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Earlier this week, The Chronicle published an article online about yet one another reason for us to lose sleep at night. If it's not the end of the world due to global climate change, now we … more
Graffiti is a growing problem in Chehalis. It’s unsightly, it drives down property values and it sends a message that disorder and crime are tolerated in our community. As a Chehalis … more
Spring has arrived — quietly, sneakily, like a cat slipping through a screen door. One minute, you’re scraping frost off your windshield. The next, you’re wondering if your … more
Ever since we honored our local Rosie the Riveters and the Guys in 2005, when I immersed myself in capturing their stories, I’ve been intrigued by the women who worked in defense industries on … more
The world feels quieter today. Not because a man has died, but because a voice — steady, grounded and full of grace — has gone silent. Pope Francis is gone, and for those of us who … more
The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court. That court on Thursday brazenly … more
For weeks, the Legislature’s majority Democrats have been keeping the people of Washington in the dark about the new state operating budget. That’s unacceptable, but it would be even … more
Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices … more
As spring becomes more well established in 2025 and gives way to summer, my mind begins to think about two things: worry and wisdom. I think about why we worry and the shared wisdom of the past … more
As I have aged — less than gracefully — and retired, I have become acutely aware of a couple things; first, how much it costs me to live in a house I have owned for years, and, second, … more
Life throws us some interesting twists sometimes. I grew up outside, working in the barns with my dad, brothers and hired men. Along with that, I was taught my place, my role as a female. I … more
We watched her grow up, a little bit at a time, during our annual treks to Bellingham for the Fourth of July, although we hadn’t seen her for many years. And now we’ll never see her … more
This weekend, I made a mistake. I reposted information about a bill that had just passed out of the Washington state Senate without first verifying whether it was accurate. The post included several … more
I love the winter, but it’s hard not to get excited as warmer days, green growth and the flowers of spring begin to emerge.  And despite weather that changes faster than a … more
Marie, a Mason County resident, ended up with her parents’ home after their passing. To pay the property taxes, she’s already had to take from her retirement and sell her late … more
The Washington state Legislature is poised to make decisions that have serious consequences for access to health care for state employees and everyone living in South Puget Sound.  Budget … more
Last month, it was mealtime on the Lower Columbia.  We could hear the excited barking of sea lions across the city of Longview, where I live, as they hauled themselves onto the rocks near … more
Washington doesn’t have a budget crisis — it has a priorities crisis. Last week, the House passed an operating budget that relies on more than $15 billion in new and increased taxes. … more
Amelia Cook runs an innovative high-tech manufacturing company in Mount Vernon along with her brother. The products they make at Goodwinds Composites are literally out-of-this-world: They made the … more
From last time, let’s do a deeper dive into Abigail Shrier’s book “Bad Therapy,” shall we? Shrier is convinced that authoritarian parenting is the best parenting style. … more
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