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I’m a center-right “Scoop Jackson” moderate Democrat marooned on an island in today’s deep-blue Washington. My friends and I celebrate local election victories while our …
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12/23/24
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Newly elected legislators in the Washington State House of Representatives gathered in Olympia recently beginning their orientation for the upcoming 105-day session that begins Jan. 13. The biggest …
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12/23/24
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There’s a photo of Lee Coumbs I rediscovered while writing these farewell tribute columns that shows how his spirit warmed our community even during dark, cold times.
In one way, …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/20/24
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Earlier this month, the City of Federal Way released data showing crime rates overall had fallen 11% from a year ago.
That’s great news for any community, especially one of the larger …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/20/24
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I served as a member of the Chehalis City Council for 18 years, a position that operates within a structure common to many local elected boards, such as school boards and public utility districts …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor / For The Chronicle
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12/20/24
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As we approach the end of the year, it can only mean one thing: Another legislative session is approaching and, based on what our governor has said recently, we’d best hang onto our wallets.
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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12/18/24
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I recently remembered a song that came out in the 1990s by a country and rock group called Alabama. The song was titled “I’m in a Hurry (and Don’t Know Why).”
Here are …
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By Richard Stride
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12/18/24
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After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing our nation with civility and respect. It is time to go back to acting for the common good.
Enough …
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By Don Brunell
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12/18/24
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I am the Mayberry Road area resident Amy White quoted in The Chronicle’s piece on nitrates on Fords Prairie (“High nitrate levels in water draw concerns of Centralia area …
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12/16/24
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Donald Trump stumbled badly by asking Chinese dictator Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration as president, only to have the despot turn him down.
This invitation should have been issued, …
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12/16/24
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I have to take exception to U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s characterization that somehow our warfighters are short-changed by some nefarious contractors (“MGP issues new right to …
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12/16/24
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Our founding fathers disagreed on many things when they gathered in Philadelphia in May of 1787. Slavery, proportional representation and just what sort of government they would form were all issues …
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12/16/24
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While elves are hard at work building toys and Santa is preparing for his upcoming epic eve, our Legislature is already planning to introduce tax increases.
Washington voters saw fit to stuff …
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12/16/24
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The recent murder of the United Health Care CEO should open the eyes of the billionaire class of America.
For such a small segment of our society to control such a large portion of the …
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12/16/24
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One of the biggest memorials to anyone, anywhere, is currently alight each evening in Centralia.
The beautiful Christmas lights at Fort Borst Park are, to me, a perfect homage to the man …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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12/13/24
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Senate Republicans will go into the 2025 legislative session next month with three priorities: Work toward a safer Washington, an affordable Washington and a better future for our children. Most of …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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12/13/24
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The past couple of weeks have seen great loss of caring, giving, selfless community leadership.
The passing of three local legends has occurred:
• Bill T. Brumsickle, Centralia …
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12/13/24
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I want to add to the story of how Lee Coumbs touched lives.
I first met Lee in 1971 when he came to Centralia High School as an agriculture teacher when I was a counselor. I quickly …
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12/13/24
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Once again, I’m trying to understand how letter writer Bruce Peterson has managed to distort the intent of my Nov. 21 letter to the opinions page of The Chronicle. My letter was referring to …
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12/13/24
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Thanksgiving has just passed and Christmas and Hanukkah will begin on the same day. Have you bought or made presents under the tree if you are Christian, and will you give coins to your children if …
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12/13/24
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