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The Pathfinder Network Provides Tools and Support for Justice System Impacted Individuals with Help from Bank of the Pacific
Author: Jackie Genis

With a vision that communities will welcome all people, the Pathfinder Network is a gateway to second chances. It provides essential support in the community and at numerous venues in the justice system. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1993, paves the way for those needing another chance by providing justice system impacted individuals with the […]

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Matt Gaetz meets privately with senators to shore up support as House Ethics decision looms
Author: LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, has launched an effort to personally secure his embattled nomination, meeting behind closed doors Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.

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Sal Mungia defeats Dave Larson for open WA Supreme Court seat
Author: David Gutman, The Seattle Times

Sal Mungia, a Tacoma trial attorney, has defeated Dave Larson, a Federal Way Municipal Court judge, in a razor-close race for an open state Supreme Court seat.

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Morgan Wallen and Post Malone headline a very collaborative Country Music Association Awards
Author: ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer

Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s collaboration “I Had Some Help” could make both men big winners at Wednesday’s night’s Country Music Association Awards.

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They pretended to be from church to kidnap and rob the elderly, police say; 2 arrested
Author: Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — For four months, two people terrorized older residents in South L.A., Boyle Heights and the MacArthur Park area, gaining their trust through friendly conversation in order to kidnap and rob their victims at gunpoint, authorities said.

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Susan Smith to ask parole board for her freedom after serving 30 years for drowning her children
Author: JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, asked a parole board for her freedom on Wednesday.

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US will allow Ukraine to use American antipersonnel land mines against Russian forces
Author: SAMYA KULLAB and ILLIA NOVIKOV, Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield progress in the war, the U.S. defense secretary said Wednesday, marking Washington’s second major policy shift in days after it decided to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with longer-range U.S.-made missiles.

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ICC sentences al-Qaida-linked former police chief to 10 years for war crimes in Mali
Author: MOLLY QUELL, Associated Press

THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison on Wednesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in the historic desert city of Timbuktu in the west African country of Mali.

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The Chronicle - Centralia

In loving memory of Kelly Ann Pierson: 1960-2024

Kelly Ann Pierson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away Oct. 21 at home in Rochester.  

Born Oct. 20, 1960, in Winlock, she attended Winlock High School and was Egg Day Queen in 1978. In 1980, she married the love of her life, Rob Pierson, and had two children. She loved camping at the beach, fishing, clam digging and crabbing. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Raubuch,and mother, Jan Raubuch.

She leaves behind her devoted husband, Rob Pierson,;her loving children, son Shawn (Brenna) Pierson and daughter Britney (Boone) Brown; grandchildren, Wyatt, Lexi, Rylan and Tristan; her sister, Carrie Pennington; and her brother, Keith Raubuch.

We will be having a celebration of life for Kelly this summer. 

In loving memory of Ryan Rudolph: 1976-2024

Ryan Rudolph, passed away on Nov. 13, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on April 28, 1976, in Chehalis, Washington, Ryan was a cherished member of the Rochester, Washington, community where he spent his entire life.

Ryan was known for his generous spirit and his deep love for family, friends, and his beloved puppies. His life was marked by a thoughtful approach to everything he did, whether it was his work as a courtesy clerk at a grocery store for 13 years or his hobbies. He found immense joy in fishing, camping, clam digging, playing video games and spending time with his puppies. His compassionate nature always shone through, touching the lives of those around him, including his dear friend, Tonya.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Melodie and Richard Rudolph; his brother, Brian, and his wife, Jennifer Rudolph; his grandmother, Virginia Rudolph; his uncles Wayne Rudolph and Roy Matthews and his wife, Ava; his aunt, Gala and her husband, Richard Fagerness; his nieces Alyssa and her husband, Brady Collins, and Kalyn Sisson; and his great-niece, Carter Collins: and cousins Andy and Nick. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy Matthews, Maudie Matthews and Ernest Rudolph.

Ryan's life was a testament to the power of love, compassion and generosity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Please share your memories, stories and photos of Ryan on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life and the love he shared with us all. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26., at the Grand Mound Cemetery.

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