Lewis County Community Pulse

Lewis County's website outlines its full government structure through elected offices like Assessor, Auditor, Clerk, Commissioners, Coroner, District...

The Southwest Washington Fair's opening in Centralia featured Little Miss Friendly Kimber Serl cutting the ribbon amid local royalty and community...

• A sinkhole discovered weeks ago nearly collapsed part of Number Four Road.
• New piping has arrived with crews actively replacing the culvert.
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• Tell J. Pilz, 30, faces two counts of second-degree assault plus malicious mischief and interfering with a domestic violence report after allegedly...

The U.S. Forest Service has ordered an emergency closure of trails and roads west of Highway 123 for the Backbone Fire in East Lewis County to protect...

Lewis County youth are gaining access to varied hands-on and leadership opportunities this summer and fall.

• STEM engagement: 86 students built and...

Mark S. Hipp, 51, of Olympia, was charged with first-degree arson after allegedly starting fires in bushes outside Providence Centralia Hospital on...

Centralia Police responded to a welfare check at 7:30 a.m. on August 5 in the 1200 block of Marion Street, discovering a death now under investigation...

Vader City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2026-05 on Aug. 5, creating interim controls so new homes must follow updated design standards.

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The Southwest Washington Fair serves as a true community cornerstone by blending practical support and historic celebration.

• Tough Enough to Wear...

Centralia College veterans and military families gain renewed peer mentoring and support for education, employment, and benefits as Vet Corps...

Lewis County residents facing smoky skies can use WSU's updated AIRPACT6 interactive map to forecast local air quality over three days, much like...

Lewis County families gain a practical resource with free sports physicals for middle- and high-school athletes ahead of the school year.

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• Today, August 7, marks the last chance to drop off entries for the Upcycled Art Contest from 9 a.m. to noon at the Expo Hall.
• Five age-based...

Centralia's National Night Out event focuses on police-community engagement and neighborhood safety.

Lewis County residents can directly shape the 2027 budget by joining the Citizens Budget Committee.

• Apply by Aug. 27: Submit packet and letter of...

Lewis County commissioners granted indemnity to Assessor Ross Nielson and Treasurer Arny Davis in a lawsuit seeking a property tax refund over an...

Chehalis and Centralia have banned all outdoor fires, including recreational ones, effective immediately due to worsening dry conditions. Only propane...

This Saturday at 10 a.m., children can examine animal pelts, skulls, and skeletons during a hands-on "Wildlife Biology for Children" session led by...

• Lewis County BOCC seeks residents from each district for the Citizens Budget Committee to attend meetings and give feedback
• Apply by 3 p.m. August...