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I truly hope that many read The Chronicle article “”all bad news” explaining the Washington state budget shortfall.
Dave Reich, state chief economist, noted a $412 million …
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10/9/25
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What is needed to fix rural economies?
The economy in rural America is suffering. People with all different political beliefs can agree on this statement.
There are very few high paying …
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10/9/25
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I find the extreme political rhetoric in our country abhorrent. It is fueling political violence committed on both ends of the political spectrum.
Yet, I also understand the need to ardently …
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10/9/25
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The fellowship hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chehalis bubbled with conversations as current and former members gathered Sunday morning to celebrate the church’s 170th anniversary.
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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10/6/25
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Generally, the fall has been one of my favorite times of the year.
But then I was elected sheriff and that changed, as it was budget preparation time.
And the message then …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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10/6/25
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I am a proud lifelong union member, raised in a family of union leaders. I’m an active member of IAFF Local 315, a former member of IAFF Local 2903, and a former member of WFSE. I’ve been …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier
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10/6/25
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Cathy Murphy, who helped create the Onalaska Alliance (OA) and its signature grand event, the Apple Harvest Festival, was outvoted in a recent important decision by the group she loves.
While …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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10/3/25
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There’s a lot in common between the security and safety issues at Green Hill School, the harm being done to our state’s children by fentanyl, and the staggering cost of financial …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun
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10/3/25
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Last week, Washington state Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh echoed Trump's conspiracy theories about grassroots activism and doubled down on claims that protesters who disagree with him are "paid …
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Commentary by Zac Eckstein
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10/3/25
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Fire service consolidation is not new to the Pacific Northwest.
From Clackamas County, Oregon, where rural fire districts began merging in the 1970s, to Los Angeles County, California, which …
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10/3/25
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There are many causes of political and terrorist murders. But the reason for the act is seeking and receiving publicity.
Why do people commit political or terrorist murder?
Could it be to …
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10/3/25
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It’s no secret that the Tumwater T-Birds and the Chehalis Bearcats share a competitive spirit when it comes to athletics.
Where no rivalry exists, however, is in our shared commitment to …
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10/3/25
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I am writing to encourage my fellow community members to support Julie Shaffley for another term as Port of Centralia commissioner.
Julie has proven herself to be a thoughtful, dedicated and …
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10/3/25
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Since being elected as Port of Centralia commissioner, Julie Shaffley has demonstrated the dedication, vision and fiscal responsibility to lead in managing one of the most critical economic drivers …
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10/3/25
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Please vote yes to renew the upcoming Transportation Benefit District ( TBD ) .2% sales tax to improve Centralia’s streets.
I know this money can only be used to fix our streets. It is not …
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10/1/25
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My wife and I have felt that Sean Swope is doing a great job as District 1 Lewis County commissioner.
What we haven't been able to figure out is why people have been throwing pebbles at him over …
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10/1/25
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There are three statewide initiatives the Lewis County Republican Party is working to gather signatures: IL26-12, IL26-001 and IL126-638.
At the same time, there are recent reports of …
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Commentary by Greg Rohr
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10/1/25
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Idaho’s top real estate agents are not cashing commissions in Boise – they’re writing tax laws in Olympia. Washington state legislators keep raising the cost of doing business so …
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By Amber Gunn / Mountain States Policy Center
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10/1/25
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Washington families, seniors and small business owners are already confronting one of the highest costs of living in America. From food to housing, transportation to childcare, everyday expenses are …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno / R-Chehalis
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9/30/25
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I am a proud lifelong union member, raised in a family of union leaders. I’m an active member of IAFF Local 315, a former member of IAFF Local 2903, and a former member of WFSE. I’ve been …
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By Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier
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9/29/25
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