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From the left, Vader Mayor Joe Schey and Vader City Councilors John Hurt and Jason Daily discuss city business during the regular city council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, inside Vader City Hall.

Vader City Council roundup: Official prayer at meetings discussed again; Haunted City Hall approved for Halloween; budget process underway

Members of the Vader City Council convened on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for their second regular meeting of the month to discuss a number of agenda items. Among the items, the most discussed included … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/17/25

This 2017 photo of a big brown bat was captured by Mount Rainier National Park staff.

Citizen scientists scan the skies to help Washington state bats facing a deadly fungus

In a grassy clearing at sunset, volunteers tip their gaze toward the moon. They scan the darkening skies until a frenetic flapping breaks the peace. Like the winged beacon of comic book fame, … more

By Hannah Furfaro / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/17/25

FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Eleven Lewis County officials appeared before Superior Judge John E. Murray Monday to take their oaths for new terms of office. Above, left to right, are Judge Murray, Prosecutor John Panesko, Treasurer Harold Quick, Clerk Donelda Henderson, Centralia Justice Jack Cunnigham, Coroner H. B. Maddox, Auditor Roy J. Fletcher, PUD Commissioner Ted Teitzel, County School Superintendent Florence Kennicott, Commissioner Hubert Anderson, Assessor John King and Sheriff Earl Hilton. County heads had only two personnel changes to announce. In Assessor King’s office, Mrs. Marjorie Howard of Chehalis retired as of December 31 and has been replaced by Mrs. Barbara Extine of Centralia." — published by The Daily Chronicle on Jan. 11, 1955

A Look Back in Time: Saxophone stolen in Tenino; Winlock post office’s ‘Uncle Ray’ retires; Seven locals arrested after drug raid where ‘county road signs’ also recovered

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Friday, Oct. 18, 1935, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Tenino resident Selbert Deisberg’s saxophone being stolen on the same … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 10/17/25

In loving memory of Joni (Newell) Johnson: 1946-2025

Joni J. Johnson, 79, of Clarkston, Washington, and formerly of Orofino, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation in Lewiston, Idaho. Born on May 7, 1946, … more

10/17/25

Seattle police investigating homicide of boy, 4, at apartment building

A woman was taken into custody Thursday evening after a 4-year-old boy, who is believed to be her son, died at an apartment building in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood, according to police. … more

Lauren Girgis / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 10/17/25

Washington state lawmakers confront reality of cuts coming from One Big Beautiful Bill

Washington state lawmakers got a clearer picture Thursday of how the federal H.R. 1 tax and spending bill is changing certain health-care and food-assistance programs — and some didn’t … more

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/17/25

Thurston County Auditor advises returning ballots early this year

Voters who choose to mail their ballots ought to do so at least one week before the Nov. 4 election day this year, Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall warns. State law requires counted ballots to … more

Martín Bilbao / The Olympian (TNS) | 10/17/25

Braver Angels CEO: Political dialogue is still possible — even in deep-blue Washington state

A little more than a month after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, new Braver Angels CEO Maury Giles came to Seattle. Braver Angels describes itself as … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 10/17/25

Toledo's Taysia Miller hits the ball during Toledo's loss to Toutle Lake on Oct. 16.

Toledo falls to Toutle Lake in five

The Toledo volleyball team was able to force a fifth set after dropping the first two sets on Thursday against Toutle Lake, but the Riverhawks eventually fell in five 19-25, 14-25, 25-13, 25-19, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

T-Wolves outlast Pirates in back-and-forth five-setter

Coming into the 2025 campaign, the Morton-White Pass volleyball team had been swept five straight times by Adna. This fall, the Timberwolves have flipped the script, winning both of their … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Centralia gets reverse sweep in win over Aberdeen

The Centralia volleyball team came away with a reverse sweep at home against Aberdeen, bouncing back from a two-set deficit to win 22-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-12. “Our girls really came … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Tenino rolls past Elma in four sets

The Tenino volleyball team defeated Elma in four sets on the road Thursday night. Freshman Violet Zimmer played with fire, going 32 of 34 from the service line while tacking on eight kills and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Vikings remain unbeaten in C2BL with win over Tigers

Through the first half of Central 2B League play, the Mossyrock High School volleyball team is still unscathed. The Vikings secured their fourth straight win to open league play with a victory over … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Centralia breaks away in second half to beat Aberdeen

Centralia broke a 1-1 halftime tie with two goals in the second half to defeat Aberdeen 3-1 on the road Thursday night. Senior Trinity Smith led the way with two goals, the first coming in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Tumwater’s Juliette Cash dribbles the ball downfield during a match at W.F. West on Thursday, Oct. 16.

T-Birds hold off Bearcats to extend lead atop the EvCo

Tumwater coach Abbey Bergquist knows that day in and day out, the Thunderbirds are going to get everyone’s best shot. When the T-Birds rolled into Chehalis on Thursday night with a chance … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 10/16/25

Tenino's Kyla Watson (4) kicks the ball against Onalaska at Onalaska High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Watson’s goal leads Tenino to second shutout of Elma in two weeks

When the Tenino High School girls soccer team beat Elma 7-0 in Tenino on Sept. 30, it was the first time the core group had beaten the Eagles. The Beavers had previously lost eight in a row to Elma … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

Mountaineers bounce back from loss, pound Cardinals in sweep

The Rainier High School volleyball team quickly rebounded from its Tuesday five-set loss at Toutle Lake with a dominant sweep of Winlock at home Thursday night. Rainier allowed just 13 points … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/16/25

KSI truck driver Jose Romero fills up his truck at the Love's gas station in Napavine on his way toward Los Angeles Monday.

Florida sues Washington state, California for licensing immigrants

The state of Florida has filed a complaint with the U.S. Supreme Court against the states of California and Washington, saying damage has been caused as a result of granting commercial driver’s … more

By David Beasley / The Center Square | 10/16/25

Renewed legal battle ramps up over Columbia Basin dams and salmon

A long-running court battle over how to balance protections for endangered fish with hydropower dams in the Columbia River Basin has resumed after a two-year pause. Conservationists, … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard | 10/16/25

Washington transportation officials say a lack of funding means dollars intended for preservation and maintenance are the ones diverted to deal with emergency situations. Before (left) and after (right) photos of the mudslide and cleanup on State Route 20 following an Aug. 11 mudslide. (Washington State Department of Transportation)

‘Early stages of critical failure’: Funding outlook is grim for Washington state road upkeep

State transportation officials say they are making the limited dollars for highway and bridge preservation stretch as far as they can — but it’s not far enough. There’s too … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 10/16/25