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Legislators in at least six states this year have approved measures related to patient medical debt, according to a report on legislative policy trends released Wednesday by United States of Care, a …
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By Nada Hassanein / Stateline.org
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7/2/26
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Washington officials hope to issue new recommendations by summer’s end for how governments release public records, with the goal of speeding up disclosure.
Over 2,000 agencies are subject to …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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7/2/26
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A Toledo man has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after band members found a flash drive allegedly containing over 1,800 photographs following a rehearsal.
Robert E. …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/2/26
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Standing alongside the rectangular glow of a PowerPoint presentation, Sam Wolkenhauer plays up a nerdy persona. In May 2025, he led a group of North Idaho realtors through a slide deck on labor …
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By Jacob Jones / InvestigateWest
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7/2/26
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Toledo man Tuesday after seizing dozens of “ghost guns” and dealer amounts of suspected cocaine, MDMA and other narcotics.
On …
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By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com
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7/1/26
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Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday.
Combined with a similar-sized pay bump a year ago, his annual salary is $234,275, roughly $30,000 more than when he took the oath as …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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7/1/26
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The staff break room of Wolf Haven International’s Tenino sanctuary was standing-room-only on Tuesday, June 30, as dedicated wildlife advocates glued their attention to the room’s TV screen.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/1/26
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Convergent Energy & Power has withdrawn its proposal to build a controversial lithium-ion battery storage facility in Rochester.
The move comes a month after the Thurston County Board of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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7/1/26
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An ongoing study suggests Centralia is seriously lacking in commercial retail space, office space and multi-family housing.
On the contrary, Centralia’s Main Street corridor offers more than …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/1/26
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A 14-year-old girl was last seen Sunday in Centralia, according to a missing indigenous person alert (MIPA) from the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Nayleea Love Hop Shelton Eddy is described as …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Starting Monday night, July 6, contractor crews working for the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will remove and replace nearly 7 miles of worn asphalt in both directions of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, will put on yet another hat as the new chairman of the Cascade Political Action Committee (PAC).
Former chairman of the Washington state PAC and former …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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LEWIS COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Preliminary appearances
• Christopher R. Chapman, 57, Centralia, made a preliminary appearance June 29 for one count of possession of a controlled substance …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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• GOLDEN ERIC NEAL, 63, Centralia, died June 14 at Silver Acres Adult Family Home. A viewing will be held at noon Saturday, July 18, with a funeral to follow at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist …
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7/1/26
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The Washington Department of Ecology has proposed a contingency plan for the state’s vehicle emissions standards, which have been challenged at the federal level.
The plan is being considered …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Each year, the Washington state Department of Ecology supports communities by funding clean water projects through the Water Quality Combined Funding Program.
This year, Ecology is investing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Washington’s national forests are expanding digital payment options at recreation sites. Visitors can now pay fees using the Recreation.gov mobile app at certain trailheads, day-use areas and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Due to increased risk of wildfires, Gifford Pinchot National Forest fire managers have issued restrictions on campfires, smoking and other activities within the forest. The restrictions were …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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Three area nonprofits were announced as recipients of a record investment for creative youth development programs in Washington.
Mi Chiantla, The Bridge Music Project and UTOPIA Washington …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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The Washington Medical Commission (WMC) has issued an interim stipulated order restricting Lewis County physician Dr. Joseph Denor, according to a recent news release.
The order requires that …
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By the Chronicle staff
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7/1/26
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