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Seattle has long been known as one of the least religious parts of the country. A new survey shows it's gotten even less religious in the past 10 years.
Among the nation's largest metro areas, …
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Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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4/6/26
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The woman arrested following last week’s multi-county chase that ended in an hours-long standoff on Interstate 5 in Lewis County died at the county jail Monday.
Heidi R. Presson, 51, of …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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The annual Procession of the Species delights and amazes hundreds of people every year who turn out on a spring afternoon to see the creativity and talent of their neighbors on full display.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/6/26
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Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released data.
This marks an intensification in President …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/6/26
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A group of sheriffs in eastern Washington filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a new law allowing unelected bureaucrats appointed by the governor to oust elected sheriffs from office.
Senate …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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4/6/26
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Many local Catholics began their Easter weekend on Good Friday, April 3, by watching as Centralia’s St. Mary’s and Chehalis’ St. Joseph’s Catholic parishes performed the Stations of the …
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4/6/26
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Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders announced that as of Monday, April 6, deputies from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) assumed responsibilities for policing Tenino as the future of …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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Democrat Brent Hennrich officially launched his campaign for Washington’s Third Congressional District on Thursday, April 2, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie …
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By Norman Helgason / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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Lewis County has crossed the finish line in a mad dash to complete collective bargaining agreements with all 14 of its union-represented bargaining units.
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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4/6/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Leticia R. Rodriguez, 37, Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for alleged fourth-degree assault (domestic violence) in the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/6/26
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Several dozen people gathered in the Onalaska High School gymnasium on Saturday for Field to Future: A Farm-to-Table Dinner connecting farmers with consumers of their products.
“It takes a lot …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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At a time when trust in government is low, transparency and community involvement matter more than ever, especially in law enforcement.
That’s why it’s worth asking: is Thurston County …
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4/6/26
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At the end of his presidential terms in 1796, George Washington, in his farewell address, (extensively quoted here) expressed confidence in the general health of the union but warned about dangers he …
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4/6/26
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A proposed surface mine expansion in Thurston County (projects 2024104732 and 2023103604) deserves closer public attention — not only for what it is, but for where it is proposed.
This is not …
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4/6/26
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Washingtonians are living through a relentless affordability crisis.
From the grocery aisle to the gas pump, the cost of living has moved from “concerning” to “unsustainable.”
Our …
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By Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton
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4/6/26
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The most important work in government does not happen in speeches or headlines. It happens quietly through relationships, trust and steady follow-through.
Progress rarely comes from a single …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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There’s something humbling about planting a garden.
You turn the soil, place something small into the ground, and then … you wait.
You don’t control the rain.
You don’t rush …
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By Richard Stride
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4/6/26
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While our armed forces have achieved an unbroken series of tactical victories in the Iranian "excursion," there is little evidence of a strategic purpose being served.
Rather, the war began with …
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4/6/26
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