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Trump escalates rhetoric promising federal intervention in Portland, citing ‘anarchy’

President Donald Trump for the third time threatened federal intervention in Portland, saying inaccurately that the city is in “anarchy.” The president appeared to be referring to … more

Fedor Zarkhin / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/26/25

Oregon woman who stole nearly $2M from VFW tells judge: ‘I lost my way’

A judge Thursday sentenced the former quartermaster of Oregon’s Veterans of Foreign Wars to more than two years in federal prison and ordered her to write a 10-page letter of apology for … more

Maxine Bernstein / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 9/26/25

Back in February, the Grays Harbor Drug Task Force served a search warrant at Shawn Sinnett’s home on Pioneer Road in Central Park and Sinnett was arrested. Sinnett’s home was searched and a large amount of evidence was seized.

Grays Harbor County man sentenced to more than 14 years in prison

On Aug. 29, a Grays Harbor County jury convicted 48-year-old Shawn Sinnett of Aberdeen on several felony counts including leading organized crime, trafficking in stolen property in the first degree, … more

By Jerry Knaak / The Daily World | 9/26/25

Cowlitz County man arrested on suspicion of secretly recording kids at a home

Authorities say a Kalama man was arrested on Wednesday for secretly recording sexually explicit images or videos of children at a home. Thomas George Jude, 41, was booked into Cowlitz County … more

By The Daily News | 9/26/25

Charlie and Erika Kirk are pictured, surrounded by candle light, in a memorial just two days after the co-founder of Turning Point USA was assassinated in Utah.

Longview City Council withdraws Charlie Kirk Way proposal

The Longview City Council voted 5-2 to pull a resolution to rename part of Maple Street to Charlie Kirk Way from the agenda at Thursday's meeting. However, the proposal still earned over an hour … more

Minka Atkinson / The Daily News | 9/26/25

The Rimrock Retreat Fire burned through the Oak Creek drainage in Yakima County in 2024, but the damage was minimal due to tree thinning and prescribed burns the Department of Natural Resources completed in the area with House Bill 1168 funding before the fire. (Photo by Emily Fitzgerald/Washington State Standard)

Washington state lands commissioner wants $100M boost for wildfire funding

Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires. Dave Upthegrove wants a $60 million boost for wildfire … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard | 9/26/25

The north facade of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Attorneys general file amicus brief supporting DEI policies

Illinois , California and Massachusetts are co-leading a coalition of Democratic attorneys general from 17 states filing an amicus brief to a lawsuit fighting federal orders targeting diversity, … more

By Dave Mason / The Center Square | 9/26/25

DNA testing confirms triple-murder suspect Travis Decker is dead

Triple-murder suspect Travis Decker is dead. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confirmed that remains found near Leavenworth are those of Decker, following DNA analysis. “We are … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 9/26/25

Rep. John Gillette, R-Kingman, in January 2025. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)

Arizona lawmaker calls for Washington congresswoman to be executed for urging Trump protests

An Arizona Republican state lawmaker on Wednesday called for the execution of a Democratic congresswoman from Washington state because she urged people upset with President Donald Trump to protest in … more

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy / States Newsroom | 9/25/25

Jashanpreet Singh, 19, Chehalis, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

$1 million bail: Centralia gas station clerk accused of sexually assaulting customer

Nineteen-year-old Chehalis man Jashanpreet Singh, a store clerk at a local Centralia gas station, faces charges of second-degree rape and indecent liberties after he was accused of assaulting a … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 9/25/25

Adna seniors pose for a photo with Adna Grocery owners Jim and Cindy Smith and a check for $40,005.35 at Adna High School on Thursday, Sept. 25. The car show raises money for Adna High School seniors who volunteer their time to help run the event. The event has raised a total of $140,887.35 since its first year in 2020.

Adna Grocery owners give $40,000 in car show proceeds to high school seniors

The owners of Adna Grocery on Thursday presented a check for $40,005.35 to the members of the high school senior class who assisted during the Adna Car Show last July. Jim and Cindy Smith … more

By The Chronicle staff | 9/25/25

A “no trespassing” sign outside of Northwest ICE Processing Center. (Photo by Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Democrats argue in court for unannounced visits to immigration detention facilities

WASHINGTON — Attorneys on behalf of a dozen U.S. House Democrats Thursday pushed for a federal judge to force the Trump administration to comply with an appropriations law that allows for … more

By Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom | 9/25/25

Governor Bob Ferguson delivers his inaugural address in Olympia on Wed., Jan. 15, 2025. A recent Cascade PBS/Elway poll found Ferguson had the worst first approval rating of any Washington governor in more than 30 years.

The Curse of the Middle Guy: Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first eight months as governor

Nearly everyone had an expectation of who Bob Ferguson might be as Washington’s 24th governor. The “American Heartthrob” who gained national recognition during his many fights … more

By Laurel Demkovich / Cascade PBS | 9/25/25

Lance Benson at the office of his Olympia nonprofit Dry Tikes and Wet Wipes. In 2022 his property management company was investigated by the Thurston County Auditor’s Office, which found nearly $1 million in suspected fraudulent payments. (Photo via Facebook)

Olympia ‘Diaper Guy’ named in $940K rent aid fraud investigation

Newly uncovered audit findings allege a South Sound property manager fraudulently obtained nearly $1 million in pandemic rent assistance money, in a scheme that led Thurston County to shut down … more

By Brandon Block / Cascade PBS | 9/25/25

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaking about proposed legislation that would reverse cuts passed in the recent legislation and permanently extend the ACA premium tax credits at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Credit Image Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire/TNS)

Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Wyden presses U.S. Treasury secretary to release Epstein financial files

For several hours on Valentine’s Day in 2024, staff from Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s office and the Senate Finance Committee sat in a room in the U.S. Treasury Department reviewing, … more

By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle | 9/25/25

Washington GOP lawmaker files lawsuit to stop use of highway funds for non-highway projects

Washington state Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, on Wednesday morning filed a lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of House Bill 1774. The Citizen Action … more

By Brett Davis | The Center Square | 9/25/25

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Special Response Team (SRT) officer in full tactical gear stands alert during an enforcement operation in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025.

'Stay out of Seattle': City leaders blast ICE ad recruiting local officers

Amid Seattle Police Department hiring gains, a recent television advertisement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security actively recruiting Seattle law enforcement to Immigration and Customs … more

By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square | 9/25/25

Attorney General Nick Brown Waves to lawmakers during a joint legislative session in the House chambers at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Washington state AG ends three-year probe into gun rights group; finds no issues

The Second Amendment Foundation announced Wednesday that the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has agreed to end a three-year investigation into alleged wrongdoing by SAF and its … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 9/25/25

A white Toyota Prius C, a hybrid, is parked near an electric vehicle charging at a Tesla station.

Washington state car makers may not meet 2026 EV sales goals, yet still remain in compliance

Washington car manufacturers aren’t expected to necessarily meet their electric vehicle sales quotas for 2026, but state officials are still confident they can remain in compliance with state … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 9/25/25

Washington state drivers could see some relief at the gas pump this fall

Motorists in Washington state — home to some of the highest gas prices in the nation — could see some relief from spiking fuel prices this fall, due to various factors. According to … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 9/25/25