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Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Republican Party Revitalized

As I watch the D.C. House majority Republicans finally do something about the government’s uncontrolled spending, millions of illegal immigrants and the persecution of citizens exercising their … more

1/11/23

W.F. West junior Alyssa Howlett, center, teaches freshmen students how different machines work inside the STEM wing at W.F. West in Chehalis in April 2022.

‘The New Buzzword’: How the Chehalis School District Prioritized STEM and Technical Education to Give Students a Brighter Future

Editor’s note: This is the latest installment in an ongoing series focused on the Chehalis School District and the success of its Student Achievement Initiative, which was launched in 2013. The … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 1/11/23

Wenatchee Growers Win Case in Cherry Patent Lawsuit

SPOKANE — A federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Washington has ruled in favor of several Wenatchee-area farmers in a patent law case involving a variety of cherry tree first … more

By Oscar Rodriguez / The Wenatchee World | 1/11/23

Governor Jay Inslee delivers his 2023 State of the State speech at a joint session of the House and Senate during the first in-person session since 2020 Tuesday afternoon in Olympia.

Lawsuit Filed Over State Lawmakers’ Use of ‘Privilege’ to Deny Access to Records

A lawsuit has been filed in Thurston County Superior Court challenging the Washington state Legislature’s use of “legislative privilege” to withhold public records. The … more

By Shauna Sowersby / The Olympian | 1/11/23

Thurston County Man Finds Success in Film Industry

Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry. Whether it’s animation or effects work in television shows, movies or commercials, Potter … more

By Jacob Dimond / For The Chronicle | 1/11/23

The Washington state Capitol building stands against clear skies in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Gun Transfer Bills Introduced in State Legislature

State legislators announced on Monday that bills have been introduced in the House and Senate to regulate the purchase and transfer of firearms in Washington, according to a statement from Sen. … more

By The Columbia Basin Herald | 1/11/23

The area where a new airport is being considered in Thurston County is reflected in this map from the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission.

Proposed Airport Sites in Thurston, Pierce Counties May Not Be Viable Given Obstacles

Three proposed international airport sites in Pierce and Thurston counties may not be viable given obstacles that have yet to be fully analyzed, the acting chair of Commercial Aviation Coordinating … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian | 1/11/23

Second Suspect in Fatal Grays Harbor County Hit-and-Run Arrested

A second suspect in the hit-and-run that left Cody Scott dead last week has been arrested by the Aberdeen Police Department. Jeffrey Steven Foster, 49, was arrested Monday afternoon by … more

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World | 1/11/23

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal

Why the State's Education Leader Says Washington Schools Are 'Accelerating'

Graduation rates are holding steady, enrollments are picking up and school districts are on track to spend their federal pandemic relief funds, the state's top education official said Monday. … more

Dahlia Bazzaz / The Seattle Times | 1/11/23

Mossyrock guard Payton Torrey throws up a floater against Napavine Dec. 1.

Mossyrock Dominates Clash of Vikings

The Mossyrock girls basketball team staked its claim atop the 1B Columbia Valley League and defended it Tuesday, downing Willapa Valley 64-25 at home. Payton Torrey went 7 for 12 from beyond the … more