Overdoses, crime in state-run facility; ‘That place should not be open’
Gov. Inslee is denying on camera interviews about his faith in DCYF, as overdoses cause concern at a state-run facility in Lewis County for teens and young adults. Now, a state senator is renewing calls for an investigation into a youth detention center that can't keep drugs out.
Gov. Inslee is denying on camera interviews about his faith in DCYF, as overdoses cause concern at a state-run facility in Lewis County for teens and young adults. Now, a state senator is renewing calls for an investigation into a youth detention center that can't keep drugs out.
DCYF downplays youth overdoses at Green Hill school as fentanyl floods in
Police reports obtained by FOX 13 News reveal multiple drug overdoses inside the Green Hill youth detention center in Lewis County this month, despite DCYF adding a new body scanner, increasing searches, and giving staff extra training to keep contraband out.
Police reports obtained by FOX 13 News reveal multiple drug overdoses inside the Green Hill youth detention center in Lewis County this month, despite DCYF adding a new body scanner, increasing searches, and giving staff extra training to keep contraband out.
WA officials downplay youth overdoses at Green Hill detention center
Police reports obtained by FOX 13 News reveal multiple drug overdoses inside the Green Hill youth detention center in Lewis County this month, despite DCYF adding a new body scanner, increasing searches, and giving staff extra training to keep contraband out.
Police reports obtained by FOX 13 News reveal multiple drug overdoses inside the Green Hill youth detention center in Lewis County this month, despite DCYF adding a new body scanner, increasing searches, and giving staff extra training to keep contraband out.
Fentanyl, meth and weapons seized during raid on Green Hill correctional school
A police task force resorted to serving a search warrant on DCYF's Green Hill correctional school in Lewis County, after commanders say their official requests for an investigation were brushed off.
A police task force resorted to serving a search warrant on DCYF's Green Hill correctional school in Lewis County, after commanders say their official requests for an investigation were brushed off.
Puget Sound Energy asking customers to conserve natural gas, electricity during cold snap
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) on Sunday again asked customers to continue conserving natural gas and power as a cold snap continues in the Pacific Northwest.
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) on Sunday again asked customers to continue conserving natural gas and power as a cold snap continues in the Pacific Northwest.
DNA technology helps identify another victim of 'Green River Killer' Gary Ridgway
During the 1980s and 1990s, a string of murders haunted Western Washington, with dozens of women and girls found murdered. Gary Ridgway is now serving 49 consecutive life in prison sentences.
During the 1980s and 1990s, a string of murders haunted Western Washington, with dozens of women and girls found murdered. Gary Ridgway is now serving 49 consecutive life in prison sentences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chehalis Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who attempted to steal an ATM.