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Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October, according to a Stateline analysis. The drop comes as a shrinking fentanyl supply has made the …
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By Tim Henderson / States Newsroom
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3/23/26
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At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding was slashed nearly in half by lawmakers attempting to offset a budget deficit. If it …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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3/23/26
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U.S. Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices on Monday appeared skeptical of the validity of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, in a case that could potentially affect hundreds of …
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By Jonathan Shorman / States Newsroom
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3/23/26
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Last summer, Juris Sarins hosted a bevy of first-time guests for two weeks on his property in Klickitat County's Snowden, feeding them fresh vegetarian meals. His visitors: More than 100 goats, …
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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3/23/26
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In an unprecedented use of federal authority, President Donald Trump’s administration has invoked emergency powers to force a series of retiring coal plants to stay open.
Utilities, states and …
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By Alex Brown / States Newsroom
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3/23/26
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Update : The American Red Cross will open an emergency shelter in response to the Vintage Apartments fire in Chehalis. The shelter will open at 2 p.m. Saturday at the community room located at the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/21/26
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Eight former Timberland Regional Library (TRL) Board of Trustees members are supporting the call for an independent investigation into TRL’s operations amid sweeping layoffs and an ongoing budget …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/20/26
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The Washington state Republican Party has announced it will hold a protest titled “No King Ferguson” at noon on Saturday, March 28.
It will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia, on the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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Third grader Jackson Harvell won the 2026 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge at Orin C. Smith Elementary School in Chehalis on Wednesday, March 18.
Harvell won the competition with his …
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3/20/26
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Through the eyes of state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, Washington state's 2026 legislative session was full of many disappointments, but also some glimmers of hope — especially where local project …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed by deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office during an incident near Onalaska on Monday.
Kenny Roger …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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A Tumwater man faces allegations he participated in the burglary and theft of a downtown Centralia arcade before engaging in a violent armed robbery in a nearby park the next day.
Malachi T. …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Nathan J. Hayes, 47, Toledo, made a preliminary appearance March 19 for two counts of felony harassment and one count each of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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Construction of a controversial lithium-ion battery storage system in Rochester can now go forward, the Thurston County Hearing Examiner decided this week.
The new decision, issued March 9, …
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By Emily Fitzgeald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/20/26
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Kenneth Cheeseman officially announced his campaign for Lewis County sheriff last week, becoming the longest serving law enforcement officer to enter the race with more than 40 years of service with …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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Green Hill School officials removed a former employee following an internal investigation into alleged misconduct with an incarcerated resident at the juvenile detention facility, according to the …
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The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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The Juice Box in downtown Centralia will host a stand-up comedy show Friday, April 17, featuring Sam Miller and friends.
The 21-and-up event begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan outreach center, which opened earlier this month at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis, was closed by Friday, March 20, according to …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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Washington state Sen. Drew MacEwen saw two of his key legislative priorities, Senate Bill 5874 and Senate Bill 5690, reach the finish line this week as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed measures aimed at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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Representatives from Timber River Connections older adult centers, formerly known as Lewis County Seniors, were in attendance for the Lewis County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners meeting on …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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