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A decade ago, I had the chance to hear from a National Geographic explorer who had searched the world for the secrets of people who live long, healthy lives.
What he discovered was the …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/16/24
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The Democrats who currently control the Legislature should uphold our state constitution by giving proper attention to Initiative 2109, which would repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. It is …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/16/24
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This past week, I had an opportunity to spend a little time with Dave Rutherford, who is the Napavine School District career and technical education (CTE) director.
Rutherford took time out of …
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B y Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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2/14/24
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Although the Washington state Republican Party has officially endorsed Joe Kent in the race for Third Congressional District, lifelong Republican Leslie Lewallen said she’s a better choice if …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/12/24
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One day in November 2007, a Democrat-controlled Legislature, called back into session by a Democrat governor, voted to restore a 1% cap on the growth of property taxes. The tax limit, approved by …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/9/24
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A legislative committee on Wednesday will take public testimony on a bill that would mandate the teaching of “inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public schools” …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/9/24
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There are few people who day after day, week after week, indeed, year after year, so completely embody the Rotary slogan — “Service above self.”
The Chronicle Editorial Board …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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2/7/24
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In the state Senate, our Democratic colleagues have picked up where they left off in 2023 by trying to help the government grab more of your money through property-tax increases.
While …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/7/24
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Each year, Americans throw away more than 3 billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material. The situation is likely to get worse as the world shifts to lithium batteries to power a …
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By Don Brunell
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2/7/24
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Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature generally agree that Washington’s transportation system is short on funding, and the shortfall is largely due to inflation driving the costs of …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/5/24
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When Third District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said on a podcast that “nobody stays awake at night worrying about the southern border,” the words appalled attorney Leslie Lewallen, …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/5/24
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A new hydrogen plant development in Lewis County — good or bad?
Economic development in Lewis County — good or bad?
I’ve been listening to a lot of people who are talking …
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By Ruth Peterson
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2/5/24
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State lawmakers have already debated hundreds of bills as they approach the midway point of a short legislative session in Olympia. But ruling Democrats have yet to allow a hearing on any of the …
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By The Seattle Times Editorial Board (TNS)
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2/5/24
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Editor's note: To read a competing viewpoint on this topic, visit http://tinyurl.com/5ddrbj3s.
I have been following with some amusement and a certain sense of déjà vu the …
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By Lou Desmond
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2/2/24
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For nearly 75 years, homes, businesses and factories in Lewis County have been largely powered by low-cost hydroelectric energy. In the early years, the PNW had so much excess hydropower that it …
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Dave Muller / Chehalis
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2/2/24
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The 2024 legislative session got off to a fast start in January with lawmakers introducing hundreds of bills covering virtually every topic you could imagine, from weighty public policy issues to …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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2/2/24
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As I write this, I just came in a little while ago from cleaning the chicken house. I need to warm up before heading back outside. The hens dove into the fresh, unfrozen water (yes, the ice in the …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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2/2/24
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Family, friends, and tribal and state leaders recently witnessed the unveiling of a model of the Billy Frank Jr. statue in a ceremony at the state Capitol.
The 4-foot-tall model — …
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1/31/24
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I love to read; I especially enjoy reading history. A while back, I wrote about who is the real Lone Ranger. You can find it somewhere on the Chronicle’s website if you are interested. In that …
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By Richard Stride
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1/31/24
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In these challenging times of rampant inflation, it’s imperative the Chehalis City Council take a hard look at our city’s finances. The responsible management of taxpayer dollars has …
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By Kevin Carns and Daryl Lund
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1/29/24
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