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U.S. Border Patrol agent dies in off-duty crash in Washington state

A 36-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent died Friday night after driving off state Route 31 and crashing into a street sign while off duty just south of Metaline in Pend Oreille County, officials said. … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 4/30/25

Five takeaways from the final budget approved by the Washington state Legislature

If you haven't had time to read the entire 1,366-page $78 billion operating budget bill released in its finality on Saturday, you are not alone. The public, and even some state lawmakers, had … more

Shauna Sowersby / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/30/25

41-year-old Washington state man dies after striking moose on Highway 395 outside Chewelah

A 41-year-old Valley, Washington, man died after striking a moose on Monday night on U.S. Highway 395 near Chewelah, according to Washington State Patrol. Shortly after 9 p.m., Nathan R. … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 4/30/25

An Alaska airliner docks at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona.

Why Alaska Air wants Portland to be its Sea-Tac 'relief valve'

As Alaska Airlines embarks on its mission to become a trans-Pacific carrier, connecting the West Coast to Asia, its Seattle hub will be the center of connections. Neighboring Portland, then, … more

Lauren Rosenblatt / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 4/30/25

In loving memory of Eva Hensley: 1935-2025

Eva (Bonagofski) Hensley passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 90 years old. She is preceded in death by her two eldest children, Darrell Martin and Jackie Martin (Mott). Her three remaining … more

4/30/25

In loving memory of Ellen Parypa: 1956-2025

Betty Ellen Parypa passed away on April 19, 2025. Born in Centralia to Tug and Betty May, she built her life in Lewis County on the foundations of family, compassion, and integrity. In 1977, … more

4/30/25

Washington state Legislature passes bevy of housing bills: ‘A good step forward’

From a cap on annual rent hikes to multiple supply bills, fixing Washington’s housing crisis was among lawmakers’ top concerns throughout the 2025 legislative session that ended Sunday. … more

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/30/25

Woman who crashed her vehicle on Littlerock Road and died has been identified

A 52-year-old woman who died last week in a single-vehicle wreck on Littlerock Road has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner. About 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24, Thurston … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/30/25

CJ Ripley and the Defenders of the Coast show off their collected trash along state Route 109 on the way to Ocean Shores.

Defenders of the Coast collect 4.5 tons of trash in 4 months

Defenders of the Coast, a grassroots cleanup effort based in Ocean Shores, has removed more than 4.5 tons of trash from highways, streets, trails and beaches during the last four months according to … more

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World | 4/30/25

Paul Dunlap, who works for Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, clips fins so the fish can’t be turned in twice for a reward.

Paid pikeminnow season starts Thursday in Southwest Washington

Anglers can get paid to fish for Northern pikeminnow starting Thursday at sites along the Columbia and Snake rivers, including the Kalama Marina, Ridgefield Marina and the boat ramp at the Port of … more

Henry Brannan / Murrow News | 4/30/25

The Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River is seen May 15, 2019, from the air near Colfax, Wash. The Columbia River Basin was once the greatest salmon-producing river system in the world. But salmon runs are threatened, and conservationists say the dams are a main culprit.

Feds put review of Columbia River hydropower system on ice

A move by federal water managers to pause a landmark environmental review of the Columbia River hydropower system has become a Rorschach test that leaves utilities, salmon advocates, commercial … more

Henry Brannan / Murrow News | 4/30/25

Members of the Washington Public Employees Association will go without a wage hike for a year. They turned down a contract last fall. They eventually ratified a new deal in March, lawmakers chose not to fund it in the budget. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes

Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in July when most other state workers will. That’s because those members … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 4/30/25

W.F. West players celebrate after a 1-0 win over Shelton in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 29.

Early goal the difference in Bearcats’ league victory

Uzi Lopez Cruz found the back of the net in the third minute, ending a three-match losing streak to give the W.F. West High School boys soccer team a 1-0 triumph over Shelton at home on Tuesday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/30/25

W.F. West’s Avalon Myers meets her team at home plate after hitting a home run during a win over Black Hills in Chehalis on Tuesday, April 29.

Prep softball: W.F. West ends three-game skid with resounding win

For Kevin Zylstra, he doesn’t believe in “get right” games. He’s got a different mentality. “I believe in bust your butt and play hard games,” W.F. … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 4/29/25

Tuesday's track roundup: Gruginski’s four wins pushes W.F. West girls to team win

Sophomore Ashlen Gruginski pieced together a standout night for the Bearcats in a three-team Evergreen Conference league meet at Tumwater District Stadium with four event victories on Tuesday night. … more