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Washington state families in need of fertility care hit by astronomical costs
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (1712+ words) When Riley first laid eyes on her newborn this month, she couldn’t believe the relief she felt at the sight of her baby — so small that she and her wife nicknamed her Peanut. But later, as she rocked her baby…...
Watchdog data shows higher Washington state child welfare deaths than previously reported
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (813+ words) Deaths and serious injuries of children involved with Washington’s child welfare system last year were even higher than record levels the state previously reported, according to new data. In 2025, 35 children died and 49 more nearly died either from abuse, neglect and…...
Federal judge halts proposed HHS changes to teen pregnancy prevention program
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (323+ words) A federal judge in the District of Columbia issued an order Wednesday blocking U.S. Health and Human Services from implementing sweeping changes to grants under the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program while a lawsuit proceeds, but dozens of existing grants that were…...
Lewis County???Back to School Supply Give-A-Way and Resource Fair??? returns this Thursday in Centralia
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (223+ words) As parents around the nation get their children ready for the start of the new school year, staff from Lewis County’s Juvenile Court and Youth Mentorship Program are preparing to once again hold their annual “Back to School Supply Give-A-Way…...
???An overwhelming challenge???: Family looks to rebuild as Toledo woman recovers from house fire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) The Toledo woman injured in an oxygen tank explosion and subsequent house fire last month is out of the hospital and recovering, according to a family member. Now, the family looks to rebuild from the devastation caused by the blaze....
In Focus: National Night Out in Centralia
2+ week, 4+ day ago (89+ words) The Daily Chronicle In Focus: National Night Out in Centralia Other items that may interest you Toledo Historical Society unveils Oregon Trails display at Toledo City Hall for America250; plans in the works for rotating monthly historical displays Primary Election: West…...
Children???s nature activity set for Saturday at Seminary Hill Natural Area
2+ week, 4+ day ago (286+ words) Get up close with the natural world this Saturday morning with a talk from two wildlife biologists at the Seminary Hill Natural Area. There will be pelts, antlers and animal skeletons available to examine and touch during the “Wildlife Biology…...
Toro???s Barbershop to hold back-to-school event, offering supplies and free haircuts
2+ week, 6+ day ago (184+ words) Toro’s Barbershop has announced it will host its annual back-to-school event from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the NW Sports Hub, 701 Allen Ave., Centralia. Now in its fourth year, the event offers free haircuts for students so they can be prepared…...
Seattle teacher, union president, responds to report she ‘likely’ harmed student
4+ week, 1+ day ago (845+ words) More than a month after a Seattle Public Schools investigation determined that a special-education teacher — and recently elected president of the local teachers union — “more likely than not” grabbed a student’s arm hard enough to cause bruising, the educator is…...
States move to limit classroom screen time
4+ week, 1+ day ago (641+ words) After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers are turning to legislation governing how long students should spend looking at screens. This year, four states passed laws restricting or regulating screen time…...