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Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault and mentions suicide and other topics related to psychiatric distress. If you or a loved one is in crisis, call 988.
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7/19/26
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The fast-spreading Kaiser Canyon wildfire in northeast Washington forced about 1,000 people to evacuate Saturday, as a small army of firefighters prepared to defend the town of Nespelem, Okanogan …
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Mike Lindblom / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/19/26
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Idaho ended the 2026 fiscal year this summer with a positive ending cash balance that allows the state to transfer about $250 million into next year’s fiscal year 2027 state budget, Gov. Brad …
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Clark Corbin and Kyle Pfannenstiel / Idaho Capital Sun
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7/19/26
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A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon with almost no exceptions may not qualify for the November ballot.
The petition failed the first round of the …
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Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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7/19/26
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A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision makes it easier for political parties to put their stamp on the most important campaigns, just as the struggle heats up for control of Congress in the midterm …
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David Lightman / Maine Morning Star
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7/19/26
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Voting is underway in Washington’s Aug. 4 primary.
Across the state, voters are winnowing the field — in some races, a large field — of candidates for seats in the Legislature and Congress …
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Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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7/19/26
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Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Kraken NHL team and one of the key figures pushing to return the SuperSonics NBA franchise to Seattle, dished some economic words of warning for state lawmakers on Thursday.
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By Bill Lucia / The Washington State Standard
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7/17/26
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Former Washington Governor Gary Locke had some harsh words for the Democrat-controlled state Legislature Thursday during an economic conference that included business and policy leaders from across …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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7/17/26
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A Chehalis man faces possible life in prison after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child over multiple instances.
Joshua B. Meisenheimer, 48, was arrested Wednesday by the Grays Harbor …
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7/17/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Brian T. Clark, 42, made a preliminary appearance July 14 for one count of failure to register as a sex offender, a Class C felony …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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• GREGORY GEORGE CHANDLER GRIFFITH, 66, Chehalis, died July 4 at his home. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel.
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7/17/26
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The trial of Anne Marie Baker, the 58-year-old Centralia woman accused of embezzling $1.4 million from a former employer over a seven-year period, has been pushed to at least Sept. 28.
A trial …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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The seventh annual Adna Car Show began on Friday, July 17.
“All proceeds after expenses go to the 2027 seniors that volunteer their time helping with the Adna Car Show,” organizers wrote. …
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7/17/26
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Law enforcement is continuing its search for a kayaker reported missing from Preachers Slough in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday.
The slough connects to the Chehalis River.
According to the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Saturday, July 18, 1936, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about Randle resident Dan Buchanan luckily escaping a car crash with minor injuries …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County partnered with The Home Depot Foundation again on Thursday, July 16, to bring smiles, mobility and hands-on community service to local youth.
Team …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/17/26
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After a marathon meeting late last month and a workshop this week, the Centralia City Council is closing in on a final decision on its ongoing warehouse moratorium.
Port of Centralia staff …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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The city of Centralia is celebrating its status as an official Tree City USA member with a new policy for urban trees intended to increase the healthy canopy around the city.
During a Tuesday …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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On Saturday, July 18, the dedication ceremony for the newly completed Tenino Veterans Honor Roll Memorial Wall at Tenino City Park will begin at 11 a.m., according to former Tenino City Councilor …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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7/17/26
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By Emily Fitzgerald
emily@thurstonchronicle.com
Jazmin Reyes Rivas has been crowned 2026 Capital Lakefair Queen.
Rivas, a Capital High School student, was celebrated alongside her …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/17/26
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