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Growing up in the 1960s, our parents blamed everything on “The Beatles.”   According to them, they were “the punks” from Liverpool who caused all the teenagers to go … more
More than 80 years ago, when the Japanese attacked U.S. battleships at Pearl Harbor, men throughout the nation rushed to enlist in the military to fight the nation’s enemies. But to win that … more
In an era marked by the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions, Lewis County stands poised to make a groundbreaking stride toward a cleaner future. The proposal for a hydrogen facility in our … more
I hope you all nominated candidates for The Chronicle’s annual “Best of Lewis County” competition. The voting round will come next, beginning Aug. 24. In a homespun spinoff, … more
This week, our community learned about a troubling situation involving the management of centers by the Lewis County Seniors Board. It’s a bit complicated and has left many people in our … more
I was intrigued by the front page story in The Chronicle about the trial of a guy named Two Dogs Fasaga (mostly the Two Dogs part), the apparent gruesomeness of the crime he was charged with and the … more
You can’t please everyone. Why do we even try to please others?   Because we like being liked. If we are honest with ourselves, we do not like it when people do not like us. It … more
If there is one figure in America who stands above politically based criticism or politics of any kind, it's Dolly Parton. You don't even have to be a country music fan to admire her. The … more
It's hot out there, or at least it will be. Summer is here and I heard on the news the other day that this summer is set to be the hottest on record.     Fossil fuels and our over … more
You may remember from last week's column that I was stuck wearing the wrong boots on patrol in Korea.   On day two, we headed north again, gaining altitude until we reached an area that … more
So often, we celebrate huge stories of success — the student who pulled themselves out of addiction or homelessness, the high-achieving student headed to an Ivy League university on a full … more
More than a year ago, when I interviewed 100-year-old Lisa Blomdahl, she pedaled her stationary bike and walked on her treadmill in her exercise room overlooking Chehalis to show what a healthy … more
This week, our community saw an example of exclusion in the name of inclusion.   In a piece written by Lewis County Seniors President Carol Brock for the Senior Dynamics publication, it was … more
On Tuesday evening, Janet tentatively entered the lobby of Northwest Pediatrics Center. She was greeted by volunteers of Health & Hope Medical Outreach with enthusiasm. She learned that she was … more
A big green bus with an image of a boy wearing a superhero cape rolled across the state the first week of August. The boy, as well as a young girl leaping in the air on the other side of the … more
In the swiftly changing landscape of the digital era, the early sexualization of children has emerged as a distressing issue. Such sexualization not only robs children of their innocent years, but … more
With an American soldier hightailing it across the border into North Korea, missile launches and the extreme warm weather we've had this year, my mind wandered into thinking about just the opposite … more
Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of columnist Julie McDonald’s interview with Third Congressional District candidate Joe Kent. Parts one and two can be found at … more
This week The Chronicle began its popular annual competition called The Best of Lewis County. It’s one of the many fine things our local newspaper does to help us communicate and celebrate the … more
I was just thinking that I may have accidentally come across a new pleasure.   Not really new, just new to me.   I've gone back to a couple of books that I've read in the past and … more
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