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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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If you know of Coal Creek at all, you probably think of its namesake road running up a beautiful narrow valley east of Chehalis. The creek itself is a silent partner, little known as it slips shyly …
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By Brian Mittge
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1/26/24
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I’m going to share a dream with you. It’s so outrageously hopeful and idealistic that I’ve generally kept it under my hat, but at this point I don’t know if I can hide it any …
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By Brian Mittge
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1/19/24
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Lawmakers may be in an abbreviated legislative session, but there's still enough time for them to pass important legislation that will ultimately save lives. House Bill 1956, and its companion bill, …
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By The Seattle Times Editorial Board (TNS)
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1/18/24
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Editor’s note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. The series can be found at …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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1/15/24
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While every legislative session makes history to some degree, the 2024 session is on track to be in a class of its own. Credit for that goes not to lawmakers but to 800,000-plus people in our state …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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1/12/24
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This week, our community has seen an outpouring of mourning for longtime W.F. West tennis coach Jack State, who died Saturday after suffering a serious medical event. He turned 80 during his week in …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/12/24
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As a parent of children who receive their education through homeschooling and private schooling, my vocal support for the upcoming Centralia School District replacement levy might come as a surprise …
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By Sean Swope, Lewis County commissioner
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1/10/24
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In the annals of Olympia’s failure and mismanagement, few disasters can match the one happening right now. The state’s program to replace barriers for salmon and steelhead migration to …
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By state Rep. Jim Walsh / R-Aberdeen
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1/10/24
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As the youngest of seven children growing up near the Black River on the Chehalis Indian Reservation, Helen Sanders often darted through their house in her father’s wake, ignoring her …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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1/8/24
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The "woke" movement is different than many Americans thought. Woke has evolved from a notion of heightened awareness about societal biases into something more divisive. Woke has turned 180 degrees …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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1/8/24
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Even occasional readers of this column will have noted my endless enthusiasm for civic involvement. I’ll never tire of singing the praises of working alongside like-minded folks to improve your …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/5/24
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Aesop’s fable warns against killing the goose laying golden eggs. The tale’s origins date to 600 B.C. and tell of the greedy farmer who foolishly killed the prized goose to get to the …
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By Don Brunell
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1/5/24
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People are looking all the time.
In fact, we as humans never stop looking. Some are looking for love. Some are looking for healing. Some are looking for peace. Some are looking for joy. …
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By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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1/5/24
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