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Wednesday’s isolated thunderstorms and possible severe storms may bring significant lightning throughout Western Washington.
Wednesday’s severe weather could bring significant hail, lightning and possibly tornadoes
Much of Western Washington could see isolated severe storms that are capable of producing significant hail, lightning and severe wind in the afternoon Wednesday, March 26.  The National … more
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The parents of fallen State Trooper Justin Schaffer, Sheila and Glenn Schaffer, smile while reading the signatures of their son's former unit members on the back of an honorary plaque during a ceremony at the Washington State Patrol Chehalis Detachment Office honoring Trooper Justin R. Schaffer on the five-year anniversary of his death, Monday, March 24, 2025.
Washington State Patrol and Adna community honor Trooper Justin Schaffer
The Washington State Patrol honored the fifth anniversary of Trooper Justin Schaffer’s death on Monday. Schaffer, 28, was killed in the line of duty on March 24, 2020. He was deploying … more
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Vashon Dance Company dancers perform “Tres” during the 31st annual Dance Festival Northwest at Corbet Theatre in Centralia on Saturday, March 22.
In focus: Dancers dazzle at Dance Festival Northwest in Centralia
The Southwest Washington Dance Center hosted the 31st annual Dance Festival Northwest Saturday, March 22, at the Corbet Theatre on the Centralia College campus.  Dance Festival Northwest … more
Patti Angeliz Amos, of Valhalla Canine Rescue, walks with bowls of cat food to feed cats Thursday, March 20 , at the residence where Don Piccolo and Kim Torres were found murdered in Winlock.
Volunteers care for cat colony left behind by murdered Winlock couple
Throughout the neighborhood surrounding a boarded up trailer in Winlock that was recently the scene of a grisly double homicide , sheltering under cars and makeshift awnings, live a colony of between … more
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Fifth grader Lizzie Miller smiles with her first place medal and other winnings after winning the Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge at Orin Smith Elementary School in Chehalis on Wednesday, March 20.
Future Chefs cook up competition at Orin C. Smith Elementary in Chehalis
The talented young cooks of Orin C. Smith Elementary School on Wednesday participated in Future Chefs of America, a cooking competition hosted by the Chehalis School District’s food management … more
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From the left, President Paula Jean Burrows, Secretary Jessi Cox, Vice President McKenzie Kelly, Treasurer Kami Baine, and Adriana Garibay of Lewis County Footsteps of Hope pose for a photo in Chehalis on Tuesday, March 18.
Lewis County Footsteps of Hope seeks to ensure no students go hungry
After helping start a local food pantry program for students with families facing food insecurity in Toledo, Paula Burrows decided to expand her efforts across all 12 Lewis County school districts. … more
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Rocky the husky jumps to catch a treat at the Lewis County Animal Shelter on Tuesday, March 18.
Lewis County Animal Shelter holding dog adoption event
The Lewis County Animal Shelter has launched a dog adoption event offering prospective owners the opportunity to pick up a four-legged friend at a reduced cost. Residents can visit the Lewis … more
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Soccer fields are pictured from above next to the Chehalis River in Centralia on Wednesday, March 19.
Centralia, youth soccer group enter agreement on responsibilities, funding for care of Fort Borst Park fields
In an effort to improve the playability of the Fort Borst Park’s Stevens and Pioneer soccer fields for young local athletes, the City of Centralia and local nonprofit Centralia Youth Soccer … more
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Robert Eugene Chandler, 35
Court orders competency evaluation for Winlock double homicide suspect 
The court case for the Toledo man accused of violently murdering two Winlock residents in February has been put on hold pending a mental competency evaluation.  Robert Eugene Chandler, 35, … more
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Lamberto Palomera Mora
Suspects held without bail after JNET seizes nearly 44 pounds of cocaine in Lewis County
Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) personnel arrested two men and seized a total of 43.75 pounds of cocaine Monday night after they conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee on … more
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From left, Centralia Deputy City Manager and Parks Director Amy Buckler, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, Lewis County Public Facilities District Board President Ron Averill and Centralia Superintendent Lisa Grant pose for a photo with the Tiger mascot during a Turf Project Community Celebration at the Fort Borst Park Sports Complex in Centralia on Friday, March 14.
Partners celebrate completion of Fort Borst Park turf project
Though Friday’s weather was overcast and rainy, with late winter storms blowing through the region during winter’s final weekend, Centralia and Rochester high schools’ baseball … more
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Luke Yapp competes in the annual Castle Jam at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, March 15.
Skiers, snowboarders compete in White Pass Ski Area’s 2025 Castle Jam trick competition
Though spring is officially set to begin on Thursday, March 20, another late-winter storm hit East Lewis County last weekend, putting fresh powder down for skiers and snowboarders competing in White … more
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Don Piccolo
Family of one of two Winlock homicide victims starts fundraiser to cover celebration of life, burial costs 
The family of Don Piccolo, one of two victims of a double homicide in Winlock last month, has started a fundraiser to cover the costs of his celebration of life and burial arrangements.  … more
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The outside of Green Hill School is pictured in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
State lawmakers aim to relieve strained Green Hill School and juvenile legal system
With overcrowding at one of Washington's two youth prisons hitting a crisis point, state lawmakers this legislative session have homed in on juvenile crime and incarceration, hoping to provide relief … more
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Washington State Capitol (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
Barring a referendum, Washington state elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July
Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum. A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for members of the … more
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Three people have died following a crash on Interstate 5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area Sunday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol. 
Three people killed in Interstate 5 crash in Thurston County Sunday morning
Three people have died following a crash on Interstate 5 near the Scatter Creek Rest Area Sunday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.  As of 6:30 a.m., the three-vehicle crash … more
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Chehalis resident and Coal Creek project visionary Bob Russell speaks to community members during a meeting to gather the public’s input about the project at the Twin City Senior Center in Chehalis on Thursday, March 13.
Coal Creek project community meeting details early plans and seeks input from residents
The Chehalis Basin Collaborative for Salmon Habitat and American Rivers held a community meeting Thursday, March 13, at the Twin Cities Senior Center to present details of their new proposed project … more
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Smelt dippers line the banks of the Cowlitz River with empty nets due to a lack of smelt in the morning of Wednesday, March 12.
State adds two more days of dip-netting after first day of Cowlitz River smelt fishery was a bust
This year’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most important elements : smelt and people dipping for them. Each year … more
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Members of the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations were at the scene of a fatal police shooting on Sunday night, Jan. 12, in the 400 block of North Ash Street in Centralia. The shooting occurred on Sunday morning and resulted in the death of a male suspect, who has been identified as 23-year-old Alecandro A. Castaneda.
State investigators release 60-day update on fatal Centralia police shooting 
The Washington state Office of Independent Investigations provided an update Thursday on its ongoing investigation into a deadly police shooting that occurred in Centralia on Jan. 12.  The … more
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Lexie Brooks, middle, and Heidi Parnel look at Xylia Warner as Commissioner Sean Swope details her bravery during an escape attempt at the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center during a public meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Wednesday, March 12.
‘Heroes’: Lewis County juvenile detention officers honored for preventing a violent inmate from escaping
Three Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center employees received a standing ovation from a packed Lewis County Board of County Commissioners hearing room on Wednesday as they were publicly honored for … more
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