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Riverside Fire Authority responds to a fire at the Centralia Manor Apartments Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Riverside Fire Authority asks voters for levy lid lift to keep up with rising costs, heavy call volumes
In an effort to maintain existing service levels amid rising costs and increasing call volumes, the Riverside Fire Authority is asking voters to approve a levy lid lift in August. … more
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Centralia's Ron Brown soaks in the moment after his 700th career win as coach of the Tigers.
Legendary Centralia hoops coach Ron Brown passes away
Ron Brown, who coached Centralia High School’s boys basketball team from 1961 to 2017, passed away early Friday morning, according to friends of the legendary coach.  He was 90 years … more
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The Ed Carlson Memorial Field - South Lewis County Airport
UPDATED: Woman paralyzed in 2017 skydiving accident settles with Skydive Toledo and affiliate
A woman who was paralyzed in a skydiving accident in Toledo in 2017 has reached a settlement with Skydive Toledo, the plaintiff’s attorney announced Tuesday.  The agreement also … more
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Matthew Esselstrom hands fireworks to customers at Lynn’s Pyro-Maniacs off of Anderson Road Southwest on the Chehalis Reservation on Monday, July 1.
Chehalis Tribe offers a Fourth of July blast at fireworks stands
In what has become a holiday tradition for buyers and sellers alike, fireworks vendors at the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation in Oakville will continue to sell through the Fourth of … more
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Garrett Farrier, left, and Phredd Bogar stand outside of the Lewis County Courthouse holding signs for Ostynn “Otti” Farrier in Chehalis on Friday, June 28. Otti was found deceased in a burned vehicle in 2022, but the family still has questions about the case.
Documents detail investigation into 2022 death of Ostynn Farrier as sheriff's office official deems it 'a tragic accident’
Two family members of Ostynn Farrier, an Onalaska man who burned to death inside a vehicle in Onalaska on Jan. 22, 2022, at the age of 26, gathered outside the Lewis County Law and Justice Center on … 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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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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People applause during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jim Haslett Kitchen at Mayme Shaddock Park in Napavine on Thursday, June 27.
Officials join friends and family of Jim Haslett for ribbon-cutting and kitchen dedication in Napavine
Jim Haslett’s years of devotion to the Mayme Shaddock Park in Napavine were commemorated on Thursday, June 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where friends, family and local officials gathered … more
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Officers practice spike strip deployment during emergency vehicle operator course (EVOC) training in Packwood on Wednesday, June 26. Washington state law requires any officer engaging in a pursuit to have completed an EVOC within the last two years and to be certified in at least one pursuit intervention option.
Local law enforcement officers complete emergency vehicle operator course in Packwood
As a regular host for the annual Sports Car Club of America tour, the Packwood Mill is no stranger to fast cars navigating challenging courses. On Wednesday, though, the mill site hosted a … more
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Adam Miller, with Riverside Fire Authority, rescues an 8-year-old in the Chehalis River near Lincoln Avenue on Wednesday, June 26.
‘A very, very lucky incident’: Rescue personnel save 8-year-old boy and his uncle from the Chehalis River 
An 8-year-old boy and his uncle were rescued from the Chehalis River Wednesday evening after a current pulled them downstream from the Galvin Road bridge near the Chehalis River Discovery Trail. … more
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Rachel Robidoux holds her son during her Drug Court graduation ceremony held at the Lewis County Courthouse on Monday, June 24.
‘You exceeded our expectations’: Drug, family courts recognize latest graduate in dual ceremony
The first time Rachel Robidoux met Lewis County Superior Court Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, the pair didn’t get off to the best start. “She was late coming to court,” Toynbee said … more
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Fireworks explode in a field across from the Packwood Community Hall on July 4, 2022.
Fireworks, festivals, parades and more: a roundup of local Fourth of July events
Fourth of July celebrations abound in Lewis County and surrounding communities. Of course, in the area, nothing quite tops the Summerfest Independence Day events, which are back this year with … more
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Around 50 IWW members attended the dedication of the new Union Victims monument for the Centralia Tragedy of 1919 at George Washington Park on Sunday, June 23.
IWW union members commemorate monument honoring Centralia Tragedy victims at George Washington Park
Approximately 50 union members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) gathered in downtown Centralia’s George Washington Park on Sunday, June 23, to dedicate a new Union Victims monument … more
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Wayne Fournier speaks at his Thurston County Commissioner Campaign kick off party at the Kodiak Room in Tenino on Friday, June 21.
Thurston County commissioner eyes big developments for Grand Mound in run for reelection
Residents of Southwest Washington might soon be able to get a few swings in at Topgolf before finishing their night off with a Double Double and Animal Style fries, if a county commissioner has his … more
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Swimmers leap from diving boards at the newly reopened Tenino Quarry Pool during Tenino Family Fun Day held at Tenino City Park on Saturday, June 22.
Tenino Family Fun Day celebrates first reopening of quarry pool since 2019
Residents and city officials celebrated the long-awaited reopening of the Tenino Quarry Pool, Saturday, June 22, with Tenino Family Fun Day highlighting the return of a summertime favorite within the … more
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Darrell Jabin, son of Clyde Jabin, the reporter who's article made the name D.B. Cooper famous, stands in front of a composite sketch of Cooper during a presentation about both his father's work and Cooper's infamous skyjacking on Tuesday, June 18, at McMenamins Olympic Club in Centralia.
‘My father created D.B. Cooper’: Son of journalist Clyde Jabin visits Centralia
Nearly 53 years ago, someone calling himself Dan Cooper purchased a one-way ticket for a Portland to Seattle flight for $20. He skyjacked it, demanded and collected a $200,000 ransom, got the … more
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From left, Avalon Rasmussen, Lilly'Ann Scheidt, Charly Harrington, Lillian Hubbard and Addison Johnson pose for a photo while the students present Harrington with drawings of the school mascot with classmates' signatures as an end-of-year gift.
Tenino Elementary School principal reflects on 25-year career as he retires
Charles “Charly” Harrington isn’t one for countdowns.  When the Tenino Elementary School principal made his decision to retire, he proceeded with his duties as usual. … more
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Construction of Centralia’s future Winco Foods is pictured from above Art Lehman Avenue in Centralia on Thursday, June 20.
Port of Centralia dedicates Art Lehman Avenue, welcomes WinCo
On Thursday, June 20, the Port of Centralia held its dedication ceremony for Art Lehman Avenue at Centralia Station while construction crews continued work on the new WinCo Foods, which will anchor … more
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A crew from Kifer Construction works to make renovations on the historic Fort Borst Block House in Fort Borst Park in Centralia on Thursday, June 20.
Locals volunteer time, labor and materials to repair historic Fort Borst Blockhouse on Thursday
With the ground finally dried out enough to support the weight of the structure on jacks, construction workers from Kifer Construction in Centralia, Lewis County Historical Society members Edna Fund … more
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