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Bill Brumsickle looks over at his wife, Doris Wood, while sitting at her home in Centralia in this Chronicle file photo.
Julie McDonald: Bill Brumsickle leaves a legacy of love and laughter
Lewis County lost a legend last week with the death of Bill Brumsickle, a beloved and well-respected athlete, educator, administrator, state legislator and fundraiser for Centralia College. His … more
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Downtown Centralia is pictured last September from above South Tower Avenue facing the north.
Mayor’s message: Giving thanks for Centralia and Centralians
One of the best parts of local government is how connected we can be to those we serve.  As mayor, people contact me frequently to share their concerns and ideas. I often drive around town … more
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Julie McDonald: Thanksgiving a time to take stock of blessings
On Jan. 2, I stepped off the treadmill gasping for breath and learned I’d flunked the test, but this failing grade could put a permanent period on my earthly life. Terror struck my heart … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
John Braun: It’s time to give thanks — and to restore our state
Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving in late November, as a nation, because of an October 1863 proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Prior to that, states celebrated on the dates of their … more
John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.
John McCroskey: The election is over and the world didn’t end — for most of us
I waited a bit to comment on the outcome of the election just to see if in fact the world would end if President Donald Trump was reelected. Nope. At least unless you were one of those so … more
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Don C. Brunell
Commentary: Hydrogen is likely to replace diesel in agriculture
Washington’s agriculture is a $12.8 billion business with 33,000 farms — and it runs on gasoline, diesel and natural gas. The thousands of big rigs hauling crops and food products are not … more
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Gas prices in Newport, Oregon, are pictured last Friday in this photo provided by Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.
Julie McDonald: Baffling over gas prices and shore birds
Last week, I headed to the Oregon Coast for my annual trek with a personal history friend I met a quarter of a century ago. (Now that certainly makes me feel old.) Although she lives in the … more
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church is pictured in Winlock on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Brian Mittge: Time to celebrate renewed life at Winlock Catholic church
For 10 years the former Sacred Heart Church in Winlock sat vacant. This Sunday it will again be filled with the joyful sounds of prayer, liturgy and life abundant. T his moment has been years in … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia
John Braun: By focusing on governing, Ferguson can turn the page on Inslee-era partisanship
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
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Governor-elect Bob Ferguson smiles while talking with members of the press during a legislative meeting inside the John A. Cherberg building in Olympia in February 2023.
Our Views: Can Ferguson prioritize Washington’s interests over political battles?
It looks like the election campaign hasn’t stopped for Washington’s next Gov. Bob Ferguson.   What was his first public action after it became clear he had won? He held a press … more
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Doris Bier and Jim Stafford smile and laugh during a book-signing event at the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis on Saturday.
Julie McDonald: A Saturday surrounded by history and those who lived it
Sitting in the Lewis County Historical Museum in Chehalis on Saturday for a book signing, surrounded by artifacts and living history in the form of three local longtime residents, I experienced a … more
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Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.
Commentary: Let’s hope Boeing labor deal marks start of a new phase of manufacturing growth
Shortly before the vote that ended the Machinists’ strike against Boeing, an unprecedented group of 53 manufacturing association and state chamber of commerce leaders from 42 states signed on … more
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U.S. Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez hugs a supporter after her “Mocha with Marie” event held at The Station Powered by Lewis County Coffee Co. in Centralia on Friday, Oct. 25.
Commentary: Whispers from Southwest Washington hint how Democrats went wrong in the election
After such a harrowing election, everyone's got questions. Some spring from anguish, such as one I keep hearing here in the blue bubble: "What country am I living in?" Others are more … more
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Sen. John Braun listens to Jim Walsh during a public hearing on income tax at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.
John Braun: The voters have spoken; now let’s get to work
A majority of American voters have put our nation on a more conservative path. As a conservative, I will be glad to see the changes that are coming from Montana to Florida. In contrast, a … more
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Chad Taylor is publisher and owner of The Chronicle.
Publisher's note: Schools should educate, not overstep to keep our kids’ education on track
Many parents in Centralia have recently become aware of a book assigned in a freshman literature class at Centralia High School that some consider inappropriate for young students. After looking into … more
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Ed Johnstone is the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission chairman.
Commentary: Restoring fish passages in Washington state is worth the price
Fish passage restoration is not just a treaty rights issue — it benefits the entire region. No matter the expense, culvert repair is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the … more
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Commentary: What happens when ‘the big one’ hits the Pacific Northwest?
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year, it was surprising. Suddenly, we discovered federal disaster relief money may be … more
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Jackson House State Park Heritage Site along Jackson Highway near Mary’s Corner.
Julie McDonald: Other views of Washington state’s history should be shared without destroying existing monuments
Forty-three historical monuments erected between 1900 and 1950 tell only one side of our state’s history — the perspective of white settlers — and they cannot stand, according to … more
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Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at docrs53@gmail.com.
Commentary: Seasonal affective disorder and how to cope with these dark days
Every year in Washington state, as the rainy days of winter set in, thousands of people suffer symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression that sets in when … more
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John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.
John McCroskey: I’ll be glad when it’s over, but here’s who and what I support this election
Like many of you, I voted this week. And will be glad when this is over.   Of course, I hope my choices win, but my life doesn’t depend on the outcome of this or any election. I … more
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