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Pandemic isolation had a marked effect on young people. But a recent University of Washington study found teen girls were more adversely affected by the lockdown than teen boys, with girls’ brains aging more than three times as much. (Dreamstime/TNS)
University of Washington study shows pandemic affected teen boys and girls differently
SEATTLE — Being a teen during the first part of the COVID pandemic meant experiencing many milestones — the first day of high school, birthdays, graduation — from behind a computer … more
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Top Washington universities decline in annual rankings of best U.S. schools
U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings on Sept. 24, with some Washington state schools seeing a slight drop from last year's list. UW among 20 best public colleges … more
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Jaimie Thompson of OMSI demonstrates the effects of different chemicals in an interactive presentation at the Expanding Your Horizons conference in 2012. The demonstration urged girls to pursue careers in mathematics and science.
Registration is open for Oct. 19 ‘Expanding Your Horizons’ STEAM conference for young women
Registration is now open for this year’s “Expanding Your Horizons” event, a half-day science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) career exploration conference for young … more
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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate David Olson speaks at the East Lewis County Candidate Forum at the Mossyrock Community Center on Wednesday, July 24.
Conservative challenger seeks to oust two-term incumbent to oversee Washington state’s public schools
Washington voters this year can grant a third term to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal or fill the office with a fresh face to match newcomers who will fill at least four … more
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Centralia College
Centralia College recognized for student voter participation
Centralia College has been awarded a Silver Seal for its nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2022 midterm election, the college announced Thursday. The Silver Seal was awarded to … more
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Study: Washington has the best public education on West Coast, top five in U.S.
Washington students have access to some of the best public education in the country, according to a new study. In a study published last week, market research outlet Consumer Affairs looked at … more
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Cori Jo Duncan, back middle, smiles for a photo with her fourth grade class and Antoniella Karieue, right, of Namibia at Orin C. Smith Elementary School in Chehalis on Friday, Sept. 13.
Chehalis teacher travels to Africa as part of educational exchange that also brought Namibian educator to Lewis County
Cori Jo Duncan, a W.F West High School graduate and Lewis County resident, was able to step out of her routine in Chehalis as a fourth grade teacher at Orin Smith Elementary and do an educational … more
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Members of the Rainier High School marching band perform at the Mountaineers' home football game against Tenino on Sept. 6.
Rainier High School introduces inaugural marching band for football season
Rainier High School’s new marching band, composed of 25 students and led by director Adam Cornwall, made its debut performance at halftime of the football team’s home opener against … more
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Lewis County 4-H competitors at the Washington State Fair in the top row, from left to right, Kairi Guenther, Sebastian Heinricher, Kimber Huber, Kate Zandell and Kenzington Guenther. Bottom row, left to right, are Helen Knabel, Reece Cox, Lizzi Foley and Brant Huber. Not pictured is Mason Heinricher.
Lewis County 4-H competitors dominate at Washington State Fair 
Lewis County’s 4-H competitors were highly successful in the swine department at the Washington State Fair, which began Aug. 30 and lasts through Sept. 22 in Puyallup.  “They … more
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Renovations of the new turf baseball and softball quad complex is photographed from above at Fort Borst Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Funding for the turf fields is provided by Centralia School District, Twin Cities Sports Commission and the Lewis County Public Facilities District.
Turf installation underway at Fort Borst Park; school district raises concerns over increasing costs
The Centralia School District (CSD), in partnership with the Twin Cities Sports Commission (TCSC) and the Lewis County Public Facilities District (PFD), is working on turfing the four fields that … more
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Students and donors pose for a group photo during Centralia College’s annual scholarship night on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Centralia College Foundation awards 438 scholarships to local students
The Centralia College Foundation awarded 438 scholarships to approximately 390 Centralia College students at a scholarship event on Wednesday. Students had the opportunity to sit down with the … more
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Sariah Flock, a secretary and window display designer, goes to cut the ribbon at the Twirl Foundation’s storefront in Centralia on Friday, Sept. 13.
Twirl Foundation formally opens doors with ribbon-cutting ceremony
At noon on Friday, Sept. 13, The Twirl Foundation in Centralia officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. While the … more
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Centralia College
Nearly 30 local high school students participated in Centralia College’s 2024 Upward Bound summer program
Centralia College’s Upward Bound summer program was filled with classes, guest speakers, campus tours and educational field trips for nearly 30 local high schoolers culminating in a banquet … more
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Centralia College has confirmed that 100 percent of its 2024 nursing program graduates passed their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. All 24 program graduates are now licensed, and most are already working in the medical facility of their choice.
Centralia College’s 2024 nursing program achieves 100 percent pass rate on national exam
Centralia College has confirmed that 100 percent of its 2024 nursing program graduates passed their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. All 24 program graduates are … more
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Vibe Turner
Centralia College student earns prestigious Military Leaders of Promise scholarship
Centralia College student Vibe Turner was selected as a 2024 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship, according to an August news release from the college. … more
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FILE PHOTO — Members of the Centralia School Board eye budget decisions during a public meeting at the district office on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Centralia School District is accepting applications for vacant school board position through Sept. 13
The Centralia School District is accepting applications for a vacant position on the Centralia School Board. The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. To apply, applicants … more
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W.F. West High School cheerleaders form a tunnel as they welcome students returning to class from summer break on Tuesday, Sept. 3. This photo was provided by the Chehalis School District.
Chehalis among districts welcoming return of students
More than 2,300 of the Chehalis School District's more than 2,900 students started school Tuesday. Staff at W.F. West High School, Chehalis Middle School and Orin Smith Elementary welcomed … more
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Young attendees work on paintings during the Paint and Strive Backpack Drive held at The Juice Box in downtown Centralia on Friday, Aug. 30.
Paint and Strive Backpack Drive brings back-to-school supplies, backpacks and a night full of activities to Centralia
The Paint and Strive Backpack Drive at The Juice Box Public House last Friday in Centralia was a hit with parents and kids as artistic activities and free backpacks and supplies were available. … more
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Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal talks about concerns during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia in February 2023.
Washington state superintendent of public instruction calls on schools to limit cellphone use
The Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction is encouraging local school leaders to limit cellphone use during instructional time by changing policies over the next year. Chris … more
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An acorn statue sits outside of Oakville Elementary School during the first week back to school on Thursday Aug. 22.
Back to school: Districts with modified calendars welcome back students; classes for districts with the regular calendar start after Labor Day
Many students in Lewis and South Thurston counties have one more weekend left of summer break, but kids in several area districts have already gone back to school. The Oakville, Morton, Winlock, … more
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