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When my husband and I married 33 years ago, we knew we’d celebrate the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving near Bellingham with his family because those were the holidays he had his two children …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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7/8/24
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A 1789 letter from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Price, a Welsh minister who had been very supportive of the American revolution, included this line:
"Whenever the people are well informed, they …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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7/5/24
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OK, folks. Summer is underway, the heat is on, and if you’re looking to get outside and have a good time, Southwest Washington has plenty of great places to enjoy our little slice of …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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7/5/24
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It’s a tradition for the Association of Washington Business (AWB) to visit the local Costco during our international trade missions. AWB's trade mission to Canada in June was no different. Our …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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7/5/24
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First off, I will note I am not writing this for political reasons or to comment on the current crisis in the Middle East.
I try to watch or read content about people I know but haven't learned …
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Commentary by Richard Stride
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7/1/24
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John and Angeline Rayton, early Lewis County pioneers, left a legacy in the Chehalis Valley among the descendants of their 11 children. In previous columns, I’ve written about their older …
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7/1/24
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At its recent state convention, the slate of resolutions adopted by the Washington State Democratic Party included one resolution about abortion, one about mental health, and one about homelessness.
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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6/28/24
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The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to balance compassion, public safety and accountability in addressing …
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By Sean Swope
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6/28/24
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It is the time of year to fly our American flags proudly. It began in May with Memorial Day, followed by Flag Day earlier this month, and will end with the “grand finale” on July 4.
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By Don Brunell
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6/26/24
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Washington voters will be asked this fall how much salmon recovery is worth.
How committed are they to supporting programs that reduce carbon pollution and help communities withstand the impacts …
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By Ed Johnstone
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6/26/24
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The fourth of 11 children in the Rayton family married the fourth of 11 children in the Black family, and together they had four children (not 11).
Leonard Rayton, who was born Sept. 19, 1882, …
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By Julie McDonald
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6/24/24
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My daughter and I are traveling this week and I'm sending this column from the road. It's been so sweet to spend solo time with one of my children, especially knowing that my wife is home having a …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/21/24
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At about this time in 2022, Gov. Jay Inslee boldly claimed our state’s new cap-and-tax law would “have a minimal impact, if any…pennies” when it came to the cost of gasoline …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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6/21/24
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After recently highlighting the Boistfort School lunch program , I recently made a second school visit, this time to the Mossyrock School District.
I spent some time with Kim Chambers, their …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom
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6/19/24
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John and Angeline Rayton raised a family of 11 children, and their descendants still populate Lewis County today.
The Rayton family history has been preserved in a history book compiled by June …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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6/17/24
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In recent weeks, I have received alarming reports from two residents of Lewis County who, in moments of critical need, called 911 only to be routed to voicemail.
Imagine facing a …
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By Sean Swope, Lewis County commissioner
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6/17/24
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As we celebrate fathers with cards and barbecue picnics this weekend, let’s take a moment to look at some of what we admire most in the great dads (and moms) out there: faithfulness and …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/14/24
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A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state's approach to funding K-12 education had failed.
Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. Washington …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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6/14/24
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The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust was born from two ideas.
One was the appreciation of the beauty of this wonderful area, and the second was the desire to preserve this splendid diversity for …
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By Kathy Tennyson / Chehalis Basin Land Trust
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6/12/24
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One would think parental access to their own children’s school records would be a non-controversial issue.
Unfortunately, parents across Washington have expressed frustration that those …
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Commentary by Chad Taylor
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6/12/24
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