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A general view of the Seattle Space Needle and downtown skyline with Mount Rainier in the background in Seattle.

Trump orders list of ‘sanctuary cities’ to target for funding freeze

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday evening signed executive orders targeting so-called sanctuary cities by threatening to revoke federal funding and providing legal services and … more

By Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom | 4/28/25

The Washington state Capitol is pictured in Olympia on Friday, April 25.

Five tax bills lawmakers passed to underpin Washington state’s next state budget

A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson. Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would generate … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 4/28/25

Tumwater gets revenge, run-rules W.F. West

Ten days after the Thunderbirds dropped their first Evergreen Conference game, they’ve rattled off five straight wins, including Monday’s second meeting with the Bearcats that finished as … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Loggers fall to Ducks in Toutle

The Onalaska baseball team lost its sixth game in a row on Monday, falling to Toutle Lake on the road 6-1. The Ducks jumped out early with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first, and though … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Four suspects accused of running Coinstar scam at Centralia WinCo face felony charges

Four people are facing felony forgery charges for allegedly attempting to steal $388 from the WinCo Foods in Centralia by attempting to cash forged coin machine receipts on Saturday. The … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/28/25

Shawn Seegar weighs a fish during a fishing derby at Mineral Lake on Saturday, April 26.

Hundreds of anglers compete at Mineral Lake Fishing Derby

More than 400 anglers registered and tested their luck and bait, hoping to hook the “legendary 10-pound trout” Mineral Lake is known for during the 32nd annual Mineral Lake Fishing Derby … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/28/25

Independence Valley is seen from above as the Chehalis River flows into Scatter Creek flooding nearby properties in 2022.

Capital budget includes $75M for Chehalis Basin Strategy, $5M to address nitrates in Centralia and more

Over the weekend, the Washington state Legislature managed to pass its budgets for the next biennium ahead of the session's April 27 deadline. While the budget process was mostly fought along … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 4/28/25

Former Weyerhaeuser technician now creates art as a woodturner extraordinaire near Chehalis

Nestled on a hilltop of towering trees outside Chehalis, a woodturner extraordinaire spends his time creating intricate vessels, each containing several hundred — or more than a thousand … more

By Lyn Craig / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

Protesters surround U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's vehicle, waving signs and shouting as she departs the venue. The scene followed a tense town hall on Thursday, April 24 marked by frustration over her votes on election reform and party discipline.

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez grilled over SAVE Act vote at chaotic town hall

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, was met with boos, heckling and calls to resign Thursday night during a contentious town hall in Vancouver, where hundreds of constituents aired … more

By Norman Helgason / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

Sirens: Man jailed for indecent exposure at gas station; three women arrested for forgery; attempted theft of groceries

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Theft • A 49-year-old Randle woman and a 52-year-old Glenoma woman were arrested for stealing items from a grocery store in the 1100 block of Harrison … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Death notices: April 29, 2025

• MARY ANN GUY, 92, Centralia, died April 23 at Providence St. Peter Hospital. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of … more

4/28/25

The fire burned between an eighth of an acre and a quarter of an acre of unimproved property, according to Lewis County Fire District 6-Adna/Chehalis, which was dispatched to the fire at approximately 5:14 p.m. on Sunday, April 27.

Fire crews extinguish brush fire south of Chehalis on Sunday

Fire crews extinguished a brush fire that broke out after winds blew embers from a permitted burn onto the hillside on Viewcrest Drive south of Chehalis on Sunday. The fire burned between an … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Julie McDonald: State museum honors Edna Fund with Service to Local History Award

More than two dozen people hit the freeway north to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma on Saturday to help celebrate the state’s 2025 Service to Local History Award recipient, former … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.

John McCroskey: Treatment of congresswoman comes from angry, entitled, selfish people

Some months ago, I found myself at a very nice event in Seattle at a restaurant celebrating a special event in the life of some people I’m very fond of. It was their anniversary, and … more

Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

Ariela Arteaga poses for a photo with her first fish during a youth fishing derby at Fort Borst Pond on Saturday, April 26. The derby, for ages 3 to 12, was sponsored by the Centralia Lions Club and included a prize drawing for those who signed up. Hot dogs and milk were given to participants.

In focus: Young anglers dip hooks at Fort Borst Park Pond fishing derby

4/28/25

Flood waters and buildings along West Main Street, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Beattyville, Kentucky, after severe overnight rain hit the Eastern Kentucky town, leaving many parts of the town flooded.

Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more

In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the … more

By Alex Brown / States Newsroom | 4/28/25

Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council to hold International Workers Day events on Thursday and Saturday in Olympia

With International Workers Day — also known as May Day — coming up on Thursday, May 1, the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council is celebrating the world-wide labor day with two … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Rochester High School to host professional wrestling fundraiser May 15

A night of professional wrestling, food and family fun is coming to the Rochester High School gymnasium in a fundraiser called the Rochester Rumble, set for Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m., with doors … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/28/25

Thurston County Chair Tye Menser presents the nine options for jail expansion that the Board of County Commissioners discussed in 2019 during a work session on Wednesday, April 23.

Thurston County commissioners dive into lingering jail space needs

An issue in Thurston County that was on the minds of county commissioners well before the current board members took office has begun to resurface. The county has grappled with growing inmate … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 4/28/25

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

Sen. Jeff Wilson bill to help small communities fund mixed recreation and library spaces passes in state Legislature

The Washington state House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on Friday, April 11, that makes some small libraries eligible for funding from a parks and recreation district. The Senate … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 4/28/25