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Letter to the editor: Enough with the hypocrisy, Republicans

Thanks for your reply to my recent letter to the editor, Tony Christen. I suppose all we really need to do is look at behavior. You know what we didn’t see in 2016, Tony? Mobs of … more

8/31/26

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: Latest Green Hill episode highlights more incompetence

Honestly, the hits just keep coming for the Washington state Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF) when it comes to the Green Hill School juvenile detention center in … more

Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 8/28/26

Brian Mittge: A fun-loving farewell is an invitation to consideration

In The Chronicle obituaries this week, I was struck by a unique goodbye from a gentleman I never met. The obituary feels as though it was written in Michael De Simone's own voice, and after reading … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge for The Chronicle | 8/28/26

Dr. Richard J. Stride is a CEO of a local behavioral health agency. He can be reached at docrs53@gmail.com.

Richard Stride: August is starting to look tired as summer winds to an end

By the end of August, summer starts looking like a houseguest who has stayed about three days too long. Back in June, we were delighted to see it. “Summer! Come on in! Stay as long as you … more

Commentary by Richard Stride | 8/28/26

Centralia Superintendent Lisa Grant speaks during the class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Tiger Stadium on Friday, June 5.

Letter: Centralia students will accomplish great things this year

The new school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Centralia School District is excited and ready for it to begin! We are filled with enthusiasm, hope and optimism about the learning and … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: We could all use a little more Dolly in our lives

The passing of Dolly Parton is doing something that regional disasters often produce by bringing a wide spectrum of people together feeling a similar sense of loss. She had a unique way of … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: Fiscal responsibility requires more than election-year promises

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez recently wrote that she “actually cares” about the national debt, pointing to her proposed balanced-budget amendment, the FULL Act and her vote against a … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: Attack ad runs short on truth

Politics! Attack ads funded by millions of dollars include one against a woman running for office in this county. They repeatedly show a clip of her saying in an interview that she is a little … more

8/26/26

Victor Garcia, a hunter, fisherman and retired teacher who was appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in April 2025, has died . (Photo courtesy of Department of Fish and Wildlife)

A dying Fish and Wildlife commissioner’s parting letter to Washington governor

Editor’s note: Victor Garcia, who was appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in April 2025, died over the weekend . Before he passed, the hunter, fisherman and retired educator … more

By Victor Garcia | 8/25/26

Letter to the editor: Anyone who believes in honest debate on income tax should be horrified

I found out something new today. The voters’ pamphlet we receive this year for the general election will contain flat-out lies. I was a bit shocked that the false message was allowed to … more

8/24/26

Letter to the editor: Gluesenkamp Perez not in great shape heading to general election

Conventional political wisdom is that U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is in pretty good shape for re-election. Her loss in the primary indicates a close race, but Republicans are usually more … more

8/24/26

Letter to the editor: Do the Democratic Socialists of America have a point?

Much attention has focused recently on the electoral successes of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). These have included the election of Zohran Mamdani to the mayoralty of New … more

8/24/26

This Lewis County Historical Museum photo shows early Oakville, circa 1890s, at the corner of Pine and State streets. The Hotel Glover in the foreground was operated by Thomas G. Glover (1852-1935) and his wife Elizabeth M. (Swain) Glover (1855-1939) who came to Oakville about 1889. At left is Oakville State Bank. Across the street is the building previously known as Miller’s Store. The building on the left was the old post office. In the back is the Oakville Grange Hall.

Julie McDonald: Oakville bank robberies and stories of lore

When I read a tidbit about a robbery at Oakville State Bank in 1938 with bandits escaping on horseback, I thought I’d dig into the story to find out more. But the more I searched, the less I … more

8/24/26

Powerlines above the Columbia River move electricity from the Bonneville Dam to customers across the region in Hood River County, Oregon, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle)

Opinion: The future of the PNW power grid is at risk — where is the leadership?

The Pacific Northwest is drifting toward an energy crisis of its own making. The newly appointed leader of the Bonneville Power Administration, Travis Kavulla, with support from Secretary of Energy … more

By Jim Luce | 8/21/26

Richard Stride commentary: In the age of AI, press zero for your sanity

I have become convinced that one day robots will rule the world — not because they're smarter than we are, but because they've already mastered the art of refusing to let us speak to another human … more

By Dr. Richard Stride | 8/19/26

Letter to the editor: Hillary Clinton can question elections but Trump can’t?

This letter is in response to the recent letters to the editor from Jesse Ohlsson and Susanne Weil. I find it quite amazing how quickly the liberal Democrats lose their memories. I recall when … more

8/19/26

Letter to the editor: The rich should pay their fair share in taxes so the rest of us pay less

On Nov. 3, one of the issues we will be voting on is I-645, the initiative to repeal the “millionaires income tax.” Vote no! Taxing the extremely wealthy more is the fair thing to do since … more

8/19/26

Letter to the editor: Jim Walsh is aiding and abetting a deranged tyrant

Current Rep. Jim Walsh has repeatedly sworn an oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington. But now that he is also the … more

8/19/26

Letter to the editor: Only we, the citizens of this society, have the power to correct our course

I’m feeling philosophical today, so I hope you will take a moment to listen. We are being taught that intolerance and hate are acceptable. They are not. Whether you follow the … more

8/19/26

Letter to the editor: Privacy, data and Flock cameras

I read the recent article here in which the Flock company assures us they’re taking measures to maintain our privacy. Sure they are. Here’s what citizens need to know. If the cameras … more

8/19/26