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Watoto Children’s Choir to perform at Centralia Christian School Wednesday

The Watoto Children’s Choir, based out of Uganda, Africa, will perform at Centralia Christian School Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 12:45 p.m. The concert is free to attend. An offering will be … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/25

From the left, winners in the third annual Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest Katie Wallen, Grant Marshall, Tarik Cruz, Jake Thiessen and Ellis Deister pose with their trophies following the film festival at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Friday, Sept. 12.

A ‘Were-Alien,’ ‘One Giant Waddle’ and an ‘Unidentified Funky Occurrence’: 20 short films at Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest

While aliens didn’t appear in the skies above downtown Chehalis last weekend, they did appear on the big screen at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater during the third annual Northwest Flying … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/15/25

State DOH suspends credentials of Lewis County, Thurston County health care providers

The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications or registrations of 11 health care providers, according to a news release from the department … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/25

From left, Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) Washington State Director Maurene Morgan, Universe University Podcast co-host Chris Grant, local historian and Pacific NorthWEIRD Podcast co-host Vince Ynzunza, and U.S. Army veteran turned history professor and author Bruce Solheim take questions from attendees on Saturday, Sept. 13, during the fifth annual Chehalis Flying Saucer Party at McFiler's Chehalis Theater.

Lewis County the cradle of modern contactees? Contactee, abductee accounts the subject of this year’s Chehalis Flying Saucer Party

Last weekend, believers and skeptics alike descended upon downtown Chehalis for the fifth annual Chehalis Flying Saucer Party. According to Lewis County Historical Museum Executive Director … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/15/25

Man shot and killed in self-defense, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department says

A preliminary investigation into a fatal overnight shooting in Spanaway has revealed the shooter acted in self-defense, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media. … more

Rolf Boone / The News Tribune (TNS) | 9/15/25

Tumwater woman injured in Saturday evening I-5 wreck, state patrol says

Two people were injured, including a Tumwater woman, when their vehicle struck a sign near Interstate 5 Saturday evening, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 6:30 p.m., they were … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/15/25

Woman arrested after she assaulted victim with liquor bottle in Mason County

A woman in her early 20s was arrested last week on suspicion of multiple crimes, including assault, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media. She was arrested in Port … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/15/25

Thurston County may ask voters to approve higher property tax

Thurston County may ask voters to pay more property tax so it can address a widening budget deficit in the years ahead. The Board of County Commissioners must decide what to do about a … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/15/25

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a Sunday morning shooting in Grand Mound.

Suspect arrested for manslaughter after allegedly shooting family member in Grand Mound

A suspect was arrested Sunday evening for first-degree manslaughter after they allegedly shot and killed a family member early that morning at a home in Grand Mound. According to a news release … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/15/25

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto speaking with a Forest Service employee after the Davis Fire in Washoe County in 2024. (Cortez Masto Senate office photo)

Former women firefighters urge return of training program struck by anti-DEI cuts

When Linda Wadleigh was a forestry major at Utah State University she came upon her first summer job as a firefighter, a role that led to a 30-year career in wildland fire management with the U.S. … more

By Jeniffer Solis / States Newsroom | 9/15/25

Comcast lawsuit argues new Washington state tax on advertising is illegal

Comcast is suing to block a new Washington law imposing sales tax on advertising services, imperiling a financial linchpin lawmakers relied on to balance the state’s budget. The cable … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 9/15/25

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Sept. 3 creating Your Washington, a division of the executive branch that will focus on improving how the state delivers services to residents. Jesse Jones, the director, speaks with Ferguson after the signing. (Photo courtesy of governor’s office.)

Washington governor counting on Jesse Jones to improve how the state serves residents

For two decades, embattled consumers knew having investigative journalist Jesse Jones on their side could very likely make things right for them. Now, Gov. Bob Ferguson is counting on Jones to … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 9/15/25

Pierce County to invest $12.2 million in nearly 650 affordable rental units

Pierce County is investing more than $12 million to help create and maintain nearly 650 affordable-housing units in Buckley, DuPont, Fife and South Hill. On Sept. 2 the Pierce County Council … more

Cameron Sheppard / The News Tribune (TNS) | 9/14/25

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Boeing faces $3.1 million fine from FAA for panel blowout on Portland flight

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations in the months leading up to the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX panel blowout on a Portland flight last … more

The Oregonian staff and wire reports / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/14/25

Oregon mass layoffs approach Great Recession levels

Oregon employers have reported more than 11,000 layoffs since the start of last year, a torrid pace of job cuts amid the steady deterioration of the state’s labor market. Employers are … more

Mike Rogoway / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/14/25

What’s the latest on ferry service in Olympia? Port commissioners hear an update

Five months ago the Port of Olympia hosted an electric fast ferry demonstration on Budd Inlet, generating plenty of buzz about the possibility of that service transporting passengers to other Puget … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/14/25

Amazon suspends employee who protested contract with Israel

A Seattle-based Amazon employee says he was suspended this week after urging workers to join him in protesting the company's relationship with the Israeli government. Ahmed Shahrour, a software … more

Alex Halverson / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/14/25

Police say check doors and windows after burglar caught inside woman’s apartment

The Olympia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who broke into a woman’s apartment on the city’s west side. Police Lt. Paul Lower said the man … more

Ty Vinson / The Olympian (TNS) | 9/14/25

Federal funding cuts planned for Washington state deafblind program

The Trump administration plans to strip about $200,000 in federal funding from a Washington program supporting deafblind children and young adults. Deafblindness, which means a person … more

Claire Withycombe / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/14/25

Another orca pushes a dead calf through the Salish Sea in Washington state

An orca calf born to J36, aka Alki, died within the past three days, the Center for Whale Research reported Saturday. A southern resident killer whale from J pod was spotted pushing a dead calf … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/14/25