Centralia.
city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in Illinois, United States
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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In Centralia, plant workers are on strike, candidates filed for Lewis County offices, and wildfires caused significant losses to camps and equipment.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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Centralia appoints Kelly Smith as Deputy Mayor and Michael Thomas as City Manager.Some support1 report
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Protests were held in Centralia, Lewis County, with demonstrators lining Pearl Street near George Washington Park.Some support1 report
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City council in Centralia denied a funding request for the Fox Theatre.Some support1 report
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Local policy decisions were made in Centralia, including a vote against fluoride policy by Kevin Curtis.Some support1 report
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Rubin moved from Maryland to the Pacific Northwest and began filming his movie in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Mark Alford announced a grant for Columbia, and COLT connects Columbia and Centralia.Some support1 report
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Hightower, an Ellensburg resident, is connected to the Centralia situation being reported by Chronicle, whose archives are in Chehalis.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bill Clinton visited Centralia, while Chronicle reported on allegations against Frank Roberts and Chute raises.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Cities in the Mahoning Valley are undertaking water infrastructure projects, including dam removal and new pump station construction.Some support1 report
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The Red River is situated in the Great Plains, and the settlement of Centralia grew into the city of Fargo.Some support1 report
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A business, The Kings Filament Forge, has established its base of operations in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Elmer Smith is involved in efforts to exonerate Wobblies following a clash in Centralia.Some support1 report
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A coal power plant located in Centralia, Illinois, is involved in a broader power debate affecting both Michigan and Illinois.Some support1 report
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George Washington founded the city of Centralia before the state achieved statehood.Some support1 report
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Dr. Johnson from Chehalis reported on ongoing issues in Centralia.Some support1 report
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TransAlta is transitioning the plant in Centralia to natural gas, leading to new emissions and market competition with BP.Some support1 report
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Tornadic storms are impacting Centralia and the Dubuque Regional Airport.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Legislative oversight is impacting energy infrastructure plans in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Detention centers are facing business harm due to negative reputation in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Caldwell pitched a tax action to the city council, which subsequently approved a local sales tax increase in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Previous leaders were reassigned from Centralia to Everett.Some support1 report
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WSIU interviewed the hospital president regarding rural healthcare in Centralia.Some support1 report
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Heat-related illnesses are being monitored by Harborview Medical Center as residents discuss cooling methods in Washington state.Some support1 report
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Centralia is seeking city agreement to lift a warehouse moratorium.Some support1 report
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The city of Centralia plans to construct a new wastewater treatment facility.Some support1 report
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Around Centralia this week
News at the entities that move Centralia most-
Fargo StructuralA truck chassis is manufactured in the US and subsequently assembled in Canada.Moves Centralia
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Centralia
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Chris Wright TransactionalChris Wright urged FERC to act to improve US competitiveness, while regulators ordered grid operators to assist large energy users.Moves Centralia
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Illinois Shared contextThe Working Class Party operates within Illinois while the House issues a resolution regarding congressman Jesús García.Moves Centralia
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Lewis County OperationalTrump's bill is pushing unfunded costs onto the state, affecting Lewis County, where Tim Hunt serves as County Manager.Moves Centralia
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city council Shared contextFlagstaff city council discussed local funding measures on November 6, 2026.Moves Centralia
Connections
The 38 strongest of 46, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fargo Structural
The settlement of Centralia was absorbed and grew into the larger city of Fargo.
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George Washington Structural
George Washington founded the city of Centralia before statehood.
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Kelly Smith Structural
Kelly Smith holds the formal structural role of Deputy Mayor within the local governance of Centralia.
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TAC Structural
TAC's energy transition segment declined following the expiration of a contract with Centralia.
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Everett Structural
Leadership personnel were reassigned from Centralia to operate within the governmental structure of Everett.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's administration has actively intervened in Centralia's local affairs through endorsements and administrative orders, leading to community opposition.
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Youngstown Structural
Centralia provides critical infrastructure, specifically a pump station, which is essential for the continued function of Youngstown.
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Chris Wright Transactional
Chris Wright announced a business order for a plant located in Centralia.
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Chris Brewer Structural
Chris Brewer holds a formal governance role as a member of the Centralia City Council.
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Michael Thomas Shared context
Michael Thomas holds the role of City Manager in Centralia.
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Lewis County Operational
Centralia is located within Lewis County and actively participates in a formal economic alliance with the county.
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Skookumchuck River Structural
The dam on the Skookumchuck River influences the state and function of Centralia.
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LPC Shared context
LPC is proposing warehouse development in Centralia, which is expected to generate tax revenue for the municipality.
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Illinois Shared context
The state of Illinois provides the political and financial context for the city of Centralia.
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Chehalis Mentioned together
A representative from Chehalis provided information regarding issues affecting Centralia.
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Fox Theatre Structural
The Fox Theatre's operation is structurally dependent on Centralia's local government, which denied a funding request.
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city council Shared context
The city council of Centralia approved a local sales tax increase.
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Audrain County Shared context
Centralia is geographically located within Audrain County.
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WSIU Shared context
WSIU operates within the context of rural healthcare issues prevalent in Centralia.
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Elmer Smith Shared context
Elmer Smith's actions regarding the Wobblies are contextualized by events that occurred in Centralia.
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Seattle Shared context
Two locations sharing a regional context, evidenced by a discussion of Centralia's issues involving a resident.
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Chronicle Shared context
Chronicle is headquartered in Centralia and reports on local events and government actions.
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David Friedman Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, historical snapshot suggesting A was involved in the film industry.
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Southern Illinois Shared context
The two entities share a geographic context related to the earthquake event.
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Columbia Shared context
COLT provides a connection between the two locations.
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Tacoma Shared context
Both entities are geographical locations sharing a general contextual backdrop.
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Rubin Shared context
Rubin filmed a movie in Centralia.
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Bill Clinton Transactional
Bill Clinton visited Centralia, resulting in incurred costs.
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Dubuque Regional Airport Shared context
Both the airport and the location are situated in the area currently experiencing tornadic storms.
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PORT Operational
PORT is actively negotiating with Centralia city council regarding the lifting of a warehouse moratorium.
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Kevin Curtis Shared context
Kevin Curtis performed a vote against fluoride policy while operating in Centralia.
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George Washington Park Shared context
George Washington Park is a venue located within the city of Centralia.
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Jackson County Shared context
The entities share a context of local governance, evidenced by shared decisions regarding special sales tax renewal.
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Lewis County Shared context
Centralia is referenced as a tax rate example within the context of Lewis County.
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Portland Shared context
The two locations are contextually linked by regional business issues related to detention centers.
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Ryan Barrett Shared context
Ryan Barrett is a longtime resident of Centralia.
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Beth Doglio Operational
The relationship is defined by the fact that Beth Doglio's legislative oversight impacts Centralia's energy infrastructure plans.
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Brandon Rogers Shared context
Brandon Rogers was invited to a port meeting held in Centralia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- Centralia appoints Kelly Smith as Deputy Mayor and Michael Thomas as City Manager.
- Protests were held in Centralia, Lewis County, with demonstrators lining Pearl Street near George Washington Park.
- City council in Centralia denied a funding request for the Fox Theatre.
- Local policy decisions were made in Centralia, including a vote against fluoride policy by Kevin Curtis.
- Rubin moved from Maryland to the Pacific Northwest and began filming his movie in Centralia.
- Mark Alford announced a grant for Columbia, and COLT connects Columbia and Centralia.
- Bill Clinton visited Centralia, while Chronicle reported on allegations against Frank Roberts and Chute raises.
September 2026
6 events- Cities in the Mahoning Valley are undertaking water infrastructure projects, including dam removal and new pump station construction.
- The Red River is situated in the Great Plains, and the settlement of Centralia grew into the city of Fargo.
- A business, The Kings Filament Forge, has established its base of operations in Centralia.
- Elmer Smith is involved in efforts to exonerate Wobblies following a clash in Centralia.
- A coal power plant located in Centralia, Illinois, is involved in a broader power debate affecting both Michigan and Illinois.
- George Washington founded the city of Centralia before the state achieved statehood.
August 2026
5 events- Dr. Johnson from Chehalis reported on ongoing issues in Centralia.
- TransAlta is transitioning the plant in Centralia to natural gas, leading to new emissions and market competition with BP.
- Tornadic storms are impacting Centralia and the Dubuque Regional Airport.
- Legislative oversight is impacting energy infrastructure plans in Centralia.
- Detention centers are facing business harm due to negative reputation in Centralia.
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July 2026
4 events- In Centralia, plant workers are on strike, candidates filed for Lewis County offices, and wildfires caused significant losses to camps and equipment.
- Hightower, an Ellensburg resident, is connected to the Centralia situation being reported by Chronicle, whose archives are in Chehalis.
- Caldwell pitched a tax action to the city council, which subsequently approved a local sales tax increase in Centralia.
- Previous leaders were reassigned from Centralia to Everett.
June 2026
5 events- Centralia is negotiating the development of industrial areas.
- WSIU interviewed the hospital president regarding rural healthcare in Centralia.
- Heat-related illnesses are being monitored by Harborview Medical Center as residents discuss cooling methods in Washington state.
- Centralia is seeking city agreement to lift a warehouse moratorium.
- The city of Centralia plans to construct a new wastewater treatment facility.