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Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners runs to first after hitting the ball during a game in 1989. (Jonathan Daniel/Allsport/Getty Images/TNS)

Brian Mittge Commentary: A Seattle Mariners Lineup for All Time

It's a great day in Washington. As I write this, our Seattle Mariners have a winning record and T-Mobile Stadium is now fully back open for fans as widespread vaccinations are helping us slowly … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 7/2/21

Gov. Jay Inslee raises a flag on the Space Needle Wednesday.

Commentary: Don’t Forget Emergency Powers Reform as Washington Reopens

Washington’s long delay to reopening has seemed very arbitrary. There isn’t anything scientific about June 30 in the fight against COVID, but hitting that date on the calendar is the … more

By Jason Mercier | 7/2/21

Other Views: Woman Denied Animal Visit Before She Died; When Will COVID's Toll on Seniors End?

COVID-weary Washingtonians of all backgrounds can lay aside their differences this week as our state emerges from a 15-month, multi-phase lockdown. We'll gladly mark the June 30 milestone with the … more

The News Tribune Editorial Board | 7/1/21

FILE PHOTO — Bill Moeller walks along the fence line in Centralia.

Bill Moeller Commentary: When We Talk About Atrocities Let’s Not Overlook Our Own Country

A few years ago, I wrote about the Bataan Death March in World War II as a prime example of man’s inhumanity to man. Later, I wrote about atrocities on both sides in the Spanish-American … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 6/30/21

Commentary: Power of Our Interconnected Grid With Ample Supply

How about some good news coming out of our record-breaking extreme heat wave? Luckily, we live and work in the Pacific Northwest and are reaping the benefits from our well-connected power grid, … more

By Don Brunell | 6/30/21

This photo shows of an airmail plane that crash-landed in an Onalaska field in about 1932. The photo is courtesy of Darrell Dow of Onalaska.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Airmail Plane Downed in Onalaska Triggers Pastor’s Memories

As snow flurries clouded the sky one winter night in early 1932, residents of Onalaska heard an unusual sound amid the quiet snowfall and, looking up, saw an airplane circling above in the frigid … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 6/28/21

Governor Jay Inslee talks during a press conference at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis in 2019.

Other Views: Extending Eviction Moratorium Wrong Approach

Gov. Jay Inslee's extension of a statewide eviction moratorium expands an overly broad policy and ignores legislation passed this year to balance the needs of renters and landlords. Inslee last … more

The Columbian Editorial Board | 6/28/21

Angel, who goes by one name and is the ritual guild leader for the Satanic Temple of Washington State, leads the procession up the capitol steps as part of their ritual in March 2020.

Jim Camden Commentary: Matt Shea Still Hasn't Paid to Clean Olive Oil Off the Capitol Steps

Former Rep. Matt Shea, who opted not to run for re-election to the Legislature last year, is gone but not forgotten at the state Capitol in Olympia. Christian conservatives doubtless remember him … more

Jim Camden / The Spokesman-Review | 6/27/21 | 3 comments

Dr. Kevin McCurry Commentary: Protect Yourself, Friends and Family With COVID-19 Vaccine

Greetings, fellow citizens. We have all been through a very tough year and a half dealing with the pandemic. We are now close to emerging out of this and soon to be returning back to normal … more

6/25/21 | 1 comment

Governor Jay Inslee takes a tour of the cold weather shelter at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in 2019.

Michael Wagar Commentary: Inslee’s Renters’ Eviction Ban Extension Is Unfair to Landlords

I was at a social function this past week and struck up a conversation with an old acquaintance. She owns several rentals in the Twin Cities, a home and a getaway home on the ocean. She is having … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 6/25/21

Mark Westley speaks to crowds during a Juneteenth event held last Saturday in Centralia at George Washington Park.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Considering Life in Lewis County After* the Plague

This was a great week in Lewis County and beyond. Sunshine was on our shoulders at the first big community festivals of the year, as crowds enjoyed Egg Days in Winlock and Swede Day in Rochester. … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 6/25/21

John McCroskey Commentary: Mike Roewe Is an Example of a Life Well Lived

I wasn’t originally going to write a column this week at all due to grandkids, summer activities and Father’s Day, but then I went to the funeral mass for former District Court Judge Mike … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 6/23/21

Bill Moeller Commentary: An Extension of Father’s Day Thoughts

When I wrote a column to honor Father’s Day last week, there was one item sitting in my files that I have wanted to write about for some time. Even though this item was about my … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 6/23/21

State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event last week.

Peter Abbarno Commentary: New State Payroll Tax? You're 'In' Unless You Opt Out

Beginning in January 2022, all Washington workers will pay 58 cents per $100 of their earnings to fund the Long-Term Care Trust Act (LTCTA). There is no limit to how much you will contribute to the … more

By Peter Abbarno | 6/21/21 | 1 comment

Julie McDonald Commentary: Healing Old Wounds Healthy for Fruitful Future

As Father’s Day approached, I reflected on how much I miss my dad. My father was a Korean War veteran who never talked about the war. He was a jovial man with a tremendous sense of humor. He … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 6/21/21

Randy Mueller, CEO of the Port of Chehalis, speaks in this May 2019 file photo.

Guest Commentary: Success and a Coming Departure — A Port of Chehalis Report

We are already halfway through the year, so here is a mid-year summary of what has been going on at the Port of Chehalis in 2021. We started the year with a bang by making the biggest property … more

By Randy Mueller | 6/21/21

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee visited the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to promote “Take It Outside,” his statewide campaign encouraging residents to get outdoors.

Commentary: Inslee Used Both Hands to Pass the Buck to Wyman on Dual Broadband Bills

In nine years as governor, Jay Inslee has signed some 2,800 pieces of legislation and vetoed about 50, so you would think by now he'd have the process down of deciding which things should become law … more

Jim Camden / The Spokesman-Review | 6/20/21 | 1 comment

Commentary: Water Has Greenhouse Gas Problems

In our zeal to quickly switch from gas-powered to battery-operated vehicles and to convert our power grid to wind and solar generated electricity, the impacts of CO2 released from rivers, lakes and … more

By Don Brunell | 6/18/21

Todd Mittge holds a lingcod he caught 20 miles off the coast of Westport while charter fishing aboard the Tequila Too on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. This was the biggest fish caught that day on the charter boat, weighing in at 16.5 pounds.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Bottom Fishing and Other Deep Subjects

“Early one mornin', I took me a notion To go out a-fishin' in the middle of the ocean ...” — Woody Guthrie, “Talkin’ Fishin’ Blues” There … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 6/18/21

FILE PHOTO — Members of the Thurston County Sheriff Dive and Rescue crew stand on the bank of the Chehalis River during a search for missing teen Zach Hines-Rager in Adna. The Centralia teen died after jumping into the cold water.

Michael Wagar Commentary: Don’t Be Fooled By Hot Temps; ‘Water Shock’ a Killer

“Man Drowns Near Bellevue After Trying to Rescue a Child Who Had Fallen Off a Sailboat” was the headline posted on Chronline.com on Friday. On Wednesday, the man was trying to rescue … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 6/18/21