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🌱 What this indefinite flood-project delay means for Centralia neighborhoods

Centralia, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Centralia! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this indefinite flood-project delay means for Centralia neighborhoods
  • Meet the four Centralia College students earning 2026 top honors
  • Centralia and Lewis County families note recent local deaths

Also on today's calendar: Gentle Slow Flow Yoga with Rianne and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 53. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot, with a high of 94 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Decision on dam, levees postponed until further notice (thenewstribune.com) — Centralia residents should know that a key decision on major flood-control options, including a levee system around Centralia and Chehalis, has been postponed indefinitely by the Chehalis Basin Board. Members say they lack enough information to choose between a flow-through dam, the levee-based LAND alternative, or no large project, and are now focusing attention on possible modifications to the Skookumchuck Dam instead.
   

2. Centralia College announces 2026 Outstanding Student Award winners (chronline.com) — Centralia College has named four students as its 2026 Outstanding Student Award winners, with all to be recognized at commencement June 18 at the campus clocktower. The honorees include local Running Start standouts, a recovery-focused adult learner, and a mother of three interning with the City of Centralia on major revitalization projects.
   

3. Death notices: June 10, 2026 (chronline.com) — Lewis County families are being notified of several recent deaths, including Centralia residents Barbara J. Stray, 92, and Shirley A. Wichert, 73. The brief notices list hometowns, dates of death and which local funeral homes are handling arrangements, with service details for some still pending.
   

4. Centralia College dedicates diversity plaque to Rikkey Outumuro (chronline.com) — Centralia College has added a new plaque in its Diversity Plaza honoring late alumna and LGBTQ+ advocate Rikkey Outumuro, who helped launch Pride events on campus and in downtown Centralia. Family, college leaders and community members gathered June 9 to remember her impact and recognize her lasting role in advancing inclusion locally.
   

5. Gluesenkamp Perez motions to create mental acuity standard for lawmakers (spokesman.com) — Centralia readers may be interested to know that Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, whose district includes the area, recently pushed an amendment to create a mental acuity standard for members of Congress, though it failed on a voice vote. She argues constituents deserve assurance that lawmakers can perform their duties without serious cognitive impairment and plans to keep working on related legislation despite this setback.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    I've got to take care of a friend's 3 month old for two nights this weekend. Does anyone have a pack n play that I could borrow Friday-Sunday for her… (Nextdoor Providence)
  • Is anyone around the corner of Woodland and South Streets missing a small black chicken?
    It keeps showing up in my yard ( got locked in our garage overnight accidentally). I have a large livestock Guardian dog who would nothing more than… (Nextdoor Jefferson District)
  • Opti Staffing posted a job opening for Manual Machinist - Days in Centralia. Apply here.
  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Centralia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centralia here.

Ok Centralia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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