Docs: Pair robs suspected dealer for drugs, kills him and puts his body in a trunk before burning the car
Two people have been arrested in connection to an April homicide investigation where a body was found inside the trunk of a burning car in eastern Lewis County.
3 teens arrested in connection to Lewis County homicide
Three teens have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting inside a Lewis County business.
Body found inside burned vehicle near Randle, investigation underway
Detectives are investigating after a body was found inside a burned car near the small town of Randle Thursday afternoon.
2 arrested for controlled substance homicide following overdose death of Centralia man
Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a man in Centralia, who was found not breathing in his apartment.
Deputies issue Silver Alert for missing Chehalis man
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) issued a Silver Alert for a missing Chehalis man who is believed to be endangered.
Police: 100 pounds of meth, 340k fentanyl pills taken from vehicle during traffic stop
A 26-year-old was arrested after Centralia Police and detectives with the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) allegedly found a large number of illegal drugs in his car during a traffic stop.
Man, teen accused in death of hiker and his dog on Lewis County trail
Charges have been referred to the Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in connection to the death of a hiker found on a trail near Walupt Lake. The coroner's office ruled his death a homicide.
WSP cancels Silver Alert for missing Centralia woman with undiagnosed dementia
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) issued a Silver Alert for a Centralia woman on Wednesday morning, but canceled it later in the afternoon.
I-5 overpass in Lewis County already under repair is damaged by truck again
Northbound I-5 will be reduced in Lewis County while crews work to fix an overpass struck by a log truck—an overpass already under reconstruction from behind hit by another truck last year.
Goat Rocks Fire: Firefight continues near Packwood
Crews are continuing to fight the Goat Rocks Fie in Lewis County which started in August but forced evacuations mid September.
Search and rescue trailer with equipment stolen in Lewis County
The non-profit Lewis County Search and Rescue Council is asking for help to find their stolen equipment.
Nobody hurt when fire rips through Washington school bus
Fire ripped through a school bus shortly after dropping off students Tuesday afternoon, according to the Toledo School District.
Man arrested in connection with 26 catalytic converter thefts
Deputies are investigating after a man was arrested in connection with more than two dozen catalytic thefts.
Police searching for suspects who stole truck in Centralia, then tried to steal ATM in Chehalis
Chehalis Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who attempted to steal an ATM.
Police: Suspects stole truck, tried to steal ATM
Police are looking for two people who they say stole a pickup truck and tried to steal an ATM in Chehalis.
Man sentenced to 45 years for killing Washington State Patrol trooper
A Lewis County judge sentenced William Thompson, the man convicted last month for the March 2020 murder of trooper Justin R. Schaffer, to 45 years in prison.
Man convicted of killing WSP trooper sentenced to 45 years in prison
A man convicted of killing a Washington State Patrol trooper in 2020 has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Recovery slows for communities hit by Chehalis River flooding in January
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties, who are still reeling from the Chehalis River flood in January.
Recovering from historic Chehalis River flood
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They’re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.