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Russell Wilson to be released by Denver Broncos, team says

A Denver Broncos career that quarterback Russell Wilson hoped would result in multiple Super Bowl victories and an enhanced NFL legacy has ended after 725 days, 11 wins, 19 losses and zero playoff … more

Bob Condotta / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/5/24

FAA audit faults Boeing for multiple instances of quality lapses

The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday its audit of Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems “found multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing … more

Dominic Gates / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/5/24

Livid parent accuses Washington police department of using kids as 'bait' to catch sex offender near school

A convicted sex offender is accused of driving by a Tri-Cities middle school more than two dozen times over the course of a week and allegedly exposing himself to at least two children. And … more

Cory McCoy / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 3/5/24

Sen. Andy Billig and Sen. John Braun in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Washington state Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig says he won't run for re-election

OLYMPIA — Eastern Washington's highest-ranking legislator announced Monday that he won't run for re-election. Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig, D-Spokane, said he'll finish his term and … more

Ellen Dennis / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 3/5/24

Former Washington police officer sentenced to 25 years for 1986 killing

Ruby Doss' four daughters have spent the 38 years since their mother was killed struggling to make sense of the tremendous loss and how it affected their lives. On Monday, they got closure and … more

Emma Epperly / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 3/5/24

U.S. President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn before boarding the Marine One presidential helicopter and departing the White House on February 29, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

Advocates for 'uncommitted' vote in Washington state’s primary press case against Biden

With little apparent drama ahead of Washington's March 12 presidential primary, progressive activists are aggressively pressing Democrats to vote for the "uncommitted delegates" option in protest of … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/5/24

Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks throws the ball during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 2, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Commentary: How far can the Seahawks go with Geno Smith at quarterback?

The guy who left a long time ago is the spicy Seattle story, but the guy who's still here is the substantive one. The Broncos announced Monday that they plan to release Russell Wilson — … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/5/24

Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) speaks during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing featuring former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

Patty Murray invites woman affected by Idaho abortion ban to Biden speech

When President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address Thursday, Central Washington mom Kayla Smith will be watching in the House of Representatives chamber, hoping her presence will keep … more

Nina Shapiro / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/5/24

State agrees to settle for millions after sex predators sue over dirty water

The state Department of Social and Health Services has settled a lawsuit for $7.5 million that alleged water at the state's facility for sexually violent predators was not safe for residents. … more

By The News Tribune (TNS) | 3/5/24

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Rep. Jim Walsh speaks during the “Let’s Go Washington” initiatives rally at the Capitol in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

State lawmakers pass ‘legislative hat trick’ to codify parental rights, ease restrictions on police pursuits and ban a state income tax

The Washington state Legislature passed a trio of initiatives Monday to loosen vehicle pursuit restrictions, establish a parental “bill of rights” and prevent the state from implementing … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 3/4/24

Brian Yost, 45, of Centralia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, March 4.

Centralia man accused of using sledgehammer to violently assault, rob woman

A Centralia man is facing first-degree assault, robbery and burglary charges after he and an unidentified second suspect allegedly attacked a woman with a sledgehammer and stole $60 to $70 on … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 3/4/24

In focus: Chamber celebrates Wellspring renovation

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the Wellspring Centralia assisted living and memory care facility. The ceremony took … more

3/4/24

The entrance of Thunder 2 in Rochester is pictured on Friday, March 1. The Chehalis Tribe’s new marijuana outlet celebrated its grand opening on Friday and Saturday at 19748 Elderberry St. in Rochester with food, raffles, monster truck rides, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and more. To learn more, visit www.thundercannabis.com.

In focus: Chehalis Tribe celebrates opening of cannabis storefront

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Glen Morgan, a conservative Youtuber and independent journalist, emcees the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at The Loft in Chehalis on Saturday, March 2.

‘You need to do more than just vote’: Lewis County Republicans host their annual Lincoln Day Dinner

Stating a desire to go “back to the Reagan 80s,” the Lewis County Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday night. Brandon Svenson, chairman of the Lewis County … more

3/4/24

A mural painted on brick is displayed outside Fairway Lanes located at 1501 South Gold Street in Centralia.

Pair of professional bowlers hosting Centralia clinic, meeting with fans at Fairway Lanes in April

Having competed on the Professional Bowling Association (PBA) Tour since 2012, Edward “EJ” Tackett will be joined by fellow PBA bowler Marshall Kent — who is originally from Yakima … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/4/24

DUI Enforcement award nominees for mid-size agencies stand pose for a picture during the Target Zero awards at Bethel Church on Friday, March 1. Officer Deter Voetberg received the award.

Lewis County Traffic Safety Task Force presents annual traffic safety awards

For the first time since 2020, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington State Patrol, the Centralia Police Department and the Napavine Police Department gathered together to … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 3/4/24

Sirens: Man arrested for alleged hammer attack; Counterfeit $100 bills used at store; Seminary Hill campers told to move along

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Robbery • Officers responded to the 1400 block of Windsor Avenue just after 7:25 a.m. on March 1 for a report “of a woman getting attacked with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/4/24

Kayla Weed throws a flurry of punches in front of a sold out crowd at the Muckleshoot Casino while fighting Rose Fujinaka in February 2023.

W.F. West grad Kayla ‘Killer Kay’ Weed in WFC title fight later this month

Following up her ExciteFight championship belt win last summer, professional MMA fighter and W.F. West High School graduate Kayla “Killer Kay” Weed will be participating in World Fighting … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/4/24

At left, Margaret Cole smiles while attending the Lewis County Historical Museum dinner in February 2023. At right, Margaret Denzil Kirkendoll, now known as Margaret Cole, is pictured in high school.

Julie McDonald: Spry great-great-grandmother an inspiration to many

The spry 97-year-old grandmother of Toledo weightlifting instructor Crista Dobyns and matriarch of five generations runs around the house, jumps down steps, tends a garden, rattles off pioneer … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/4/24