2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (484+ words) The state insurance commissioner on Wednesday approved a 22.2% average rate increase for individual health plans in 2027 — an announcement that set off alarm bells from consumer advocates and policymakers over the ballooning cost of coverage. Washingtonians who buy their own insurance…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (453+ words) Over the next four years, Oregon will need to come up with nearly $1.3 billion to keep its current Medicaid system functioning due to cuts and restrictions from the GOP’s 2025 federal tax and spending law, state health officials told lawmakers Wednesday....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (252+ words) Bellingham is considering a ban on preparation, sales and distribution of kratom products, joining federal officials and a growing number of state and local governments that are expressing concern over the psychoactive product. In July, as Bellingham officials were writing…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (123+ words) The Daily Chronicle Lewis County Sheriff candidates launch final push to November general election with events As the general election approaches, the two remaining candidates for Lewis County Sheriff are looking to reignite the fire with launch parties just for…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (171+ words) The Daily Chronicle Virtual Dementia Tour offered in Chehalis Sept. 15 Assured Hospice and Village Concepts of Chehalis have announced they will be hosting a free Virtual Dementia Tour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Village Concepts of Chehalis, 2100 SW Woodland…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (278+ words) Centralia College is expanding career opportunities for students and strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce with the addition of new healthcare training programs, announced a news release from the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce and the college The community is invited to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (749+ words) Many people in Lewis County face battles with addiction — a fight in which overdoses and deaths are a very real possibility. “Some people might hear that and think it's not a long time, but for someone who spent 19 years trapped…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (285+ words) My name is Stephanie Miller. I manage the Lewis County Drug Court Program. I also proudly serve as a non-voting member on the Foundation for Therapeutic Courts of Lewis County — FTCLC. FTCLC is a local nonprofit that provides support to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (294+ words) Chehalis Naturopathic Medicine has announced the addition of Dr. Christopher Jones, ND, to the team of health professionals. Jones will serve as the newest naturopathic doctor and primary care provider, bringing a wealth of expertise, compassion and innovative therapies to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (838+ words) In The Chronicle obituaries this week, I was struck by a unique goodbye from a gentleman I never met. The obituary feels as though it was written in Michael De Simone's own voice, and after reading it I feel that…...