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Campaign donors have already put more than $1.5 million combined behind 16 Washington Supreme Court candidates ahead of the August primary election, as voters face a decision that could rebalance the …
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Tim Clouser | The Center Square
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6/16/26
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A controversial sales tax increase will fund critical road repairs in unincorporated parts of King County, but will be paid for by residents across the county, including in Seattle.
The sales …
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Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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6/16/26
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The deadline has passed to apply for federal assistance in response to Washington’s flooding last year, with over $11 million distributed so far.
More than 1,200 households have tapped …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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6/16/26
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The U.S. Coast Guard will base two new icebreakers in Kodiak and one in Seward, it announced Thursday.
The first two ships are expected in Kodiak in 2028, and the third ship is expected in …
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James Brooks / Alaska Beacon
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6/16/26
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6/16/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, led members of Congress in a moment of silence June 4 to honor the 11 men who died following the industrial disaster at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging …
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The Reflector
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6/15/26
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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson recently said he will not propose new taxes to close a projected multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall for the upcoming 2027-29 biennium, but that hasn't quelled all …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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6/15/26
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The North Cascades Highway reopened on Sunday, restoring an economic lifeline for small communities east of the Cascades.
The highway, State Route 20, is the northernmost route in …
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By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard
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6/15/26
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For one, they trimmed tens of millions of dollars in state funding for assisted living facilities that care for patients on Medicaid.
The state is now being sued over that decision.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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6/15/26
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Two men died Sunday following a motorcycle collision with a logging truck in Onalaska, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed.
Field Operations Chief Rick Van Wyck said the …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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6/15/26
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For the first time in roughly four decades, spring Chinook salmon were released above the sediment retention structure in the North Fork Toutle River watershed.
State, federal, tribal and …
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By Cade Barker / The Reflector
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6/15/26
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The Olympia Tumwater Foundation has announced the launch of “Friends of the Falls,” a new membership program created to support the long-term stewardship, preservation and future of Brewery Park …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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Chehalis Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 27.
“As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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“There will be uncomfortable questions today,” Lewis County Republican Party Chair Greg Rohr said to open up the second Lewis County sheriff candidate forum of the week.
“Our job as a …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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6/15/26
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This year’s Chehalis Flying Saucer Party, originally scheduled for Sept. 11 and 12, has been canceled, according to event organizers, who made the unexpected announcement on Thursday, June 11.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/15/26
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• CARMYN S. ALLEN, 90, Centralia, died June 12 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home.
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6/15/26
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Sirens: Suspect brandishes firearm; dispute reported at bar; DUI arrest; two arrested after standoff
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Thomas J. Arias Set, 20, Chehalis, was arrested for second-degree assault and first-degree burglary (both domestic violence) after allegedly entering …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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The Washington state Department of Health (DOH) suspended the credentials of four healthcare providers in April and May, according to a recent news release from the agency.
Lewis County
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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A total of 612 ballots will be mailed June 18 to all military and overseas voters for the Aug. 4 primary, 45 days prior to the election as required by law, according to the Lewis County Auditor’s …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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All community members are invited to the Juneteenth celebration planned for Friday, June 19, at Centralia’s George Washington Park.
This celebration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/15/26
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