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A Unites States Army soldier passes out American flags during the Centralia Summerfest parade on Friday, July 4.

In focus: Summerfest Parade rolls through downtown Centralia

7/7/25

Young attendees race to pick up candy thrown from a float during the Pe Ell 4th of July parade on Friday, July 4.

In focus: Patriotism powers Pe Ell Fourth of July parade

7/7/25

Chehalis Tribal Royalty, including Miss Chehalis Madoleen Goddard in front, wave to the crowd at the Oakville Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 5.

In focus: Oakville celebrates Independence Day with parade, rodeo and more

7/7/25

Lewis County Transit to hold special meeting

A special board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8. This meeting is open to the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/25

Attendees gaze up as fireworks burst on Friday, July 4, during the Red, White and Boom Fireworks Show at the Vader Pre-K property on D Street.

Thousands flock to Vader for Independence Day car show, fireworks display

Amid the many Fourth of July celebrations held throughout Lewis County this past Friday were the Hell on Wheels Independence Day Car Show and the Red, White and Boom Fireworks Show in the south … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/7/25

Vader Mayor Joe Schey swears in Nicole Hansen as Vader's newly appointed city councilor on Wednesday, July 2, inside Vader City Hall.

Nicole Hansen appointed to vacancy on Vader City Council

Following the resignation of Vader City Councilor Randy Hall last month due to health concerns, remaining councilors voted unanimously to appoint Vader resident Nicole Hansen to the council vacancy … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 7/7/25

Participants in the 2023 Sally Strong Summer Event compete in the cornhole tournament.

Third annual Sally Strong event set for Saturday

For the third straight summer, members of the Tumwater community will come together for the Sally Strong event in dedication to Sally Otton. It is once again put on by the 4 the Love Foundation and … more

7/7/25

Adna trap shooter records perfect round, finishes 13th at national rodeo

Adna High School trap shooter Leslie Gonia accomplished her goal of her first perfect round en route to a 13th-place finish at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada. Gonia, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/25

Dakota Hawkins smiles while holding up his Washington State University baseball card at Keiper’s Cards in downtown Centralia on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Former W.F. West star Dakota Hawkins gets third call-up to Triple-A

Former W.F. West star Dakota Hawkins has been going up-and-down in the New York Mets farm system since May and is once again a step away from the big leagues. The right-hander was sent back up … more

7/7/25

Leslie Gonia competes in trap shooting at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada, on July 1. Gonia shot 82 out of 100 targets during the event, including a perfect 25 out of 25 round, to finish 13th.

Sports brief roundup: Adna trap shooter records perfect round, finishes 13th at national rodeo

Adna High School trap shooter Leslie Gonia accomplished her goal of her first perfect round en route to a 13th-place finish at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada. Gonia, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/25

Black Hills’ Athletic Director Nikki Nelson, Wrestling coach Jason Dick, Sloane Kruger and assistant wrestling coach Steve Kruger pose for a photo at Sloane Kruger’s signing ceremony after she signed with Presbyterian College.

Black Hills’ Kruger signs with Presbyterian College

From her first days on the mat in seventh grade to the last time in a navy blue singlet, Sloane Kruger’s wrestling career has been through some highs and lows. The Black Hills High School … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/7/25

Washington state officials blast Trump’s bill that governor says is ‘only beautiful to billionaires’

Washington’s elected officials reacted to Thursday’s passage of President Trump’s enormous tax and spending bill. The “big beautiful bill” will legislate trillions in … more

Ann Duan / The Bellingham Herald (TNS) | 7/7/25

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrest a fugitive in 2020.

Washington state sheriff’s effort to partner with ICE sets up conflict

TACOMA — Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank wants to sign a deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow his deputies to help the Trump administration deport undocumented … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/7/25

The Peace Arch sits on the border between the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (Greg Gilbert/Seattle Times/TNS)

On Washington state’s border with Canada, a rally says, ‘We’re still friends’

Over a hundred people gathered Saturday at Peace Arch Park on the U.S.-Canadian border to celebrate the long friendship between the two countries with handshakes. The show of solidarity comes … more

Karen Ducey / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/7/25

DK Metcalf of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 12, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images/TNS)

Commentary: Do Seahawks fans harbor much resentment toward DK Metcalf after exit?

SEATTLE — Whenever his name pops up in the news, you can feel Seattle’s eyebrow rise a solid centimeter. Maybe it’s about him being Aaron Rodgers’ top new target. Maybe … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/7/25

Pierce County sheriff used a private lawyer for official work, so who pays the bill?

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has been at loggerheads with other elected officials in the first six months of his term, conflicts that have roped in two attorneys and portend more lawsuits. So … more

Peter Talbot / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/7/25

Man fishing with family found dead after river sweeps him away, Oregon police say

A 28-year-old man swept away by swift river currents while fishing with his family was found dead a short time later, Oregon sheriff’s officials reported. A text to 911 notified … more

Don Sweeney / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/7/25

State Sen. Jesse Salomon (left) faces a challenge in the 2026 election from his district-mate and fellow Democrat, State Rep. Cindy Ryu (right). Both lawmakers represent the 32nd Legislative District, which covers part of Seattle and surrounding areas. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Legislature)

Dueling Democrats: Washington state House member looks to unseat senator from her own party

Two Democratic state lawmakers are set to clash in 2026 in one of the party’s strongholds in western Washington. State Rep. Cindy Ryu has launched a campaign to unseat Sen. Jesse Salomon, … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 7/7/25

Motorcyclist injured when deer jumps out on U.S. Highway 12 in Lewis County

A 64-year-old Olympia man was hospitalized Sunday after a deer jumped into the roadway as he was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Highway 12 near Mossyrock, according to the Washington State Patrol. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/25

Muslim women sue Oregon sheriff over forced removal of hijabs for mugshots

Two Muslim women are suing the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, alleging they were forced to remove their religious head coverings while they were in custody and photographed in front of … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/6/25