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Next Sunday, if I’m still able to stand after the Lewis County chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Evening with Authors and the Southwest Washington Writers …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald
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9/2/24
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The United States recently competed in the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Team U.S., for the eighth consecutive Olympic Games, won more medals than any other country.
In Paris, the overall …
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By Richard Stride
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9/2/24
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A nationally published conservative columnist recently drew a contrast between the Democratic nominees for president and vice president, who are busy being joyous, and the 65% of Americans who …
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Commentary by Sen John Braun, R-Centralia
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8/30/24
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As the back-to-school season approaches, families with school-age children across Washington are bracing themselves for the inevitable financial strain. For many, the cost of school supplies adds an …
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Commentary by Peter Abbarno
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8/26/24
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As an avid fan of history, I love seeing old photos, buildings and artifacts preserved for future generations to enjoy and appreciate, so I read with regret the news that Frank Mason had died Aug. …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/26/24
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Over the past week, we’ve seen a ping-pong between summer sun and good old-fashioned Western Washington rain and gray.
While the heat might be returning, I’m always happy to see the …
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8/26/24
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I think I have almost recovered from (and survived) Aug. 14 — a few loose ends to tie up yet — thank you letters, report to the board for its critique and then … start planning for …
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8/23/24
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A new set of rankings from WalletHub, a personal-finance website, recently prompted a report on a prominent regional news outlet, with this headline: “Why didn’t Washington make the top …
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8/23/24
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I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait until the onslaught of political campaign ads hit.
“I’ve been looking forward to this all summer,” said no one — …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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8/21/24
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When the young 5-foot-9 blonde attended her first print shop expo as owner of Centralia’s Gorham Printing, people asked if she was somebody’s daughter. That’s because Catherine …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/19/24
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On top of Bob Ferguson’s known credibility problems, add these to the list: The Democratic candidate for governor clearly has trouble handling criticism, admitting when mistakes are made and …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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8/16/24
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It’s hard not to be happy about the world and our community when you walk through the Southwest Washington Fair.
This week, I had the chance to spend some time at the fair, and I came away …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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8/16/24
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International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdoses.
The campaign raises awareness of overdoses, which have impacted every community. Too many …
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By Michael Leach
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8/14/24
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The U.S. and Canada reached a preliminary deal last month to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, a 60-year-old agreement that guides how the two countries manage one of North America's largest …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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8/14/24
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“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
We have all heard this.
But the truth we all know is that this is just plain false.
The fact is words …
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8/14/24
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An associate professor who earned a six-figure advance for his memoir about life in the Marines will moderate the Lewis County chapter of the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/12/24
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Now that the Aug. 6 primary is behind us, voters across our state know who will be on the general-election ballot.
While knowing the names of the finalists is important, knowing what all is at …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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8/9/24
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Are you ready for the biggest little week of the summer? I’m talking about the Southwest Washington Fair, which begins Tuesday at the fairgrounds in north Chehalis.
I’m looking …
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8/9/24
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Normally, the silly season that is politics is generally just a bunch of promises made by people who don’t have to pay for them. Instead, we do.
And, it usually involves both parties …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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8/7/24
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After a hard-fought tie-breaking fastpitch game Sunday morning, the PNW Shamrocks’ winning pitcher worked her way over to the losing team, waiting quietly to catch the eye of the Cowlitz …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/5/24
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