Lewis County, WA

Centralia, WA

Centralia College East is offering a wildland firefighter certification course spring quarter that, upon completion, will have students prepared to apply for entry-level firefighter positions throughout the country with a whole array of organizations and agencies, including local opportunities with the state Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service.

Centralia College East Offers Spring Wildland Fire Certification Course

King County, WA

Federal Way, WA

Addisyn Olson, a 13-year-old Chehalis Middle School student, earned a number of notable accolades during the Age Group Regionals Championship swim meet held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way last weekend, according to a Poseidon Aquatic Club news release. A nationally-known tournament, the Age Group Regionals...

Chehalis Middle School Student Earns Accolades at Prestigious Regional Swim Meet

Seattle, WA

Chehalis, WA

Two Green Hill escapees, both 17, admitted to sheriff’s officers they committed a string of thefts before being apprehended, The Chronicle reported on Monday, March 25, 1963. The two escapees fled Green Hill on Sunday, March 17, and had been on the run for a week before they were captured, living in vacant houses and in the woods. They were caught near Kosmos on the afternoon of Saturday, March 23 while walking along the highway.

A Look Back in Time: Two Green Hill Escapees Caught After Week-Long String of Thefts in 1963

Onalaska, WA

The Onalaska School Board has selected Brenda Padgett as its new superintendent after a special meeting on Wednesday following an interview process that included students, staff, parents and community members, according to a news release from the district. Padgett currently serves as the executive director of business and operations for...

Onalaska School District Selects Brenda Padgett as New Superintendent

Arizona State

Gary Arnold Davis was born on Dec. 8, 1935, to Clyde and Beuala (Bee) Davis in Carnation, Washington. He passed away at age 87 on March 12, 2023, in Centralia, Washington. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Ann Bailey; and son, Johnathon Marsh Davis. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marsha A. (Whipp) Davis; son, Arny (Ellen) Davis Jr.; daughter, Pia (Wayne) Gray; brother, Lynn (Clara) Davis; sister, Joan (Howie) Adcox; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In Loving Memory of Gary Davis: 1935-2023

Tacoma, WA

Rochester, WA

Rochester High School student Hunter Morgan has been named a President’s Scholar at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), according to a news release from the university. Morgan was one of 120 applicants selected out of a pool of over 400. By being named a President’s Scholar, he earned a PLU scholarship worth $34,000 per year.

Rochester High School Student Earns Prestigious PLU Scholarship

Washington State

John Dee Sill, a beloved father, grandfather and friend, went to heaven on March 14, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born in Centralia, Washington, to Rezin and Gloria Sill. He was the third child of five siblings, LeRoy, Mary, Louise, and Helen. John graduated from Onalaska High...

In Loving Memory of John Dee Sill

Colorado State

Marlane "Marty" Ruth Eastman was born in Denver, Colorado, to parents Aldor and Ruth Olson. She married Orville "Digger" Eastman in 1958. Together, they had three children, Geoff, Jennifer and Joel. Marty loved her roles in life — wife, mother, educator and grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Helen; her son, Geoff (wife Carol and son Duncan); her daughter, Jennifer (husband Joe and sons Cameron and Chase); and her son, Joel (wife Debbie and daughters Kylie and Jadyn). In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Lewis County Relay for Life, c/o Carol Eastman, 709 G St., Centralia, WA, 98531. A private funeral will be held.

In Loving Memory of Marlane Eastman: 1934-2023

Castle Rock, WA

Washington's growing urban landscape is causing a conundrum for wildlife roaming between the Cascade Range and Olympic Peninsula, and their main barrier is Interstate 5. Researchers say wildlife crossings scattered along a 276-mile stretch of freeway will be vital in retaining natural habitats. Currents of swift traffic spanning multiple lanes on the freeway impede habitat connectivity, or the degree to which a landscape allows ecological flows.

Wildlife Crossing on I-5 Near Castle Rock Could Be Key to Species' Survival, Advocates Say

Edgar Garcia Cisneros has been named the new manager for UScellular’s Centralia store, according to a news release. With 15 years of experience in the wireless industry, Cisneros will be responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts as they help customers choose phones and cellular coverage plans.

UScellular Centralia Has a New Store Manager

• A subject was reportedly “flashing people” in the 500 block of Southeast Washington Avenue just after 3:35 p.m. on March 23. Officers were unable to locate the subject. Disorderly Conduct. • A subject was reportedly “banging on (a) van with a shopping cart and his body” in...

Sirens: Indecent Exposure; Disorderly Conduct; Theft; Assault of Elderly Patient

Olympia, WA

Shelton, WA

A 27-year-old Shelton man died Wednesday in a three-vehicle collision on U.S. 101 in Mason County. Aparicio Mendoza Matias died at the scene of the collision, according to a Washington State Patrol Press memo. He reportedly did not wear a seat belt. The memo lists the cause of the collision...

Shelton Driver Dies, Two Others Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash

Hoquiam, WA

Montesano, WA

Gone is league MVP and home-run masher extraordinaire Hailey Rath, who tore it up at Eatonville en route to a third-place finish at the 1A state playoffs and a runaway shot at the 1A Evergreen and District 4 championships. Rath’s 24 home runs a year ago topped the entire state,...

1A Softball Preview: Beavers Hoping for Bounceback in Rebuilding 1A Evergreen League

Lacey, WA

A 32-year-old Lacey man accused of killing a toddler is being held in Thurston County jail without bail. Eric Richard Boudreau attended his preliminary hearing in Thurston County Superior Court from jail on Friday. Lacey police arrested him on Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of a...

Thurston County Judge Denies Bail for Man Accused of Killing Toddler in 'Horrific' Case

Lacey police arrested a 32-year-old man Wednesday who is accused of killing a toddler in late 2022. Detectives booked the man into Thurston County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, according to the jail log. Police announced the arrest in a Wednesday news release. This arrest follows an investigation into...

Thurston County Police Arrest Man in Connection With 'Tragic' 2022 Child Homicide

After years of power being spread out in the 2A baseball world, District 4 took complete control last season, landing three teams in the state semifinals, and having a district matchup in the title game for just the fourth time since 2000, with Tumwater walking off dramatic champions over Columbia River in Yakima.

2A Baseball Preview: Top-Heavy EvCo, Loaded District 4 Back to Dominate

The Rochester girls golf team did its best to get in ahead of the rain Wednesday, and beat Black Hills 39-30. “We had great weather to start and got rained on a little bit in the middle, but I’m really proud of the way our girls navigated the course and how it turned out,” Rochester coach Brian Keese said.

Masias Leads Warriors Over Wolves

Toledo, WA

Rainier Pitching — Owen 1 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 3 BB; Howell 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 2 K Highlights — Meldrum 1-3 Toledo Pitching — Schultz 7 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 11 K Highlights — Norris 1-1, RBI, 3B; Winters 3-4, 2 R, 2 2B; Ranney 1-3, R, 2 RBI.

Riverhawks Sweep Twin Bill With Mountaineers

Adna, WA

In its first action of the season, the Adna girls golf team fell to Elma Thursday afternoon, 285-328. Parker Feist led the Pirates, carding a 62, and Jaylee Humphrey (72), Annie Murphy (74), Natalie Humphrey (64), Miriam Wilson (63), and Molly Matoyoshi (67) rounded out the scores for the Pirates.

Adna Girls Golf Drops First Match

CEN (2’) — Leo Perez (Justin Rosales-Reyes) CEN (19’) — Perez (Simba Osman) CEN (41’) — Kilmer Alverto (Perez) CEN (42’) — Darrell Neuert (Alverto) CEN (51’) — Perez (Osman) CEN (71’) — own goal. CEN (77’) —...

Tigers Blank Beavers In Non-League Tilt

Tumwater, WA

No conference at the 2A level — or maybe any level — of softball last season had a stronger showing at the 2A state playoffs in Selah than the Evergreen Conference. Tumwater battled its way to a state championship, throttling Othello in the championship game 13-3, after defeating rival W.F. West in the state semifinals in extra innings.

2A Softball Preview: EvCo Softball Squads Reload After Strong Showing at State Last Season

Tenino, WA

BEAVERS 2, RIPTIDE 1 (OT) T90 (82’) — Tyler Minerich (Reichelderfer) The Tenino boys soccer team got back in the win column in dramatic fashion Friday, taking out Raymond-South Bend with a golden goal early in overtime. Tyler Minerich came away with the deciding tally, heading in a...

Soccer Roundup: Beavers Win on Golden Goal

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Lewis County Fire District 5 Personnel Honored at Recent Awards Dinner

Jester’s Auto Museum and Event Center was the location of the Lewis County Fire District 5 annual awards dinner on Jan. 21. The event was cosponsored...

Lewis County Fire District 5 Personnel Honored at Recent Awards Dinner

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