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Editor's note: This commentary was published alongside Julie McDonald's Nov. 20 column, " Celebrating with thanks — and a bit of grief ," which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2f2r3nva … more
Thanksgiving this year heralds a time of great joy as our family celebrates its first holiday with my great-niece who was born in August, but a sting of sadness lingers as we remember her big brother … more
It was a half hour past midnight on Friday morning, and Mindy Lindbergh was worried.   She had just seen a Facebook post warning that two horses, one of them a huge draft horse, were … more
While the last veterans who survived the “surprise” Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are dwindling rapidly, we cannot let their sacrifices and the memories of that horrific day that … more
Editor’s note: This editorial has been updated to correct and clarify that a letter sent to the Governor’s Office by local police chiefs requesting further investigation at Green Hill … more
I received a legitimate question about the hours that a dairyman works. The inquiry was related to the old adage "up at the crack of dawn to milk the cows." It has been said that those of us on … more
Do you want to be successful in life?   Are you risk averse?   Let me share one of the greatest truths in life: If you are not willing to take risks, you will never grow, change … more
People who visited the Southwest Washington Fair in the 1970s remember the Olde Towne Heritage Street featuring a sheriff’s office and jail, dentist office, Security State Bank branch, school, … more
Since the announcement that a bunch of borrowed federal dollars being poured into hydrogen here and elsewhere was reported, I wondered what on earth this was all about. Maybe you are wondering, too. … more
As we enter into yet another Washington winter with gray skies and soggy clouds, people who dive into despondency because of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) might find help at the local library. … more
In January, a new law took effect in Washington requiring employers with more than 15 employees to include wage and benefit information in new job postings. It’s intended to use pay … more
I recently learned that the old saying, “it’s too good to be true” doesn’t account for something important: scams don’t go through the intelligent, thinking part of your … more
In 1992, a single male sockeye salmon managed to swim 900 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River to Redfish Lake located deep in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains — the end of his migratory … more
People ask me why I am a part of Lewis County Farm Bureau (LCFB), especially since I am now retired from agriculture. Why do I put in all the time and effort? My answer? Because I believe in the … more
A week ago today, I filled up a rental car — an SUV — for less than $32, paying $2.99 a gallon at the Costco in Aurora, Colorado.   That same day, the price at Tumwater’s … more
If you like drumming, huge spectacles of coordination or just really, REALLY loud beats in perfect time, head to Lakewood on Nov. 5 for the 20th anniversary extravaganza known as Woodstick.   … more
On Nov. 1, Centralia College will be paying homage to one of Lewis County’s greatest treasures — Doris Wood-Brumsickle.   Nov. 1 is Doris Wood Day at Centralia College and we … more
The Napavine School District stands at a critical juncture, facing challenges and opportunities that demand our attention.   It’s essential to consider the profound impact of … more
I’m a bit sad Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t running for re-election. Like so many others, we enjoy record high fuel prices here in Washington and the other costs that go with it, including … more
After decades of work and millions of dollars of restoration work, one of our region’s threatened salmon runs is showing encouraging signs of recovery — summer chum that return to the … more
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