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

Richard Stride Commentary: How About We Choose Living and Loving This Christmas Season?

I write about a lot of things. Sometimes it's history. Sometimes it's family. Sometimes it's about feeling good. Sometimes it’s about funny or humorous things. Sometimes it’s … more

By Richard Stride | 12/23/22

The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

Commentary: New IRS Requirements Raise Questions on Vow to Only Expand Audits on Rich

Next month, the U.S. Postal Service will be busier than usual. Not because of late Christmas cards or thank-you letters, but because of the extra Form 1099-Ks the IRS will be mailing out. Under … more

By Preston Brashers / The Heritage Foundation | 12/23/22

Ed Johnstone is the chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.

Being Frank: Water Quality Protection Is Headed in the Right Direction

Tribes have traveled a long road and back again to improve water quality standards and protect the health of everyone who eats salmon and shellfish in the state of Washington. In … more

By Ed Johnstone | 12/21/22

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference in 2021.

Commentary: Legislature Will Get Another Shot at Real Emergency Powers Reform

A 2023 pre-filed bipartisan Senate bill is proposing common-sense reforms that would remove an illogical inconsistency in Washington’s current emergency powers law and provide meaningful … more

By Jason Mercier | 12/20/22

Suzi Vander Stoep is honored during a St. Helens Club meeting in Chehalis as Edna Fund smiles while holding a photo of Vander Stoep next to her husband Jim and dog Bob.

Julie McDonald: Chehalis Club Honors Deceased Members With Book Donations

Earlier this month, at its regular meeting, the St. Helens Club in Chehalis welcomed the daughter, son and granddaughter of Suzi Vander Stoep, who had been a member of the historic club for 56 years … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 12/19/22

Santa sits in a sleigh behind reindeer as cars drive through the Borst Park Christmas lights display in Centralia.

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Miss Out on Borst Park Christmas Display

If you have not yet gone out to enjoy the Borst Park Drive Thru Christmas light display, I encourage you to check it out. It runs every day 5 to 9 p.m. until Dec. 25. It’s $5 per … more

12/19/22

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Is an Excellent Opportunity for Mineral

I’m a longtime resident of Mineral who has owned property and other investments here for more than 45 years. I would like to share some Mineral history as seen through my eyes. … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Jaime Herrera Beutler, for Excellent Representation

I was so impressed by the article about Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s final comments on the U.S. House floor featured in Saturday’s edition of The Chronicle. I’m also … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Letter Writer Points Finger in All the Wrong Directions

Once again, letter writer Mike Kimbrel has invested time and effort to pen an extensive letter with little factual basis to support it. For instance, “Barack Obama and President Joe Biden … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Republicans' Approach to Jan. 6 Ridiculous

Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to allow the Jan. 6 committee the approval and participation of the GOP. He forbids five Republicans, already appointed, to … more

12/19/22

Commentary: Veterans’ Wreaths Spread Across America

The holiday season is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on veterans’ graves across America help to ease that pain. More than 2.5 … more

By Don Brunell | 12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Things Apparently Must Become Even Worse to Change Nation’s Direction

In September 1949, I began first grade, and I voted for the first time in 1961 at age 21. During my adult years, I voted Republican, being of a conservative bent. I have noted that before 2009, … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Stand Behind Our Nurses

I am writing this letter in support of the Providence Centralia Hospital nurses and all health care workers in the community. I have worked as a nurse in many roles over the years, both union, … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Nothing in Constitution Allows Americans to Bear Arms in Conflict With Federal Government

There is nothing in the Constitution that allows American citizens the right to bear arms out of fear of or in conflict with our own federal government. That is a mistaken notion of the Second … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Christmas Is Truly the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. In the year 2022, many things seem topsey-turvey. I am a senior among seniors. Some might call me an “old codger.” I hope I have gained … more

12/16/22

Turf is rolled out onto a multisport athletic field at the Centralia College Campus in September.

Bob Mohrbacher Commentary: It Was a Very Good Year for Centralia College

December lends itself to taking stock of the year and reflecting on accomplishments. It’s an opportunity to pause and breathe before jumping into the next goals and challenges. At Centralia … more

By Bob Mohrbacher / Centralia College president | 12/16/22

Members of the Centralia High School and Centralia Middle School orchestra bands perform “Jingle Bells” at George Washington Park before a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration last month.

Brian Mittge Commentary: All I Want for Christmas Is for You to Sing

Christmas is magical for many different reasons. For me, I love that it’s one of the few times of the year when it’s still socially acceptable to burst into song. Even better, a … more

12/16/22

The cartoon above was drawn by letter writer Michael Forney, of Rochester, in response to an article in the Tuesday edition of The Chronicle titled “Hawk Attack or Hard Molt? If the Latter, Here’s How to Help the Hen.” His full letter is below.

Letter to the Editor: In Response to ‘Hawk Attack or Hard Molt’

After 13 years of keeping chickens I’m still gobsmacked when I see feathers everywhere and the birds invariably choose the coldest months to get going. I keep in mind they’ll be … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Time to Get the Legislators Legislating on Abandoned Vehicles

Both sides of the aisle cannot dispute that abandoned vehicle removal on private property is unfair and unjust to owners and renters. Find the last owners of the trash cans on wheels and … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Cities, Counties Should Step Up for Citizens on Abandoned RV Issue

I can’t help feeling empathy for Cathy Linsey and her husband for being unwittingly thrust into a problem they didn’t cause with the abandoned RV on her property. The county … more

12/14/22