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An early fundraising leader has emerged from the crowd of candidates battling to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse in central Washington.
Republican Amanda McKinney, a Yakima …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/17/26
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An eastern Washington judge declined Thursday to rule on the future of a state law that could potentially force sheriffs out of office if they don’t meet new standards.
Lincoln County Superior …
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/16/26
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A former top federal child protection official in Washington told the state Attorney General's Office that there is widespread fraud in child care programs a day after Attorney General Nick Brown put …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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4/16/26
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A federal judge ruled Tuesday that three defendants facing charges for their role in a protest in Spokane last June will go to trial in May, throwing out their motions to dismiss the case.
Last …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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4/16/26
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One of the groups that lobbied hard for the new income tax in Washington is touting the coming benefits for working families and small businesses across the state. But a lawmaker who opposed the tax …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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4/16/26
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A Slovakian musher living in Tok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and three Biden-administration officials in April over her denied immigration petition.
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By Haley Lehman / Alaska Beacon
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4/16/26
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An early learning program designed to prepare children in Washington for kindergarten will soon shrink by nearly 2,000 slots due to cuts state lawmakers approved earlier this year.
The …
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By Aspen Ford / Washington State Standard
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4/16/26
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The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) has agreed to rescind over 80% of the involuntary layoffs that were set to go into effect May 15, the library workers union announced Wednesday night.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/16/26
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The president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild said Wednesday that the city’s plan blocking officers from cooperating with federal immigration agents could put the public in jeopardy.
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By Randy Diamond / The Center Square
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4/15/26
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Anglers in Washington can expect similar recreational salmon fisheries in 2026-2027 compared to last season, with additional opportunities and some Puget Sound summer Chinook seasons shorter in …
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4/15/26
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information.
The 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet …
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4/15/26
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Anglers across Washington can look forward to the beginning of lowland lake fishing and the annual Trout Derby kickoff on April 25, when hundreds of lakes statewide open for the season. This year, …
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4/15/26
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The Tenino Police Department’s future remains uncertain after the Tuesday, April 14, Tenino City Council meeting.
While Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders and Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/15/26
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Supporters of a proposed medical cannabis ballot initiative in Idaho said they have gathered more than 100,000 signatures and are making a final push in hopes of qualifying the proposal for …
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By Clark Corbin / Washington State Standard
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4/15/26
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A Seattle business leader contends a major online restaurant reservation service is making changes this week that may violate Washington’s consumer protection laws and he wants the attorney general …
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By Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard
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4/15/26
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A sweeping reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service signals that the agency is planning to lean heavily on states to help manage millions of acres of federal land, foresters across the West say.
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By Alex Brown / Stateline
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4/15/26
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Recommitting to environmental stewardship, the City of Lacey issued proclamations on Tuesday recognizing April as Arbor Month and April 22 as Earth Day. The two proclamations recognize the city’s …
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Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com
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4/14/26
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Saturday, April 18 Raise for Rowyn auction and gala Local non-profit organization Raise for Rowyn will host an auction and gala event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Great Wolf Lodge — …
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4/14/26
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The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) recently announced the availability of a new public online tool, the “Community Impact Calculator,” providing Washington communities and trust …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/14/26
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Homes First, a Thurston County nonprofit dedicated to addressing homelessness through affordable housing, will hold its 10th Annual Real Community Heroes Awards & Celebration on Friday, May 1. …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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4/14/26
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