In politics, there are formal campaigns, and then there are revolutions made with spray paint, garage-sale bicycles and a little inspiration from the likes of Banksy and Sun Tzu.
Before I was a …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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5/16/25
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I am a Mineral Creek neighbor of the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (MRSR) and logging museum. I am a forester with years of experience walking and working in the woods along the railroad right-of-way …
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5/14/25
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“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United …
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5/14/25
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It’s being reported that Three Mile Island nuclear plants will be restarted soon. The project will be renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center.
The driving force behind its restart is the …
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5/14/25
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As we recognize National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025), we pause not only to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across our country, but also to reflect on the vital role …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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5/13/25
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It’s everywhere — artificial intelligence. On the phone. In the car. On the television. Call it Siri. Alexa. ChatGPT. Or Roomba. But it’s here to stay.
The question is, what …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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May 5. For many, it's a day of joy — Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of resilience and victory, marking the triumph of Mexican forces over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Across …
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Commentary by Richard Stride
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5/12/25
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“Good morning, ma’am. I am here to investigate a complaint filed against you by your neighbor.”
That’s not what you want to hear out of the mouth of someone standing at …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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I recently happened upon a story in the Oregon news which, in my view, perfectly illustrates what we as a society are facing: the failure to use the word “no.”
First though, as …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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In recent times, the Republican Party, traditionally known for its emphasis on limited government and individual freedoms, appears to have abdicated its responsibility to safeguard the democratic …
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5/12/25
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I am not against education. I am against what it has become.
In Centralia, we are feeding a system that no longer promotes individuals, growth or real preparation for life. We keep approving …
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5/12/25
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As the owners of an independent grocery store serving rural Skamania County, we’ve seen a lot – supply chain disruptions, rising fuel costs, labor shortages. Through it all, we’ve …
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By Andra and John Mobley
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5/12/25
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A few nights ago, I attended a public meeting held at St. Timothy Episcopal Church to discuss the newly proposed safe parking program in Chehalis. I came into the meeting with an open mind and a …
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Commentary by Sean Swope
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5/9/25
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The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.
One of the bills includes an …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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5/9/25
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With a $16 million state budget shortfall expected for the 2025–2027 biennium, agencies across Washington prepared for tough decisions.
When the final budget passed on April 26, it …
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Commentary by Chris Judd
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5/9/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has set some clear expectations when it comes to raising taxes.
Now that he is the final line of defense against the largest tax increase in state history, …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/9/25
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Ezra Klein’s recent interview with U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gave national listeners a chance to hear what many in Southwest Washington already know: Gluesenkamp Perez is one of the few …
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5/7/25
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During the recent budget discussions in Olympia, attack ads were ongoing on YouTube to discredit the tough decisions forced on this and every state because of the mess called Project 2025 in …
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5/7/25
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — including the rent control measure …
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Commentary by Jaime Herrera Beutler
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5/7/25
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As the vibrant colors of spring bloom across Lewis County, the 2025 Spring Youth Fair stands as a testament to the dedication, passion and community spirit that define our region. Held last Friday …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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5/7/25
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