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It's time to dig out an old column, if only to demonstrate how old problems seem to remain problems for a long time.
This one was first published on April 22, 2009, with the memory of …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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6/14/23
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The "nothing matters" theory of politics is on my mind again today. It wasn't put there just by the tumultuous events in national politics, but by a local poll.
The theory says we live in an age …
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/14/23
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I am proud to live in a community where, despite individual political or social views, we can welcome those who appreciate our personal differences and promote kindness, respect and hope.
But …
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By Sean Swope / Lewis County commissioner
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6/13/23
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As former Timberland Regional Library (TRL) trustees, we are alarmed and disappointed with the recent news that TRL’s administration wants to move the Amanda Park library building from …
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6/12/23
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At the Portland Rose Festival’s Grand Floral Parade Saturday, a gigantic display of Rosie the Riveter flexing her arm adorned a float carrying the grand marshals — more than a dozen of …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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6/12/23
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This year, the Washington Legislature passed a controversial bill that will allow runaways to evade their parents and stay under state custody if the children are looking for abortions or sex change …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/9/23
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Despite the lingering pain in my knees and back, plus the contact reminder from my son that he ran all 19 miles and “beat me,” I have only great feelings and memories of this year’s …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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6/8/23
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I knew there was something in the air, something lacking to which I should have been responding.
Deep thoughts into the matter brought out the fact that, this year, my mailbox hasn't …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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6/7/23
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Brace yourself. Your paycheck in July will probably be a little smaller.
That’s when the state will begin collecting premium payments for its long-term care insurance program, …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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6/7/23
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The past few years have seen changes at a rate that statistically makes many of our heads spin, and in my opinion, rightly so.
First, it was boys and men in the girls’ bathroom. …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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6/7/23
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Although I’m not a fan of our sue-happy culture, I don’t blame the family of Aron Christensen for filing a $20 million claim against Lewis County after the August shooting of the …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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6/5/23
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Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia.
Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.”
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6/5/23
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Democratic Party politics around here, which is to say all politics of late, has been a bit like the old Soviet Politburo. You wait your turn for this post or that, and then the whole party gets in …
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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6/3/23
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It’s been a noteworthy week on the Willapa Hills Trail, Lewis County’s increasingly impressive pathway from Chehalis to all points west.
It began when my friend Chris Brewer, …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/2/23
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The deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase our nation’s debt limit was a welcome compromise.
It appears to avert our nation’s …
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By Don Brunell
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5/31/23
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I was just thinking that I had promised more of an in-depth look at one of the more famous losers in politics, Wendell Willkie.
He lost to President Roosevelt by five million votes in the …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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5/31/23
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Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of a series of columns focused on Don Buswell and his family’s history. Find previous installments at chronline.com.
After the …
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By Julie McDonad / For The Chronicle
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5/29/23
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Starting in September, students will be released 90 minutes early from the public schools in Chehalis every Wednesday so teachers have new dedicated collaboration time.
This will match an …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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5/26/23
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Are you surprised that my recent birthday celebration brought to mind some of the places, events and other features that no longer exist in the area? On top of that, in writing last week's …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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5/24/23
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Although New Zealand and Washington are located a half a world apart, they have lots in common — beautiful seashores, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes and vibrant salmon and …
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By Don Brunell
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5/22/23
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