Centralia, WA

Lewis County, WA

Washington State

Chehalis, WA

It was an eventful evening Saturday night at the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center in Chehalis as more than 200 people showed up for a fundraiser auction and banquet benefiting the Coastal Conservation Association, including State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia. There was both a silent and live...

Coastal Conservation Association Holds Fundraiser Banquet; Fishing Trip With Legendary Local Guide Coming Up Soon

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invites people who use Interstate 5 in Lewis County, the Harrison Avenue interchange in Centralia and the Grand Mound interchange in South Thurston County to provide feedback on the interstate’s future via an online open house. The open house opened Friday, March...

Travelers Who Use I-5 in Lewis County Can Provide Input to WSDOT in Online Open House

Vancouver, WA

Toledo, WA

One Toledo person’s trash — or, really anyone’s secondhand stuff — is now available at a new location for Lewis County thrifters: Toledo Treasures. Having lived in Toledo for about 15 years, 51-year-old Heidi Harder opened Toledo Treasures last November. She originally moved from Puyallup with her former partner for another business opportunity, but now lives with her daughter, 33-year-old Hayley Oberg.

Secondhand, Homemade Items for Sale at New Jackson Highway Thrift Shop ‘Toledo Treasures’

Onalaska, WA

A Rottweiler named “Johnny Cash” was unanimously deemed “not dangerous” by the Lewis County Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) board during a hearing early this month. In the early afternoon of Jan. 8, according to records, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office sent a deputy to respond to a house in the 300 block of Burchett Road in Onalaska. There, a neighbor of Johnny Cash’s owner was being treated by medics for a puncture wound on his tricep inflicted by a dog bite. The victim said a heeler and a Rottweiler had left a neighboring property and that the Rottweiler bit him.

Johnny Cash the Onalaska Rottweiler Deemed ‘Not Dangerous’ by Lewis County Board

Louisiana State

• A juvenile was arrested in the 800 block of South Tower Avenue just after 11:45 a.m. on March 17 and was booked into the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center for assault after they were involved in a physical altercation with their parents. • Just before 1:10 a.m. on March...

Sirens: Woman Struck by Pistol; Dirt Bike Rider Eludes Police; Slashed Tires; Juveniles Run After Vehicle Prowl Attempt

Hailie Haubrick raised her hand and cheered as Chef Eyner "Rene" Cardona cut a ribbon during a grand opening ceremony alongside his wife Odilia Gaspar and General Manager Kristi Beebe at Ocean Prime Monday morning in Chehalis. Located at the former Kit Carson Family Restaurant building at 107 SW Interstate Ave., Ocean Prime’s menu will feature a variety of items, such as ribeye, tomahawk steaks, king salmon, ribs, soups, sandwiches, pasta and salads. For more information and to view Ocean Prime Family Restaurant’s full menu, visit its Facebook page.

In Focus: Cutting the Ribbon at Ocean Prime in Chehalis

Seattle, WA

Silver Creek, WA

A man accused of driving while drunk, crashing into a power pole in Silver Creek and injuring the passenger in his vehicle on Saturday has been charged with vehicular assault in Lewis County Superior Court. A deputy with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the collision at about...

Man Accused of Driving Drunk, Crashing Into Silver Creek Power Pole and Injuring Passenger

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand opening ribbon-cutting event for Centralia Square Antiques on March 29 at 10 a.m. Owners Kevin and Maureen Longley will be present at the ceremony with refreshments and a storewide sale to last through April 2. The store is located at 310 N. Tower Ave. in Centralia.

Chamber of Commerce to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Centralia Square Antiques

Tumwater, WA

The Tumwater track and field team rolled to a pair of dual wins over W.F. West on Tuesday, with the boys beating the Bearcats 93-50 and the girls winning 80-58. The Thunderbirds took 22 of the 34 events held, including 18 of the 21 races. Mason Ball came away with...

2A Track Teams Hold Several Local Duals

Since the OYO Hotel in Centralia was abruptly sold just over a month ago, many of those who had rented rooms long-term — some for more than three years — have moved out, but not everyone has been able to find a new residence and are still stuck living at the OYO.

Break-Ins Occur Nightly as Centralia OYO Residents Consider Settlement With Owner

No injuries were reported following a fire that destroyed a machine shed on North Fork Road between Napavine and Onalaska Friday night. Crews with Lewis County Fire Districts 5 and 6, as well as the Chehalis Fire Department, responded to the fire at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, March 18, according to Lewis County Fire District 6.

Building Destroyed in Friday Night Fire on North Fork Road

The Centralia Police Department is seeking information from the public after a motorcyclist sped away from an officer last week, according to a news release. Officers attempted to stop the “dirt-bike style motorcycle” at about 7:10 p.m. Friday, March 17, in the area of East Summa Street and Kresky Avenue, according to the release.

Centralia Police Seek Information on Motorcyclist Who Sped Away From Officer

• LEROY BRATLIEN, 97, Chehalis, died March 17 in Chehalis. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.

Death Notice: March 20, 2023

Olympia, WA

A man found dead Friday afternoon in a portable toilet on the campus of Capital High School in west Olympia has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner. LT T. Smith, 41, was found by school staff about 1:15 p.m. Friday. The man had no known address and is suspected of dying from an overdose of drugs, Coroner Gary Warnock said Sunday.

Man Found Dead in Capital High School Porta-Potty Identified

Pullman, WA

Tacoma, WA

With plenty of locals to spare at the WIBCA Senior All-State Games this weekend, several had strong performances during the final round of All-Star showcases around the state. For the boys, who were split up into six different teams representing each classification at Curtis High School in Tacoma, each team featuring local talent won.

Locals Populate All-State Hoops Games Saturday at King’s and Curtis

Napavine, WA

A man accused of crashing his vehicle into a ditch and injuring his passenger while driving drunk in Napavine on Sunday is facing multiple felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court. An officer with the Napavine Police Department and a deputy with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the...

Man Charged With Vehicular Assault After Crashing Into Ditch in Napavine, Injuring Passenger

Oregon State

Kalama, WA

Kalama City Councilmember Matthew Michael Merz, 42, was found guilty of two felonies — computer trespass and data theft — Friday in Cowlitz County Superior Court. His sentencing is scheduled for April 28. In the course of the two-day trial, the jury found the sitting councilman guilty of...

Kalama Councilmember Merz Found Guilty of Hacking Into Fellow Councilman's Email

Aberdeen, WA

Ridgefield, WA

Rochester Pitching — L. Demers 6 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 3 K Highlights — Lenzi 2-3, R, RBI; Byrd 1-3, RBI; K. Demers 1-3 Ridgefield Pitching — Peery 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 K Highlights — Vancleave 2-3, R, RBI, HR; Ferguson 1-3, R, RBI, HR; Walker 2-3, 2 R, RBI, HR.

Warriors Outdone on the Road Against Spudders

Shelton, WA

Rochester, WA

The Rochester golf team earned its first win of the season Monday, beating Shelton 46-40 in a rainstorm. Isabella Masias led the way for the Warriors with 15 points, with Cassey Arreglado coming in behind her at 14, sealing the win with a 20-foot putt to save par and score four points in the final hole.

Rochester Takes Out Shelton

Longview, WA

A 25-year-old Longview man is charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities say a 2-month-old baby died from shaken-baby syndrome last month. Longview police arrested Randall Kane Kearns on March 2 after he reportedly told officers he slammed the baby on a bed, threw the infant in a car seat and knocked the child, strapped in the car seat, on the ground after being frustrated by the baby’s incessant crying.

Cowlitz County Man Charged in Shaken-Baby Death

Tumwater Pitching — Overbay 4.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 8 K, 4 BB; Ramsey 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 K, 0 BB Highlights — Collier 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Oram 1-3, 2B, R; Thompson 1-3, RBI. The Tumwater baseball team’s 2A EvCo opener may have gone a little closer than expected, but while the big innings never came, the Thunderbirds loaded the pressure on the Highclimbers on the bases to win 6-4.

T-Birds Run Wild to Beat Shelton

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In Focus: Polar Plunge Raises Money for Lewis County Special Olympics

Saturday was a great morning to plunge into Mayfield Lake for a good cause for...

In Focus: Polar Plunge Raises Money for Lewis County Special Olympics

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