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Centralia, WA

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

Lewis County, WA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington State

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

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

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

A procession of log trucks and crew buses drove through Onalaska on Saturday to honor a local logger who died in a work-related accident in Grand Mound last month. Robert “Rob” Perkins started his own business, R. Perkins Logging, LLC in Centralia shortly before his death on Feb. 14.

Log Truck Procession Honors Life of Robert Perkins in Onalaska on Saturday

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’

Chehalis, WA

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

Death Notice: March 20, 2023

People from throughout the community came together at Fairway Lanes in Centralia on Saturday, March 4, to raise funds in support of the Lewis County Animal Shelter and cancer care in Lewis County. The third annual “We Love Animals and Hate Cancer” Bowling Tournament raised $3,277.50 each for the Cancer...

Bowling Tournament Raises Funds for Lewis County Animal Shelter, Local Cancer Care

The Northwest Regional Competition Triple Crown Spring Contest will be held from March 31 to April 2 at 146 Middle Fork Road in Chehalis. This event is sponsored by the Farriers Association of Washington State. This will be the first of three competitions. Cost will be $100 for current students, $150 for the novice category, $200 for intermediate and $250 for open. Registration will close on Friday, March 24. Registration can be completed at www.farriersofwa.com. Carl Via will be the judge and clinician.

Washington State Farriers Association to Hold Triple Crown Spring Contest in Chehalis

Elma, WA

Rivalries dissolve and Pirates, Loggers, Bearcats, Tigers (of both Napavine and Centralia), Cardinals, Riverhawks and Vikings become one in the equestrian world. Under the umbrella of the W.F. West High School Equestrian Team, students from across Lewis County competed over the weekend in a variety of events on horseback at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma.

Students From Several Lewis County Schools Compete in W.F. West Equestrian Team’s First District Meet of the Year

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

Ethel, WA

When Elwin La Fae Herman, 61, moved to Ethel with new-at-the-time husband Tom Herman, 62, in 2011 — according to marriage records published in The Chronicle — she founded her current business, a Pagan and “Core Magic” spirituality-based retreat called Sacred Spiral Sanctuary. The Chronicle, in...

Under Anti-Racist Group’s Scrutiny, Ethel Woman Says Husband Was in Ku Klux Klan

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

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

Shelton, WA

CEN (1’) — Leo Perez (Angel Rojas) SHE (42’) — Shelton goal (PK) CEN (45’) — Perez (Darrell Neuert) CEN (67’) — Perez (PK) The Centralia boys soccer team came back from a two-goal hole but couldn’t hold its spot, falling to Shelton 4-3 on a late goal Monday.

Tigers Drop Back-and-Forth Match to Highclimbers

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Sirens: Burglaries; Another Pursuit Terminated; Criminal Impersonation; Indecent Exposure; Assault

• Fraudulent transactions out of a state retirement account were reported in the 700 block of North Tower Avenue at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Jan. 26....

Sirens: Burglaries; Another Pursuit Terminated; Criminal Impersonation; Indecent Exposure; Assault

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