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Washington’s political class pretends it can pile on new taxes without consequence, but the numbers — and the moving vans — tell a different story.
A new 9.9% tax on personal income …
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By Rep. Matt Marshall / R-Eatonville
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3/20/26
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The Washington state Republican Party has announced it will hold a protest titled “No King Ferguson” at noon on Saturday, March 28.
It will be held at the State Capitol in Olympia, on the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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Third grader Jackson Harvell won the 2026 Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge at Orin C. Smith Elementary School in Chehalis on Wednesday, March 18.
Harvell won the competition with his …
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3/20/26
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Through the eyes of state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, Washington state's 2026 legislative session was full of many disappointments, but also some glimmers of hope — especially where local project …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed by deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office during an incident near Onalaska on Monday.
Kenny Roger …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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A Tumwater man faces allegations he participated in the burglary and theft of a downtown Centralia arcade before engaging in a violent armed robbery in a nearby park the next day.
Malachi T. …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Nathan J. Hayes, 47, Toledo, made a preliminary appearance March 19 for two counts of felony harassment and one count each of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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• JOHN PAUL BURTON, 63, Mossyrock, died March 7. A service celebrating Burton’s life will be held at 3 p.m. March 22 at Bethel Church, 132 Kirkland Road, Chehalis. Arrangements are under the care …
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3/20/26
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Vera Jane (Kiffer) Grunenfelder was born Oct. 18, 1931, at home in Dryad, Washington. She lived there until she turned five, and then the family moved to Centralia, where she lived for the rest of …
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3/20/26
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Sally Beck, born July 29, 1943, in Ryderwood, passed away March 15, 2026, at home in Winlock, surrounded by family.
Sally grew up in Seattle and graduated from Ballard High School. She met her …
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3/20/26
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Ira Vance Turner, 96, of Onalaska, Washington, passed away at home on Feb. 4, 2026. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Sept. 7, 1929, to Mary Margaret Jane (McPherson) Turner and George Robert …
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3/20/26
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Before the new state income tax passed by Democrats was even proposed as legislation, many of us who oppose such a tax predicted the supporters would engage in a game of bait-and-switch. They’d …
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3/20/26
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Last week, Gov. Bob Ferguson took to social media to celebrate two major achievements.
First, the state Department of Health now processes requests to change gender designations on birth …
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3/20/26
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Construction of a controversial lithium-ion battery storage system in Rochester can now go forward, the Thurston County Hearing Examiner decided this week.
The new decision, issued March 9, …
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By Emily Fitzgeald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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3/20/26
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Kenneth Cheeseman officially announced his campaign for Lewis County sheriff last week, becoming the longest serving law enforcement officer to enter the race with more than 40 years of service with …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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Green Hill School officials removed a former employee following an internal investigation into alleged misconduct with an incarcerated resident at the juvenile detention facility, according to the …
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The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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The Juice Box in downtown Centralia will host a stand-up comedy show Friday, April 17, featuring Sam Miller and friends.
The 21-and-up event begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m.
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan outreach center, which opened earlier this month at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis, was closed by Friday, March 20, according to …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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Washington state Sen. Drew MacEwen saw two of his key legislative priorities, Senate Bill 5874 and Senate Bill 5690, reach the finish line this week as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed measures aimed at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/20/26
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Representatives from Timber River Connections older adult centers, formerly known as Lewis County Seniors, were in attendance for the Lewis County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners meeting on …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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3/20/26
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