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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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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: Make Washington better by voting Republican
While every election is consequential, it certainly feels like more is riding on this one. There’s the presidential election, of course, and the question of who leads Congress. But as … more
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A ballot drop box in Chehalis on Thursday, June 27.
Brian Mittge: Finding thankfulness even in election season
With the coming of November, we turn the calendar page to a month that culminates with our national day of Thanksgiving. I encourage you to make this a time of gratitude.  It’s a good … more
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From left, Larry Morton as Dr. Harper, Karen Longo as Abby Brewster and Tim Donell as Teddy Brewster sit around a table during dress rehearsal for “Arsenic and Old Lace” at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Monday, Oct. 7.
Julie McDonald: Evergreen Playhouse a legacy of those who are no longer here
Along with hundreds of others, I enjoyed a visit to the Evergreen Playhouse recently to see “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a play offering plenty of laughs for the audience in the plush red … more
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Maureen Harkcom, president of the Lewis County Farm Bureau, poses for a photo in downtown Centralia on Tuesday, May 28.
Maureen Harkcom: My beef with the state’s unfriendliness toward Washington agriculture
I have been meaning to write this article for over a month, and I just keep putting it off. Just plain busy? Procrastinating? Avoiding the topic? Not considering myself an expert? Not wanting to … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about the legislative session alongside State Rep. Ed Orcutt during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14, 2023.
John Braun: Those funding ‘no’ campaigns have the luxury of being able to pay more
The campaign to preserve our state’s costly cap-and-tax law reportedly paid a single Seattle television station more than $138,000 to air a group of 30-second ads during one week in … more
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The Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Eric Schwartz films live video of Lewis County Coffee Co. workers posing with one of their Best of Lewis County awards at McFiler's Chehalis Theater on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Brian Mittge: Celebrating the best, both big and small
“There’s some hard times in the neighborhood But why can't every day be just this good?” — Travis Tritt Things don’t have to be big to be important, and … more
The outside of the state Capitol on the last day of the 2024 Legislature in Olympia on Thursday, March 7.
Our Views: Vote yes on I-2109 to repeal tax and stop punishing success
In 2021, politicians in Olympia introduced a new capital gains tax, claiming it would support public education and child care programs. Unfortunately, this tax threatens to damage Washington's small … more
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Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at docrs53@gmail.com.
Richard Stride: We need to constantly question our presumptions to be open to new viewpoints
I have been thinking a lot about truth lately. I mean, how can we weed through the millions of bits of information coming at us all the time through the internet, social media or reading? Or … 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: Budget crunches, another election and more promises of ‘free’ stuff
It’s hard to believe it has been almost 20 years since I retired from the sheriff’s office, but one thing hasn’t changed according to a recent Chronicle story — the county … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia on Thursday, June 6.
Our Views: Vote yes on I-2066 to protect energy choice for residents of Washington
Our editorial board strongly endorses Initiative 2066, a critical measure on this year’s ballot that will protect natural gas as a viable, affordable energy option for Washingtonians. As … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia on Thursday, June 6.
Our Views: Vote Yes on Initiative 2124 to give Washington state’s workers a choice
The mandatory nature of the current system of WA Cares has proven to be deeply flawed and insufficient for many Washingtonians, and voters now have the chance to fix what’s broken by voting … more
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