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Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes, and fees on taxpayers.
However, those added costs come back to bite them hard when people pack up and move, …
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By Don Brunell
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5/21/25
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I read with sadness late last week about the passing of Jan Sylvester-Jamerson, a 70-year-old Lewis County native and a longtime volunteer for the Lewis County Historical Museum who died of cancer on …
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5/19/25
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This week, in continuing with my theme of delusions, I ran across a story published by Axios Seattle from April 23 on new gun control legislation, House Bill 1163.
In the article, state …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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5/19/25
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The people of Washington are about to watch their new governor make what would seem to be the most important and revealing choice of his short time in office.
No later than Tuesday, Gov. Bob …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/16/25
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In politics, there are formal campaigns, and then there are revolutions made with spray paint, garage-sale bicycles and a little inspiration from the likes of Banksy and Sun Tzu.
Before I was a …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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5/16/25
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As we recognize National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025), we pause not only to honor the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across our country, but also to reflect on the vital role …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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5/13/25
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It’s everywhere — artificial intelligence. On the phone. In the car. On the television. Call it Siri. Alexa. ChatGPT. Or Roomba. But it’s here to stay.
The question is, what …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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May 5. For many, it's a day of joy — Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of resilience and victory, marking the triumph of Mexican forces over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Across …
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Commentary by Richard Stride
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5/12/25
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“Good morning, ma’am. I am here to investigate a complaint filed against you by your neighbor.”
That’s not what you want to hear out of the mouth of someone standing at …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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I recently happened upon a story in the Oregon news which, in my view, perfectly illustrates what we as a society are facing: the failure to use the word “no.”
First though, as …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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5/12/25
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As the owners of an independent grocery store serving rural Skamania County, we’ve seen a lot – supply chain disruptions, rising fuel costs, labor shortages. Through it all, we’ve …
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By Andra and John Mobley
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5/12/25
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A few nights ago, I attended a public meeting held at St. Timothy Episcopal Church to discuss the newly proposed safe parking program in Chehalis. I came into the meeting with an open mind and a …
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Commentary by Sean Swope
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5/9/25
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The Washington Legislature recently adjourned after passing the largest tax increase in state history, and small businesses are going to bear the brunt of it.
One of the bills includes an …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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5/9/25
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With a $16 million state budget shortfall expected for the 2025–2027 biennium, agencies across Washington prepared for tough decisions.
When the final budget passed on April 26, it …
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Commentary by Chris Judd
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5/9/25
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has set some clear expectations when it comes to raising taxes.
Now that he is the final line of defense against the largest tax increase in state history, …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/9/25
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and as bad as Washington’s housing market presently is, interventions by elected leaders in Olympia — including the rent control measure …
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Commentary by Jaime Herrera Beutler
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5/7/25
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As the vibrant colors of spring bloom across Lewis County, the 2025 Spring Youth Fair stands as a testament to the dedication, passion and community spirit that define our region. Held last Friday …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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5/7/25
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The 1923 silent movie called “The Covered Wagon” committed grave errors in depicting the journey of thousands of emigrants who crossed the Oregon Trail to settle the Pacific Northwest in …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/5/25
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You don’t grow up in a place like Tenino without getting a little grit under your nails.
I’m Wayne Fournier — Thurston County commissioner, professional firefighter, former …
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5/5/25
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As we celebrate Small Business Month this May, it’s with a heavy heart and growing frustration that we must also confront the legislative decisions made earlier this year in Olympia.
The …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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5/5/25
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