In loving memory of David Angwood: 1951-2026
David Neill Angwood passed away peacefully with his family at his side Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born June 20, 1951, in Olympia, Washington, and grew up...
Jul 29, 2026Open source
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Rochester, Washington. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Thurston. Associated ZIP codes: 98579.
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Motorcyclist injured on I-5 in Thurston County near Rochester
A motorcyclist was injured Saturday in a single-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 just north of Rochester, according to a press memo from the Washington Stat...
Jul 29, 2026Open source
In loving memory of James Hadaller: 1957-2026
James (Jim) Richard Hadaller, beloved brother, stepfather and friend, passed away at his home in Rochester, Washington. He was born Feb. 23, 1957 to Ri...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
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May 6, 2026Open source
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In loving memory of Steven Cox: 1961-2026
Steven "Steve" Michael Cox, 64, passed away July 9, 2026, in Olympia, Washington, surrounded by the love of his children. He was born July 12, 1961, in Centr...
Aug 2, 2026Open source
Centralia motorcyclist injured after colliding with car on state Route 507
A Centralia motorcyclist was injured Friday after colliding with a car on state Route 507, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol (WSP).&...
Jul 29, 2026Open source
In loving memory of Travis Bell: 1979-2026
Travis Shane Bell was born in Centralia, Washington, on Feb. 22, 1979, to Gwendolyn Faye Bell. He was the youngest of five children and is survived by his si...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
Arbor Health, Providence Centralia earn WSHA’s 2026 Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Excellence
On June 29, the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) honored 35 rural hospitals with its 2026 Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Excellence dist...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
WAMA Pickersfest returns to Centralia for three days of music, camping and community
The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) will host the 2026 WAMA Pickersfest from July 31 through Aug. 2 at the historic Oakview Grange in Centralia,...
Jul 16, 2026Open source
In loving memory of Lynda Lennox: 1943-2026
Lynda Lennox, 82, a Centralia resident and co-owner of Cascade Trader, Inc., in Chehalis, Washington, passed away on June 7, 2026, at Providence St. Peter Ho...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Missing 14-year-old again reported missing from Centralia
A 14-year-old was reported missing from the Centralia area Monday, according to a missing indigenous person alert (MIPA) from the Washington State Patrol (WS...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Centralia, says Washington State Patrol
A 14-year-old girl was last seen Sunday in Centralia, according to a missing indigenous person alert (MIPA) from the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Nayleea L...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Public invited to Commercial Aviation Work Group meeting at Centralia College July 8
The state Commercial Aviation Work Group, which evaluates Washington’s future needs for commercial aviation and transportation, will host a hybrid public m...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
In loving memory of David McKinley: 1954-2026
David Leroy McKinley, 71, of Centralia, Washington, passed away at home on June 2, 2026. He was born June 26, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents were Edw...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
WAMA Pickersfest set to return to Centralia for weekend of music
The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) has announced the return of WAMA Pickersfest, which takes place July 31 through Aug. 2 in Centralia. The fes...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
In Focus: Juneteenth celebrated in Centralia
Community members came together to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday at George Washington Park in Centralia. The event was sponsored by the City of Centralia,...
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Driver accused of hitting 125 mph while fleeing from police on I-84 in Baker County 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Washington man is charged with attempting to elude a police officer, a Class C felony, and reckless driving, a Class A misdemeanor, after he...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
USDA pledges $8 billion to growers for ‘harvest fuel relief’ 3 MIN READ
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With diesel costs eating into farmers’ bottom lines, the Trump administration plans to dispense $8 billion as part of a one-time “ha...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Crash Sunday near Walla Walla kills Umatilla woman, injures 2 1 MIN READ
WALLA WALLA — The Washington State Patrol reported a 20-year-old Umatilla died Sunday, Nov. 1, after the car she was riding in crashed. Charges are pending...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Rochester is in Thurston County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
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Driver accused of hitting 125 mph while fleeing from police on I-84 in Baker County 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Washington man is charged with attempting to elude a police officer, a Class C felony, and reckless driving, a Class A misdemeanor, after he...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
USDA pledges $8 billion to growers for ‘harvest fuel relief’ 3 MIN READ
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With diesel costs eating into farmers’ bottom lines, the Trump administration plans to dispense $8 billion as part of a one-time “ha...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Crash Sunday near Walla Walla kills Umatilla woman, injures 2 1 MIN READ
WALLA WALLA — The Washington State Patrol reported a 20-year-old Umatilla died Sunday, Nov. 1, after the car she was riding in crashed. Charges are pending...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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