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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

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

Other Views: Inslee's Double-Signing Stunt a Wasteful Abdication of Duty

Gov. Jay Inslee needs to consult a primer on proper governance when it comes to signing bills. Repeatedly, he has exceeded his authority in line-item vetoes and been hauled into court by legislators … more

The Seattle Times Editorial Board | 6/17/21 | 2 comments

John McCroskey Commentary: The Cost of Free College and the Loss of Common Sense in Public Education

I feel pretty fortunate that the education I got in Chehalis and at Centralia College was actually pretty good. While I was in the Navy, I took some community college classes as a 19-year-old in … more

By John McCroskey | 6/16/21 | 2 comments

Bill Moeller Commentary: Some Father’s Day Reflections About Dad

I’d be surprised if our memories of our fathers would be much alike. Take mine, for example. In his youth, my father lived a life of near wealth, and life may have been one large … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 6/16/21

Peter Abbarno is pictured with his wife, Holly, and children, Antonio and Sophia, during a trip to Mount St. Helens.

Peter Abbarno Commentary: Children Don’t Need a Perfect Dad — They Just Need You

Regardless of the “how to” books available to read, parenting is hard and regularly leaves you questioning yourself. I laugh when thinking about the wide variety of fatherhood movies … more

By Peter Abbarno / For The Chronicle | 6/16/21

Kenneth Arnold, seen in a 1947 file photo, holds a movie camera in front of his Callair, shortly after his sighting of nine alleged UFOs near Mount Rainier, Wash. "He vowed that if he saw any more of these things he'd get it on camera," Kim Arnold said of her father. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the sighting, Kim is writing a book, "June 24, 1947: Kenneth Arnold and the Birth of UFOs." (AP Photo/Idaho Statesman)

Other Views: Congressional Report on UFOs Landing Soon; Why It Matters to Washington State

With an unclassified military report covering two decades of UFO sightings set to be presented to Congress this month, a quote from one of Hollywood's earliest (and corniest) space-invader movies … more

The News Tribune Editorial Board | 6/15/21

Crowds gathered at the Community Farmers Market of Chehalis on opening day.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Downtown Chehalis Popping With Paintings, Improvements and Party Plans

If you want fresh local strawberries, but you’re unable to stop at the Chehalis Community Farmers Market downtown early Tuesday mornings, you can reserve the luscious fruit and other produce by … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 6/14/21

Guest Commentary: Finding Solutions for Restoring Cowlitz River Fisheries

Editor’s Note: This is part three in a series on rebuilding Cowlitz River recreational fisheries. Over the past few months, the Western Washington recreational fishing community has looked … more

By Tyler Comeau / CCA Washington | 6/11/21

A room is seen at the Lakeview Inn similar to where some are currently quarantining in the facility.

Michael Wagar Commentary: NIMBY Opposition to Centralia Quarantine Motel Is Misguided

I’m fortunate to live near Mossyrock up on a hill with views of Mayfield Lake, the foothill mountains of East Lewis County and Mount Rainier. When friends and family stop by, they take in … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 6/11/21