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FILE PHOTO —Trees sit just below the snow line in East Lewis County.
Commentary: Washington Needs Inclusive Healthy Forest Policy
Washington’s Board of Natural Resources is considering banning timber harvesting on state lands. That is extremely unwise. Instead, the board must ensure its healthy forest policies incorporate … more
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A sign sits under the memorial tree outside Centralia United Methodist Church.
Brian Mittge Commentary: Tallying What We Lost, Asking How We Should Rebuild
Today, Washington’s mask mandate ends. This week will also mark two years since the global COVID-19 pandemic really hit home. It’s a good time to examine what the heck just happened to … more
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Bill Moeller Commentary: Hunting Skunk Cabbage
Last week’s column had a hint in it that I might have some strange information to pass along to you. Well, it may not be strange to you — but it sure felt like it to me. In that … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Patriotism of ​Ukrainian Boxers Brings Hope
It’s not often that we see an athlete at the top of his or her game walk away from a multi-million dollar payday to go home and fight for his or her country. However, that is exactly what world … more
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On Sunday afternoon, for the second week in a row, dozens of people crowded into a room — this time New Life Assembly of God Church in Toledo — to learn about the dangers of biosludge.
Julie McDonald Commentary: Family’s Experience a Cautionary Tale of Battling Biosolids
When I heard about plans for spreading biosludge on Layton Prairie, I cringed. For more than three decades, I listened to my sister-in-law Linda Zander recount the dangers of human waste spread … more
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A house in the Edison District is seen illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag Tuesday night in Centralia.
Other Views: Freedom-Loving People Stand With Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has generated a global response and nearly universal outrage at the unprovoked action. It also has illuminated differences between local congressional candidates. Rep. … more
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How to Better Support Students in Their Journey From High School to College
We are Washington state’s future. We’re the next set of business executives, health care professionals, computer scientists, educators and innovators. We have clear goals for ourselves … more
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Dave Campbell
Brian Mittge Commentary: Farewell to a Chehalis Servant-Leader, Dave Campbell
What sad news to read about the passing of former longtime Chehalis City Manager Dave Campbell. He died of cancer at age 68 with his family by his side.  Public employees sometimes get a bad … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Commentary: Democrats’ New Transportation Scheme Leaves Most of Washington Behind
Legislation that is terrible for most of Washington is motoring through the state Legislature as the end of the 2022 session draws near. It’s the so-called “Move Ahead … more
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Bill Moeller Commentary: Waiting for Spring
If you’ve lived in Western Washington for any length of time, I think I’m safe in saying that this is a time of frustration for you. We’ve had snatches and pieces of just enough … more
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John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.
John McCroskey Commentary: Centralia Chief Makes Right Call Firing Officers
It has been a difficult time if you’re in law enforcement these past couple years. Politicians and most mainstream media outlets, especially in big cities, have bashed the actions of officers … more
Ukrainian service members ride on tanks toward the front line with Russian forces in the Luhansk region of Ukraine on Feb. 25, 2022. (Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Other Views: Peace for Ukraine Will Take Sacrifices by Americans
When President Joe Biden outlines his response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine at Tuesday's State of the Union address, he should talk about something Americans are often loathe to hear: … more
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Submitted by Ray Landes This early 1920s photo shows veterans of the Civil War. Taken in Mossyrock, from left to right, the men are William Young, Si MacFadden, Robert Daniel Silva, Dan Shaner, Robert Amaziah Sparks, Tom Landes and Andrew Jackson Kiser. Silva fought for the South and was in the Battle of Bull Run. Kiser fought for the North with Gen. W.T. Sherman. Both men moved to Ajlune sometime after the war where they became neighbors and friends. From 1893 to 1895, William Young served as the county commissioner from East Lewis County. He had a reputation of holding out for things that would benefit East County residents. Behind his back, William was known by some of the young folk of Mossyrock as “Billy Whiskers,” because, while driving his Dodge with its top down, his whiskers would divide on each side of his face. We also see Charles Thomas Landes in this photo. Thomas came west and established a homestead on the east side of Mossyrock. He moved west after his father, a storekeeper, was shot and killed. Between having survived the brutal Civil War, and losing his father, Tom had wanted to start anew — which is what he did. After moving to this area, Tom became a farmer and logger.
Highlighting Lewis County: Mossyrock Pioneers Remained Patriotic While Enduring Heartache
Last week, I shared the story of Civil War veteran Daniel Shaner who was wounded in the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House and later served as a bodyguard to President Abraham Lincoln as part of the … more
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Commentary: There’s Never Been a Better Time for State to Provide Tax Relief
The mountain of money keeps getting bigger. In mid-February, state officials released the latest economic forecast, and it showed revenue up again, this time to the tune of $2.8 billion. … more
Joe Kent speaks to crowds as flags wave outside the Clark County Fairgrounds on Labor Day for a "Free Public Rally" in Ridgefield.
Our Views: Sorry, Mr. Kent, But the Time for ‘Dialogue’ With Putin Has Passed
Every public opinion survey taken lately shows that a majority of Americans believe our country is on the wrong track. We are frustrated with COVID-19 and the government’s response, … more
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Gene Amondson was born in 1943 in the now-submerged east Lewis County timber town of Kosmos. He went on to become an international anti-alcohol activist. He ran for president twice on the Prohibition Party ticket.
Brian Mittge Commentary: Remembering the Unconventional Presidential Candidates of Yore
For several years I compiled “From the Files of The Chronicle,” a today-in-history column that was a fascinating scroll and stroll through our community’s history. What a treat it … more
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Commentary:: Washington Democrats, You're Proving Your Tax Critics Right
One of the more unexpected turns of the pandemic is how it led to a huge surge of tax money into state government. It was pretty clear from the start that the coronavirus crisis might be a boon to … more
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Governor Jay Inslee talks during a press conference at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis in 2019.
Other Views: Strong Legislation Needed to Curb Governor Power
The Washington Senate last week opted for milquetoast legislation to curb the power of the governor. Rather than adding some balance to the checks on executive power, the legislation would have … more
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Daniel Shaner, a Civil War veteran who later lived more than three decades in the Mossyrock area, is pictured in this photograph.
Highlighting Lewis County: Mossyrock Pioneer Carried President Lincoln From Ford’s Theatre
It’s only fitting during the Presidents’ Day celebration to highlight a Mossyrock connection to one of the greatest presidents who ever lived — Abraham Lincoln, who was born … more
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Don C. Brunell
Don Brunell Commentary: Looking Toward Ireland Where It’s Clean, Greener and Reopening
When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around next month on March 17, the Irish have lots to celebrate. Ireland is still clean and green. Now, it is spending $15 million to bring visitors back. Irish … more
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