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Centralia High School — Top 10 Graduates

Michael Wagar Commentary: Worst Generation Ever? Hardly. Top 10 High School Graduates Profiled

Is the world unraveling? Our political leaders seem to be floundering. We have the pandemic, looming inflation — we can’t even agree on whether to wear masks or not. Where are our … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 6/4/21

On the left is a police mug shot of a woman with a hollow and diseased face. Her baggy, half-closed eyes droop with addiction and exhaustion. Her dark hair is cropped nearly to the skin save for a lock of dyed-pink bangs hanging over sunken brows. Virginia Burton, eight years clean of drugs, will graduate this week from the University of Washington at age 48.

Brian Mittge Commentary: From Child Drug Addict to Inspiring College Grad

“Stop selling yourself short. You don't know what tomorrow might bring so you might consider starting today.” - Virginia Burton, eight years clean of drugs, who will graduate this week … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 6/4/21

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine dosages sit on a table as medical professionals work to distribute them earlier this year.

Commentary: COVID-19 Vaccines Are a Shot in the Arm for Small Business

Early in the pandemic, signs of encouragement started appearing on theater marquees, church message boards, front lawns and living room windows. “We’re in this together.” … more

By Kris Johnson / AWB | 6/2/21

Bill Moeller Commentary: Memories Surfacing From Memorial Day

The patriotic remembrances shared early this week brought to mind — as it does to any old serviceman — my own memories of military service in peacetime and in wartime. I hope … more

6/2/21

Other Views: Legal or Not, Remember Shady Road to Capital-Gains Tax

So, the capital-gains tax rushed into law this spring is facing a second day in court. No surprise. Perhaps that's to be expected when Democratic lawmakers jam a new tax into the code, on largely … more

The Seattle Times Editorial Board | 6/1/21

Commentary: Ignoring China’s Grip on Critical Metals Production Is Not an Option

China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and its vast stockpiles is setting off global alarms as economies emerge from the punishing COVID-19 pandemic. It is not only fear of the … more

By Don Brunell | 5/31/21

Julie McDonald Commentary: Timberland Library Board Renews Toledo Kiosk

Today marks the grand opening of a new 3,000-square-foot Timberland Regional Library branch at the Capital Mall in West Olympia. It’s exciting for Thurston County residents to have another … more

5/31/21

Commentary: Unemployment Insurance Intended for Workers as a Bridge Between Jobs

When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial income replacement for workers who lost their jobs through no fault of … more

5/28/21 | 1 comment

Mayor Dennis Dawes talks about city hall and Chehalis while seated in the council chambers Tuesday afternoon.

Brian Mittge: Hats Off to a Dedicated Public Servant

There’s a disappointed saying you hear sometimes, when a simple bit of the good life is knocked askew by careless or malicious people: “This is why we can’t have nice … more

5/28/21

FILE PHOTO — Moderna COVID-19 vaccine dosages sit on a table as medical professionals work to distribute them to vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those in multi-generational households at the Cooks Hill Community Church in Centralia.

Michael Wagar Commentary: I’m Conflicted About Getting a Virus Vaccination

It feels like the pandemic is in the rear view mirror as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently ruled that for those that have been vaccinated, you don’t have to wear a face … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 5/28/21

John McCroskey Commentary: Contempt for Cops Concerning

Many years ago, I was asked to sit on a sheriff’s committee on what was then called racial profiling by the police. The suggestion at the time in these early discussions was some police were … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 5/26/21 | 3 comments

Bill Moeller Commentary: A Paean (Look It Up) for Backyards

In the past dozen or so years, I’ve based more than a few columns on things, places or people that I dislike, so I think it’s time to focus on some of the more pleasant parts about life … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 5/26/21

Our Views: Sensible Proposal by Chehalis School Board Deserving of Approval

We support the proposal by the Chehalis School Board asking voters in the school district to widen the pool for qualified board members to serve. Today, the Chehalis School District is divided … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 5/26/21

2017 Chronicle file photo — Liz Hicker, center, who leads the Olequa Senior Center painting class, works with Bill Roy, of Castle Rock, on a mountain-scape oil painting during the weekly class in Winlock.

Julie McDonald Commentary: It’s Past Time for Lewis County Senior Centers to Reopen

My husband and I recently drove the six-plus hours east to Pullman to celebrate our daughter’s 20th birthday party at her Washington State University apartment. What a treat to spend three … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 5/24/21

Flowers are seen in bloom in front of Cascade Mental Health Care's downtown Chehalis office.

Richard Stride Commentary: It’s Mental Health Awareness Month — Are You Aware?

In May of every year, we acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, awareness means “the quality or state of being aware, knowledge and … more

5/24/21

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Letter to the Editor: Herrera Beutler Should Support Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Tensions between Israel and Palestine have reached a boiling point in recent weeks, causing hundreds of citizen deaths. Palestine’s high poverty rate is only continuing to climb as the violence … more

5/24/21

Other Views: Herrera Beutler Proves She Can Handle the Truth

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, warrants praise for standing on the side of truth in the wake of a Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. While some members of her party have tried … more

The Columbian Editorial Board | 5/24/21

Gov. Jay Inslee takes a tour of a potential COVID-19 quarantine and isolation site at Maple Lane in March 2020.

Commentary: Low Blow With Vetoes, Gov. Inslee

On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed two major carbon-reduction bills in a giddy bill-signing ceremony at Shoreline Community College. One creates a carefully constructed cap-and-trade system and the … more

Kate Riley / The Seattle Times | 5/22/21

From the County Prosecutor: The Blake ‘Fix’ — Where Do We Go From Here?

To know where we are going, we must know how we got here. Many were surprised by the Washington Supreme Court’s ruling in Blake; however, Washington state was the last state with a strict … more

5/21/21

Commentary: The Community Has Lost a Giant in Michael Roewe

A giant fell this week in Lewis County when Michael Roewe died. The man had an imposing voice and bearing, but if you could stop shaking long enough in Judge Roewe’s presence, you … more

By Coralee Taylor / CEO CT Publishing | 5/21/21