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Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown speaks at a press conference on Feb. 7, 2025 where he announced a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order that seeks to curtail federal support for health care services provided to transgender youth. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Trump not held in contempt in Washington state gender-affirming care case

A judge has denied the Washington attorney general’s attempt to hold the Trump administration in contempt over allegations it flouted a court order in a case involving hospital grant funding … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 3/17/25

protester holds up a signs and chant during a rally opposing state budget cuts on the steps of the Washington State Capitol Building in Olymipa on Monday, March 17.

State workers blast Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal

Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set about to change the culture of state government. … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 3/17/25

The Washington Capitol building is lit up against the night sky in Olympia on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Gender expansive students to be protected class under bill advancing in Washington state

A bill that would add several protected classes to nondiscrimination provisions that apply to public schools in Washington state, received a public hearing Monday in the House Education … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 3/17/25

Washington state Senate passes bill to speed up carbon emission data updates

The Washington Senate unanimously passed a bill earlier this month that would require the state Department of Ecology to release a report on statewide carbon emissions every year, rather than two … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 3/17/25

The new youth detention center is pictured during a tour of Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Opening of new Washington juvenile detention center to relieve strain on Green Hill is delayed

A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will open months later than anticipated due to difficulties in hiring staff. … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 3/17/25

Ramiro Lopez Perez, 60, of Centralia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, March 17.

Bail set at $10K for man accused of assaulting roommate after crash in Centralia

Bail is set at $10,000 for a man accused of choking and punching his roommate after they were involved in a minor collision in Centralia on Sunday. The crash was reported at the … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 3/17/25

Jarrod Ray Vincent Phillipi, 34, of Centralia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, March 17.

Man accused of attacking girlfriend while camping in Centralia arrested, charged

A man accused of severely injuring his girlfriend while camping in the Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia on March 7 has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault, domestic … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 3/17/25

From left, Centralia Deputy City Manager and Parks Director Amy Buckler, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, Lewis County Public Facilities District Board President Ron Averill and Centralia Superintendent Lisa Grant pose for a photo with the Tiger mascot during a Turf Project Community Celebration at the Fort Borst Park Sports Complex in Centralia on Friday, March 14.

Partners celebrate completion of Fort Borst Park turf project

Though Friday’s weather was overcast and rainy, with late winter storms blowing through the region during winter’s final weekend, Centralia and Rochester high schools’ baseball … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 3/17/25

Airbnb rental owner Rob Maricle points out his property line outside of his home near Packwood on Thursday, March 13.

Lewis County short-term rental owners lament property tax increases at recent county commissioners meeting

A group of property owners testified during the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 11, sharing concerns over a major jump in their property taxes this year. New … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 3/17/25

Director of Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Meja Handlen smiles while talking to commissioners during a Board of Health meeting in 2023.

Lewis County supports bill to improve medical care in jail, lower costs

Gaelon Spradley, a member of the Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Advisory Board and the CEO of Valley View Health Center, testified during a public hearing in front of the House Civil … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 3/17/25

FILE PHOTO — Laurie Robbins, of Centralia, left, greets Nick Radovcich, of Onalaska, as Karen Maxwell, left-center, of Centralia, and ida Clary, Evaline, look on as they participate in the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil outside the Centralia Planned Parenthood in 2017.

40 Days for Life board member to speak in Centralia as part of national tour

Matt Britton, board member and general counsel of the 40 Days for Life project, will tell the story of the effort in Centralia on Monday, March 24. Britton will speak at one stop of the 40 Days for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/25

Sirens: Man jailed after causing 'significant injuries to a female'; vehicle strikes bicyclist; parent reports possible abduction attempt

CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • Just before 10:15 a.m. on March 14, there was a report that the window of a residence in the 400 block of Jackson Street had been … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/25

Death notices: March 17, 2025

• DEBORAH S. FRY, 71, Centralia, died March 10 at Capital Medical Center. A celebration of life with potluck immediately following will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Fords Prairie … more

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The elections and voter registration office in Chehalis on Thursday, June 27.

Lewis County Auditor's Office: Military and overseas ballots for April 22 special election to be mailed March 21

The Lewis County Auditor’s Office will mail ballots to 130 eligible military and overseas voters on March 21 ahead of the April 22 special election. The mailing date is 30 days prior to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/25

Julie McDonald Zander smiles while holding a copy of her debut novel, "The Reluctant Pioneer," in Centralia on Oct. 1.

Local historian’s debut novel named as finalist in Western Writers of America’s 2025 Spur Awards

Local historian and Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald Zander’s debut novel, “The Reluctant Pioneer,” was named a finalist in the historical novel category of Western Writers of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/17/25

Glenn Aldrich examines blueberry plants in this 2012 photo provided by Washington State University.

Julie McDonald: Deaths and births bring focus onto the circle of life

On Saturday morning, I checked my phone to discover exciting news and a photo of the baby boy born to my niece, whose story I shared in a column after the stillborn birth of her first son. Praise … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/17/25

Dennis Caines, of Olympia, places his “U-55 Lincoln Thrift” model remote-controlled hydroplane into the South County Park Wallace Pond to test it in Toledo on Saturday, March 15.

In focus: Rooster tails rise in Toledo during remote-controlled hydroplane boat testing

Mmdel remote-controlled hydroplane boats put on a show Saturday morning at South County Park Wallace Pond in Toledo. The event was hosted by ERCU (officially known as Electric Radio Controlled … more

3/17/25

Rainier man killed in Friday wreck has been identified, coroner says

A 47-year-old man died early Friday morning after he crashed his vehicle into a power pole, according to the Thurston County coroner and sheriff’s office. About 4:20 a.m., Victor Rutt, of … more

By Rolfe Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 3/17/25

Nikki Dzialowy, with Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, speaks to students during the Careers on Wheels event at Onalaska High School on Friday, March 14.

In focus: Careers on Wheels event shows options for Onalaska students

3/17/25

Elk graze in the grass along U.S. Highway 12 in front of the Cowlitz River Lodge in Packwood on Saturday, March 15.

In focus: Resident elk graze along roadway in Randle and Packwood

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