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Toledo’s Carter Swofford, left, and Adam Kruger jump in the air prior to kickoff against Rainier at Toledo High School on Friday, Oct. 10.

Riverhawks ride yet another electric first half to cruise past Mountaineers

Toledo head coach Mike Christensen is all about tracking his team’s trends, and for the first six games of the 2025 season, the common trend has been blowing teams out before halftime. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/11/25

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Oakville-North River’s Benjamin Kimbrel (24) fumbles the ball during a game against Winlock at Winlock High School on Friday, Oct. 10.

Cardinals rout Acorns in sloppy 8-man slugfest

WINLOCK — On a night where the fumbles outnumbered the pass attempts, the Winlock Cardinals used a fast start to crush Oakville-North River 41-8 in Winlock Friday night. The Cardinals … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 10/10/25

The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Another lawsuit filed over Washington state’s new taxes on services

Washington’s new sales tax on services faces a second lawsuit that could undercut the state’s moves to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. A Sequim-based security … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 10/10/25

A bust of George Washington lies tipped over on the third floor of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, after a vandal broke in and caused damage on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Department of Enterprise Services)

Man accused of vandalizing Washington state Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation

A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation, an attorney confirmed Friday. Authorities initially arrested Gunnar … more

By Emily Fitzgerald and Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 10/10/25

Gov. Bob Ferguson, at podium, goes to shake hands with state Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, at the signing of a bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, on May 2, 2025 in Olympia. Standing between them is Mary Dispenza, a founding member of the Catholic Accountability Project. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

Washington state will not require priests to report child abuse disclosed in confession

Washington has abandoned its effort to force Catholic priests and other religious leaders to divulge information on child abuse and neglect they learn of in confession. With a pair of legal … more

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

Chehalis City Council Position 2 At-Large candidate Jack-Allen Snodgrass speaks during a debate hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at O’Blarney’s in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Round Two: Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce hosts yearly political debate

The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce brought local political candidates together for a round of debates for the second day in a row Thursday. The chamber debate opened its doors on the … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 10/10/25

Attendees watch as Centralia City Council District 2 candidates Ray Chapman-Wilson and Leah Sisemore answer questions during a debate hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Local candidates square off in second annual debate hosted by The Chronicle

Editor's note: Look for articles on each race in next week’s editions of The Chronicle. The series begins with the Port of Centralia Commission race, which you can read about at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/10/25

Incumbent Port of Centralia District 2 Commissioner Julie Shaffley and challenger Ally Pickard look at each other during a debate hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Port of Centralia candidates trade jabs over taxes, cartoons and more

Editor’s note: Each debate held Wednesday night at Centralia College will be featured in an article in The Chronicle over the next week. See more coverage at chronline.com. Guests at … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 10/10/25

State Patrol’s ‘One More Stop’ emphasis patrol: 5,300 motorist contacts in 73 hours

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) supported a multistate emphasis patrol in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd beginning on Friday, Sept. 26, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/10/25

Jennifer McBride, content marketing editor at Rootstock, holds the phone as Maynard Mallonee introduces himself to viewers during a National Farmers Day livestream presentation with Organic Valley at Mallonee Farms in Curtis on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Chronicle traveled to the Mallonee farm in Curtis on Thursday morning for the National Farmers Day event. “Their farm uses many innovative practices (robotic milkers, apps to keep an eye on cow health and much more),” organizers wrote. “They are also leaders in sustainability initiatives — the Mallonee farm boasts the largest concentration of Kincaid’s lupine in Washington and represents the northernmost range of the flower.” The farm hosted two livestream sessions to highlight the operation on Thursday. The livestream included six farmers from coast to coast.

In Focus: Celebrating National Farmers Day at Mallonee Farms in Curtis

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Death notices: Oct. 10, 2025

• JEAN HAGER, 95, Onalaska, died Sept. 7 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Onalaska Community Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the care … more

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Sirens: Woman arrested for removing clothing in public; car parts lead to arrest of hit-and-run driver; firearm, jewelry and money stolen

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Holly G. Smith, 18, Centralia, was allegedly found to have perpetrated the malicious mischief that was previously under investigation in the 900 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/10/25

Mariners fan and Longview native Jameson Turner celebrates after catching Cal Raleigh's 61st home run of the year during Tuesday's game in Detroit. Underneath, Turner was ready with an updated t-shirt.

Brian Mittge: ‘Dump 61 Here’ guy is a hero for our time

The immortal moments of sport usually happen on the field of play, but sometimes mere mortals on the sidelines or in the stands are elevated to the heights of legend. It happens when a feat of … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 10/10/25

Sen. John Braun poses for a photo outside The Chronicle's former office in Centralia on Thursday, July 17.

John Braun: Budget trouble here means federal shutdown will hit harder

Those behind the shutdown of the federal government had to know how their actions could be especially painful at a national level for low-income women with children, the elderly and our military … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun | 10/10/25

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the editor: Non-citizens should be deported, but not in the cruel fashion of the current administration

I am so fed up with the divisiveness in our country. Are you? How does it help any of us to just demonize others, spew hate and blame, and tear each other down in so many ways? What does anyone … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: This country is not and has never been a Christian nation

In addition to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, there is much documented evidence that our founding fathers deliberately created a government that would work free from the interference … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Ally Pickard will speak up for better communication, attitudes at Port of Centralia

The voters have given the incumbent approximately 10 years to "find her spot" on the Port of Centralia Commission. After attending most port meetings in the last five years, I realize it's up to the … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: A government that preaches one belief automatically sidelines others

Commissioner Sean Swope’s recent commentary claims America was “conceived in the pulpit.” The founders’ record says otherwise. They built a government restrained by law, … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Port of Centralia Commissioner Julie Shaffley will continue to serve with integrity and purpose

I am writing to express my strong support for Julie Shaffley’s reelection as a candidate for Port of Centralia commissioner. Julie brings the leadership, vision and dedication that our … more

10/10/25