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Sirens: Driver exits vehicle, drinks Twisted Tea; shooting report unfounded; boy, 13, arrested for assault
CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • A disorderly juvenile reportedly threw chairs and damaged a desk at W.F. West High School in the 300 block of Southwest 16th Street just
Portland Man Accused of Stealing DHS Vehicle, Leading Authorities on 100 mph I-5 Chase
A Portland man was taken into custody Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a car chase involving a stolen Department of Homeland Security vehicle, per the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Travis Grygla, allegedly swiped the vehicle during an arrest earlier that day and then barreled down Interstate 5 reaching speeds over 100 mph.
Chehalis police say they are following leads but have made no arrests after homicide
The death of an 84-year-old Chehalis man found last week in the 300 block of Market Boulevard has been ruled a homicide by the Lewis County Coroner's Office. Royland E. Barnett, of ...
Toledo school levy and Fire District 17 measures passing on election night
The Toledo School District’s levy renewal and both Lewis County Fire District 17’s levy lid lifts were passing as of initial counts on election night Tuesday, according to data released
Man facing felony charges for allegedly spitting on Chehalis police officers
A man is facing three felony assault charges for allegedly spitting on police officers who were arresting him for trespassing at an appliance store in Chehalis on Tuesday. Officers with ...
Winlock man faces possible vehicular assault charge after Monday motorcycle crash in Pierce County
A Winlock man is facing a possible vehicular assault charge after he crashed a motorcycle into another vehicle while carrying a passenger on southbound Interstate 5 in Pierce County on Monday.
Two arrested, another suspect sought after police chase in Chehalis and Centralia on Monday
Centralia detectives are investigating an attempt-to-elude case after a man fled from both Centralia and Chehalis police, kept driving after spike strips deflated one of the car’s tires, and
Centralia officer who died in 1910 to be recognized at state Peace Officers Memorial
Over 110 years after his death, fallen Centralia police officer William H. Smith, who was crushed by a train while on duty in December 1910, will be officially recognized at the Washington state Peace Officers Memorial in Olympia on Friday, May 3. The memorial recognizes members of law enforcement who...
Performers and dates announced for Chehalis Music in the Park series
With summer just over eight weeks away and temperatures beginning to warm up, organizers of the annual Chehalis Music in the Park concert series recently announced performers and concert dates for 2024. The concerts will be held on three consecutive Fridays — July 19, July 26 and Aug. 2 —...
Man accused of fracturing another man's jaw in a fight outside of a Salkum bar
Bail is set at $5,000 for a man accused of punching a man repeatedly and fracturing his jaw outside of a bar in Salkum on Friday. The defendant, identified as Cody Benjermin Edward Rider,
TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union supports animal shelters
TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union is helping children save money and save homeless animals with its Cash Club Cares Program. For every new member aged 18 or under who signs up for a Cash Club or Student Savings account, TLC donates five dollars to the Humane Society or animal shelter nearest the location where the account was opened, up to $5,000 total per year. Recently, TLC presented a check for $689 to the Tillamook Animal Shelter. Since the Cash Club Cares Program began in 2017, TLC has donated $33,321 to animal shelters in Tillamook, Lincoln, Clatsop, Columbia, and Cowlitz Counties, including $3,549 to the Tillamook Animal Shelter. TLC plans to continue this partnership with animal shelters and encourage community involvement within its service areas.
Centralia council thanks police chief for service as he accepts Chehalis city manager position
After beginning the search for a new city manager late last year, the City of Chehalis announced Monday, April 22, it has selected Centralia Police Department Chief Stacy Denham as the next
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