Many farmers lacked enough land to earn a living. Political upheaval brewed throughout Europe. And a failed 1848 revolution in Germany prompted more than a million people between 1845 and 1855 to …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/27/24
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There are 201 soldiers' names inscribed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord war memorials dedicated to those stationed there who died as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Commemorations of the conflict in …
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The Seattle Times Editorial Board (TNS)
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5/27/24
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In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to overlook the quiet heroes among us. Dr. John Henricksen, who recently passed away, was one such hero — a man whose life was defined by selfless …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor / For The Chronicle
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5/24/24
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Thousands of people have brighter smiles today because of Dr. John Henricksen, and not just because he was a fine dentist in Chehalis for decades.
He certainly was a caring and skilled …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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5/24/24
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From 2013 through 2017, Republicans led our state Senate and Democrats had the majority in the House. While it lasted, that break in one-party control of Olympia was good for the people of our state.
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/24/24
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Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with ”M&M,” as I will refer to Margaret Garrett and Meredith Arseneau of Educational Service District 113 (ESD 113) up in Tumwater.
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By Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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5/22/24
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Do you sleep well? Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. After looking at articles about sleep, here’s what I found:
We all know that good sleep equals good health. We are …
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By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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5/22/24
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An unusual mound on the Boistfort Valley southwest of Chehalis proved the perfect place to bury early pioneers — at least until 1887, when a wealthy Canadian farmer bought the property, removed …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald
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5/20/24
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I am an Organic Valley dairy farmer. My grandfather purchased the land we still farm in 1949, and I have a 23-year-old son, Jack, who is in the process of taking over management. He will be the …
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By Maynard Mallonee
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5/20/24
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What happens when you walk a route that you’ve driven for decades? You see your world in a new and better way.
I recently set out on such a trek, strolling from Stan Hedwall Park in …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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5/17/24
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During the first half of May, administrators at the University of Washington patiently negotiated with pro-Hamas protesters about voluntarily dismantling their illegal encampment at the center of the …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/17/24
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I missed perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the Northern Lights from my backyard on Friday night, but I certainly enjoyed seeing all the gorgeous photos posted online.
My friend …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/13/24
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let's talk about this important topic.
We all know problems in our lives can cause anxiety. Those problems can be relationship issues, pressure at work …
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By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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5/13/24
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Watching the past few weeks on college campuses has really been inspiring.
Seeing so many young adults acting like tantrum-throwing children just makes you proud, doesn’t it? And our …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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5/10/24
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With candidate filing week now behind us, the 2024 election season is in full swing.
Democrat leaders in our state are no doubt looking ahead to the August primary and November general election …
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Commentary by state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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5/10/24
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In the past month, National Public Radio has focused on TransAlta and Centralia as an example of the right way to phase out a coal-fired power plant, the last such plant in Washington state.
A …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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5/6/24
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Blocking a bad piece of legislation can often be as important as passing a good bill. That’s why Republican senators took a moment to cheer a few months ago when, in the face of intense …
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5/3/24
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Editor’s note: Republican Leslie Lewallen is a candidate for Congress in the Third Congressional District. The Chronicle has previously published commentaries from incumbent Rep. Marie …
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5/3/24
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This is a deal that doesn’t come along very often: you can buy your very own pioneer cemetery in the heart of Centralia’s Fords Prairie, and it could cost you as little as $2,000 plus …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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5/1/24
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Unfortunately, it’s animal fighting season in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington state Gambling Commission encourages reporting of animal fighting to help stop these terrible acts.
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By Gary Drumheller / Washington Gambling Commission
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4/30/24
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