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Union representing Larch workers sues Department of Corrections over closure
The union representing Larch prison workers filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Corrections in Clark County Superior Court earlier this month over the imminent closure of Larch … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez smiles during a roundtable event at the Van der Salm Farm in Woodland on Tuesday, April 4.
Gluesenkamp Perez one of four backing agricultural right to repair legislation
Four Democrats in Congress last week introduced the Agricultural Right to Repair Act to increase the ability of farmers to fix their own belongings. Currently, some manufacturers of agricultural … more
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American Home Heating energy consultant Harry Lutz shows the HEPA air filter on the indoor unit of a heat pump in his model home on Galvin Road in Centralia.
Washington officials remove heat pump mandate, maintains natural gas ban
The Washington Energy Code Council has removed a mandate for heat pumps in new houses and apartments, though the delayed update still maintains certain regulations that building industry advocates … more
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson talks to members of the press during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia
WA Attorney General: $42 million recovered from fraudulent unemployment claims
An innovative legal effort has enabled Washington to recover $42 million originally paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson … more
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Public comment period for proposed Western gray squirrel uplisting extended
The Reflector The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended a public comment period about the department’s proposal to change the state listing status of the Western … more
WDFW invites public comment on rule making to offer incentives for chronic wasting disease testing
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to attend a virtual hearing and submit input on a proposed rule change that would allow WDFW to offer an incentive to hunters … more
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This photo of an elk on a street in Packwood was posted to Facebook by Cory Montgomery on Sept. 11.
Help that elk: Residents can slow disease spread by reporting hoof deformities, limps
Little is new under the Southwest Washington overcast. On Sept. 11, Cory Montgomery posted to a Packwood community Facebook page a photo of an elk with hoof deformities. All four of the … more
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Washington to use drones to track pygmy rabbits
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is planning to look for pygmy rabbits using drones over the next year. WDFW said in a news release Tuesday that its staff would fly drones over … more
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Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours a timber sale in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Bill could do away with personal-use permits for huckleberries, other forest products
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal, and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, last week introduced legislation that would make it easier to harvest special products from national forests such as … more
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John Jackson’s 9/11 memorial is pictured at Riverside Park in Cashmere in these photos provided by the Spirit of America Memorial Foundation.
Tenino sculptor’s book to feature 15-year struggle to place 9/11 memorial
Wherever you were on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans from coast to coast w ere affected by the terrorist attacks unleashed on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, even if they had no personal connection. … more
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USDA Forest Service seeking public input on Lewis River Recreation Area plan
Gifford Pinchot National Forest managers are seeking public input and ideas on actions the Forest Service can take to improve the visitor experience in the Lewis River Recreation Area. The Lewis … more
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RIdgefield School District students ceremonially shovel the first dirt during a groundbreaking event for the Sunset Ridge/View Ridge schools in 2017.
State not solely responsible for school construction, WA Supreme Court rules
The Washington Supreme Court ruled last week that the state is not constitutionally obligated to provide monies for capital construction projects to local school districts at the same level as basic … more
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Volunteer firefighters manage a live burn with drip torches during a wildfire training course on May 8, 2021 in Brewster, Washington. New recruits and veteran firefighters with the Douglas Okanogan Fire District 15 participated in an annual course for the Incident Qualification Card, also known as the Red Card. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Washington DNR using new AI tech cameras to search for wildfires
The Washington Department of Natural Resources has begun using remotely operated camera systems placed around the state that scan for signs of wildfire and quickly alert authorities to respond. … more
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Joe Kent is pictured in a recent interview with Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald in Napavine in June.
The Chronicle stands by coverage after Joe Kent attorney threatens legal action over 2022 article
The Chronicle in Centralia is standing by its original reporting amid a threat of legal action from a Third Congressional District candidate’s attorney over an article published in March 2022. … more
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Blue Ridge Hot Shots cut trees and dig a fireline on a steep-sloped mountain to suppress the Dixie Fire in Lassen National Forest, California, in September 2021.
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
Smoke lingered in the heat as fire Capt. Jeff Wainwright sweltered near Hangman Valley outside Spokane this past June. Baking in his bunker gear on a wildfire assignment, he caught a whiff of himself … more
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Area gas stations hover near or over the $5 per gallon.
AAA Washington expects gas prices to go down this fall
Gas prices in the area are quickly rising to $5 per gallon, although some have exceeded the mark and some sit not far below it, but AAA Washington predicts some relief on the horizon. AAA … more
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Toledo Learning Garden board members and volunteers prepare to cut the ribbon and formally open the garden’s new greenhouse at Toledo Elementary School on Saturday, Aug. 26.
New Toledo learning garden greenhouse opens with blessing from Cowlitz Indian Tribe
Kids learning to garden at Toledo Elementary School can now be part of the full growing process, from seed to fruit, thanks to a new greenhouse built in the school’s garden.  The … more
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Governor appoints Battle Ground resident to council
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Battle Ground resident Ayodele Idowu to the Statewide Reentry Council in July. Idowu’s term is from July 12 through June 30, 2025.  Boards and Commissions … more
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The roads, especially Interstate 5 are projected to have holiday traffic conditions, Labor Day weekend. WSDOT encourages drivers to hit the road early or late to try and avoid the clogged roads.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, WSDOT offer safety and driving tips for Labor Day weekend
The last big travel weekend of summer is approaching: Labor Day weekend, and county and state agencies advise travelers to take basic precautions before hitting the roads. The Clark-Cowlitz Fire … more
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Washington’s fatal drug overdose rate increasing fastest of any state
Washington’s fatal drug overdose rate increased in a one-year period the fastest of any state, according to a new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The report found that … more
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