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There have been no pesticide-related bee kills in Oregon since 2021, according to a new Oregon State University report — marking a win from more than a decade ago when the state was experiencing an …
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Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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7/7/26
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For the first time, three Washington state local governments will need the state’s OK before implementing new voting policies due to their histories of diluting the power of Latino voters.
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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7/7/26
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A member of Washington’s Human Rights Commission has resigned after coming under fire for allegations of antisemitism over comments he made in a commission meeting.
Spokane pastor Luc …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/6/26
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Drivers passing the intersection of Rush Road and Jackson Highway will likely see major excavation — tons upon tons of soil being moved and graded.
The site, originally owned by the Port of …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/6/26
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A brush fire that broke out at the east end of Riffe Lake in Lewis County Saturday night, July 4, has spread to nearly 80 acres, as of Monday morning.
At the time emergency personnel responded …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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A Toledo man died Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near state Route 506, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Victor M. Ruiz, 48, was pronounced dead at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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Around two dozen Mossyrock area residents watched on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, as Mossyrock Mayor Randall Sasser and Mossyrock Area Historical Society (MAHS) member Tom Meade held an …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/6/26
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For decades, Napavine firefighters had to cross the street to reach their rigs.
Their personnel quarters were located in a building on one side of Washington Street, their emergency vehicles in …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/6/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Junior Jordan, 21, Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Chehalis Tribal Jail for alleged harassment (domestic violence) and third-degree theft …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on two boards: the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE) and the Lewis County Water Conservancy …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the almost 1,000 certified Master Hunters across the state, a news release announced.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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To submit your own photos to The Chronicle for potential publication, email news@chronline.com .
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7/6/26
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Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) warned.
Roughly 6,000 bicyclists …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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The City of Centralia will say goodbye to one of its highest ranking officials later this month.
Centralia Deputy City Manager Amy Buckler will work her last day in the role July 17 before she …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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Dozens of local tennis players were at W.F. West High School on Saturday morning, when the fifth annual Jack State Invitational took place.
In addition to casual match play, players participated …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/6/26
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Scenes from the City of Tumwater's 38th Annual Independence Day Parade, held in downtown Tumwater on July 4, 2026.
Photos by Ridley Hudson.
The 2026 Parade Award Winners …
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7/6/26
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