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This month, the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Included with the act was the Federal Use it or Lose it Leases (FULL) Act, backed by U.S. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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As Washington state grapples with a budget shortfall, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, is proposing reforms to the state’s budget process.
House Bill 1225 would ensure Washington is run with …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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Discover Lewis County (DLC) has announced it will receive a $15,000 grant from State of Washington Tourism.
The grant will support the creation of a comprehensive asset library showcasing Lewis …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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Recently, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, sent another letter urging House leadership to immediately prioritize a three-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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A Washington Republican lawmaker has introduced a series of bills intended to curb what he views as systemic issues with the state’s juvenile justice system, particularly Green Hill School …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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1/17/25
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On his first day in office, Dave Upthegrove, the state’s new public lands commissioner, said he would pause logging sales in some older state-managed forests for about six months.
In doing …
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By Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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1/17/25
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with new robbery, assault and escape charges following an escape attempt from the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center in Chehalis on Wednesday.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/16/25
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U.S. Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, last week introduced the bipartisan No Corruption in Government Act.
The proposed legislation would prevent members of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/16/25
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery.
“This approach is designed to …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/16/25
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WHITE PASS — Exceptionally wet and heavy powder combined with low visibility to create difficult conditions for the White Pass Ski Area freeride ski team at its Sunday practice earlier this …
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Luke Thompson / Yakima Herald-Republic (TNS)
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1/16/25
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Nineteenth Legislative District state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, has reaffirmed his commitment to public safety and constitutional rights during the 2025 legislative session, he stated in a news …
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By The Daily World
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1/16/25
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The Montesano City Council, a member of the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority, passed a resolution at Tuesday evening’s regular City Council meeting pledging continued support for the …
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By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
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1/16/25
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Authorities are searching for a missing woman who was last seen in Cowlitz County about two months ago.
Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office staff received a report on Jan. 3 of the …
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By The Daily News
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1/16/25
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Republican lawmakers in Washington state are taking another stab at emergency powers reform in the hope that a new governor means legislation to that effect will at least get a hearing.
Bob …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/16/25
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The list of where possessing a firearm is illegal, even with a concealed pistol license, could soon expand as lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday to ban carrying altogether at more than 5,300 places.
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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1/16/25
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Washington’s new governor, Bob Ferguson, has targeted his own former office as ripe for budget savings as he seeks fixes for the state’s multibillion-dollar shortfall.
But his …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/16/25
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Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington.
Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers in a crowded House of …
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By Laurel Demkovich and Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/16/25
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with new robbery, assault and escape charges following an escape attempt from the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center in Chehalis on Wednesday.
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/16/25
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeffrey S. Humphrey had his first appearance in Lewis County District Court on Wednesday, though his arraignment hearing has been delayed one week due to …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/15/25
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State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, met with CEO Matt Kempton at Willapa Harbor Hospital on Jan. 10.
Walsh toured the facilities and talked with staff, according to a news release from the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/15/25
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