State settles Chehalis juvenile facility sex abuse lawsuit for $2.1M
The state of Washington has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 10 people who said they were sexually abused at a juvenile rehabilitation facility when they were teenagers.
Some state lawmakers, school districts push back against mask mandates in classrooms
When Washington students return to the classroom this fall, they will be required to wear a mask under Gov. Jay Inslee's statewide mandate.
Spiffy's restaurant permanently closes after allowing indoor dining during lockdown
Spiffy's Restaurant in Chehalis announced its closure on Monday after rebelling against COVID-19 measures during the winter.
Secretary of Health asks parents to stop and think before booking vacations
As COVID cases skyrocket in some parts of the country, driven by the more contagious variants, Washington's Secretary of Health has issued a new warning about traveling, particularly aimed at parents.
Burn bans instated throughout Washington as record-breaking temps approach
Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.
4 students, bus driver taken to hospital after Lewis County school bus goes off roadway
Four students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a school bus went off-road on Wednesday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol.
$6 million settlement for men abused at Tacoma boys home
Insurance companies are paying $6 million to settle a lawsuit brought against Kiwanis International and local Kiwanis clubs by seven men who were sexually abused at a Centralia group home for boys decades ago, attorneys for the men said Monday.
Missing Centralia 18-year-old presumed drowned
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office said an 18-year-old who went into the Chehalis River Wednesday and did not resurface is presumed drowned.
Imposter posing as Lewis County animal shelter employee
The Lewis County Animal Shelter is warning of an imposter who's posing as a shelter employee and trying to pick up animals from private property.
Feds: Juvenile facility guard smuggled contraband for bribes
A former guard at a juvenile detention center in Chehalis has been indicted on federal charges that he accepted bribes in exchange for smuggling in marijuana, cell phones and other contraband.
Storm piles snow onto Lewis County
Temperatures fell below freezing Thursday evening, then precipitation fell. By Friday morning, traffic accident reports told of treacherous conditions and the snow continued.
Snow coats Lewis and Thurston counties
Much of the South Sound is waking up to snow Friday morning, while other parts of Western Washington are dealing with black ice, freezing temps and power outage.
Grocery stores slammed ahead of expected lowland snow in Western Washington
People in Lewis County are definitely paying attention to the news of possible snow starting Thursday. The most popular spots on Wednesday seemed to be grocery stores like Fuller’s Market Place in Centralia.
Flooding from Chehalis River closes roads in Thurston and Lewis counties
Parts of Western Washington experiencing urban flooding this week, including in Thurston and Lewis County.
Defiant restaurant in Chehalis faces judge for violating indoor dining COVID-19 restrictions
A defiant restaurant in Chehalis will face off with the state once again in the battle for indoor dining.
Lewis County Sheriff voices support for restaurant defying state's indoor dining restrictions
More support from the public, including the sheriff, is coming forward for Spiffy's Restaurant in Lewis County which faces more than $100,000 in fines for defying state COVID-19 restrictions.
Defiant Chehalis restaurant open for dine-in service despite state's COVID-19 restrictions
A defiant restaurant in Lewis County is open for dine-in service.
Sheriff's Office investigating after 'Lewis County welcomes everyone' sign torn down
The sign, a rainbow pride flag that reads "Lewis County welcomes everyone," was put up to counter the famous Uncle Sam billboard along I-5 that's known for controversial messages.
Sign promoting inclusivity torn down
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Meet Jimmy: Chehalis man always looking for letters that rarely come is flooded with mail after viral post
A Chehalis man who goes to the local post office at least three times a day searching for mail that rarely comes now has more letters than he could have ever imagined - and it's all thanks to one viral post on Facebook.