WASHINGTON — A Republican effort to ban the United States' foreign adversaries from buying U.S. farmland has picked up steam and bipartisan backing in recent weeks amid growing concern over …
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Orion Donovan-Smith / The Spokesman-Review
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2/22/23
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An avalanche likely killed three backcountry travelers on Colchuck Peak, Sunday.
Six backcountry travelers were caught by the slide on the 8,705-foot peak near Leavenworth, Wash, according to …
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Eli Francovich / The Spokesman-Review
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2/22/23
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A 67-year-old man who died near Lacey Feb. 16 after his minivan went into a ditch and hit a culvert has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner's Office.
Michael Elsberry, who …
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Rolf Boone / The Olympian
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2/22/23
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An 8-year-old Vancouver boy who was missing since June was found safe Friday in Jasper County, Mo.
According to the FBI, investigators at the Kansas City, Mo., office found Breadson John and …
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Becca Robbins / The Columbian
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2/22/23
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A Centralia woman was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail early Monday morning for allegedly stabbing her roommate in the ear.
The alleged victim reported he “had just …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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2/21/23
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Remaining residents at the OYO Hotel in Centralia who were originally told to leave within three days can now stay in the rooms they were renting while they try to find new long-term housing, …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/21/23
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On Feb. 17, 2023, we lost a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Virgil Lee Bluhm was born Nov. 23, 1937, in Onalaska, Washington, to Erwin and Lillian (Neitzel) Bluhm. The youngest of …
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2/21/23
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Douglas Todd Brower, or “Rusty” to those that knew and loved him, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 6 at age 66 and is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Rusty was born …
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2/21/23
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Dorothy Avis Dailey Reich passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. She was a strong, resourceful, beautiful wife and mother who would have been 104 on March 14. Dorothy was much admired for her …
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2/21/23
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A day after high schools congregated at the Tacoma Dome for two days at the Mat Classic XXXIV, it was the Twin City Wrestling Club’s turn at the state championships last Sunday, competing at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/21/23
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The second and third grade teams of the NyaStrong Warriors Academy each secured first place in a three-on-three tournament at Tenino Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 18, against teams from the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/21/23
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders spoke to members of the Rainier Senior Center during a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Wednesday, Feb. 15, as he touched on topics like funding, …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/21/23
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Bunker Creek Road was closed around the 400 block Tuesday as law enforcement investigates the scene of a fatal collision.
Initial investigation indicates the passenger side of an SUV struck …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/21/23
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Two years ago, Washington lawmakers clamped down on police chasing suspects in their patrol cars, passing a law sharply restricting such pursuits, which have injured and killed bystanders.
Since …
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Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times
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2/21/23
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OLYMPIA — A bill, designating the Suciasaurus Rex as the official state dinosaur, passed the Washington House of Representatives Monday.
"This is a DINO-mite piece of legislation," said …
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Staff Report / Columbia Basin Herald
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2/21/23
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A 29-year-old National Guardsman died Sunday after getting out of his Humvee on U.S. 30, Oregon State Police said in a statement Monday.
The man, Gonzalo Martinez III of Cleveland, Texas, exited …
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Austin De Dios / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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2/21/23
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From car shop owner to Congress, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's life has changed considerably since last fall, but one telling detail remains unchanged: She doesn't like wearing suits.
"I …
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Carlos Fuentes / The Columbian
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2/21/23
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On Monday night at about 11 p.m., over 29,745 businesses and residences in West Lewis County lost power.
A transmission line from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) faltered, affecting over …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/21/23
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Clydeen Gayle Cadwell, age 74, of Chehalis, Washington passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
Clydeen was born to Clyde Blaylock and Norma Phillips on Feb. 29, 1948, in Baker City, Oregon. …
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2/21/23
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Louise “Toots” Mohoric, a lifetime resident of Chehalis, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023. She was 100 years young and 100 years loved. She was born to parents Delphine (Faver) and …
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2/21/23
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