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Centralia, 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

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

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

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

Colorado State

Chehalis, WA

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

Lewis County, WA

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

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

Tenino, WA

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

The South Sound Mounted Shooters are hosting a mounted shooting competition at the T90 Ranch in Tenino at 4 p.m. April 28, 10 a.m. April 29 and 9:30 a.m. April 30. Admission is free. Aside from the competition, more than 30 local craft vendors will be on hand as well as food trucks.

South Sound Mounted Shooters Competition Set for Next Month at T90 Ranch

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

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

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

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

Washington State

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

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

Napavine, WA

More than 200 Napavine community members attended the Napavine Scholarship Foundation’s annual dinner and auction on Friday, March 17. Featuring a performance from the Napavine High School Jazz Band and catering by Bonanza BBQ, the event hosted Napavine community members in the Napavine High School gym to raise money for the foundation’s scholarship fund.

Over 200 Attend Napavine Scholarship Foundation Annual Dinner and Auction

Alaska State

Jean Schieck peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023, at 94 years of age. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean was married to Don for over 60 years when he passed away in December of 2009. They were faithful Christians who supported their church and many mission groups. They provided various community services while they were able. Jean was a hard-working secretary, working for various companies over the years, and her church.

In Loving Memory of Jean Schieck: 1929-2023

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

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

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

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

Toledo, WA

The Toledo softball team held on to win a high-scoring non-league affair, downing Raymond-South Bend 11-9 on Tuesday. The Riverhawks sprung for four runs in the first inning, five more in the third, and two in the fourth to jump out to an 11-2 lead early. From there, it was a matter of holding on, as the Ravens brought in three runs home in the sixth and three more in the seventh to make things a bit more interesting.

Riverhawks Beat Out Ravens

Thurston County, WA

Rainier, WA

Kalama Pitching — Kenney 3.2 IP, 2 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 7 K, 7 BB; Gardner 3.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 K, 3 BB Highlights — Owen 2-4, 2 RBI, R, Meldrum 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; Kenney 1-2, 2 BB, 2B, 2 R.

Mountaineers Can’t Slow Down Chinook Offense in Loss

One goal ended up being enough for the Tumwater boys soccer team, which earned its second close league win in a row with a 1-0 victory over W.F. West at home Tuesday. Gabe O’Connor gave the Thunderbirds the decisive goal, scoring in the 60th minute after an hour of scoreless soccer.

T-Birds Clip Bearcats

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Gunman Shoot Man in Pierce County Who Intervened in Robbery, Then Robbed 14-Year-Old

A man was shot and injured Wednesday afternoon outside a Lakewood convenience store after he intervened in a robbery, according to Pierce County deputies. After the...

Gunman Shoot Man in Pierce County Who Intervened in Robbery, Then Robbed 14-Year-Old

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