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Long life of divisive Uncle Sam billboard off I-5 in Washington nears end with sale of land

Chehalis · Chehalis

Long life of divisive Uncle Sam billboard off I-5 in Washington nears end with sale of land

Coverage: 2 sources

For decades, drivers on Interstate 5 between Centralia and Chehalis in Washington haven’t been able to miss it — a 40-foot by 13-foot billboard featuring a hand-painted wooden portrait of Uncle Sam, along with a brief political message that often made people whoop in agreement or boil with rage.See the Story

CTHS Class of ’65 honors Veterans

Veterans · Centralia

CTHS Class of ’65 honors Veterans

The Centralia High School Class of 1965 recently gathered for its 60-year reunion, honoring veterans from the class. “Sixty years ago the country called and 47 recent graduates from the CTHS Class of 1965 answered the call to serve in the U.S. Military,” shared the class. “On June 7, 2025, at the 60th class reunion, we honored these classmates with a special tribute thanking them for their service. Veterans honored include, FROM LEFT, front row,…Read Article

Vehicles face a tow bill or ticket under new Centralia ordinance

Centralia, Washington · Centralia

Vehicles face a tow bill or ticket under new Centralia ordinance

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Summer reading program kicks off at Centralia Regional Library

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‘Breechcloth’ in Lower Chehalis shows hidden Chinuk Wawa testicles

In the classic publication by photographer Edward S. Curtis, “The North American Indian” (1907/1930), Volume 9, page 188 documents the Lower Chehalis Salish word for ‘breech-cloth’. It was difficult to find a relevant image. This one’s not by Curtis, I’m sorry (image credit: A.J. Clothiers) Curtis’s spelling of that word would apparently indicate a Lower Chehalis šəp-ísq-ət̓ (lit. ~cover-stones-thing.used.for). This is almost certainly in part …Chehalis · Chehalis Read Article

Lewis County Commissioners' Anti-Sanctuary Resolution is a Pick-and-Choose Approach to Rights - Lewis County Democrats

Note: The board of commissioners will vote on the resolution mentioned below at the 6/10 meeting. You can attend in-person or via Zoom to advocate for it to be removed from the agenda. Lewis County commissioners will vote Tuesday on an anti-sanctuary resolution that perfectly illustrates how politicians use constitutional…Lewis County, Washington · Lewis County Read Article

Controversial I-5 Billboard Has a New Owner

Coverage: 2 sources

The Chehalis Tribe purchased the signage for $2.5 million.Chehalis · Chehalis See the Story

Lewis County judge tackles man fleeing court; prosecutor and others help restrain suspect

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The footage also shows Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer enter the fray.Lewis County, Washington · Lewis County Read Article

Extremism Has No Place in Lewis County - Lewis County Democrats

Dear Editor, Local GOP Chair Mitchel Townsend's recent letter perfectly demonstrates why so many Lewis County residents are tired of extremist rhetoric that divides our community. His call for "confrontational strategy" and labeling neighbors as "destructive and degenerate" isn't leadership—it's the politics of grievance and fear. Let's talk facts instead…Republican Party · Lewis County Read Article

Centralia City Council approves lake lease increases

By JO ALLEN jallen@morningsentinel.com CENTRALIA — The Centralia City Council approved an ordinance to increase the annual rental for six lake lease properties on Centralia Lake Tuesday evening. According to Centralia City Manager Galen Mahle, this is part of a contract where the increase is scheduled every five years for some lake lease properties. Other properties have annual increases every year. “So for clarification, the City of Central…Centralia, Washington · Centralia Read Article

Centralia Foundation honors 2025 scholarship recipients

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By JO ALLEN jallen@morningsentinel.com The Centralia Foundation honored its 2025 scholarship recipients during a recent reception held at the Centralia Recreation Complex. According to Todd Dobbs, a member of the Centralia Foundation Board, more than $1.2 million in scholarships has been awarded to recipients in the past six years alone. During a speech, Dobbs shared with the recipients some words of wisdom. “You recipients are starting a new ch…Centralia, Washington · Centralia See the Story