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Maureen Harkcom, president of the Lewis County Farm Bureau, hands a gift to Raintree Nursery co-owner James Owen on a Lewis County Farm Bureau Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Maureen Harkcom Commentary: Lewis County Farm Bureau’s Tour of Agriculture always worthwhile

I think I have almost recovered from (and survived) Aug. 14 — a few loose ends to tie up yet — thank you letters, report to the board for its critique and then … start planning for … more

8/23/24

Sen. John Braun in Olympia from the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Sen. John Braun Commentary: Make life in our state better by passing initiatives, electing more Republicans

A new set of rankings from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently prompted a report on a prominent regional news outlet, with this headline: “Why didn’t Washington make the top … more

8/23/24

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

Letter to the editor: A vote for Trump is a vote for Christian Nationalism

There is nothing Christian about Christian Nationalism. Christian Nationalism believes that political violence is justified. Jesus advocated for non-violence and radical love in … more

8/21/24

Letter to the editor: Letter writer way off on gun violence facts

It’s interesting how if someone writes something, many will believe it is true. Letter writer Nicholas Cook states in his letter to the editor that permitless carry of firearms leads to … more

8/21/24

Letter to the editor: County commissioner’s display of button concerning

I recently attended the Southwest Washington Fair where I encountered a concerning situation that I believe the public should be aware of. As an elected official myself, I have always held our county … more

8/21/24

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: Searching for life in space? Why doesn't a mother's womb count?

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait until the onslaught of political campaign ads hit. “I’ve been looking forward to this all summer,” said no one — … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 8/21/24

Letter to the editor: If legal gun owners were a problem, you would know it

Letter writer Nicholas Cook of Chehalis informs us in a recent letter that permitless carry has been statistically proven to lead to more gun violence. Nothing could be further from the truth. … more

8/19/24

Letter to the editor: Lewallen statement signals unity in Republican Party

A lot of cross words were thrown at candidate Joe Kent for Congress during this heated and emotional race in the Third Congressional District before the primary. So, I was really surprised when I … more

8/19/24

Catherine (Croteau-Kiggins) Carlson poses for a photo at Gorham Printing.

Julie McDonald: New owner of Gorham Printing in Centralia presses ahead

When the young 5-foot-9 blonde attended her first print shop expo as owner of Centralia’s Gorham Printing, people asked if she was somebody’s daughter. That’s because Catherine … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 8/19/24

Senate Republican Leader John Braun talks about engineering during a University of Washington Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp at W.F. West High School on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Chehalis.

John Braun: Ferguson’s attempt to deny secrecy accusations sends up more red flags

On top of Bob Ferguson’s known credibility problems, add these to the list: The Democratic candidate for governor clearly has trouble handling criticism, admitting when mistakes are made and … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 8/16/24

Brian Mittge performs his song, “Sweet Home Lewis County,” during the opening ceremony of the Southwest Washington Fair in Chehalis on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Brian Mittge: Thriving fair emphasizes the best of Lewis County life

It’s hard not to be happy about the world and our community when you walk through the Southwest Washington Fair. This week, I had the chance to spend some time at the fair, and I came away … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 8/16/24

Letter to the editor: So only Republicans can call for killing?

Addressing John McCroskey’s latest diatribe, these are his words: “Predictably, pathetic liberals were upset that the shooter missed and posted about it online. Politics is nasty, … more

8/14/24

Pins read, “Naloxone Saves Lives,” at George Washington Park in Centralia during an Overdose Awareness event in 2022.

Guest commentary: Awareness campaigns prevent overdoses and save lives

International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdoses. The campaign raises awareness of overdoses, which have impacted every community. Too many … more

By Michael Leach | 8/14/24

A guide boat sits on the bank of the Columbia River near Kalama, Washington, in June 2021.

Commentary: Progress on Columbia River Treaty is good news for Washington

The U.S. and Canada reached a preliminary deal last month to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, a 60-year-old agreement that guides how the two countries manage one of North America's largest … more

By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business | 8/14/24

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

Richard Stride commentary: Like sticks and stones, words can really hurt after all

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We have all heard this. But the truth we all know is that this is just plain false. The fact is words … more

8/14/24

Letter to the editor: We can’t afford to further hand Washington state over to radical leftists

Although many hoped a different candidate would represent the Republican ticket in November, we now find ourselves at a critical juncture. We’ve all seen and heard the rhetoric between … more

8/12/24

Letter to the editor: You will only appreciate your freedoms when they are gone

The most important thing to think about during this election is: What do you want our country to be? Do you want it to remain a democratic republic that offers freedoms that no other country … more

8/12/24

Julie McDonald: Evening with Authors features award-winning writers

An associate professor who earned a six-figure advance for his memoir about life in the Marines will moderate the Lewis County chapter of the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 8/12/24

Sen. John Braun of Centralia serves the 20th Legislative District, which spans parts of four counties from Yelm to Vancouver. He became Senate Republican leader in 2020.

John Braun commentary: Vote Republican, say ‘no’ to Democrats' dream of supermajority

Now that the Aug. 6 primary is behind us, voters across our state know who will be on the general-election ballot. While knowing the names of the finalists is important, knowing what all is at … more

By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 8/9/24

A scene from the Junior Livestock Market at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

Brian Mittge: Enjoying the good life (and livestock) at the fair

Are you ready for the biggest little week of the summer? I’m talking about the Southwest Washington Fair, which begins Tuesday at the fairgrounds in north Chehalis. I’m looking … more

8/9/24