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Letter to the Editor: Gluesenkamp Perez Supports Fairness for All

This is my response to the letter to the editor condemning Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for voting for the IRS to hire 87,000 agents. I applaud Marie because she read the facts … more

3/13/23

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Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on School Levies and Bonds

It’s odd many well educated people can’t grasp the voters of Lewis County are not as dumb as our politicians and educators think. The failures of the school levies are their fault. Many … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Whose Prayer Will Be Said?

A recent letter from Ray Anderson regarding the constitutionality of school prayer fails to ask or answer what is always the most important question: whose prayer will be said? Am I to … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Dilbert Replacement Is No Good

I make note that your paper has removed the Dilbert comic and replaced it. I in no way agree with or condone the statements that were made by the creator of the Dilbert comic. It is your … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Publisher Off Base on Homelessness

Chad Taylor, the owner and publisher of The Chronicle, occasionally publishes a musings column in The Chronicle, the newspaper he bought. In a recent column about homelessness, Mr. Taylor mused … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Seek Truth Beyond Mainstream Media

About nine years ago, I was steadfastly tribal in my political leanings and wanted to be liked and accepted by my peers. During this time, almost everyone I perceived as being successful, worldly and … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to The Chronicle for Commitment to Community

I wanted to take the time and commend The Chronicle, the owners and the staff. Over the years, as a youth parent volunteer in various sports and clubs, I have reached out to The Chronicle for … more

3/10/23

Letter to the Editor: Beating a Dead Yard Bird in Chehalis

In a recent article noting that the City of Chehalis had dropped a lawsuit against Yard Birds, I am reminded of the futility of beating a dead horse, or in this case, a dead Yard Bird. … more

3/10/23

Letter to the Editor: Legislation Would Have a Chilling Effect on Free Speech

I am writing to alert readers to a proposal currently working its way through the Washington state Legislature, House Bill 1333. This bill is of importance to me personally because I write … more

3/10/23

Chad Taylor is publisher of The Chronicle and CT Publishing. He and his wife, Coralee Taylor, are the owners of The Chronicle. They can be reached at ctaylor@chronline.com.

Publisher's Note: Enough Tired Justification — It’s Time to Take Action on Homelessness

As cities and towns across the country continue to grapple with the issue of homelessness, excuses for why our public spaces are overrun with those in need seem to abound. But it's time to move … more

Commentary by Chad Taylor | 3/10/23

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.

Sen. John Braun Commentary: Senate Passes Pursuit, Drug-Possession Bills; House Has Next Move

While the people were barred from the state Capitol during the 2021 legislative session by the pandemic and a tall metal fence, majority Democrats made several policy decisions that have caused great … more

By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 3/10/23

Our Views: Lawmakers Must Balance Open Government With Protection for Survivors

The Public Records Act (PRA) requires all public records maintained by state and local agencies be made available to all members of the public, except for records specifically exempt under the PRA or … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 3/8/23

Bill Moeller smiles for a portrait outside The Chronicle in Centralia on Jan. 24, 2023.

Bill Moeller Commentary: Along the Road Again — and I Think History, Too, Repeats Itself

Here's another of those columns that might, hopefully, bring up a little nostalgia. This one first saw light in 2008. A few things have been added and some were discarded, but … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 3/8/23

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Rally to Help a Man Who Has Helped Many Others

Rarely does a day go by when we don’t hear of someone suffering from a deadly cancer or other life-threatening health crises. Such a recent Facebook story got my attention and tugged at my … more

3/8/23

Letter to the Editor: Why Did Braun Oppose Voter Registration Bill?

Sen. John Braun voted nay on the Voting Registration Bill. Sen. Sam Hunt introduced a nice bill, Senate Bill 5112 , to update voter registration. The final Senate roll call was 38 in favor, 10 … more

3/8/23

Letter to the Editor: A Heartfelt Thank You to ‘Some Random Lady’

At 81 years old, I lost my 75-year-old wife of 52 years to cancer. I went to the U.S. Cellular store to disconnect her phone line and move my number to her recently upgraded, newer … more

3/6/23

Raymond J. Egan, of Steilacoom, a historian and reenactor who portrays legendary Northwest pioneers such as Ezra Meeker, Father Luigi Rossi and others, holds a copy of one of Meeker’s books.

Julie McDonald Commentary: History Reenactor Shares Tidbits of Fact, Fiction and Fun

“History is so darned messy.” So says Raymond J. Egan, of Steilacoom, a historian and reenactor who portrays legendary Northwest pioneers such as Ezra Meeker, Father Luigi Rossi … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/6/23

Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on Nursing Home Worker Shortages

I just read an article in the recent AARP Bulletin about the pandemic challenges, which have yet to end for nursing homes. “A chronic worker shortage has blocked chances for reform and … more

3/6/23

Letter to the Editor: Recounting 1945 Rescue From Los Banos Internment Camp

As dawn broke over the Los Banos Civilian “Internment” Camp at 7 a.m. on Feb. 23, 1945 (1 p.m. Feb. 22, 1945, U.S. Time) about 25 miles south of Manila in the Philippine Islands, it held … more

3/6/23

This session's House pages are pictured within an outline of Legislative District 20.

Rep. Abbarno Commentary: House Page Program Opens Opportunities for Local Students

For the first time since 2020, the Washington state Legislature is back, in-person, conducting meetings and floor sessions on the Capitol campus. And with this return to normalcy, we’ve been … more

3/6/23