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Palm trees blow in the wind before Hurricane Agatha makes landfall in Huatulco, Oaxaca State, Mexico on May 30, 2022. (Gil Obed/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)

Atlantic’s First Named Storm has 70% Chance of Forming in Gulf of Mexico by Week’s End, Forecasters Say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s looking increasingly likely that the Atlantic’s first named storm of 2022 could form this week in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly affecting Florida by … more

Robin Webb, Chris Perkins and Angie DiMichele / South Florida Sun Sentinel (TNS) | 5/31/22

Lawsuit Seeks $200 Payout for Everyone Who Bought Marijuana Drops Labeled as CBD

A federal lawsuit filed Monday seeks class-action status and $200 apiece for hundreds of consumers who bought CBD wellness drops in Oregon last year that inadvertently contained high doses of a … more

Mike Rogoway / Oregonlive.com (TNS) | 5/31/22

Rising Number of Suicide Attempts Among Young Children Worries Physicians, Poison Centers

Dr. Rebecca Marshall became increasingly concerned as she did rounds in the ER at a children's hospital in Portland. More young children than usual — and girls in particular — were … more

Hannah Furfaro / The Seattle Times | 5/31/22

This photo of a cougar was provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Family Reports That Girl Attacked by Cougar in Eastern Washington Remains in Intensive Care

The family of a 9-year-old girl attacked by a cougar late last week in Stevens County reported that she remained in intensive care Monday but is no longer in a coma. The Washington Department of … more

The Spokesman-Review | 5/30/22

Dave Barnett was the chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and helped lead its fight for land and a casino. He died Saturday at age 61. (Courtesy Cowlitz Indian Tribe)

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman Remembered for His Passion, Generosity

Dave Barnett, general council chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe who successfully guided his tribe's economic development, has died. The cause was a heart attack Saturday at his Richmond Beach … more

Lynda V. Mapes / The Seattle Times | 5/30/22

The Chehalis River flows through forests and farmland south of the town of Oakville, which can be seen at the center top of this photograph.

Climate Change and the Chehalis River: Experts Outline Potential Dangers for Fish and Flooding

Editor’s Note: This story is part of "Headwaters to Harbor," a project by The Chronicle to document the Chehalis River from Pe Ell to Grays Harbor while highlighting people and issues connected … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Dianne Dorey stands in front of her wall of achievements and awards over the years serving as the Lewis County Assessor since March of 1998.

Dianne Dorey to Retire After Serving in Lewis County Assessor's Office Since 1975

In her time working for the Lewis County Assessor’s Office, Assessor Dianne Dorey, 68, has seen the dawn of the digital age, the rise of the internet, the collapse of the housing market and the … more

By Daniel Warn / dan@chronline.com | 5/30/22

The Honor Guard of American Legion Post 17 fires rounds in a departing salute during the Sticklin Greenwood Memorial Park Rededication Ceremony in Centralia on Saturday.

‘We Remember Them All’: Greenwood Memorial Park Rededicated After Years of Improvements

Walking the well-maintained grass paths between gleaming white graves and American flags the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, it’s difficult to imagine Sticklin Greenwood Memorial Park was … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Sirens: Juveniles Arrested for Graffiti; Juvenile Booked for Punching Parent in Face; Retail Theft; DUI Arrest

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Vehicle Accidents • A non-injury, two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of West Main and North Pearl streets at 12:05 p.m. on May 27. … more

5/30/22

The shadow of a hand casts onto a skunk cabbage near Rainbow Falls State Park off state Route 6.

Timberland Regional Library Wants to Get Your Family Outdoors

Timberland Regional Library, along with several other library networks in the state, want to bring families closer to nature — for free. The libraries are now offering Check Out Washington … more

By The Olympian | 5/30/22

Thurston County Seeks Applicants to Expand Board of Health

The Thurston County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) has three community member seats open on the Board of Health (BOH), for which it is now accepting applicants. The BOH will expand from three to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

The Chehalis City Council listens to a presentation at the May 22, 2022, meeting held at Chehalis City Hall.

Chehalis City Council Seeks Applicants for Council Member Vacancy

Due to the recent resignation of Councilor Kelly Wilson, the Chehalis City Council has a vacancy. An at-large position, the opening comes with a term that expires Dec. 31, 2023. Interviews … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

Pat Slusher, owner of Pat Slusher’s Coin Shop, poses with his antique register and wall full of Hawaiian items. At the age of 79, he plans to retire to his oceanside property and relax with his wife Phoebe.

Pat Slusher, Known for Hawaiian Shirts and Coins, to Retire and Close Centralia Shop After Decades-Long Career

If you’re a fan of Hawaiian shirts or collecting coins, then your life is about to get a lot more difficult. That’s because Pat Slusher, 79, of the eponymously named … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronicle.com | 5/30/22

Chamber of Commerce to Host Ribbon-Cutting Event at Gravity Coffee June 3

Gravity Coffee will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on June 3, kicking off a three-day celebration at its new drive-thru location at 712 Harrison Ave. in Centralia. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/30/22

Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Program Coordinator Charles Edmonson uses a weed wrench to remove a large invasive weed by the roots.

Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Works to Solve a Growing Problem

As the weather warms and people start heading outside, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board hopes they will help keep an eye out for problem weeds causing issues in the community. Steps can … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 5/30/22

The organizers of the Rochester Market and Demo Faire are, from left to right, Jennifer Spiegelberg, Rachael Heinrich, Shelby Barkoff and Jennifer Winter.

Market and Demo Faire: Rochester Women to Host Event Promoting Family Fun and Self-Sufficiency

Are you interested in growing your own food, building connections in your community or self-sustainability? The Rochester Market and Demo Faire will offer an opportunity to explore all of those … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 5/30/22

Thurston County A 350,823-square-foot warehouse has been proposed at 6292 196th Ave. SW in Rochester, according to Thurston County information.

500,000 Square Feet of Warehouse Space and Truck Stop Proposed in South Thurston County

Two warehouses and a truck stop have been proposed in the Rochester area of south Thurston County, the county announced late last week. The larger of the two buildings, a 350,823-square-foot … more

By Rolf Boone / The Olympian | 5/30/22

Nineteen empty chairs for children and two adult-sized chairs are lined up in front of Chehalis United Methodist Church Sunday following the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at a Texas school last week. "We are doing something to stop gun violence!" wrote Steve O'Connor, who submitted the photo to The Chronicle.

Photo: Chairs in Front of Chehalis Church Represent Victims of Texas School Shooting

5/30/22

Veterans serve in the color guard on Monday at the Claquato Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony.

Memorial Day Marked at Claquato Cemetery

Under an overcast sky on Monday morning, about 200 people gathered around the flagpole at Claquato Cemetery to honor those who have lost their lives serving the United States in the armed forces. … more

By Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 5/30/22

A man carries his belongings past a destroyed car next to a heavily damaged apartment building on May 28, 2022, in Chernihiv, Ukraine. (Alexey Furman/Getty Images/TNS)

Biden Says No to Rockets That Could Reach Russia

President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would not send Ukraine “rocket systems that can strike into Russia,” seemingly quashing reports the administration would consider long-range … more

Bloomberg News (TNS) | 5/30/22