Not exactly ideal, but also not surprising. That’s how Gov. Bob Ferguson and Washington budget writers described the latest state revenue forecast out this week. The Washington State … ...

• ELSIE JUNE FRENCH, 96, Centralia, died June 17 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. • SANDRA LEE VAN SANT, 85, … ...

The Centralia Amateur Radio emergency services team has announced it will participate in Amateur Radio Field Day. The event starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, and concludes at 11 a.m. … ...

The Pe Ell Youth Baseball Team One (Major 60s) finished its season undefeated. From left to right, starting in the back row is Coach Char, Jase, Brettley, Micah, Ryatt, Elijah, Chase, Jaxson, and ...

The Centralia School District (CSD), in partnership with Multiculturally Minded Lewis County, held an essay competition honoring Centralia’s founder George Washington and announced the winners … ...

An economic impact study released this week shows that Washington’s 29 federally recognized tribes generated more than $7.4 billion in gross state product in 2023 alone — up from $6.6 … ...

As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised to end wars around the world — or at least end U.S. involvement in them — but the war between Israel and Iran that began last week has … ...

An often quiet minority in Lewis County made its voice heard in Centralia on Saturday as the 20th Legislative District Democrats organized a local “No Kings” protest, timed with hundreds of ...

If you grew up in Tenino, you know the Quarry Pool isn’t just a swimming hole. It’s a place where local legends are born — whispered by teens sneaking up to the top of the … ...

A young attendee, donning a shirt that reads "Blue Collar Barbie," tries her hand at stone carving at the Tenino Stone City Arts Festival on Saturday, June 14.

City of Tenino staff are preparing to open the Tenino Quarry Pool for the summer season this Saturday, June 21, from noon to 6 p.m., coinciding with the Tenino Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m ...

The Oakville High School class of 2025 celebrates during a commencement ceremony at Oakville High School on Saturday, June 14. See a full photo gallery at chronline.com.