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Last month in Washington, D.C., Seattle’s U.S. House representatives, Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith, sat down for a frank talk.
The subject: Smith’s loud criticisms of the far-left …
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Jim Brunner and Daniel Beekman / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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3/20/25
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., vowed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, warning that "the fight has just begun."
Trump is …
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Dahlia Bazzaz / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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3/20/25
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After working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon and California, traveling respiratory therapist Kara Taylor hit a rough patch in her own life — and sought safe harbor in a …
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Zane Sparling / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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3/20/25
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Before sentencing a man for an explosively violent series of attacks on a disabled woman who lives on the street, a Washington County judge had a message for any judges who might consider his …
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Noelle Crombie / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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3/20/25
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For decades, the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been Oregon’s quietest national park site, a remote destination at the end of a long, winding road in the southwest corner of …
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Jamie Hale / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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3/20/25
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Recently, the Washington state Legislature enacted a Clean Fuel Standard program, which directs fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity in their products such as gasoline and diesel. Now, the …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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3/20/25
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Out-of-towners outnumbered local residents at the 5th Congressional District town hall meeting held Monday morning in Ritzville. When asked to estimate the percentage of locals among the 130 or so …
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Sue Lani Madsen / The Center Square
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3/20/25
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On Tuesday, the Washington State Legislature heard about two bills concerning juvenile incarceration and alternatives to confinement.
The sponsors of each bill have different objectives, but …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/20/25
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The Washington State Patrol is gearing up for the potential passage of a bill in Olympia that would require gun buyers to get a permit before purchasing a firearm and require gun safety training to …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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3/20/25
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Washington’s “Year of Housing” in 2023 brought a record $400 million investment into the state’s affordable housing fund.
Last year’s short legislative …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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3/20/25
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Sheriff's office suggests former Woodland mayor, who is also a state trooper, be charged with theft
Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office is …
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Matt Esnayra / The Daily News
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3/20/25
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Allowing workers to use their paid sick leave to take time off for immigration proceedings is one of the ways Washington state lawmakers are trying to support immigrants facing tougher federal …
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By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / The Washington State Standard
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3/19/25
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Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top adviser and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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3/19/25
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A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will open months later than anticipated due to difficulties in hiring staff.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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3/19/25
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The court case for the Toledo man accused of violently murdering two Winlock residents in February has been put on hold pending a mental competency evaluation.
Robert Eugene Chandler, 35, from …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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3/19/25
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After helping start a local food pantry program for students with families facing food insecurity in Toledo, Paula Burrows decided to expand her efforts across all 12 Lewis County school districts.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/19/25
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The Washington state Senate Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing Tuesday, March 18, and listened to testimony for and against a proposed bill that would help fund local journalism across …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/19/25
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Following are members of the Toledo High School second trimester honor rolls. Students are listed in alphabetical order. This list was provided by the school district.
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3/19/25
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The Lewis County Animal Shelter has launched a dog adoption event offering prospective owners the opportunity to pick up a four-legged friend at a reduced cost.
Residents can visit the Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/19/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious mischief
• Damage to a mailbox in the 1200 block of Ham Hill road reported at approximately 4:25 p.m. on March 17 is under investigation.
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3/19/25
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