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Type “Morton” and “Wikipedia” into the search bar, and you’ll see Morton Salt, Morton, Illinois, and a steakhouse before you find the hometown of Grammy award-winner …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For The Chronicle
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3/1/24
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For generations, our region's trucking industry has been a driving force behind our economy, connecting businesses and communities along the Interstate 5 stem by ensuring the reliable delivery of …
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By Dale Lemmons
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3/1/24
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Our state Legislature is on a path to make history by enacting three of the six initiatives submitted by Washington voters.
While that is a win for the people of our state, we can and should do …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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3/1/24
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As a community, we stand at a critical juncture where the very essence of womanhood is being undermined and distorted under the guise of inclusivity.
Recently, our local community college …
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By Sean Swope, Lewis County commissioner
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3/1/24
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In Lewis County, millennials and Generation Z youngsters make up only 35% of the population, whereas the Greatest Generation, Silent Majority, Baby Boomers plus Generation X make up the majority, …
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By Bill Serrahn
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2/28/24
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In Washington this year, we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years, which is good for …
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By Don Brunell
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2/28/24
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I don’t recall where I read this, but a man was speaking to a crowd and said this: A bear hunter wanted a fur coat. He was hunting for a bear, and he located one. He aimed at the bear and, at …
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2/28/24
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Earlier this year, I read an article in The Chronicle indicating we must save the Oregon spotted frog. An earlier article said we must kill 500,000 barred owls as they are not native to Washington. …
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2/28/24
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Where to start regarding Bruce Peterson’s recent letter disparaging a writer who was critical of Trump?
Mr. Peterson, your good heart has been betrayed. Mr. Trump is a liar. It’s the …
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2/28/24
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I just turned the TV on, and the gossip show TMZ Live happens to be on. This got my feeble attention — plus an ironic past history lesson.
The TMZ Live show was about an upcoming special …
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2/28/24
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Many folks in the Lewis County area have been asking questions about the proposed PNW Hydrogen (PNWH2) Hub, and specifically the 300 MW Fortescue Electrolysis plant to be built at the former …
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2/28/24
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I attended the presentation at Centralia College about the potential hydrogen fuel production plant at the Centralia mine site. The first thing that comes to mind was the lack of detail in the …
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2/28/24
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I’m afraid that I am confused by people like letter writer Katherine Ford who berate President Trump as wanting to destroy this country when her choice, Joe Biden, has already done much of what …
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2/28/24
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The First Amendment in the Bill of Rights states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of …
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2/28/24
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Last summer, a new overlay was installed on Jackson Highway south from Toledo south to the intersection with the freeway. To all appearances, it was a fine piece of roadwork. However, since the fall …
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2/28/24
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When seventh- and eighth-grade boys showed up at Toledo Middle School for their first weight-lifting class last fall, they looked askance at their teacher — a woman.
Little did they know …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/26/24
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Even in a one-party Legislature, our voices have power — when we use them.
Last week, during a brief public hearing on a bill that would mandate LGBTQ history and …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/23/24
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I don’t know which is worse: How the Legislature’s Democratic leaders are disrespecting the 800,000-plus Washingtonians who signed petitions in support of the six voter initiatives before …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/23/24
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The people have a right to know.
That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a …
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By Mike Fancher / WashCOG president
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2/23/24
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Who doesn’t like a love story?
Lasting love is more difficult to achieve, but certainly not impossible.
We just celebrated Valentine's Day, which got me thinking of my mom and dad. My …
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Commentary by Richard Stride
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2/23/24
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