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A Democrat and a Republican will team up to try to ban masked law enforcement in Oregon

An Oregon Republican and Democrat are teaming up to push a law enforcement accountability bill, they announced Sunday. Cyrus Javadi, a Tillamook Republican, and Tom Andersen, a Salem Democrat, … more

Sami Edge / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/2/25

Oregon House passes transportation funding package in major win for Democrats

Two months after a transportation funding package died on the Oregon House floor in the final minutes of this year’s legislative session, Democrats successfully passed a revised proposal … more

Carlos Fuentes / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/2/25

Umpqua Bank on Monday changed its name to Columbia Bank, with new signs going up at branches across the area.

Umpqua Bank changes name

Umpqua Bank on Monday changed its name to Columbia Bank, with branches across the region now sporting new signage. The Tacoma-based bank last month announced the date for the name change, which … more

Matthew Kish / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/2/25

Apples fill bins at 3 Dogs Cider and Brewstillery in Silver Creek on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Washington remains top apple producer; harvest conditions favorable

With apple harvest well underway, the agricultural commodity is expected to produce 142 million standard forty-pound boxes of freshly harvested apples, according to the Washington State Tree Fruit … more

Matthew Carnero-Macias / The Wenatchee World (TNS) | 9/2/25

Seattle-area offices staying empty as job losses outpace return-to-office

Since the pandemic, the optimistic take on the battered office market around Seattle has been pretty straightforward: vacancies will fade once employers get those remote workers back in. But as … more

Paul Roberts / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 9/2/25

1,648 missing Indigenous person reports in 20 years in Pierce Co. What’s being done?

When Joyce Robinson wakes up every morning, she thinks about her family. She thinks about her children and her grandchildren, and wonders how they’re doing. When it comes to her … more

Sephora Charles / The News Tribune (TNS) | 9/2/25

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is sworn into office by Supreme Court chief justice Debra L. Stephens during a joint legislative session in the House chambers at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Washington state businesses preparing for new retail sales taxes to hit consumers Oct. 1

One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers. The 2025 Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 9/1/25

Keith Kossuth sits on the wheel of his 1929 Travel Air Model 4000 biplane while waiting for customers at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport on Aug. 28, 2025.

Nomadic pilot makes a pitstop in Chehalis to spread the joy of aviation

At first glance, Keith Kossuth appears to be unremarkable, but his calloused hands and dirt-ridden nails betray the story hidden underneath his gentle eyes, bushy beard and soft spoken mannerisms. … more

By Otto Rabe / otto@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Salvation Army of Lewis County Captain Gin Pack speaks to the Lewis County commissioners during a meeting last Wednesday at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.

Lewis County Commission dives into details of housing and homeless services

Scrutiny of funding for local housing and homelessness programs continues in Lewis County as the Board of Lewis County Commissioners takes a closer look at the programs sustained by state grant … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 9/1/25

From left, Lewis County commissioners Scott Brummer, Lindsey Pollock and Sean Swope attend a meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse last week.

Lewis County considers opting into new opioid settlement

As budget season begins, the Board of Lewis County Commissioners could be looking for new ways to fund programs meant to address the opioid crisis on a local level. During a county manager … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Man with Lewis County ties identified as victim of fatal assault at White River Amphitheatre concert

A 31-year-old man with ties to Lewis County has been identified as the victim in a fatal assault at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn on Aug. 27. Brandon Richard Godsey died at Harborview … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

The Chronicle’s new building is pictured from the outside at 215 N. Pearl St. in downtown Centralia on Monday, Sept. 1.

The Chronicle moves to new location in downtown Centralia

After its owners purchased a former bank building in downtown Centralia earlier this year, The Chronicle moved to its new location at 215 N. Pearl St. over the weekend. On Monday, the newsroom … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

Sirens: Three juvenile siblings caught shoplifting; driver learns recently purchased vehicle was stolen; arrests for assault, theft, eluding and more

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Jessica Cecil, 34, Winlock, was arrested in the 1000 block of South Yew Street at about 6:05 p.m. Aug. 29 and booked into the Lewis County Jail … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

Death notice: Sept. 1, 2025

• GEORGIA ANN CAVINDER, 79, Chehalis, died Aug. 27 at her residence. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. more

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Penn, left, is pictured with Ellie at Wolf Haven near Tenino.

Julie McDonald: Wolf Haven offers better life for captive wolves

For the first 10 years of his life, a 3-foot chain kept poor Penn hooked to a post, his world confined to a small circle, his life monotonous and so, so sad. But then in November rescuers gave … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 9/1/25

Jennie Guggenheim poses for a photo with her daughter, Abby, at Real Hope Community Church in Lacey on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.

‘Life-changing’: Thurston County educator receives cochlear implant

For many people, sounds such as birds chirping, cars driving by or children’s laughter are taken for granted. Not for Jennie Guggenheim. Guggenheim, who was born in the Philippines … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Santa moves through a “Polar Express” train car in this photo provided by the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum.

Chehalis-Centralia Railroad announces launch of ‘The Polar Express’

The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad will begin service to the North Pole onboard “The Polar Express” Train Ride starting Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets are on sale now. Weekend rides … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

A Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad train travels over a bridge in this photo provided by the railroad.

Tickets on sale for Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s ‘Christmas with the Clauses’

Tickets are live for one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier holiday adventures: “Christmas with the Clauses.” “Christmas with the Clauses” is a cozy, homegrown … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/1/25

The Carpenter family, owners of the Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. which is now sponsoring BRK Racing and SS Greenlight Racing No. 14 Chevrolet driven by Garrett Smithley, and friends pose with Smithley in front of the car prior to the start of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 at the Portland International Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. in NASCAR: Adna-based company backing Xfinity Series car

Ever since siblings Callie and Alex Carpenter founded Adna-based Pacific Northwest Cookie Co. in 2018, the company has done nothing but grow. The business arose from humble beginnings with the … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 9/1/25

Ospreys are pictured flying around their nests over Mossyrock High School’s football field on Thursday, Aug. 28.

In focus: Ospreys take flight over Mossyrock football field

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