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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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A color guard follows a Centralia police cruiser at the front of the Summerfest parade in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, July 4, 2024.
‘Star Spangled Summer’: Centralia’s Summerfest Independence Day celebration coming July 4
The City of Centralia and the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) will host the annual Summerfest Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. This year’s Summerfest will start off … more
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Lewis County Fire District 15 in Winlock is loaning one of its spare ambulance units to Lewis County Fire District 5 in Napavine, which has two of its three ambulances out of service due to engine issues.
Engine issues knock out two of Napavine fire district’s three ambulances 
If you see a Lewis County Fire District 15 ambulance driving around the Napavine area, it’s not due to Winlock medical personnel straying outside of their response area.  Rather, … more
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Graduates make their way to their seats during a graduation ceremony for the Green Hill School Centralia College graduate class of 2024 at Green Hill School in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 18.
Green Hill School celebrates graduation of its first bachelor’s degree recipients
Eleven Green Hill School residents graduated from Centralia College on Tuesday, including the first cohort of graduates receiving bachelor’s degrees. College classes at Green Hill School, … more
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Keynote speaker Kawabi Amoah-Forson gives a speech to a crowd at Centralia’s Juneteenth Celebration held at George Washington Park in downtown Centralia on Wednesday, June 19.
Centralia marks Juneteenth with celebration at George Washington Park
While the federal government’s formal recognition of Juneteenth only began in 2021, Juneteenth’s significance in the civil rights movement dates back to the 1800s. As he stood in … more
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Fire Mountain Arts Council director Bruce Roberts cuts the ribbon officially unveiling the new backstage area at Morton's Roxy Theater on Tuesday, June 18.
‘Backstage Debut’: Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Morton’s Roxy Theater to unveil new expansion
East Lewis County’s Roxy Theater in Morton celebrated the completion of its new backstage area with a “Backstage Debut” ribbon-cutting ceremony organized by the Fire Mountain Arts … more
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Zachary Christensen is shot at with a pepper ball gun in a stolen kayak on the Chehalis River from Galvin Road on Wednesday, June 12.
Man who fled from Centralia police in a kayak sentenced to 45 days in jail 
The man who fled from Centralia police by stealing a kayak and taking to the Chehalis River last week was sentenced to 45 days in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen … more
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