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From the left, Cayden Cefranz, Chevy Fuller, Ryelin Wiedenmann and Layna Sama pose for a photo after winning the Morton Loggers Jubilee Bed Races while representing the Morton girls basketball team in Morton on Saturday, Aug. 8.

In Focus: Morton girls basketball team wins Loggers Jubilee Bed Races

8/10/26

Derek Burke turns the corner to the finish line during the Morton Loggers Jubilee 10K on Saturday, Aug. 8.

In Focus: Runners dash through Morton Valley for Loggers Jubilee 10K

8/10/26

Packwood man wins Loggers Jubilee Lawnmower Race

Timothy McKenzie, pictured at center-right, was the winner of the 2026 Morton Loggers Jubilee Invitational Lawnmower Race on Friday night in Morton. The 21-year-old Packwood resident’s win … more

8/10/26

Napavine's Tyce Vigre (5) prepares to shoot a free throw during a 2B State Round of 12 game against Freeman at the Spokane Arena on Wednesday, March 4.

The Chronicle’s 2025-26 All-Area Academic Team

With the 2026-27 school year fast approaching, The Chronicle is taking one final look back at the last athletic season and recognizing the area’s top student-athletes. High school coaches … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/10/26

Centralia College's Sienna Perez runs towards the ball against Bellevue during an exhibition match on Saturday, August 8 at Bob Peters Field.

Trailblazers entering youth movement for 2026 campaign

A few areas broke in favor of the Centralia College women’s soccer team last fall. The six draws overall – five in the NWAC West – and one less loss than arch rival Lower Columbia put the … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 8/10/26

'There's been a lot of rumors out there': Head of Washington National Guard outlines security role in fire response

The roughly 240 National Guard members currently based in Spokane are tasked with assisting local law enforcement, which is worn thin by the ongoing fires in the region, the head of the department … more

Mitchell Roland / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 8/10/26

The Amtrak Cascades train makes its way northbound through Winlock on Monday, Aug. 3, as seen from the site of the old Winlock Haunted Hostel Bed and Breakfast.

Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely

Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland is on hold indefinitely after a fire tore through a vacant warehouse near the Oregon train station last week. Almost all northbound train traffic has … more

Elise Takahama / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/10/26

One shot after dirt bike argument ends in gunfire in Vancouver

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man in Vancouver on Saturday for allegedly shooting and injuring another person that evening. Jacob Orr, 27, is accused of first-degree assault, felony harassment … more

Tatum Todd / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 8/10/26

Border-spanning Oregon wildfire inches closer to setting historic record

Despite the efforts of over a thousand firefighters, the 513,437-acre Big Grass fire grew by over 70,000 acres, pushing it even closer to being the largest wildfire in Oregon history. The … more

Tatum Todd / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 8/10/26

Grand Park 2 fire broke out Friday, August. 7, 2026. in the northeastern part of Mount Rainier National Park. (U.S. National Park Service)

Wildfire closes Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park

A wildfire broke out Friday in the northeastern part of Mount Rainier National Park. Around 3 p.m. the park announced on social media that it was closing a portion of the park , effective … more

By Savannah Butcher and Gregory Scruggs / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/10/26

A view of mining operations at Eagle Summit Resources in Charleston, West Virginia, as seen on March 12, 2026. (Photo by James Pinsky/USDA)

Trump announces $180M for mining education as administration recommits to coal

President Donald Trump said Friday the federal government will fund $180 million in grants for mining schools across the country as part of his administration’s goal of rebuilding the U.S. coal … more

By Sam Gauntt / States Newsroom | 8/10/26

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer watches a crowd of protesters at Delaney Hall, a detention center, in Newark, New Jersey, on May 25, 2026. Employing new tactics, ICE arrested more people in July than in any previous month of the Trump administration. (Photo by Ben Ackman/New Jersey Monitor)

With new tactics, ICE reaches new high in monthly arrests

Federal immigration agents are employing new tactics — from arresting academics at airports to setting up a checkpoint at a popular creek in a National Forest — to boost their arrest numbers, … more

By Tim Henderson / Stateline.org | 8/10/26

Constitution, We the People parties no longer qualify as Oregon political parties

Two minor Oregon political parties no longer have enough members to qualify as parties that can nominate candidates, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office announced Friday. The … more

By Julia Shumway / The Oregon Capital Chronicle | 8/10/26

The Washington state Capitol is pictured from Heritage Park in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

$20M in long-term care money for Washington immigrants to cover fewer than 200 people

Washington state lawmakers this year approved spending nearly $20 million to ensure immigrants here could retain long-term care insurance coverage they’re set to lose under federal law. … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 8/10/26

Oregon lawmaker said man got in her face, cursed at her, grabbed her glasses before police arrived

A Washington County lawmaker said she was physically accosted Saturday by a constituent at a community forum. State Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, said she was taking part in a public forum … more

Noelle Crombie / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 8/9/26

Oregon unemployment rate climbed from middle of the pack to near the top

Oregon enjoyed a robust labor market in the years after the Great Recession, with job growth handily outpacing the nation amid historically low unemployment. The state has steadily lost its edge … more

Mike Rogoway / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 8/9/26

New evacuations issued, state fire mobilization authorized for Little Giant Fire as blaze nears 100,000 acres

New evacuations were issued, and existing ones expanded, Friday night for the Little Giant Fire, while a state fire mobilization was authorized Saturday morning. Level 3 evacuations — go now … more

Jenni Rodas / The Wenatchee World (TNS) | 8/9/26

Washington state wanted clean energy. But utilities plan fleet of gas plants

By 2045, state law requires all electricity sold in Washington to be carbon-free, one of the most aggressive deadlines in the country. But to meet skyrocketing electricity demand, utilities are … more

Greg Kim / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/9/26

A firefighter responds to the Old Trails Fire in Spokane on August 1.

'It's everybody that's under this cloud of smoke': The mental health impact of the Spokane Complex fires

From a psychological standpoint, Spokane is in shock. Just over a week since the three fires in the Spokane Complex ignited Aug. 1 and burned more than 900 structures, adrenaline may be the … more

Julia Pentasuglio / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 8/9/26

Western Washington sees blue skies as wildfire smoke blows east. For how long?

After layers of wildfire smoke hovered over Seattle for days, the city saw blue skies Saturday — and the fresh air should stick around into next week. Most of Puget Sound will see good to … more

Angela Lim / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 8/9/26