyball team bounced back from a loss to Napavine with a victory against MWP in a C2BL matchup, topping the T-Wolves 25-22, 25-22, 16-25, 25-16. Winlock coach Terri Dalsted said …
Loggers shut out Ducks
It was one-way traffic for the Onalaska girls soccer team Tuesday, which beat Toutle Lake 5-0 in a rescheduled Central 2B League match. Kaiyah Sandridge bagged a hat trick on eight shots for the …
Adna stays unbeaten with win at Kalama
The Adna volleyball team remained perfect on Tuesday with a win in four sets at Kalama, winning 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-21. While the Pirates (7-0, 2-0 C2BL) did drop a set for the first time …
Tigers sweep away Mules
The Napavine volleyball team got stronger as the night wore on Tuesday at home, sweeping Wahkiakum 25-16, 25-9, 25-17 in a Central 2B League showdown. “The girls were really focused …
Missed opportunities plague Tigers as comeback falls short
For a majority of Centralia’s 2A EvCo match against Aberdeen on Tuesday, one could argue that the Tigers were the better team.  They led late in each of the first four sets, but …

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Obituaries

In loving memory of Peggy Rabung: June 29, 1925 - Sept. 13, 2023

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Rabung passed away on Sept. 13, 2023, at the age of 98.  She was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, to Josephine Harkenrider and Harold O'Neill. She had two siblings, Belle …

In loving memory of Lewis E. Patton and Gloria M. Patton 

Lewis Patton passed away Sept. 23, 2023 at the age of 94 and a half. Gloria Patton passed away June 17, 2023 at the age of 93. They were living in Yakima. Lewis retired as Superintendent of PeEll …

In loving memory of Edward Farrier: 1939-2023

Edward Farrier, 83, passed away at home in Onalaska surrounded by family on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Ed loved his family and the wonderful community of friends that often gathered. He was an engineer …

Death Notices: Sept. 29, 2023

• TIG A. HOLMES, 44, Napavine, died Sept. 26 in Chehalis. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • SHARON R. HEGGENES, 80, Winlock, died Sept. 26 at her residence. …

In loving memory of Mildred Goodwyn: 1928-2023

Mildred Edra Goodwyn was born on Feb. 4, 1928, in Powell, Oklahoma, to Hugh John Muchmore (of Indian Territory, Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains) and …

In loving memory of Sharon Blair: 1942-2023

Sharon Louise (Stancil) Blair was born on Jan. 12, 1942. She was adopted by Wilma and Bill Graaf and grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington.  Sharon graduated from Bainbridge High School …
State & Regional News

Small plane spirals out of control, crashes into Oregon house, killing two

A small airplane crashed into a house in Newberg Tuesday evening, killing two people, officials said. Witnesses in the city about 20 miles southwest of Portland reported seeing a plane …

Schools
‘It’s a K-14, K-16 Effort’: The Chehalis School District’s Unique Effort to Support Its Alumni After Graduation
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The full …
The Math Problem Part 2: Chehalis School District Aims to Conquer Its Biggest Hurdle With Innovative Teaching
Editor’s Note: This is the latest installment in an ongoing series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The …
Achieving Success: The Math Problem: Chehalis — And America’s — Biggest Academic Hurdle
Editor’s Note: This is the latest installment in an ongoing series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The …
‘The New Buzzword’: How the Chehalis School District Prioritized STEM and Technical Education to Give Students a Brighter Future
Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in an ongoing series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The …
Chehalis School District Awarded $1.05M Grant for Student Achievement Initiative
The Chehalis School District will receive $1,050,000 from the Washington Student Achievement Council over the next 18 months to benefit the district’s Student Achievement Initiative. …
Commentary

Brian Mittge commentary: Four local residents, alone but not forgotten

“No man is an island entire of itself ...   any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for …

Julie McDonald: Is artificial intelligence taking over the writing world?; Toledo’s birthday social

Last summer, in the midst of frenetic preparations for my daughter’s wedding, I learned about the passing of a precious woman, Emma Elisabet “Lisa” Blomdahl. I wanted to write a …

Commentary: Good news at Centralia College — Enrollment is up, $524,000 in scholarships awarded

As the weather makes a sudden turn from summer to fall, I’m thinking about all of the activities taking place at Centralia College as we start into the new academic year. It’s shaping up …

Commentary: The freedom to read, the First Amendment, and libraries as a cornerstone of democracy

“The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack.” – Freedom to Read   If you have never read the American Library Association’s …

Richard Stride commentary: Politics, humor and why our politicians should lighten up

I am an optimist. I know this about myself. I always try to look at a situation from a “glass half full” perspective. I try to find the middle ground in most issues I write about.   …
Outdoors
Outdoors
The digs are on: WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Friday
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed the first round of razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Copalis will begin …
Duo summits Washington's 100 highest peaks with ‘human power’
Ellensburg's cross country runners can rest assured their coach understands the mental challenges involved with pushing the human body to its limits. Jeff Hashimoto has found success in …