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How an Australian company scored $4.8 million in the Oregon Lottery

While Mike Platzer can’t compete with the Oregon Lottery’s biggest jackpot winners, in one sense, he seems the luckiest of them all. In July 2021, Platzer claimed $2 million on a … more

Ted Sickinger / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/28/24

Mom's whispered call from a restroom leads to kidnap suspect chase in Eastern Washington, Oregon

A felon is now facing second-degree kidnapping charges days after a woman made a whispered call from the restroom of the Circle K on Highway 12 between Pasco and Wallula Junction. The woman … more

By The Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 4/28/24

Tumwater's Dane Iversen throws the shot put during the Shelton Invite on Saturday in Shelton.

Prep boys track and field: T-Birds' Iversen overcomes surgeries to PR in shot put

SHELTON – Doubt was creeping into Dane Iversen’s mind. Three surgeries in three different areas of the Tumwater High School senior’s body was cause for concern. Even the … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 4/27/24

Tumwater's Ava Jones runs through the finish line after winning the 100-meter dash at the Shelton Invite on Saturday in Shelton.

Prep girls track and field: Technique spurring Tumwater's Jones in fastest event

SHELTON – The running form is smooth. The sprinting ability is among the best this spring in Class 2A. The times have been top of the line. As Tumwater High School’s Ava Jones’ … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 4/27/24

In loving memory of Ron Denman: 1951-2024

Ronald (Ron) Raul Denman passed away on March 21, 2024. He was born on Oct. 30, 1951, to Leona and Raymond, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1970. He … more

4/27/24

Attorney General Bob Ferguson talks to members of the press during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia in February 2023.

Bob Ferguson wins 'buy-in' from Washington state Democrats ahead of gubernatorial primary

The Washington state primary is still more than three months away, but Democrats are making clear which of their candidates running for governor they will support. There’s no official … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/27/24

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media on the last day of the 2024 Legislature at the state Capitol on Thursday, March 7.

Gov. Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 4/27/24

Dave Reichert, left, and Semi Bird are Republican candidates for governor.

A week after raucous Washington GOP convention, gubernatorial candidates share thoughts

“Remarkable and historic” or a “chaotic clown show"? There were dramatically different takes from the two Republican candidates for governor on how last weekend’s state … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/27/24

Ocean Shores City Clerk Sara Logan, left, and City Administrator Scott Andersen unveil Anthony Robinson’s giant razor clam statue near the Chance A La Mer beach entrance on Wednesday, April 24.

1,500-pound clam ‘shows’ in Ocean Shores

After years out of sight, a giant razor clam is showing in Ocean Shores. The 1,500-pound wooden bivalve stands in a newly created pocket park near the Chance A La Mer beach entrance and the … more

By Clayton Franke / The Daily World | 4/27/24

Napavine tops Toledo in back-and-forth affair

The matchup between two of the top teams in the C2BL was as close as expected on Friday, but it was the Napavine softball team that came away with an 8-6 win over Toledo. The game featured five … more