Lewis County Community Pulse

• Lewis County Hydrogen Alliance starts Phase 1 assessment to convert forest residuals into hydrogen and clean power, funded partly by a $400,000...

TRL's first levy lid lift in 17 years would raise the rate to 35 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, adding an estimated $53 per year for the average...

No significant updates today.

No significant updates today.

Chehalis residents can register youth for swim lessons at the Shaw Aquatic Center starting at 7:00 AM on July 24.

• Details: Each $50 session runs...

Centralia City Council could launch a major annexation process at its July 28 meeting after tabling the issue last month.

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Community Events

• Mossyrock Blueberry Festival: Members of the Mossyrock Area Action League are preparing for the 20th annual Mossyrock Blueberry...

• Historic first: TRL proposes raising levy from 22 to 35 cents per $1,000 AV on November 2026 ballot, the first increase attempt since 2009.
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• The 20th annual Mossyrock Blueberry Festival returns July 30 with SUPER status, opening with a bingo fundraiser for the Mossyrock Area Historical...

Lewis County residents with licensed healthcare experience can serve on the Public Health and Social Services Advisory Board, a volunteer role...

Lightning-ignited fires in East Lewis County reflect a dangerous regional trend across Oregon and Washington.

• Local blazes: The Dog Mountain Fire...

Lewis County Community Pulse · July 23, 2026 Daily Digest

City and County Decisions

• 🔥 Centralia Ends Warehouse Moratorium: Centralia City...

Centralia City Council voted 5-2 to move forward with ending the warehouse moratorium specifically for Port of Centralia properties, opening the door...

Lewis County residents can access the Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from July 14, 2026, which were posted online on July 22.

United Way of Lewis County invites the community to its 21st annual Power of the Purse fundraiser from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 4 at TransAlta Commons,...

Centralia's Thorbeckes Wellness Center upgraded its community pool to a saltwater system this month, delivering softer water that reduces skin and...

• Toledo City Council approved Ordinance 841 to manage donations, gifts and sponsorships with clear guidelines.
• Mayor Devore noted the policy...

Washington preschool funding cuts are forcing families into tough choices about care arrangements, potentially disrupting work schedules and child...

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man found on Lech Road near Pe Ell after a neighbor discovered him in the roadway...

A 15-year-old Tenino driver was hospitalized after his car went off U.S. 12 near Lewis and Clark State Park Tuesday afternoon. He wore his seatbelt...