Multiple Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) projects will affect Centralia–Chehalis area roads through August 10, with lane closures and flagger operations on I-405, SR 527, and other routes beginning July 27. Detours are in place for US 395 collision repairs, and overnight work continues through July 31.
Lewis County Transit updates include the commissioning phase of a hydrogen fueling station entering final testing, with zero-emission fleet operations targeted for public use. Several bus stops are closed for construction, and route adjustments are in effect.
The Lewis County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) Board is seeking medical provider applicants to advise on public health services, with a deadline of August 5. The board aims to address community health needs through strategic planning.
Centralia Police Department has revised its Strategic Plan, effective January 2024, emphasizing community partnerships in its new vision and mission statements. This marks a shift toward collaborative policing approaches.
Lewis County has updated its emergency preparedness levels, clarifying evacuation stages for residents in Lewis County communities. The new levels aim to improve communication during emergencies.
What to watch next: Lewis County Transit's hydrogen station commissioning and the PHSS board application deadline on August 5 will shape community infrastructure and health services in the coming weeks.