TransAlta seeks $19.9M for Centralia plant’s first DOE ‘emergency’ order

The plant didn’t produce electricity, but TransAlta spent money keeping it “available” instead of retiring it as planned. It will cost another $23 million to repair it, TransAlta told the Federal ...

Longtime Centralia choir director to retire after 'Sing Big Finale'

Longtime Centralia choir director Lauri Johnson will kick off her retirement with a final concert next month — by gathering singers from her 38 years in music education. The "Sing Big Finale" ...
WESA

Centralia, Wa.’s coal plant has to close next year. Can Pa. communities learn from the transition?

The TransAlta Centralia Generation station pictured on March 8, 2024. Mount Rainer is visible to the left of the plant. This story was produced as part of <i>Climate Solutions</i>, a collaboration ...
KING5

Meet the Grinch who makes Centralia smile

CENTRALIA, Wash. — For as long as he can remember, Centralia Washington's Shawn Haines has believed his favorite time of the year comes at the end of the year. "I've always loved the lights and the ...
komonews

Drug overdose death leads to multiple arrests, guns and fentanyl pills seized in Centralia

CENTRALIA, Wash. — An investigation into the drug overdose death of a man in Centralia led to four arrests, five firearms being seized, and more than 100 suspected fentanyl pills being recovered ...
MyNorthwest.com

Deck the Deere for Centralia’s Lighted Tractor Parade

Deck the Deere with boughs of holly and hang a shining star upon the International Harvester, because it’s time once again for the Centralia – WASHINGTON – Lighted Tractor Parade. And it’s very ...