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Letter to the editor: Truth is fiction for Democrats

Letter writer MJ Marsh of Chehalis is obviously terrified of President Trump and believes Republicans are liars of long standing. By the way, as a Democrat, Marsh must also believe that men can … more

3/4/24

Letter to the editor: Recent letter appreciated

Excellent, factual letter by Mike Kimbrel in the Feb. 6 edition of The Chronicle. I for one have had my fill of the hate-filled letters by Marty Ansley. My guess is that the majority of your readers … more

3/4/24

Letter to the editor: Inslee, Ferguson flout laws in pursuit of their agendas

I completely agree with Sheryl Isaacson’s recent letter, but there is more. Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson enacted the illegal “sanctuary state” and … more

3/4/24

Letter to the editor: Why I voted against the school levy

Now that the Centralia school levy has passed, the big question is, “Will this be a complete victory, or the beginning of the school and the unions taking over your tax dollars?” I … more

3/4/24

Senate Republican Minority Leader John Braun talks about engineering during a University of Washington Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp at W.F. West High School on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Chehalis.

Legislature passes pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Braun to aid small schools

As the 2024 legislative session comes to a close, the Washington state Legislature has passed a pair of bills sponsored by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, to provide additional funding for small school … more

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

Hues of orange and purple glow over Mossyrock Dam and Riffe Lake in this long-exposure shot taken late in the evening on Saturday, March 2.

Photos: Mossyrock Dam and Riffe Lake glow under lights

3/4/24

Members of the Napavine girls basketball team hold the 2B State Championship trophy as they roll through Napavine to cheers from family and community members on Sunday. The team defeated Okanogan in the state championship game at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night.

Photos: Napavine’s champs return with fanfare

3/4/24

Gabriel R. Smith-Nilsen, 25, of Driggs, Idaho.

Centralia shop with alleged white supremacist ties posts bail for one of three Chehalis 'Friendship Fence' vandalism suspects

The three suspects accused of defacing the “Friendship Fence” in Chehalis last week are out of custody on bail, according to Lewis County Superior Court records. All three … more

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

A red firework bursts as hundreds of "Dragons vs. Dinosaurs" Winter Carnival attendees enjoy a fireworks show on Saturday, March 2, at White Pass Ski Area.

Skiers, snowboarders and tubers take to the slopes of White Pass for ‘Dragons vs. Dinosaurs’ Winter Carnival

Thousands of people visited the White Pass Ski Area for its annual Winter Carnival on Saturday and Sunday. The carnival’s theme was “Dragons vs. Dinosaurs.” As is customary for … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/4/24

The entrance of Green Hill School in Chehalis on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Green Hill School inmate charged after staff find fentanyl in room

A Green Hill School inmate is facing a felony charge after staff at the Chehalis juvenile detention facility found fentanyl in a room on Jan. 13. Staff at the facility were reportedly conducting … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/4/24

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks with Napavine city officials at Napavine City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she has helped return more than $1 million in federal funds to constituents

Third Congressional District Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, has returned more than $1 million owed to constituents by the federal government, the freshman lawmaker announced Monday. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/4/24

In-N-Out Burger will come to Ridgefield. The prototypical design will not be be coming to Ridgefield as In-N-Out Burger proposed a few changes to meet city code.

First for WA: In-N-Out Burger coming to Ridgefield

Animal-style cheeseburgers and the Southern California cultural phenomenon of In-N-Out Burger is coming to Ridgefield, the fast food chain’s first location in the state. The City of … more

Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com | 3/4/24

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Washington Secretary of State's 'misinformation' program flags factual stories on noncitizens voting

An artificial intelligence company working on behalf of the Washington Secretary of State’s Office to track election and voter “misinformation” flagged factually accurate stories on … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 3/4/24

FILE PHOTO — Payton Torrey takes the stage during the Mossyrock High School class of 2023 graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 10. Torrey was one of just two Mossyrock students in her class, alongside Matt Cooper, to attend Running Start. Both graduate dwith diplomas and associate’s degrees.

‘Walking to Running Start’ education bill clears state Legislature

High school students in Washington may get a head start on Running Start under a bill that cleared the state Legislature Thursday evening. Senate Bill 5670 now goes to the governor’s … more

Randy Bracht / The Center Square | 3/4/24

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck speaks with members of the media on the state Capitol campus Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.

'A hot mess': Lt. Gov. Denny Heck blasts Dems over natural gas ban bill

A bill backed by majority Democrats in the Washington State Legislature that would impact natural gas service received an unexpected rebuke Thursday from Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, who as president of the … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 3/4/24

Wizard Island, seen from the Watchman Overlook in Crater Lake National Park.

Crater Lake is one of the most Instagrammable lakes in the country

Oregon’s Crater Lake is one of the most photogenic lakes in the United States. Crater Lake was ranked No. 9 in the country on the list on the most-Instragrammed U.S. lakes, put out by a … more

Julie Evensen / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 3/4/24

Three people hurt after driver, 16, fails to yield to traffic, Washington State Patrol reports

Three people were hurt after a 16-year-old driver triggered a collision near Roy in south Pierce County Saturday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 3 p.m., the … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 3/4/24

Hallucinogenic ayahuasca is pictured in the early stages of cooking.

Psychedelic Washington church working toward legal immunity to consume ayahuasca

As early as this spring, the federal government could allow members of a Spokane religious congregation to lay on the grassy floor of a nondescript building to consume their sacrament — a … more

Tod Stephens / The Spokesman-Review, Spokane (TNS) | 3/4/24

Washington county’s GOP splits into two parties over leadership crisis

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Republican Party is in such disarray it's unclear who is even in charge. Last fall, Grant County's GOP split into two factions, each with its own … more

James Hanlon / The Spokesman-Review, Spokane (TNS) | 3/4/24

Washington state man released as cold-case murder suspect sues detective

A Washington man who was jailed for three years on charges accusing him of the 1994 cold-case rape and murder of a Vancouver, Clark County, woman — only to have the case dismissed — has … more

Mike Carter / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/4/24