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Washington state Senate Dems advance several tax hike bills as session enters last week

Ahead of the last week of the legislative session, Democratic senators on Saturday passed several bills as part of a $12 billion tax package, including expanding the capital gains tax, hiking tax … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 4/21/25

A line of clams are pictured on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 26; final season digs planned from May 10 to 15

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Monday confirmed eight days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 26. “It felt a lot like … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Sen. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, speaking on the floor on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

‘A devastating loss’: Washington state Sen. Bill Ramos mourned after dying unexpectedly

Washington state Sen. Bill Ramos died suddenly Saturday while on a trail run near his home in Issaquah. He was 69. Colleagues remembered Ramos, a Democrat representing Washington’s 5th … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 4/21/25

Gov. Bob Ferguson in his first bill signing event on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Washington state bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state is signed into law

During his inaugural address in January, Gov. Bob Ferguson highlighted his support for a bill that would grant the governor authority to limit other states’ National Guard troops from entering … more

By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard | 4/21/25

Plan to raise cap on property tax collapses in Washington state Legislature

Democratic state lawmakers dropped their bid Monday to repeal a voter-approved limit on property tax growth in Washington, excising one of the most controversial revenue-raising ideas they’ve … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 4/21/25

Jeffrey Zizz makes his first court appearance over video call at the Thurston County Courthouse in Olympia on Monday, April 21.

'Our family has experienced the loss of our center': Handyman charged for murder of 82-year-old Tenino woman

The handyman named a “person of interest” in the disappearance and death of 82-year-old Marcia Norman was officially charged Monday for Norman’s murder. Jeffrey Kian Zizz, 47, … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/21/25

Crosses are lifted during the Stations of the Cross ceremony outside St. Mary’s Church in Centralia on Friday.

In focus: Stations of the Cross performed in Centralia

Close to 200 local Catholics once again began their Easter weekend on Good Friday, April 18, by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and Chehalis’ St. Joseph’s Catholic parishes … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Hundreds of people line the streets of Capitol Way outside of the Washington state Capitol on Saturday, April 19, protesting an array of policies and actions taken by the Trump Administration.

In focus: Protesters lash out at Trump Administration policies at rally in Olympia

4/21/25

The entrance of Green Hill School is pictured in Chehalis on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

‘A stunning failure’: Braun blasts House Democrats after bill to address crowding and safety at Green Hill School fails to get vote

Washington state Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, released a statement Thursday, April 17, airing his frustration with House Democrats for not moving forward with a bill that, if … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Wesley Wilhelmi as Prince Desiré holds Lydia Smith dancing as Aurora during a dress rehearsal for “Sleeping Beauty” at Centralia Ballet Academy on Saturday, April 19.

Centralia Ballet Academy to present full length version of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’

For the first time in the studio’s history, the Centralia Ballet Academy will perform a full-length version of “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet at Centralia College’s Corbet … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/21/25

The owners of the Mead Family Market Katie Mead, left, Rick Mead, center, and Rikki Mead, pose for a photo inside the family business on Saturday, April 19, in Glenoma.

Mead Family Market: Morton mayor and his daughters running Glenoma grocery and feed store

While The Chronicle just missed seeing the Mead Family Market’s “legendary Bunny Bigfoot” at the business’s inaugural Bunny Bash Easter egg hunt on Saturday, Rick Mead and his … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/21/25

Sirens: $500 in copper stolen; arrest made after man brandishes gun; counterfeit cash found; woman cited for nuisance noise violation

CHEHALIS POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • A third-degree theft reported in the 1100 block of South Market Boulevard just after 2:45 p.m. on April 18 is under investigation. • … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Death notices: April 21, 2025

• PATRICK A. SHERIFF SR., 84, Winlock, died April 17 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home. • PATRICIA S. YORK, 86, Chehalis, died April 17 at … more

4/21/25

Becca Jones, a sophomore at Centralia High School, is pictured with state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia.

Centralia student serves as page in the Washington state House of Representatives

Becca Jones, a sophomore at Centralia High School, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington state House of Representatives. House Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Peter … more

4/21/25

The Centralia Timberland Library on Tuesday, March 25.

WSECU to host free educational credit workshop at Centralia Timberland Library Saturday

WSECU, in partnership with the Centralia Timberland Library and the Washington Homeownership Resource Center, is offering a free public workshop titled “Understanding Credit” Saturday, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Youth fishing derby set for Saturday at Fort Borst Pond

Fort Borst Park Pond will host a fishing derby for children ages 3 to 12 Saturday, with a prize drawing at noon for those signed up. Hot dogs and milk will be given to the participants in the … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 4/21/25

Onalaska Combined PTO to host color run fundraiser

Onalaska Combined PTO is putting on a color run fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Onalaska High School track. People who register and pay $30 will receive a T-shirt and color dye … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Lewis County Transit board meeting set for April 29

The next regular board meeting of the Lewis Public Transportation Benefit Area, which does business as Lewis County Transit, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. The meeting is open to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/21/25

Former journalist, historian and author Sig Unander, of Portland, speaks about World War II during a presentation at McMenamins Olympic Theater in Centralia.

Julie McDonald: Speaker focuses on WWII; touring tulip fields and Titanic artifacts

Ever since we honored our local Rosie the Riveters and the Guys in 2005, when I immersed myself in capturing their stories, I’ve been intrigued by the women who worked in defense industries on … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/21/25

Centralia High School students pose for a photo at the Tiger Store in Centralia High School on Friday, April 18.

Centralia High School builds ‘Tiger Bucks’ incentive program to promote positive behaviors

Centralia High School is building an incentive program to encourage students to uphold the school’s values of being present, being consistent, inspiring hope and striving to be 1% better every … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/21/25