Centralia, WA

The owner of the only remaining coal power plant in the Pacific Northwest is doggedly proceeding with a plan to extend its life by converting to natural gas fuel over the next two years. TransAlta Corporation got political support, signed a utility to take the electricity and is accumulating the necessary permits to remodel the currently idled power station near Centralia.

In recent football games, Concordia, Hesston, Marysville, Rock Creek, and Wamego secured wins in the North Central Kansas League. In the Twin Valley League, Axtell, Centralia, Clifton-Clyde, Hanover, Troy, Valley Heights, and Washington County also triumphed. Additional victories included Nemaha Central and Sabetha dominating their opponents.

On October 10, 2026, the Twin Valley League Volleyball Tournament concluded at Washington County High School, with top-seeded Centralia claiming the championship. After dominating their matches, Centralia defeated Linn in the finals, securing first place. Hanover finished third, while teams now shift focus to sub-state play as the fall season progresses.