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Author Jeff Wheeler is pictured with a pair of his books.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Bestselling YA Fantasy Author to Keynote Centralia Writers Conference

Imagine “Vikings,” “The Last Kingdom” and “Game of Thrones” — all thrown into novels but without the sex and swearing. That’s close to the entryway … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/14/22

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Letter to the Editor: ‘Don’t Say RINO’ and Other Thoughts From a Lewis County Republican

I want to thank The Chronicle for their March 7 and 8 articles that clarified some of the campaign ad accusations made by Hiedi St. John against Joe Kent in the 3rd Congressional District race. I … more

3/11/22

Letter to the Editor: We Should Pursue Energy Independence

The first thing I would do amid rising gas prices is reopen the Keystone pipeline. We can be energy independent so we don’t have to rely on Russia and give them money to pay for their war. … more

3/11/22

FILE PHOTO —Trees sit just below the snow line in East Lewis County.

Commentary: Washington Needs Inclusive Healthy Forest Policy

Washington’s Board of Natural Resources is considering banning timber harvesting on state lands. That is extremely unwise. Instead, the board must ensure its healthy forest policies incorporate … more

By Don Brunell | 3/11/22

A sign sits under the memorial tree outside Centralia United Methodist Church.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Tallying What We Lost, Asking How We Should Rebuild

Today, Washington’s mask mandate ends. This week will also mark two years since the global COVID-19 pandemic really hit home. It’s a good time to examine what the heck just happened to … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 3/11/22

Letter to the Editor: Improvements at Centralia Pool Greatly Appreciated

I want to thank the Centralia School District, Thorbeckes and the City of Centralia for taking care of our pool. The pool recently had a pump go out which left it shut down for over a couple of … more

3/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Auctioneers, Auction Houses Painted in Bad Light

In your article posted Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, titled, “Centralia Police Department to Sell Seized And Unclaimed Property Online,” the reporter left your readers with an inaccurate picture … more

3/9/22

FILE PHOTO — Bill Moeller walks along the fence line in Centralia.

Bill Moeller Commentary: Hunting Skunk Cabbage

Last week’s column had a hint in it that I might have some strange information to pass along to you. Well, it may not be strange to you — but it sure felt like it to me. In that … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 3/9/22

Don Brunell Commentary: Patriotism of Ukrainian Boxers Brings Hope

It’s not often that we see an athlete at the top of his or her game walk away from a multi-million dollar payday to go home and fight for his or her country. However, that is exactly what world … more

By Don C. Brunell | 3/8/22

On Sunday afternoon, for the second week in a row, dozens of people crowded into a room — this time New Life Assembly of God Church in Toledo — to learn about the dangers of biosludge.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Family’s Experience a Cautionary Tale of Battling Biosolids

When I heard about plans for spreading biosludge on Layton Prairie, I cringed. For more than three decades, I listened to my sister-in-law Linda Zander recount the dangers of human waste spread … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/7/22

A house in the Edison District is seen illuminated in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag Tuesday night in Centralia.

Other Views: Freedom-Loving People Stand With Ukraine

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has generated a global response and nearly universal outrage at the unprovoked action. It also has illuminated differences between local congressional candidates. Rep. … more

Commentary by The Columbian Editorial Board | 3/6/22

Letter to the Editor: COVID and Fear

The ongoing (and thankfully diminishing) COVID-19 pandemic or epidemic and our responses to it have had significant, sometimes devastating, consequences to virtually everyone. From the obvious health … more

3/4/22

Letter to the Editor: Muzzled Voices Are the Loudest

When you're secretive, only those that know your secret will hear you. When you're deceitful, no one truly hears you. People fear the very presence of you. Secrets and deceit cause the fearful to … more

3/4/22

Letter to the Editor: A Question for Opponents of Supreme Court Nominee

During his campaign for the presidency in 2020, Joseph Biden promised to nominate the first Black woman to the United States Supreme Court. With the nomination to the court of Ketanji Brown Jackson, … more

3/4/22

Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Article Focused on Seniors and Pandemic

Thank you, Chronicle, for running the article on the pandemic’s effect on senior adults and how to help combat those effects. This message is to senior adults: You are free to mask up every … more

3/4/22

How to Better Support Students in Their Journey From High School to College

We are Washington state’s future. We’re the next set of business executives, health care professionals, computer scientists, educators and innovators. We have clear goals for ourselves … more

By Josiah Johnson and Jocelyn Daniels | 3/4/22

Brian Mittge Commentary: Farewell to a Chehalis Servant-Leader, Dave Campbell

What sad news to read about the passing of former longtime Chehalis City Manager Dave Campbell. He died of cancer at age 68 with his family by his side. Public employees sometimes get a bad … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 3/4/22

The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.

Commentary: Democrats’ New Transportation Scheme Leaves Most of Washington Behind

Legislation that is terrible for most of Washington is motoring through the state Legislature as the end of the 2022 session draws near. It’s the so-called “Move Ahead … more

By Sen. Ann Rivers | 3/2/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: Waiting for Spring

If you’ve lived in Western Washington for any length of time, I think I’m safe in saying that this is a time of frustration for you. We’ve had snatches and pieces of just enough … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 3/2/22

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: Centralia Chief Makes Right Call Firing Officers

It has been a difficult time if you’re in law enforcement these past couple years. Politicians and most mainstream media outlets, especially in big cities, have bashed the actions of officers … more

3/2/22