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The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Court Upholds Protective Order Against Lobbyist Who Stalked Washington Lawmaker

The Washington Court of Appeals has upheld a protective order against a prominent lobbyist barred from the state Capitol and required to wear a GPS ankle bracelet after stalking state Rep. Lauren … more

Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/10/23

Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean McKechnie and working dog Titus tracked a suspect through nearly 500 yards of brush following a road rage incident involving a gun on Thursday.

Man Arrested After Threatening Driver With Gun in Grays Harbor County Road Rage Incident

An Aberdeen man was arrested after threatening another driver on the road with a firearm on Thursday afternoon. Vincent Elwin Newson, 28, was arrested after a brief foot pursuit off of Newskah … more

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World | 7/9/23

Aron Christensen is pictured seated at a campfire in this photo previously provided to The Chronicle by his family.

Governor Rejects Plea for Review of Hiker’s Fatal Shooting in Lewis County Despite Investigation Errors

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has rejected a request for an independent probe into the error-ridden investigation of the Portland hiker who was shot and killed along with his puppy while hiking on a … more

Zane Sparling / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 7/9/23

A child in Independence, Oregon was struck by a fallen bullet after a fireworks show, investigators said. Image of Fourth of July fireworks in Tigard, Oregon, July 4, 2023. Photo by Tim Brown/Staff.

Falling Bullet Injures 2-Year-Old as July Fourth Celebration ends in Oregon

Investigators in Independence, Oregon, are seeking the public’s help after a 2-year-old was struck in the leg by a falling bullet while leaving a July Fourth celebration. They believe the … more

Catalina Gaitán / oregonlive.com / (TNS) | 7/9/23

Three Arrested in Connection With Rochester High Burglary Make Court Appearances

Deputies recently arrested three people suspected of burglarizing Rochester High School on Saturday, July 1, and one of them has been released from jail. Thurston County Sheriff's deputies … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 7/9/23

Physician Raul Garcia Drops Bid for Washington Governor to Run for Senate

Yakima physician Raul Garcia will drop out of the Washington governor's race to challenge Maria Cantwell for her seat in the U.S. Senate, he said Friday. Garcia, a Republican, made the … more

Santiago Ochoa / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS) | 7/9/23

Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., arrives for a House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 28, 2017.

Former GOP Congressman's Announcement Complicates Bird's Bid for Washington Governor's Race

Tri-Cities gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird is feeling the heat after a sizable shakeup in the 2024 Republican field for Washington state governor. Former U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert, a … more

Eric Rosane / Tri-City Herald (TNS) | 7/9/23

Federal Judge Fines Washington Agency $100 Million for Mental Health Failures

Washington state officials face a $100 million fine for failing to provide adequate mental health services to individuals with severe mental illnesses in the state's jails. In a ruling Friday … more

Esmy Jimenez / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/9/23

Truck Driver Who Died in Pierce County Collision With Alleged Robbers Has Been Identified

The Pierce County Medical Examier's Office has identified the semi-truck driver killed June 29 in a collision with alleged teenage robbers in Lakewood. Tacoma resident Bohdan Vetrov, 57, died … more

Craig Sailor / The News Tribune (TNS) | 7/9/23

Firefighters Make Progress in Containing the McEwan Fire Near Shelton

The McEwan brush fire burning north of Shelton is now 25 percent contained and continues to burn within its current footprint as crews work to re-enforce and secure the control lines, fire officials … more

The Olympian (TNS) | 7/9/23

American League players congratulate the Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr., fourth from right, as he leaves the field after being taken out of the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star game at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Otto Gruele/Allsport/Getty Images/TNS)

Commentary: No One Can Recreate the Magical 2001 MLB All-Star Game for Seattle

SEATTLE — The 2001 All-Star Game in Seattle wasn't just baseball heaven; in many ways, it was baseball perfection. The confluence of circumstances couldn't have been scripted any better: A … more

Larry Stone / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/9/23

Silas Wheeler spooks his frog into flight at the frog jumping contest at Toledo Cheese Days, July 7 at Ted Hippi Field.

In Focus: Frogs Off to the Races at Toledo Cheese Days

Toledo Cheese Days has everything most community festivals have: a parade, dignitaries, a car show, food, entertainment and more. It has one thing the others don't — Frog … more

7/8/23

Participants distribute cheese sandwiches to the crowd at the the Toledo Cheese Days Parade on July 8.

In Focus: Toledo Brings the Cheese for Annual Parade

The Toledo Cheese Days festival is being held this weekend for the 102nd time. Chronicle reporter Josh Kirshenbaum captured these photos during the annual Cheese Days parade on Saturday … more

7/8/23

Mount St. Helens towers over the horizon at sunset beyond Indian paintbrush rosettes along Windy Ridge on Thursday, July 6.

Mountain Roads Are Open for Summer Season: Why Not Visit Two in One Day?

What’s so special about Lewis County? There are none of Washington’s five prominent Cascadian peaks, but three of them are in neighboring Pierce and Skamania. There is no ocean, but … more

By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com | 7/7/23

Lewis County Auditor’s Office Mailing Out 34,720 Ballots on Wednesday

On Wednesday, July 12, the Lewis County Auditor’s Office will be mailing out Aug. 1 primary election ballots to all active registered voters within the cities of Centralia, Morton and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/23

Lewis County Looking for Volunteer Alternate on Water Conservancy Board

The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is looking for one volunteer to serve as an alternate on the county’s Water Conservancy Board, according to a news release. Five … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/23

From left, Jody Hill Laeger, Terry Wentworth, Britney Britton, and Jessica Kirker smile and pose for a photo during a Power of the Purse event last August at Jester’s Auto Museum in Chehalis.

United Way of Lewis County Hosting 18th Annual Power of the Purse Event on Aug. 1

The United Way of Lewis County recently announced it is hosting the 18th annual Power of the Purse event in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Aug. 1. The event begins at 4 p.m. and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/23

These photo of Aron Christensen and Buzzo were provided by friends of Aron Christensen.

Governor’s Office Declines Request to Forward Aron Christensen Case to State Attorney General

Gov. Jay Inslee’s office has formally declined a request from Corey Christensen — brother of the Portland musician found dead alongside his dog near Walupt Lake south of Packwood in … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 7/7/23

Sirens: Laser Pointed at U.S. Army Helicopter; Man on Top of Train; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm; Animals in Hot Cars; Overdose

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal Trespass • A homeless man was trespassed from railroad property in the 1600 block of Reynolds Avenue just after 1:15 p.m. on July 2. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/23

Titan Self Storage in Centralia Starts New Partnership With U-Haul

U-Haul recently announced it has entered into a new partnership with Titan Self Storage in Centralia, which will allow the storage business to offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/23