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Attendees of the Centralia Fantasy Festival pose for a photo in a photo booth cutout for the festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Sword swallowers, magicians, dancers, vendors and more this weekend at Centralia Fantasy Festival
The Centralia Fantasy Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, July 5 through 8, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The event will offer activities for all ages, vendors with a … more
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Participants in the June 27 training at the Nisqually River pose for a photo. Nearly 50 participants attended the activity in McKenna, according to TCSO.
Thurston County dive rescue team hosts joint training on Nisqually River
The parking lot at the McKenna Park was filled with vehicles belonging to first responders in the morning hours of Thursday, June 27, as the Thurston County Dive Rescue Team hosted a joint training … more
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Retiring teacher Lisa Collins hugs students during an end of the year celebration in the Winlock Middle and High School gym on Friday, June 28.
Winlock educator celebrated as she retires after 39 years of teaching
The end-of-the-year assembly at Winlock Middle School included a special surprise for a longtime teacher on Friday, June 28. The gathering of students and staff honored retiring educator Lisa … more
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Chef Chris Madgett, left, and owner Dan Waller pose for a photo with Cooper outside of Cooper’s Corner located at 289 NW Chehalis Ave. in Chehalis on Tuesday, July 2.
Cooper’s Corner: New Chehalis bar and grill seeks to be a downtown draw
After holding the soft opening for Cooper’s Corner bar and grill at the beginning of June, co-owner Dan Waller said the downtown Chehalis business has been doing well despite only recently … more
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Lewis County Law and Justice Center
Centralia man accused of stabbing man with a butter knife, headbutting officer
A Centralia man accused of stabbing someone with a butter knife, threatening to kill witnesses who talked to police and headbutting an officer early Saturday morning was charged Monday in Lewis … more
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Mount St. Helens towers over the horizon at sunset beyond Indian paintbrush rosettes along Windy Ridge on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Windy Ridge and visitor centers at Mount St. Helens open July 4
Those looking for stunning views close to the crater of Mount St. Helens are in luck: The Windy Ridge Interpretive Site and nearby visitor centers will open to the public Thursday, July 4, according … more
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From the left, Centralia City Councilors Adrianna Garibay, Mark Westley, Max Vogt, Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston, Deputy Mayor Cameron McGee, Councilors Chris Brewer and Sarah Althauser listen during public comments made on the Woodland Glen housing development in the Seminary Hill area on Tuesday, May 14, during the Centralia City Council meeting.
Centralia announces three city manager finalists
The City of Centralia has announced three finalists to fill the city manager role left vacant following the retirement of Rob Hill. The finalists are Robert Harrison, Chandra Wax and Jennifer … more
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A motorcyclist with active warrants in Thurston County was sent to the hospital Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing into a mailbox and being ejected 25 feet from his bike.
Motorcyclist with active warrants ejected 25 feet, sent to hospital after Thurston County pursuit
A motorcyclist with active warrants in Thurston County was sent to the hospital Sunday after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing into a mailbox and being ejected 25 feet from his bike. According to … more
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The coroner’s office has released this forensic artist sketch of a young adult male whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Cougar in 2021. “Please note that these are sketches that have been compiled from what the artist had to work with and may not look exactly like the person but should be a helpful example,” the coroner’s office stated in a news release. “All coloring decisions are just artistic guesses, along with hair length and color, and lips shape and size.” 
Coroner’s office seeks help identifying skeletal remains found near Cougar in 2021
The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in its efforts to identify skeletal remains of a young adult male discovered in a wooded area outside of Cougar on the … more
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Nui Aalona’s newest single, “Kiss Me Hello,” will be released July 12.
Thurston County native makes strides in music career with upcoming single, local concert
After 20 years in the music industry, Yelm resident and 1999 Yelm High School graduate Nui Aalona is nearing his big break in that world through his blend of country, reggae and R&B music, … more
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Sgt. Glenn DeVage rips a guitar solo during a performance with Full Metal Racket at the All-American Jubilee in Rainier on June 30.
133d Army National Guard rock band thrills at All-American Jubilee in Rainier
Performing on stage is a thrilling experience for members of the 133d Army National Guard Band. But performing on stage in uniform is a different kind of thrill. The six rock musicians of the … more
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From left, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Leslie Lewallen and Joe Kent.
State, local officials make endorsements in Third Congressional District ahead of primary
As they jockey to advance out of the top-two primary, candidates for the Third Congressional District have continued to roll out their endorsements. In separate announcements, the trio of … more
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Initially intended to be a temporary fix, for more than two years the Salvation Army of Lewis County has operated a night-by-night shelter just south of their headquarters located at 303 N Gold St. in Centralia.
After high court ruling, Salvation Army reiterates mission to meet ‘human needs’
The Salvation Army says it remains focused on aiding communities throughout the country following a Supreme Court ruling that could pave the way for local jurisdictions to enact stricter penalties on … more
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Glenoma man faces felony charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an intoxicated girl
A Glenoma man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated girl on June 8 is facing two felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court. One of the charges is a class B felony punishable by up to … more
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Southwest Washington Grain Project rendering.
July Chamber of Commerce forum to feature Southwest Washington Grain Project
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s July Forum will feature Port of Chehalis Operations Manager Bill Teitzel as the guest speaker. The forum will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. … more
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People sit in the Greater Toledo Community Library in this Chronicle file photo.
Toledo Community Library gets $23,000 grant for new roof
The Toledo Community Library will receive a new roof in the next month or so thanks to a boost from the AARP. Last week, the organization announced it awarded the library a $23,000 Community … more
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Centralia residents smile as they watch fireworks explode near the side of Yew Street on July 4, 2020.
Fireworks and the Fourth of July: Laws for lighting them (or not) within Twin Cities and throughout Lewis County
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, residents throughout Lewis County are gearing up for the festivities, which for some means purchasing fireworks or other types of explosives to set off … more
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Dale Hylton and Tiffany Hatch prepare to cut a ribbon at Blue Skies Drones on June 25 in this photo provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.
Drone shop to offer training courses and more at new Centralia storefront
Blue Skies Drones opened its new storefront and warehouse Tuesday, June 25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the facility and demonstrations of airborne and underwater drones. Dale … more
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Sirens: Man brandishes knife, flees in vehicle; two stolen guns recovered; arrest made after 6-year-old assaulted
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle accident • Possible minor injuries were reported following a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of West Magnolia and North Pearl … more
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Oscar and Daily Rayton White with children, from left, Alfred, Henry, Dorothy and Alta.
Julie McDonald: Rayton family legacy lives on in descendants
John and Angeline Rayton, early Lewis County pioneers, left a legacy in the Chehalis Valley among the descendants of their 11 children. In previous columns, I’ve written about their older … more
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