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Aron Christensen is pictured in the outdoors in this photo provided to The Chronicle.

Julie McDonald Commentary: County Likely to Pay for Botching Christensen Death Investigation

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 … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 6/5/23

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Letter to the Editor: Let’s Celebrate ‘Dependence Day’

It is a well known fact (among certain circles) that our government, run by communists and socialists, continues to grow without resistance. It has increased its power and control over the ignorant … more

6/5/23

Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at drstride@icloud.com.

Richard Stride Commentary: A Look Back on the Mafia and How One Mobster Helped the War Effort

Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia. Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.” … more

6/5/23

Attorney General Bob Ferguson talks to members of the press during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia last February.

Commentary: How Donald Trump, of All People, Might Determine Washington's Next Governor

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 … more

Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 6/3/23

Letter to the Editor: Taxpayers Paying for Campaign Mailers

I recently received a flier from Washington’s 3rd District Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's office. At first glance, it looked like a standard mailer. But as I continued to read the … more

6/2/23

Letter to the Editor: Critiquing a Couple Recent Letters to the Editor

I agree with the first paragraph in Michael Townsend’s May 3 letter to the editor. I’ll give it a subtitle of “They Lied.” “Remember when the communist Chinese … more

6/2/23

Chris Brewer gives a thumbs up during a recent bike ride on the Willapa Hills Trail.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Making History on the Willapa Hills Trail

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, … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 6/2/23

Letter to the Editor: The Centralia School District Will Persevere

While the recent failure of the Centralia School District levy is frustrating, as a district we are thankful for the support of so many individuals, entities and organizations. On behalf of the … more

5/31/23

Letter to the Editor: Missing the Mark in the Nation’s Gun Debate

Letter writer Bruce Peterson misses the point. Gun violence in America has nothing to do with how Australians illegally got guns to commit 200 murders last year. Nor does it have anything to do with … more

5/31/23

Commentary: McCarthy-Biden Agreement Only a Start for Tackling Nation’s Debt

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 … more

By Don Brunell | 5/31/23

Bill Moeller smiles for a portrait outside The Chronicle in Centralia on Jan. 24, 2023.

Bill Moeller Commentary: As the World Turns — a Politician Who Actually Followed His Beliefs

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 … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 5/31/23

Don Buswell is pictured with his four sons. From left in this courtesy photo are Donnie, Alan, Don Buswell, Guy and Carl

Julie McDonald: Toledo’s Don Buswell, His Brother and Four Sons Built Roads and Then Relaxed in the Sauna

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 … more

By Julie McDonad / For The Chronicle | 5/29/23

Letter to the Editor: The Real Reason Salmon Are Smaller These Days

This is in response to Darryl Wareham’s April 13 letter to the editor titled “Hatchery Practices Must Be Improved and Modernized.” He blames current hatchery practices … more

5/26/23

Letter to the Editor: Please Exercise Proper Traffic Etiquette

I saw something this morning that really scared me. A dump truck with a pony-trailer, both full of gravel, was making a right turn from Pearl Street onto Main Street and some of the other drivers … more

5/26/23

Letter to the Editor: Heartsick Over Centralia Levy Failure

I was heartsick at the losses of the Centralia School District levies and I don’t even live in Centralia. But I do have an understanding of education in Washington state and the difficulties … more

5/26/23

Representatives of the Chehalis School District and Bethel Church meet at Olympic Elementary School on Friday morning after touring a part of the school that is being leased to be used as community classroom space for students during early release on Wednesdays in upcoming school years.

Brian Mittge Commentary: When the Community Becomes the School

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 … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 5/26/23

Bill Moeller Commentary: Contemplating Our Memories — While We Still Have Them

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 … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 5/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Do Everything We Can to Reduce Gun Violence While Protecting Right to Bear Arms

I am a big fan of Sen. John Braun and thank him for serving in the state Legislature. And I would agree with much of his commentary on the editorial page of the April 22 edition of The Chronicle … more

5/24/23

Letter to the Editor: State Leadership Has a Problem With Priorities on Guns

Letter writer Joseph Tipler misses the point that Sen. John Braun was making on recent gun laws passed by the state Legislature. He quotes low death rates among other countries. Gun … more

5/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Letter Writer Delivers Great Point on Gun Violence

This is in response to the Tuesday letter to the editor titled “Unpacking State Senator’s Claim on Gun Violence.” Banzai brilliant! Letter writer Joseph Tipler, you have … more

5/24/23