This editorial board was impressed by the words of Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) Commissioner Michael Kelly, who has always said he was there to look out for the ratepayers.
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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12/4/24
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There are a lot of things that we may disagree on. That’s healthy. That’s freedom of opinion.
One common belief that I think most of us do agree on is that if you work hard at your …
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By Steven Tifft / For The Chronicle
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12/4/24
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Tribes in western Washington have asked the state to restructure the Fish and Wildlife Commission, which is standing in the way of true co-management.
The 1974 Boldt decision in U.S. v. …
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By Ed Johnstone / Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
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12/4/24
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Have you ever thought about the fact that we all have an inner child?
Dr. Eric Berne, father of transactional analysis (TA), believed that our childhood experiences — how we were parented, …
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By Richard Stride
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12/2/24
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It’s always good to hear that these columns are appreciated, and recently I met a nice couple in Chehalis, Natalie and her husband Yvon, who said they clipped my column from earlier this year, …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/2/24
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A lot can be said about the governor’s proposal to address overcrowding at Green Hill School in Chehalis by repurposing a vacant wing of the state prison near Aberdeen.
Here’s the …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/2/24
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Lewis County lost a legend last week with the death of Bill Brumsickle, a beloved and well-respected athlete, educator, administrator, state legislator and fundraiser for Centralia College.
His …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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12/1/24
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The Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display will open to the public on Friday, Dec. 6.
People of all ages are invited to enjoy colorful holiday displays from the comfort of your vehicle.
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11/29/24
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ving, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes the Centralia School District such a remarkable place to learn, work and grow.
I am thankful for our …
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11/29/24
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We have all heard the horror stories of working customer service.
According to NELP, the National Employment Law Project, an employee who worked at McDonald’s reported that a man hit her …
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11/29/24
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The commentary in the Nov. 12 Chronicle by the Seattle Times writer really missed the mark. Obviously, being a Seattle reporter, he’s going to be liberal and wonder how the left lost and most …
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11/29/24
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One of the best parts of local government is how connected we can be to those we serve.
As mayor, people contact me frequently to share their concerns and ideas. I often drive around town …
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Commentary by Kelly Smith Johnston
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11/28/24
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On behalf of the Sacred Heart Preservation Foundation and the Byzantine Catholic congregation of Winlock, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our many local supporters.
The Old Sacred Heart …
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11/26/24
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Apparently, qualifications to work in the new Trump administration include being a Vladimir Putin stooge or to have been a sexual abuser. Tulsi Gabbard has openly taken Russia’s side in the …
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11/26/24
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We in America are separated in our basic moral beliefs, conservative MAGA Republicans versus pro-government Liberal Democrats. This unprecedented conflict between our people is consistent with our …
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11/26/24
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Abortion needs to be legal and safely accessible to all women in the United States.
Women have been told for years that our bodies do not belong to us and that we should not have any say in …
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11/26/24
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Brian Dow’s letter to the editor on Nov. 20 goes to show that, once again, the left doesn’t get it. He starts with the long-term health care initiative that didn’t pass, complaining …
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11/26/24
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On Jan. 2, I stepped off the treadmill gasping for breath and learned I’d flunked the test, but this failing grade could put a permanent period on my earthly life.
Terror struck my heart …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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11/25/24
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With the upcoming visit by Gov. Jay Inslee and other public servants to Green Hill, we're hoping to express that Chehalis has done its duty, housing our state's troubled youth since the 1890s.
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11/25/24
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Using the restroom in public schools can become one of the most controversial things in today’s society for the teenage generation if something doesn’t change. When a human being …
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11/25/24
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