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Weapons seized on Volusia County Schools campuses this year

Bill backed by Washington Republican would toughen penalties for unlawful firearm possession

A Washington state Republican lawmaker is backing a bill that would stiffen penalties for unlawful firearm possession by requiring every individual convicted as such to go to jail, with no discretion … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 1/15/25

Gov. Jay Inslee reacting to his official portrait which was unveiled on Jan. 14. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / Washington State Standard)

Gov. Jay Inslee’s official portrait unveiled

In his official portrait, Gov. Jay Inslee stands tall in front of a vast blue sky. In his hand is an official “State of Washington” folder, and on his lapel is a red apple pin. … more

By Laurel Demkovich / The Washington State Standard | 1/15/25

Solicitor General Noah Purcell argues his case for upholding the state’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines before the Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday. (Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard)

State and gun shop clash at Washington State Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban

The fate of Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity firearm magazines now rests with the state Supreme Court. On Tuesday morning, attorneys for the state and a southwest … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 1/15/25

Gov. Jay Inslee addressing the Washington Legislature for the last time on Jan. 14, 2025. (Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero / Washington State Standard)

With final speech, Inslee bids adieu as Washington governor

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee used his final address to a joint session of the Legislature on Tuesday to frame a 12-year legacy that spanned a pandemic, historic natural disasters, unmatched expansion … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 1/15/25

Chronicle News Dump hosts Eric Schwartz, left, and Aaron VanTuyl.

News Dump Ep. 219: Striving for potential estrangement

On the 218th episode of The Chronicle News Dump, hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz welcome on Kelli Erb of Chehalis Outfitters to discuss the specifics of becoming … more

1/15/25

In loving memory of Charles Sheryl: 1944-2024

Charles William Sheryl, a long-time Raymond resident, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Willapa Harbor Rehabilitation Center in Raymond. He was born March 29, 1944, in Ventura, California, to … more

1/15/25

Black Hills players celebrate during a game versus Tumwater on Wednesday, Jan 15.

Prep boys basketball: Black Hills completes fourth quarter comeback to stun Tumwater

TUMWATER — Two-and-a-half weeks into the boys basketball season, Tristan Deville was getting up shots five days a week. Nearly two months after another all-area and first team … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 1/15/25

Tumwater players celebrate after a win over Black Hills on Wednesday, Jan 15.

Prep girls basketball: Sumrok lifts Tumwater to double OT triumph

TUMWATER — In the midst of watching her teammate be helped off the court and facing three-plus minutes of more basketball, Sydney Sumrok had a flashback moment. A year ago, she had to step … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 1/15/25

Tenino's Kylie Gonia (12), middle, celebrates winning a girls basketball game against Rochester at Rochester High School on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Tenino comes back to beat Rochester

The Tenino girls basketball team needed a late comeback to earn its first league win, as the Beavers overcame a seven-point deficit in the final four minutes to beat Rochester 40-33 on Tuesday. … more