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The East County Journal, Morton, WA (2025)

07/09/2025

A weekly look at what's making headlines in this week's East County Journal (July 9, 2025). For the complete stories and more, subscribe today and receive the paper each week in the mail for a year. Call 360-496-5993 to subscribe today!

07/09/2025

What’s Happening July 9 – July 17, 2025
Editor’s note: Due to space limitations in this week’s edition of The East County Journal, the complete What’s Happening section did not make it to print. Below is the full version.

Wednesday, July 9
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
White Pass Country Historical Society Board meeting, 9 a.m., White Pass Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4422.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Community Craft/Quilt group, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6881.
Story Time, 11 a.m., The Potter’s Grove, 212 Main Ave., Morton, 360-523-8621. The story is “Spike the Spunky Hedgehog” for elementary school-aged children, read by Rhonda Krolczyk. Paint your own ceramic hedgehog ($12.51).
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber River Connections Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. Total of 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
Lewis County Water District 3 meeting, 4 p.m., 13173 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-7631.
Morton Historical Society and Museum meeting, 5:30 p.m., Morton tourist information center, 194 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0070.
Packwood Improvement Club, 6 p.m., Packwood Community Hall, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-508-0470.
Youth Group for sixth - 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.
Lewis County Fire Commissioners 10 meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Department, 13001 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.

Thursday, July 10
Timber River Connections adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
Lewis County Fire District 14 Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle, 360-497-7745.
Packwood Search and Rescue meeting, 6 p.m., Zoom meeting. Contact Martha Garoutte at 360-304-4031 for code.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Friday, July 11
Packwood Business Owners Committee meeting, 8 a.m., Nachos Restaurant, 13016 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Eye Opener Al-anon family group, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Zoom meeting. Call for more information and meeting code at 425-830-0314. Newcomers are always welcome.
Women’s Bible Study, 10 a.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6887. All are welcome!
Pastor’s Pantry food bank, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 277 Seventh St., Morton, 360-496-5456.
East End Celebrate Recovery 5:45 p.m., dinner; 6:30 p.m., meeting, Reconciled Christian Fellowship, 130 Morris Road, Randle, 360-496-1166.
Handgun tutoring with certified instructors, 6 p.m., Morton Gun Club, 6603 Hwy. 12, Morton, 360-520-7025. Contact Fred Ahrens.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Community Center, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Saturday, July 12
Men’s free breakfast, 8 a.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6887. All are welcome.
Packwood Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Longmire Springs Brewing Company, 112 Norman Way, Packwood.
Narcotics Anonymous Reflection group meeting, 6 p.m., Salkum Timberland Library, 2580 Hwy. 12, Salkum.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood.

Sunday, July 13
Lewis County Fire District 9 Commissioners meeting, 5 p.m., 104 W. Front St., Mineral, 360-492-5942.
Praise and Worship gathering, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division St., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Monday, July 14
Salkum TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9 a.m., 125 Gore Road, Onalaska, 360-978-4894.
Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School (ages 6-12), 9 a.m. to noon, 1251 Main Ave., Morton, call/text 503-927-2690 for more information. Hosted by Morton Community Bible Church and Morton First Church of God.
Lewis County Cemetery District 4 Commissioners meeting, 4 p.m., Randle Fire Station, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle. Contact Martha Garoutte: 360-494-4031.
Mossyrock Planning Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., Mossyrock Community Center, 231 E. State St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3300.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Tuesday, July 15
Al-Anon Mossyrock HOPE (Happy Our Program Exists) meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom meeting. For information and meeting code, call 360-983-3033.
Lewis County Fire District 3 general training, 6:30 p.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-2356.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton.
Lewis County Fire District 10 fire training, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.

Wednesday, July 16
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber River Connections Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. Total of 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
Youth Group for sixth - 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Thursday, July 17
Timber River Connections adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.

07/02/2025

A weekly look at what's making headlines in this week's East County Journal. For the complete stories and more, subscribe today and for $30, receive the paper each week in the mail for a year.

04/24/2025

Initial election results from the April 22 Special Election have been posted by the Lewis County Auditor’s office. The results show preliminary results from the vote count shortly after the polls
closed at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, April 22.

The Lewis County Fire District 4 bonds to construct a new station is failing, with 247 votes, 56.91 percent for and 187 votes, 43.09 percent against. The measure needs a supermajority of 60 percent to pass.

The Mossyrock School District Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy is currently failing with 584 votes for (48.87 percent) and 611 votes (51.13 percent) against the levy. The measure needs a simple majority of 50 percent plus one to pass.

Two other Lewis County school districts are currently in the same situation as Mossyrock, with school levies currently failing in Onalaska (703 votes, 43.99 percent for and 895 votes, 56.01
percent against) and Winlock (586 votes, 49.04 percent for and 609 votes, 50-96 percent against).

An estimated 469 ballots have yet to be tabulated, with the next ballot count planned for 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.

The results will be certified by the Auditor’s office on Friday, May 2.
Source: Lewis County Auditor’s Office.

04/24/2025

Morton fire hall bonds passing, Mossy Schools levy failing

Initial election results from the April 22 Special Election have been posted by the Lewis County Auditor’s office. The results show preliminary results from the vote count shortly after the polls
closed at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, April 22.

The Lewis County Fire District 4 bonds to construct a new station is passing, with 247 votes, 56.91 percent for and 187 votes, 43.09 percent against.

The Mossyrock School District Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy is currently failing with 584 votes for (48.87 percent) and 611 votes (51.13 percent) against the levy. The measure needs a simple majority of 50 percent plus one to pass.

Two other Lewis County school districts are currently in the same situation as Mossyrock, with school levies currently failing in Onalaska (703 votes, 43.99 percent for and 895 votes, 56.01
percent against) and Winlock (586 votes, 49.04 percent for and 609 votes, 50-96 percent against).

An estimated 469 ballots have yet to be tabulated, with the next ballot count planned for 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 23.

The results will be certified by the Auditor’s office on Friday, May 2.
Source: Lewis County Auditor’s Ofiice

04/07/2025

What’s Happening April 9 – April 17, 2025
Due to space limitations in this week’s East County Journal, the What’s Happening section that lists weekly events, activities, and meetings open to the public is not in print this week but is listed here for our readers’ convenience.

Wednesday, April 9
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Community Bible Study, 10 a.m., Randle Nazarene Church annex, 215 Silverbrook Road, Randle, 360-983-3012. Contact Phyllis Studley.
Community Craft/Quilt group, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6881.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber Rivers Community Older Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
PreK-fourth grades after school program, 1:20-3:30 p.m., Family CIRCLES classroom, Morton United Methodist Church Annex, 443 Main Ave., pick-up available at Morton Elementary
School. Cost is $10 per session, $2 discount for additional siblings and other discounts available - just ask. Contact Christina Brischetto, 512-799-8805.
Lewis County Water District 3 meeting, 4 p.m., 13173 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-7631.
Morton Museum meeting, 5:30 p.m., Morton tourist information center, 194 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-0070.
Youth Group for sixth - 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood
Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.
Lewis County Fire Commissioners 10 meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Department, 13001 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.

Thursday, April 10
Packwood Community Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., White Pass Historical Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-772-6643.
Packwood Women’s Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-722-6643. Contact Janise Disbrow.
Timber Rivers Community adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
Lewis County Fire District 14 Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle, 360-497-7745.
Packwood Search and Rescue, 6 p.m., Zoom number available by calling Martha Garoutte, 360-494-4031.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.
Friday, April 11
Packwood Business Owners Committee meeting, 8 a.m., Nacho’s Mexican Restaurant, 13016 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Eye Opener Al-anon family group, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Zoom meeting. Call for more information and meeting code at 425-830-0314. Newcomers are always welcome.
Pastor’s Pantry food bank, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 277 Seventh St., Morton, 360-496-5456.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Packwood Improvement Club, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 425-269-6407.
East End Celebrate Recovery dinner, 5:45 p.m.; meeting, 6:30 p.m., Reconciled Christian Fellowship, 130 Morris Road, Randle, 360-496-1166.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Community Center, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Saturday, April 12
Free Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6881.
Packwood Saturday Market, 1 to 5 p.m., Longmire Springs Brewing Company, 112 Norman Way, Packwood.
Community Game Night, 6 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Road, Morton, 360-496-6881.
Narcotics Anonymous Reflection group meeting, 6 p.m., Salkum Timberland Library, 2580 Hwy. 12, Salkum.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood.

Sunday, April 13
Lewis County Fire District 9 Commissioners meeting, 5 p.m., Mineral Fire Hall, 104 Front St., Mineral, 360-492-5942.
Praise and Worship gathering, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division St., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Monday, April 14
Salkum TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9 a.m., 125 Gore Road, Onalaska, 360-978-4894.
Lewis County Cemetery District 4 Committee meeting, 4 p.m., Randle Fire Station, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle. Contact Martha Garoutte 360-494-4031.
Packwood Learning Center meeting, 5 p.m., Packwood Community Presbyterian Church, 13096 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Adult Children of Alcoholics open meeting, 6 p.m., First Church of God, 1251 Main Ave., Morton.
Packwood Improvement Club meeting, 6 p.m., Packwood Community Hall, 12935 Hwy. 12 Packwood, 360-508-0470.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Tuesday, April 15
Friends of the Packwood Library meeting, 6 p.m., Packwood Timberland Library, 109 W. Main St., Packwood, 360-494-5111.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096.8022
Lewis County Fire District 3 general training, 7 p.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456.
Lewis County Fire District 10 fire training, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.

Wednesday, April 16
Pinchot Partners Forest Collaborative meeting, 9 a.m., St. Mary’s Mission, Toledo, or email [email protected] for Zoom option.
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary, 360-508-5523 or Penny, 360-492-3006.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Timber Rivers Community Older Adult Center bingo, 12:30 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prizes, fun, everyone welcome.
Youth Group for sixth - 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood
Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Thursday, April 17
Packwood Community Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., White Pass Historical Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-772-6643.
Packwood Women’s Bible Study, 9:15 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-722-6643. Contact Janise Disbrow.
White Pass Country Historical meeting, 11 a.m., White Pass County Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4422.
Timber Rivers Community adult coloring books, 1 p.m., Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.

03/26/2025

Threat of tornados increases slightly for Lewis County on Wednesday afternoon

The rare possibility of tornado activity in Lewis County remains minor but has increased, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle told emergency responders across the state during a
weather briefing earlier today.
Most of Lewis County now has a five percent to nine percent chance of seeing a tornado tonight as a strong thunderstorm moves in, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist Reid Wolcott said noting that earlier predictions placed those odds at between 2 percent and 4 percent.
And while the tornado threat remains fairly minor, the probability of large hail and severe winds pummeling the region remains significant, Wolcott said in a press statement. “The storms that
we’re seeing have the potential to do some damage,” he said.
The storm system remains on track to reach Lewis County around 4 or 5 p.m. today, he said, and it’s expected to last one to two hours in most locations.
The most significant concern is the possibility of large hail. Nearly all of Lewis County faces a 15 percent to 29 percent chance of hail measuring one inch or more in diameter, and most of the
county has a 10 percent chance of hail reaching two inches or more in diameter.
The storm may bring wind gusts of up to 58 mph, with a five percent to 14 percent risk of these high winds affecting the area.
There is a five percent to nine percent chance of tornados.
Urban areas with poor drainage may experience localized flooding.
Wolcott noted that winds likely will be “gusty and erratic and may come from any direction.” He also warned that intense rainfall could lead to 1 to 1.5 inches of accumulation per hour in some
areas.
Residents are urged to remain alert and take necessary precautions to protect themselves during the severe weather. The NWS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and weather.com, provides the following recommendations to stay safe during the storm:
• Stay weather ready: Keep tuned to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for real-time updates on severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.
• At your house: If you hear a severe thunderstorm warning, go to a secure location, away from windows. If time permits, bring pets to safety as well.
• At work or school: Stay away from windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias or auditoriums. Seek shelter in interior rooms if a storm is approaching.
• Outside: Seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building. Sheds and outdoor structures are not safe. Avoid standing under trees, as they can fall or increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
• In a vehicle: While safer than being outside, vehicles should still be driven to a secure shelter if time allows.
According to the Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD), tornados can appear suddenly then stop. “If you are receiving golf ball hail or larger,” EMD recently shared, “you are
near the most dangerous part of a severe storm which could be followed by a tornado.”
EMD suggests individuals use the mnemonic device “DUCK” in the case of a tornado:
• Down to the lowest level
• Under something sturdy
• Cover your head
• Keep in the shelter until the storm has passed.

The storm is expected to arrive around 4 or 5 p.m. tonight and last one to two hours. All of Lewis County is at risk for the severe weather, with specific concerns about hail, wind, possible
tornados and localized flooding.
For more information on the storm and severe weather preparedness, residents are encouraged to monitor official sources, including the National Weather Service and local emergency
management authorities.
Lewis County residents and visitors also are encouraged to sign up for the county’s emergency messaging system, Lewis County Alert – which provides updates regarding police, fire, severe weather and health and safety emergencies – by going online to
member.everbridge.net/453003085613586/new.
DO NOT CALL 911 with questions. Instead, please contact Lewis County Emergency Management at 360-740-1151. Residents are encouraged to avoid calling 911 unless they are facing a life-threatening emergency.

Source: Lewis County Department of Emergency Management

03/18/2025

What’s Happening March 19 – March 27

Due to space limitations in this week’s East County Journal, we have posted the What’s Happening section of meetings, events and activities for the week online.

Wednesday, March 19
Pinchot Partners Forest Collaborative, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Zoom meeting, [email protected].
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary at 360-508-5523 or Penny at 360-492-3006.
Community Bible Study, 10 a.m., Randle Nazarene Church annex, 215 Silverbrook Road, Randle, 360-983-3012. Contact Phyllis Studley.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Older Adult Center bingo, noon, Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prices, fun, everyone welcome.
PreK-fourth grades after school program, 1:20-3:30 p.m., Family CIRCLES classroom, Morton United Methodist Church Annex, 443 Main Ave., pick-up available at Morton Elementary School. Cost is $10 per session, $2 discount for additional siblings and other discounts available - just ask. Contact Christina Brischetto, 512-799-8805
Youth Group for sixth – 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Mossyrock City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Mossyrock Community Center, 219 E. State St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3600.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Thursday, March 20
Packwood Community Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., White Pass Historical Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-772-6643.
Packwood Women’s Bible Study, 10 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-722-6643. Contact Janise Disbrow.
White Pass Country Historical Museum meeting, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., White Pass Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
Packwood Sub Area plan: Phase 2 open house, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Packwood Improvement Club, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle

Friday, March 21
Eye Opener Al-anon family group, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Zoom meeting. Call for more information and meeting code at 425-830-0314. Newcomers are always welcome.
Pastor’s Pantry food bank, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 277 Seventh St., Morton, 360-496-5456.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Packwood Improvement Club, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 425-269-6407.

East End Celebrate Recovery dinner, 5:45 p.m.; meeting, 6:30 p.m., Reconciled Christian Fellowship, 130 Morris Road, Randle, 360-496-1166.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Community Center, 12935 Hwy. 12, Packwood.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle. Saturday, March 22
Men’s Breakfast, 8 a.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Family Storytime, 11:30 a.m., Family CIRCLES classroom, Morton United Methodist Church Annex, 443 Main Ave., Morton, 512-799-8805. Contact Christina Brischetto. No charge.
Packwood Winter Market, 1 to 5 p.m., Longmire Springs Brewing Company, 112 Norman Way, Packwood.
Narcotics Anonymous Reflection group meeting, 6 p.m., Salkum Timberland Library, 2580 Hwy. 12, Salkum.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 7 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood.

Sunday, March 23
Praise and Worship gathering, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division St., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096.
Randle Big Bottom AA meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Monday, March 24
Salkum TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9 a.m., 125 Gore Road, Onalaska, 360-978-4894.
Adult Children of Alcoholics open meeting, 6 p.m., First Church of God, 1251 Main Ave., Morton.
Morton School Board meeting, 6 p.m., Morton High School, 152 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-5300.
Morton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Gust Backstrom Community Hall, 750 West Ave., Morton, 360-496-8324.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Tuesday, March 25
Mossyrock Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., 231 Mossyrock Community Center, 219 E. State St., Mossyrock, 360-983-3600.
Women’s Craft night, 6 to 8 p.m., Morton Community Bible Church, 150 Division Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. All are welcome.
Al-anon Mossyrock HOPE (Happy Our Program Exists), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Zoom meeting. Call for more information. Meeting code is 360-983-3033.
Burning Desires Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 281 Second St., Morton, 360-304-3096. 8022
Lewis County Fire District 3 officer meeting, 7 p.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456.

Lewis County Fire District 10 fire training, 7 p.m., Packwood Fire Hall, 12953 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 360-494-4123.

Wednesday, March 26
Salkum Onalaska Mossyrock Ministry Association (SOMMA) food bank, 9 a.m. to noon, 144 Wilcox Road, Salkum.
Morton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 9:30 a.m., Morton Methodist Church, 427 Main Ave., Morton. For information, call Mary at 360-508-5523 or Penny at 360-492-3006.
Community Bible Study, 10 a.m., Randle Nazarene Church annex, 215 Silverbrook Road, Randle, 360-983-3012. Contact Phyllis Studley.
Daily Bread Mineral food bank, noon to 3 p.m., 127 Mineral Road N., Mineral, 360-492-3491.
Older Adult Center bingo, noon, Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, 360-496-3230. 15 bingo games for $1. Lunch is $5. Prices, fun, everyone welcome.
PreK-fourth grades after school program, 1:20-3:30 p.m., Family CIRCLES classroom, Morton United Methodist Church Annex, 443 Main Ave., pick-up available at Morton Elementary School. Cost is $10 per session, $2 discount for additional siblings and other discounts available - just ask. Contact Christina Brischetto, 512-799-8805
Lewis County Fire District 3 Commissioners meeting, 6 p.m., Mossyrock Fire Hall, 238 Mossyrock Road E., Mossyrock, 360-983-3456.
Youth Group for sixth - 12th grade students, 6:30 p.m., Main Avenue Coffeehouse and Bakery, 210 Main Ave., Morton, 360-496-6881. Hosted by Pastor Josh Austin, Mineral Neighborhood
Christian Center and Pastor Matthew Johnson, Morton Community Bible Church.
Randle Big Bottom group meeting, 7 p.m., Randle Fire Hall, 9978 Hwy. 12, Randle.

Thursday, March 27
Packwood Community Men’s Bible Study, 8 a.m., White Pass Historical Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-772-6643.
Packwood Women’s Bible Study, 10 a.m., White Pass Country Museum, 12990 Hwy. 12, Packwood, 253-722-6643. Contact Janise Disbrow.
No Longer Alone AA meeting, 4 p.m., Packwood Foursquare Church, 112 Lewis Road, Packwood, 360-304-3096.
“There is a Solution” Randle AA open meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Family Worship Center (east entrance), 10074 Hwy. 12, Randle.

02/12/2025

2025 Special Election Results
White Pass replacement levy not finding voter approval; LCFD 17 merger passes

There were only two measures on the Feb. 11 Special Election ballot that affected East Lewis County voters – and only a select handful of voters at that as the measures dealt with specific locations in Mineral and Randle. Only registered voters living within the affected areas are eligible to vote on the measures.

The White Pass School District No. 303, School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy is currently failing with 496 votes for (48.82 percent) and 520 votes against (51.18 percent).

The Fire District 17 Big Creek-Mineral Merger into Pierce County Fire Protection No. 23 is currently passing with 64 votes for (91.43 percent) and 6 votes against (8.57 percent).

Both the White Pass School District Replacement Levy and the Fire District 17 Merger Proposition require 50 percent plus one of voter support to pass.

For a complete listing of all Lewis County election results, go online to the Lewis County Auditor’s Office website and select “current elections” from the menu on the left.

The election results will be finalized by the Lewis County Auditor’s Office on Friday, Feb. 21.

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