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Commentary: Tone-Deaf Politics, Taxes and Regulation Driving State’s Gas Prices Even Higher

For the first time ever, the average price for a gallon of gas in Washington state exceeds five dollars a gallon, an increase of $1.42, or 40%, in just one year. The price is unlikely to hit $10 … more

By Todd Myers / Washington Policy Center | 6/10/22

Don Brunell Commentary: Amid Labor Woes, Companies Relying More on Robotics

Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, economies in the industrial world were moving along fairly smoothly — reliable supply chains with “just in time” component arrivals, predictable … more

By Don Brunell | 6/10/22

Brian Mittge Commentary: A Juneuary Playdate at the Park

This week, I was blessed to take a long walk in the rain, stand in the rain for an hour or so, then take another long walk in the rain. The walk was good. The rain was wet. The best part was the … more

6/10/22

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Letter to the Editor: Making Predictions for the Year 2030

It is 2030 and here in Washington state Jay Inslee is still the governor after three failed attempts at becoming president. He continually runs on a green campaign, though many scientists are now … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Read the Constitution, the Best Piece of Legislation Ever Written

A reminder to those that would like to change our constitution to fit their own narrative: the constitution of the United States is considered to be the best piece of legislation and literature ever … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Mass Shootings Are America’s Real ‘Groundhog Day’

So, lower the flag to half-staff. Turn the hymn book to the dog-eared page for "Amazing Grace" and light some candles. We have got the routine down. Mass shootings are America's real "Groundhog … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: In Response to Former Centralia College Professor’s Criticisms

I'm writing in response to Greg Gilbertson's May 25 letter to The Chronicle indicting the quality of education and professionalism of faculty at Centralia College. As a professor of English at … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Republicans, Stand Up

Republicans! Do you believe in our democracy, our form of government? If so, you need to speak up. The election fraud claim is a big lie. We have honest elections. This has been proven in state after … more

6/8/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: We’ve Got Some Problems, But It’s Not the First Time

Life gets “curiouser and curiouser,” not to mention “scarier and scarier.” So, we are adjusting to COVID-19. Then there is always Ukraine. Throw in the slaughter of … more

6/8/22

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

Richard Stride Commentary: Celebrating Who You Are Is One Key to Real Happiness

Harold Kushner, the rabbi, author and teacher who wrote the best seller, “When Bad Things Happen to Good People,” wrote another book I reread recently. The book is titled … more

6/6/22

Julie McDonald, a personal historian from Toledo, may be reached at memoirs@chaptersoflife.com.

Julie McDonald Commentary: A Season of Mourning Can Follow a Life of Loving

As I sat in a pew at Westminster Presbyterian Church for a funeral Saturday, I reflected on the season of loss experienced lately with COVID-19 deaths, fractured relationships, mass shootings of … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 6/6/22

Rep. Peter Abbarno takes part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run in this file photo.

Peter Abbarno Commentary: Lewis County Special Olympics Athletes Need Our Support

As if polar plunging into frigid Mayfield Lake with the Lewis County Icicle Brigade wasn’t enough, I decided to once again punish my body for a great cause; the Lewis County Law Enforcement … more

By Rep. Peter Abbarno | 6/6/22

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Commentary: FutureCast Data Dashboard Will Help Us Create the Washington We Want

It’s hard to prepare for the future if you’re only checking the rearview mirror. That’s why the AWB Institute has launched a new tool called FutureCast that provides employers, … more

By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business | 6/3/22

Letter to the Editor: Mistreatment of Prospective Employee Disheartening

If we want our youth to value work then employers must value it as well. My son’s recent hiring experience at a Chehalis restaurant is an example of how employers are also responsible for … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Winlock Mayor Responds to Coverage of Recent Meeting

In the Lewis County News’ May 18, 2022, edition, an article was printed and distributed containing inaccuracies and statements which have caused unnecessary confusion. This letter is in … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Candidate Instigated Controversy at County Republicans Meeting

I was in attendance at the Lewis County Republicans meeting on May 2. I listened as Sheriff Rob Snaza spoke to the audience about coming together and unifying the Republican Party. He also spoke … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Chronicle Editorial Board Gets It Wrong on Mill Closure

On May 16, the editorial board at The Chronicle published a poorly-researched opinion piece on my campaign ad, which featured the closure of the pulp mill in Camas, Washington. The article … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Putin Makes Miscalculation of Epic Proportions

On Feb. 24, Vladimir Putin attacked the sovereign nation of Ukraine without provocation or laudable intent in full expectation of a cakewalk. The armed forces of Russia vastly outnumbered … more

6/1/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: My Experience Catching the COVID-19 Virus

I ended last week’s column with my admission that, in spite of the shots I’d received, I still contracted “the virus.” Maybe it had been building all along, but I … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 6/1/22

Richard Stride Commentary: We Are All More Than the Worst Thing We’ve Ever Done

We are more. I found this saying by Brian Stevenson, Equal Justice Project, in his book “Just Mercy” (there’s also a film by the same name starring Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie … more

By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle | 5/30/22