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A recall effort is quietly underway against Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson for failing to fill vacancies on the commission that enforces state campaign finance laws.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/7/26
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U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his ultimatum for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal or face a major military escalation, as both sides kept up attacks in the sixth week of the war.
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Omar Tamo, Eltaf Najafizada and Dan Williams / Bloomberg News (TNS)
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4/7/26
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Seattle has long been known as one of the least religious parts of the country. A new survey shows it's gotten even less religious in the past 10 years.
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Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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4/6/26
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The woman arrested following last week’s multi-county chase that ended in an hours-long standoff on Interstate 5 in Lewis County died at the county jail Monday.
Heidi R. Presson, 51, of …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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The annual Procession of the Species delights and amazes hundreds of people every year who turn out on a spring afternoon to see the creativity and talent of their neighbors on full display.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/6/26
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Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released data.
This marks an intensification in President …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/6/26
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A group of sheriffs in eastern Washington filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a new law allowing unelected bureaucrats appointed by the governor to oust elected sheriffs from office.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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4/6/26
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Many local Catholics began their Easter weekend on Good Friday, April 3, by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and Chehalis’ St. Joseph’s Catholic parishes performed the Stations of the …
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4/6/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders announced that as of Monday, April 6, deputies from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) assumed responsibilities for policing Tenino as the future of …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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Democrat Brent Hennrich officially launched his campaign for Washington’s Third Congressional District on Thursday, April 2, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie …
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By Norman Helgason / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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Lewis County has crossed the finish line in a mad dash to complete collective bargaining agreements with all 14 of its union-represented bargaining units.
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Leticia R. Rodriguez, 37, Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for alleged fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) in the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/6/26
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Several dozen people gathered in the Onalaska High School gymnasium on Saturday for Field to Future: A Farm-to-Table Dinner connecting farmers with consumers of their products.
“It takes a lot …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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The 37th annual Lewis County Traffic Safety Banquet was held at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Friday, April 3, providing an opportunity to celebrate the efforts of local law enforcement …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/6/26
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WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers invite residents to attend “Home Composting: Making Black Gold,” a composting class scheduled for 12:30 p.m. April 18 at the Salkum …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/6/26
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The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on several of its boards and committees, including the following:
• Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/6/26
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A Randle man charged with felony harassment was arrested again last week for allegedly threatening to kill a public defender and bomb a courthouse.
Ray E. Corcoles, 51, made a preliminary …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Providence Centralia Hospital. To submit community news items to The Chronicle, email news@chronline.com .
When patients come to Providence …
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Submitted by Providence Swedish
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4/6/26
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Members of the Vader City Council convened for their first regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 1, and during the meeting unanimously approved an event application from the Friends of Little …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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