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Two former Washington state lawmakers will return to public office after winning elections this week.
Democrat Mark Mullet and Republican J.T. Wilcox each exited the Legislature at the end of …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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11/7/25
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A recent whistleblower’s allegations about the Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program has raised questions not only about the level of scrutiny over such programs, but …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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Anti-tax activist Tim Eyman on Thursday lost his bid at the Washington Supreme Court to force Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to process his proposed referendum on Engrossed Substitute House Bill …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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The Washington State Attorney General’s Office’s efforts to modify “best practices” for responding to public records requests is putting it at odds with some state agencies …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., sent a letter on Wednesday urging the Senate to confirm Pete Serrano as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington before Dec. 4.
U.S. Attorney …
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Tim Clouser / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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Snohomish County faces a federal lawsuit from 12 formerly incarcerated minors who allege repeated child sexual abuse by staff at two juvenile detention centers in Everett.
The lawsuit , filed …
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By Spencer Pauley / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families reports that at least 45 children under its supervision died or suffered near-fatal incidents in the first nine months of 2025.
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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11/7/25
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The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound has announced in a recent news release the return of its ninth annual Give Local campaign, taking place from Nov. 10 to 21 at spsgives.org.
This …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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Three Washington lawmakers painted a grim picture of the state's upcoming legislative session during an early morning forum this week while assuring attendees that they would continue to be a voice …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronine.com
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11/7/25
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The Thurston County Board of Commissioners has authorized the $1.4 million purchase of nearly 145 acres in the Tenino area to protect the Yelm pocket gopher.
The land acquisition is part …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/7/25
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students across the 20th Legislative District and the state to apply for the legislative page program during the 2026 session.
Each year, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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In a rare occurrence, Thurston County Superior Court held three separate murder trials last week — including the retrial of a 2020 case following a successful appeal.
Thurston County …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/7/25
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Matthew Rounsley, a Tenino graduate and Thurston County resident, has been appointed as the western region representative on the National FFA Alumni and Supporters Advisory Committee.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/7/25
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Democrats’ sweep of the biggest races in Tuesday’s off-year elections, including a California ballot measure to redraw that state’s congressional lines to give the party up to five …
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Jacob Fischler and Shauneen Miranda / Washington State Standard
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11/6/25
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U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to hold the speaker’s gavel, announced Thursday she will retire, ending a 40-year legislative career as one of the …
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Ariana Figueroa / Washington State Standard
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11/6/25
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Tribal leaders celebrated with elected officials in Thurston County on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/5/25
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United Way of Thurston County (UWTC) has activated its Emergency Assistance Fund — a community-wide initiative providing urgent financial support to food banks located throughout Thurston …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/5/25
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Washington is making its bid for a billion dollars in new federal funding for rural health care.
The so-called “big, beautiful bill” that congressional Republicans approved in July …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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11/5/25
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Despite a huge amount of campaign spending, Washington Republicans appear to have failed in picking up an additional Senate seat in Tuesday’s election.
Democratic state Sen. Deb …
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By Carleen Johnson | The Center Square
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11/5/25
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Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown proposed and directly oversaw the production of a video made by his office featuring him mocking the social media posts of his critics during an active …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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11/5/25
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