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Steam pours from the stacks in the Cosmo Specialty Fibers powerhouse before the plant shut down in February of 2021.

Despite recent fines from state, pulp mill along Chehalis River might have a future

Cosmopolis, the ninth most populous city in Grays Harbor County with 1,682 residents, is often overlooked when discussing the politics or business of the day. Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Ocean Shores … more

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World | 8/25/25

Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, speaks with other senators during the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Friday, April 25.

'Putting our state at jeopardy': Republican lawmakers call for state to repeal 'sanctuary' law

A collection of Republican Washington state Senators has called for the repeal of a state law that limits local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration officials — while the … more

By Mitchell Roland / The Spokesman-Review | 8/25/25

Kelso resident Chris Hart's tractor stalls out and lifts its front wheels off the ground at the end of this tractor pull run on Sunday, Aug 24, during the Olsen Field Progress Days festival in Ethel.

Locals gather in Ethel with their tractors for third annual Olsen Field Progress Days

Normally a sleepy little community nestled along U.S. Highway 12, Ethel was rife with the sounds of tractor motors this past weekend as 44 entrants from throughout the region brought their classic … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 8/25/25

Commentary: Grocery store closures are exactly what some politicians in Washington asked for

Washington state politicians – and many more around the country – cheered when the Albertsons-Kroger merger was blocked. They said it was about protecting workers and consumers . But walk … more

By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center | 8/25/25

A protester throws a smoke canister back at Spokane police officers and sheriff deputies.

Washington city dismisses all failure to disperse charges against ICE protesters

Just over two months after the largest protest in Spokane since the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement, the City Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed all misdemeanor charges for failure to disperse … more

Tim Clouser / The Center Square | 8/25/25

A member of the National Guard stands alongside a military vehicle parked in front of Union Station, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom)

Trump creates ‘quick reaction force’ out of state Guard troops for law enforcement

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing state National Guard units to be ready to assist local, state and federal law enforcement, a potential step toward a dramatic … more

By Jacob Fischler / States Newsroom | 8/25/25

Three injured after driver loses control of vehicle on U.S. Highway 12 in Lewis County

One driver and two passengers were transported to various hospitals after the driver lost control of his vehicle about 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24, according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/25/25

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

Letter to the editor: Kittens found in box near Riffe Lake deserved better

While out exploring the area, we pulled into the park and campground near Riffe Lake. In the parking lot we found a “Huggies” diaper box with a couple of holes punched in the top. As … more

8/25/25

Oregon maintains personally identifiable information about more than 3 million registered and inactive voters. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read refused to give the Trump administration the private information about voters that it demanded.

Oregon refuses to give private voter information to Trump lawyers who demanded it

Rebuffing top Trump administration lawyers, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read refused to turn over detailed information about each of the state’s voters, saying nothing in federal or state … more

Betsy Hammond / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 8/25/25

Trevor May, retired MLB pitcher from Longview, is training to see if he can hit 100 mph with his fastball at age 36 at Island Crest Park in Mercer Island, Washington on August 21, 2025. 230992

Commentary: Retired MLB pitcher Trevor May is on a quest — to throw 100 mph again

SEATTLE — Throwing a baseball 100 mph is not like riding a bike. Just ask Trevor May. The 35-year-old May was born in Longview and starred at Kelso High School before being selected … more

Mike Vorel / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/25/25

Inside the fight to slow down Washington state’s roller coaster Bear Gulch fire

LAKE CUSHMAN, Mason County — Chain saw. Gas can. Pulaski ax. Pack. The gear clanged onto the boat one by one as the Zigzag Hotshots prepared to ferry into the smoke Thursday. This … more

Isabella Breda / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/25/25

What are Washington’s 20 most popular baby names?

The most popular name given to newborn girls in Washington stayed the same in 2024 compared to the year before, and so did the most popular name given to baby boys. That’s according to the … more

Sara Schilling / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/25/25

Man flown to area hospital after motorcycle crash near Morton

A 57-year-old Tacoma man was injured in a motorcycle wreck Saturday afternoon in Lewis County, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 1 p.m., the man was headed north on state Route 7, … more

Rolf Boone / The News Tribune (TNS) | 8/25/25

Thurston County fire crews respond to blaze near homes, find kids with a lighter

Lacey Fire District 3 crews responded Saturday afternoon to a quick-moving grass fire in a neighborhood’s common area, the department announced on social media. The incident became a … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/25/25

Thurston County motorcyclist killed Thursday in Tacoma wreck has been identified

An Olympia man died at the scene of a Thursday afternoon wreck on Interstate 5 in Tacoma, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Joshua L. Reno, 46, was headed north … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 8/25/25

Commentary: Cal Raleigh for MVP? The chants keep getting louder at T-Mobile Park

The contrast was what stood out most. The millisecond it took for each ball to leave the yard vs. the minutes the crowd remained on their feet. It was representative of the relationship … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/25/25

Gov. Bob Ferguson in a media availability after signing the budget on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top policy adviser on extended leave

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson will be without his top policy adviser through the rest of the year. Policy Director Sahar Fathi went on leave July 1 and will not return before Jan. 1, a … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 8/25/25

The Trailblazers celebrate after scoring a point during the Blazer Classic at Centralia College on Aug. 22.

CC takes two of three in Blazer Classic

The Centralia College women’s volleyball team opened the season with an impressive showing at the annual Blazer Classic, taking two out of three matchups across Friday and Saturday. The … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/24/25

As Democrats fight ‘fire with fire,’ gerrymandering opponents seek a path forward

When California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to retaliate if Republican-led Texas redrew its congressional districts to favor the GOP, he affirmed his support for less partisan maps … more

Jonathan Shorman / Washington State Standard | 8/24/25

Karla Carlisle, a managing attorney with the nonprofit legal aid program Northwest Justice Project, stands outside the Benton County Justice Center in Kennewick, Wash. Some judicial officers in Washington state, including Benton County, stopped ordering alleged domestic abusers to surrender their guns following a 2022 Washington State Court of Appeals decision. Carlisle hopes that a Court of Appeals ruling issued on June 30 will change that.

Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns. A new court ruling could change that.

In summer 2022, Brandon Montesi told a King County judge that he had no guns. His ex-wife, afraid for the lives of her family members and herself, said it was a lie. Montesi’s ex-wife had … more

Kelsey Turner / InvestigateWest | 8/24/25