Washington State

Lewis County, WA

Chehalis, WA

The Lewis County Planning Commission will continue discussion of the Packwood Subarea Plan at a meeting at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The public is invited to listen in, but no additional comments or testimony will be taken, according to a news release from the county.

Planning Commission to Hold Meeting on Packwood Subarea Plan

Centralia, WA

As work continues on Centralia Station, mainly focused on stormwater pipe installation as Yew Street is extended, the Port of Centralia recently approved two more pay estimates to construction company Midway Underground. Centralia Station is a proposed shopping center and mixed-use development with WinCo Foods planned as the anchor tenant....

Port Approves Payments for Ongoing Centralia Station Project

Missouri State

At a meeting last week, Centralia City Councilors Leah Daarud and Elizabeth Cameron, both in at-large positions, used their meeting reports to criticize a statement made by Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston on Facebook the week prior, where she spoke out about a business downtown with ties to a white supremacist religious group, Asatru Folk Assembly.

Two Centralia Councilors Critical of Mayor for Speaking Out Against Shop With ‘Whites-Only’ Religious Ties

Colorado State

To honor the three-year anniversary of the day Washington State Patrol Trooper Justin R. Schaffer was fatally struck by a vehicle while placing spike strips on Interstate 5 in Chehalis, Adna coffee stand Skull & Crossbones Coffee Co. will offer two drink specials on Friday, March 24. One dollar from...

Adna Coffee Stand Marks Three-Year Anniversary of State Patrol Trooper’s Death With Scholarship Fundraiser

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

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

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce has announced it will hold a ribbon-cutting for Dirty Thumb Nursery to celebrate its reopening under new ownership at 1580 state Route 6, across the field from Adna High School, on March 28 at noon. Jena and Kyle Asleton purchased the nursery from previous owners...

Ribbon-Cutting for Dirty Thumb Nursery Scheduled for March 28

Olympia, WA

What began as just a coffee shop with a handful of breakfast items in Olympia five years ago has become so successful the owners have opened a second location in Centralia. Hash: Centralia is the second Hash location opened by restaurateurs Dean and Lisa Damitio. The Damitios said the success of their first location led to a search for a second.

Hash: Centralia Provides New Breakfast Option and More

Tenino, WA

The Tenino Area Chamber of Commerce, Tenino Arts and Tenino Creative District are holding the third annual Tenino Arts Spring Market on Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26. The event will be held each day at the Kodiak Room at 225 Sussex Ave. SW in Tenino. There will be...

Tenino Arts Spring Market to Be Held March 24-26

Louisiana State

Hit-and-Run • A hit-and-run reported at the intersection of West Pine and North Pearl streets just after 9:35 a.m. on March 20 is under investigation. • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported in the 500 block of Harrison Avenue just before 4:35 p.m. on March 21. DUI. • Perla...

Sirens: DUI Arrest; Fraud Reported at Church; Resisting Arrest; Lewis County Jail Statistics

Seattle, WA

Two people were arrested on drug offenses after law enforcement connected them to the overdose-related death of a 22-year-old man in Centralia on Tuesday. Officers with the Centralia Police Department responded at about 9 a.m. on March 21 to a report that the man, who was found by his friend in an apartment in the 3000 block of Borst Avenue, was unconscious and not breathing, according to a news release from the police department.

Two People in Custody After Man Dies of Apparent Overdose in Centralia Apartment

In the first photo in this set, from left, Jo Martinez, Cathy Cavness, Laura Hewett, Betty Garrett, Kristi Nelson, Donna Loucks and Renae Seegmiller pose for a photo while setting up the Lewis County American Association of University Women (AAUW) used book sale at the Moose Lodge in Centralia on Tuesday. The sale began today and continues Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25 at the lodge, located at 1400 Grand Ave. in Centralia. The book sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Book prices will drop each day of the sale. On Thursday, book prices will be $3 for hardcover books and $2 for paperback books. On Friday, books will be $2 for hardcover and $1 for paperback. On Saturday, books will be sold at $5 per bag. Since the first book sale in 1979, the Lewis County AAUW book sale has provided thousands of locals with the opportunity to discover and purchase books of all types at bargain prices. Proceeds from the book sale support the mission of AAUW, education for women. The money raised from the book sale finances numerous scholarships for college and science, technology, engineering and math-focused summer camps for girls in middle and high school.

In Focus: AAUW Used Book Sale Launches on Thursday

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

Arizona State

On Dec. 30, 2022, James “Jim” Arnold Richey passed away peacefully while being comforted by his wife at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington, as a result of exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. The youngest of four, Jim was born on Nov. 5, 1945, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the son of Gilbert Ray and Verdie Gertrude (Petty) Richey.

In Loving Memory of James ‘Jim’ Richey: 1945-2022

Naselle, WA

Mossyrock, WA

Just like in each of the last few seasons in the small Coastal 1B League, Mossyrock and Naselle will likely battle for a league and district championship this season with high stakes for the state playoffs later this spring. The Vikings, returning a Division I commit to California State Bakersfield...

1B Softball Preview: Southwest 1B League Will Once Again Run Through Naselle, Mossyrock

Longview, WA

Castle Rock, WA

CASTLE ROCK — A 36-year-old Castle Rock man is charged with sexual assault for allegedly providing a young person alcohol and raping them. Hunter Blaike Rodin faces two counts of second-degree rape, felony harassment, communicating with a minor for immoral purposes, and furnishing liquor to a minor. He was in Cowlitz County Jail as of Wednesday morning with bail is set at $100,000.

Castle Rock Man Charged With Rape

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

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

Napavine, WA

Eatonville, WA

The Napavine track and field team went north to Eatonville on Thursday, taking second out of five schools in the girls meet and third out of four on the boys’ side. The Tigers cleaned up in the girls jumps, with Keira O’Neill winning the high jump (4 feet, 10 inches) and the triple jump (29 feet) and Morgan Hamilton taking first in the long jump (15 feet, 10.5 inches). Hamilton also won the 400 in 1:07.35, was second in the 100-meter dash in 14.49, and third in the 200-meter dash in 29.90.

Track Roundup: Napavine Girls 2nd in Eatonville

Lacey, WA

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

The Tenino girls tennis team came away with a 3-1 win over Eatonville in 1A Evergreen play Tuesday. Abagail Archibald won 6-2, 6-2 at first singles, with Amelia Hayes taking her match 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 singles. Alanna Cushing dropped her first set at No. 3 singles 6-3 and was in her second when the match was called.

Beavers Beat Cruisers on the Court

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

Yakima, WA

Adna, WA

A year after running through District 4 with little trouble, before falling in the state championship to rival Pe Ell-Willapa Valley by run-rule, the Adna softball team should be set up nicely to make a return to that game and find a different result in Yakima this season. The Pirates...

2B Softball Preview: Pirates Poised to Run Through District 4 Softball Again

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Lewis County Manager Erik Martin Resigns for Position Elsewhere

After 14 years working for the county, four-and-a-half of those in the big job, Lewis County Manager Erik Martin announced Tuesday morning he will be resigning...

Lewis County Manager Erik Martin Resigns for Position Elsewhere

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