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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visited the Cowlitz County Jail, which holds as many as 325 inmates at any given time.

Gluesenkamp Perez tours jail and talks trades in Cowlitz County

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, recently toured the Cowlitz County Jail, discussed the regulatory climate with a group of general contractors, and learned about beef processing during … more

4/20/26

Superintendent Lisa Grant speaks during the Centralia High School class of 2025 commencement ceremony at Tiger Stadium on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Centralia School District to host town hall next Tuesday

The Centralia School District will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, April 28, as part of its ongoing dialogue with local students, parents, staff and community members. “This event is an … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/26

Napavine Middle and High School Honor Roll

Following are members of Napavine Middle and High School third quarter honor rolls. Students are listed in alphabetical order. The lists were provided by the Napavine School District. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/26

In this provided image, a deceased 40-foot male Gray whale was found on the south end of Seaside Beach on April 14, 2026.

Gray whales are starving — and some have died off PNW coast

Last Tuesday, a 40-foot gray whale floated ashore on Seaside Beach, its long tail bobbing in the ocean waves. A necropsy on Friday revealed the whale was emaciated, indicating it may have been … more

By April Ehrlich / Oregon Public Broadcasting | 4/20/26

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks to an angler as sea lions are seen in the background in this photo provided by the congresswoman’s office.

MGP seeks federal assistance in combating sea lion predation

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, last week wrote to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who oversees the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its fish … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/26

Mysterious, clear, gelatinous blobs are seen on the pavement outside of the Mossyrock Community Center on Wednesday, April 15.

Mossyrock Blobs? Mysterious gelatinous substance first reported in Oakville in 1994 seen in East Lewis County

Nearly 32 years ago, a mysterious gelatinous substance was observed after an early-morning rain storm in and around the Oakville community. The weird, clear gelatin baffled locals, who found it … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/20/26

Centralia Port Commissioners , from left, Kyle Markstrom, Peter Lahmann and Ally Pickard, discuss the Centralia warehouse moratorium, traffic, robotics and other concerns related to major warehouse construction in the western part of Centralia during a port commission meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Port of Centralia Commission presentation leads to latest debate over ongoing warehouse moratorium

A presentation from the owners of a new Centralia warehouse at a recent Port of Centralia Commission meeting exploded into yet another debate over warehouses and Harrison Avenue traffic. … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 4/20/26

Black Hills students Neva Grinnell-Holderman, right, high-fives Hope Anderson after planting Gladiolus bulbs during an Earth Day event at Tumwater Historical Park on Saturday, April 18.

In Focus: An Earth Day cleanup effort in Tumwater

4/20/26

Police still looking for leads after unknown murder suspect left burned-out truck near Mineral Lake in 2022

Police are still looking for leads regarding the 2022 Tacoma murder of a 44-year-old man and the unknown suspects who left a burned-out Ford F-350 near Mineral Lake in Lewis County. According to … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 4/20/26

State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, smiles at House Speaker Laurie Jinkins during a Legislative Media Day at the Washington state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.

Records reveal Washington millionaire’s tax is meant to legalize progressive income tax

The Washington attorney general and Democratic leaders plotted how to overturn a nearly century-old decision that banned income taxes in the state, writing they want to force the state Supreme Court … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 4/20/26

Tumwater police investigating four-vehicle, multiple-injury collision caused by alleged DUI driver

The Tumwater Police Department is investigating a four-vehicle collision that injured multiple people, including a 10-year-old, and closed the intersection of North and Hoadly streets Saturday … more

By Thurston Chronicle staff | 4/20/26

Three dead, one injured in car crash near Monroe

Three people died and another was injured in a head-on car crash early Saturday near Monroe. A 2015 Cadillac SRX was headed west on Highway 2 around 12:18 a.m. Saturday when the driver attempted … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/20/26

The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force, with the assistance from officers of the Aberdeen Police Department, executed search and arrest warrants in the 1000 block of Arthur Street in Aberdeen and made two arrests.

Grays Harbor drug task force arrests two; WSP bomb squad removes suspicious device

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Wednesday, April 15, detectives with the Grays Harbor Drug Task Force, with the assistance from officers of the Aberdeen Police … more

By The Daily World | 4/20/26

The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Why a Washington trucking business owner is suing to block new income tax

When you own a small business in Washington’s ever-changing climate of tax and regulation policy changes, operators get used to being creative to remain afloat. But for some business owners, the … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/20/26

State Rep. Larry Springer on the House floor on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Legislative Support Services)

After 21 years in Washington Legislature, a moderate Democrat calls it quits

Democratic state Rep. Larry Springer of Kirkland, who provided a moderating voice in his caucus for two decades, announced Sunday he will not seek re-election. Springer, 79, was elected in 2004 … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 4/20/26

Plane makes emergency landing on Washington highway

A small plane made an emergency landing on the side of a Washington highway Saturday afternoon. Eastbound lanes of Washington State Route 14 shut down after the plane landed on the highway near … more

Jamie Hale / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/19/26

Oregon judge blasts RFK Jr., striking down declaration restricting gender-affirming care for youth

A federal judge on Saturday issued a written opinion blasting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called his “wanton disregard” for the rule of law in … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/19/26

"We will keep finding ridiculous ways to disrupt the status quo," organizer JoJo Ruby said to the crowd before marching.

Hundreds show up to Portland clown march, in silly day of joyous protest

When President Donald Trump got reelected in 2024, JoJo Ruby was not pleased. “I was feeling really isolated and lonely and unsure where my place in the revolution was as a clown,” she said. … more

Lillian Mongeau Hughes / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 4/19/26

‘Bellingham rock’ removal along I-5 could begin as soon as Monday

April could mark the end of an era for what's known as Bellingham rock on Interstate 5, a landmark loved with layers of painted messages that have coated the boulder inches thick over decades. … more

Kai Uyehara / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/19/26

Tri-Citians losing millions on crypto ATM scams. Are bans next?

Online cryptocurrency scams have likely stolen multiple millions from unsuspecting Tri-Citians, most by way of digital ATMs found in stores around the region. And the thefts are expected to … more

Eric Rosane / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 4/19/26