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A former MMA fighter with the nickname “Cadillac” preyed on three women living in tents in Portland in 2021 and 2022, a Multnomah County jury determined Friday.
The jury deliberated …
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Supporters of a citizen initiative approved by Washington state lawmakers last year to provide a parents’ bill of rights secured a significant legal victory on Friday.
A judge in King …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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1/28/25
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For 132 years, a rule has existed in the Washington State Legislature's House of Representatives requiring a supermajority to suspend debate on a bill that has come to the floor. Last week, House …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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1/28/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed an executive order to create a state team focused on responding to the separation of migrant families as the Trump administration promises mass …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/28/25
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Washington state’s case against the Trump administration’s order to end birthright citizenship now includes three pregnant noncitizen women.
On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge John …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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1/28/25
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Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during confession.
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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1/28/25
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Bail is set at $20,000 for a woman accused of fleeing from Washington State Patrol troopers at speeds up to 120 mph on northbound Interstate 5 in Lewis County while high on marijuana on Friday.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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A Level 2 sex offender was arrested on Friday for allegedly exposing himself while defecating by a roadway in Winlock.
Manuel Lopez Swearengin, 36, was arrested after a citizen reported …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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A Winlock man accused of dressing in camouflage and camping out in his ex-wife’s lawn on Saturday with a bag of camping supplies, including binoculars and knives, has been charged with felony …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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More than 300 local business owners, employees, elected representatives and others attended the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Friday, Jan. 24, at Centralia College’s …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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The Centralia-Chehalis Railroad and Museum (CCRM) acknowledged longtime volunteer Tina Nixon and donor Larry Shaw at its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The meeting was an opportunity for …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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Last week, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, announced her subcommittee assignments for the House Committee on Appropriations.
In the 119th Congress, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/27/25
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Hudson Waterfield, a student at Centralia High School, recently traveled to Olympia to serve as a page in the Washington state House of Representatives.
Rep. Peter Abbarno was his legislative …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/27/25
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Hit-and-run
• A hit-and-run was reported in the 400 block of South Gold Street just before 1 p.m. on Jan. 24.
Assault
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/27/25
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Travelers who use the northbound Interstate 5 Scatter Creek Rest Area between Centralia and Olympia will need to make other plans in February, as the rest area will be closed due to construction from …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/27/25
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Every month for the past 60 years, the Centralia/Chehalis Christian Women’s Connection has brought together dozens of women to enjoy a luncheon, visit with one another and listen to …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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1/27/25
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Thousands of people gather every year at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to await a special weather forecast from a 20-pound groundhog named Phil.
Pennsylvania Dutch superstition tells us …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom
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1/27/25
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For hobbyists who enjoy the Warhammer franchise — a sci-fi tabletop military strategy game featuring customizable plastic scale model pieces — finding fellow enthusiasts to play against …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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The W.F. West High School cheerleading squad rocked Battle Ground High School’s gym on their way to a 2A non-tumbling medium state title with their routine on Friday, Jan. 24, at the WIAA State …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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1/27/25
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Polar plungers with the Lewis County Icicle Brigade tool part in the annual polar plunge at Mayfield Lake on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The plunge raises money for Special Olympics Washington and …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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