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House and Senate Democrats released their supplemental budget proposals on Sunday, offering two plans to fill a multi-billion-dollar deficit while ultimately increasing total spending.
Gov. Bob …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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2/23/26
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There was standing room only on Monday at the Washington State Legislature for a public hearing before the House Committee on Community Safety regarding a bill that would dramatically change …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/23/26
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Legislation that would impose an income tax on people who make more than a million dollars is set for another public hearing Tuesday in Olympia.
SB 6346 would slap a 9.9% tax on income above a …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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2/23/26
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Lawmakers in at least eight states this year are aiming to reel in wage garnishment for unpaid medical bills.
The legislation introduced in Colorado , Florida , Hawaii , Indiana , Maine , …
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By Rae Ellen Bichell / KFF Health News
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2/23/26
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Budget writers in the Washington Legislature on Monday declared their intent to eventually buy more hybrid electric ferries to modernize the state ferry fleet.
But newly unveiled House and …
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By Tom Banse / The Washington State Standard
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2/23/26
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Washington state Democrats are likely abandoning plans for a new tax on employers like Walmart and Amazon, whose workers get health coverage through Medicaid.
The proposal came amid recent …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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2/23/26
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A free annual community-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Billy Frank Jr. will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4.
The celebration will include displays, activities, and …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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The Chehalis School District initiated a lockdown at W.F. West High School at about 2 p.m. Monday after an anonymous caller reported a possible active shooter nearby.
Though law enforcement …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A Saturday night traffic stop for a minor violation led to a pursuit through Thurston and Pierce counties, culminating with the capture of two subjects with outstanding warrants.
The …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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A deep spiritual connection and a lifelong quest for ever-increasing wisdom and humility in service to others are principles by which artist Douglas Walker of Winlock lives his life.
As an …
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By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle
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2/23/26
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Lewis County Coffee Co., in partnership with the City of Chehalis, is launching its newest venture — The Dugout, a concession stand located at the Chehalis Sports Complex, a news release from the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Friday confirmed razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 26 …
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2/23/26
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrests
• Jacob A. Rowland, 35, Rochester, was arrested in the 100 block of West High Street at about 7:46 p.m. Feb. 20 and booked into the Lewis County Jail …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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Two people were injured in a hit-and-run rollover crash on U.S. Highway 101 in Mason County early Sunday morning.
A white 1995 Ford Econoline left the roadway, struck an embankment and rolled …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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An alleged drug dealer was arrested in Olympia on Feb. 17, the Olympia Police Department announced Sunday.
A neighborhood police officer on proactive patrol contacted an individual who was …
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By Thurston Chronicle staff
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2/23/26
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This column is about preserving history and conserving wildlife and the woman whose life bridges both the local past and its future — Janice Davis Duncan Erickson.
She is a direct descendant …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/23/26
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If one thing is certain, it's that when it comes to the government, rarely is spending the problem.
No, they just do not have enough taxes.
In my view, this is almost a universal …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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2/23/26
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Washington’s proposed 9.9% “millionaire tax” is being marketed as a tax on the wealthy, but the truth is far more consequential and insidious for every resident, including retirees whose income …
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2/23/26
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President’s Day was last week.
On this day, Americans think about the great presidents of the past. However, our current president and his predecessor have been extremely unpopular.
In …
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2/23/26
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Himmler and Hitler are names once feared that became despised for following the whims and jealousies of a madman who hated Jews — and everyone else who moved against him.
Hitler was …
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