The Chronicle

07/11/2025

Attorneys for a Seattle man seeking the names of four police officers who attended the violent Jan. 6, 2021, Stop the Steal" rally at the nation's Capitol are asking that they be held in contempt of court and sanctioned for refusing to follow a King County judge's order that they identify themselves.

The motion was filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday, just a day after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied an emergency petition filed by the officers late last month to prevent the release of their identities — and after justices had already unanimously rejected another request in June.

It's the latest turn in a yearslong legal saga that has seen the officers fight to remain anonymous in state and federal courts. They have lost at every turn, but they haven't given up.

Attorneys for a Seattle man seeking the names of four police officers who attended the violent Jan. 6, 2021, Stop the Steal" rally at the nation's Capitol are asking that they be held in contempt of …

07/11/2025

Moments after the ferry Wenatchee set sail Thursday, Gov. Bob Ferguson floated the idea that the first of the state ferries to be converted to hybrid-electric power should be renamed for the person standing just behind him, former Gov. Jay Inslee.

Inslee, who set the state ferry system on course to be fully electrified by 2040, smiled and said it should be named for his wife, Trudi, before later saying it actually should be named for the head of ferries, Steve Nevey.

In all likelihood, it will remain the Wenatchee, which Ferguson said would reenter service sometime next week, sailing between downtown Seattle and Bainbridge Island.

Aside all the congratulatory cheer, the presence of two governors reflected the importance of the moment. After 22 months and $133 million, the conversion of the Wenatchee from diesel to hybrid-electric power is the first step in a larger endeavor to completely convert the ferry fleet from diesel to electric power, a cornerstone of Inslee’s environmental legacy.

Moments after the ferry Wenatchee set sail Thursday, Gov. Bob Ferguson floated the idea that the first of the state ferries to be converted to hybrid-electric power should be renamed for the person …

07/11/2025

“Retiring and moving to Mossyrock in 2003, he became a licensed real estate agent and worked for Century 21 and then for Four U Realty in Packwood at their second office opened in Mossyrock. Soon after, he and four friends partnered to buy that agency and branch out to 4U Real Estate Mossyrock.

“Russ was the president of the Road Rebels Car Club and his neighborhood homeowners association, always helping organize the groups. He loved Jeeps and his Jeep groups — that hobby brought many lifelong friends.”

Russell Allen Douglas was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Yakima, Washington, to Edwin George Douglas and Louisa Mae Davis. He passed away on July 2, 2025. Russ spent his childhood through high school …

07/11/2025

“Brian Waltrip, 67, of Centralia, passed away June 17, 2025. He was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Chehalis, Washington, to Homer and Kathleen Waltrip, the second of four children. Friends called him Bud.

“Brian grew up in Chehalis with his brothers, Kelly and Randy, and his sister, Mary, playing in the woods, riding bikes and motorcycles. He had a paper route, worked on a dairy, and caught chickens at a local farm.”

Brian Waltrip, 67, of Centralia, passed away June 17, 2025. He was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Chehalis, Washington, to Homer and Kathleen Waltrip, the second of four children. Friends called him Bud. …

07/11/2025

“Ryan Adam Emery, 31, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and cousin, passed away on July 2, 2025. Ryan was born on Aug. 6, 1993, in Olympia, Washington, to John and Shaunda Emery of Chehalis, Washington.

“Ryan was devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. He especially loved spending time with his nephews and nieces, Jaxson, Phoenix, Lennox, Skylar and Harley. Ryan loved hanging out with his brothers and cousins — you never knew what was going to happen when they all got together. He also adored his neighbors, Chad and Deeann Lansford, and loved eating at the Chehalis Deli and visiting Stephanie.”

Ryan Adam Emery, 31, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew and cousin, passed away on July 2, 2025. Ryan was born on Aug. 6, 1993, in Olympia, Washington, to John and Shaunda Emery of …

07/11/2025

"Sarah Victoria Kmon, of Pe Ell, Washington, died at home on July 7, 2025, after 4.5 years of living with colon cancer. Sarah was born June 17, 1982, in Harold Wood, Essex, England.

"Sarah moved to America at 19 years old and was drawn to wild, rural spaces in the West. She worked as a horse wrangler, horse packer, veterinary tech, cattle rancher, and parenting coach. But most meaningful to her was time spent with her husband, children and dog."

Sarah Victoria Kmon, of Pe Ell, Washington, died at home on July 7, 2025, after 4.5 years of living with colon cancer. Sarah was born June 17, 1982, in Harold Wood, Essex, England. Sarah moved …

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: "Driver shakedown: Lewis County drivers are getting what they've been looking for, a crackdown on drivers with expired operators licenses. Above at left, State Patrol Sergt. Harold Cusic of Chehalis watches three patrolmen check drivers at a spot check location Saturday. That was at Mary’s Corner at intersection with former ’99’. Of 178 drivers, there were three arrests and three warnings. Friday officers checked 201 cars, found nine drivers with expired licenses." — published by The Daily Chronicle on July 27, 1959

07/11/2025

CONGRATULATIONS: "The Chehalis Little League 10U All Stars finished second place overall in the tournament! This group of boys battled together in unity and fell a few runs short in the championship game. All the coaches and parents are so proud of these boys for giving it their all and playing together as a team! Great season boys!" — submitted by Crystal Sande

From left to right in the front row: Quinton Millet, Nate Harris, Liam Thomas, Hank Huston, Jackson Browning and Briggs Wilson.

From left to right in the back row: Tristan Harris, Jon Mayes, Jackson Gillispie, Jackson Tahl, Tate Curtright and Soren Buss.

Congratulations, boys!

To submit team photos and outcomes, just email [email protected].

07/11/2025

FROM THE ARCHIVES: "A cafe and the Kosmos Post Office, at far right, are housed in this building. Just opposite junction of the White Pass and Morton-Kosmos Highways. Mrs. Kenneth Barrett, Kosmos postmaster, is the owner of the building." — published by The Daily Chronicle on Jan. 18, 1964

The East Lewis County town of Kosmos was abandoned and submerged to make way for Tacoma Power's dams.

07/11/2025

FROM THE ARCHIVES: "The Yard Birds Shopping Center has added another big bird to its flock to keep watch over the north parking lot. This unflinching mama fowl has a more dutiful task, however, than her 60-foot colleague who welcomes customers to the south parking lot. Her job is to make a nest for the Yard Bird helicopter. When the little bird lands, the big bird spreads its wings. The little bird is then wheeled into the nest on a steel track and loaded securely inside." — published by The Daily Chronicle on May 20, 1976

07/11/2025

On Monday, Planned Parenthood sued over cuts from President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that appear to specifically target the organization. That same day, a federal judge blocked a provision of the bill that imposes a one-year cut to Medicaid reimbursement for nonprofit organizations that also offer abortion services.

The contentious budget bill, which includes trillions of dollars of tax cuts, was signed into law on July 4. Ferguson, who referred to it as the “big betrayal of a bill,” said it would cut about $3 billion in annual Medicaid funding to Washington state.

The Trump bill “intentionally targets Planned Parenthood and other similar health care providers that offer reproductive health care,” Ferguson said, adding that the one-year moratorium on federal Planned Parenthood funding would go into effect immediately, pending a ruling from the federal court.

In Washington, Planned Parenthood receives about $22 million annually in Medicaid funding, with approximately $11 million of that from the federal government, Ferguson said.

Washington leaders plan to backfill the loss of about $11 million in federal funding for local Planned Parenthood services if cuts to the organization by the latest U.S. spending bill are approved by …