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Robert Foxcurran, left, and Johanna Jones of the Toledo Historical Society speak to the people attending the presentation

Julie McDonald Commentary: Historian Describes Washington’s Early Settlement

Nearly three dozen people packed the Toledo Community Library April 11 to learn about the early Cowlitz Tribe and the first white settler, a trapper named Simon Plamondon Sr. The speaker was … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/18/22

A person shops in the cereal aisle of a Giant Food supermarket on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in North Bethesda, Maryland. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the latest inflation report that showed prices rose 8.5 percent in March, compared to this time last year. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/TNS)

Commentary: Every Day Is Tax Day

The deadline for filing federal income taxes is later than usual this year. Tax Day has been pushed back to April 18 to avoid coinciding with the District of Columbia’s Emancipation Day … more

Preston Brashers / The Heritage Foundation (TNS) | 4/17/22

Other Views: Connect Rural Washingtonians Who Lack Broadband Access

Private telecommunications companies must now meet a higher standard to successfully challenge broadband grants meant to improve internet access to unserved and underserved communities, many of them … more

The Seattle Times Editorial Board | 4/17/22

Brian Mittge Commentary: Health Board Made Right Call — No Covid Vaccine Mandate for Schools

On Wednesday, the state Board of Health voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of a technical advisory group to hold off on adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of immunizations required for … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 4/15/22

Richard DeBolt, executive director of the Economic Alliance of Lewis County

Our Views: Clean Tech Opportunities Offer Path to Economic Development

Many community residents and leaders were rightfully delighted by this week’s announcement by the Economic Alliance of Lewis County that a potential $600 million investment is giving serious … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 4/15/22

John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.

John McCroskey Commentary: Punishing Good Citizens Won’t Stop Gun Violence

It’s been a tough few weeks for Northwest law enforcement. Two officers — one in Everett and another in Pierce County — were killed by criminals with criminal histories prohibiting … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 4/13/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: Golf — Sport or Entertainment?

Whether it’s actually true or not, I’ve made the statement several times that after watching the Seattle Seahawks, my favorite sports are, No. 1, watching tennis, and No. 2, watching golf … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 4/13/22

Don Brunell Commentary: Ukraine Needs Flower Power as War Wages On

Sunflowers are to Ukraine what tulips are to western Washington. During the blooming season, both are spectacular and represent the best in the people who cultivate and visit those fields. In late … more

By Don C. Brunell | 4/12/22

Julie McDonald Commentary: Reserve Women’s Sports for Biological Females

Cracker Jack announced last week the 126-year-old company will be packaging special-edition Cracker Jill snacks to support American female athletes through the Women’s Sports Foundation — … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/11/22

Other Views: Alaska Air Group’s Turbulence May be Short-Lived

One of the Northwest’s iconic companies, Alaska Air Group, has been experiencing some turbulence lately. But there’s reason to think that the parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air has … more

By The Columbian Editorial Board | 4/8/22

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

Other Views: Legislative Leadership Should Override Inslee’s Snub of Bipartisanship and Rural Washington

A bill meant to create economic growth and jobs beyond the central Puget Sound region found overwhelming support in the Legislature this year, with Democrats and Republicans joining to approve tax … more

By The Seattle Times Editorial Board | 4/8/22

A Tesla-sponsored electric car charging station in Centralia is pictured in this file photo.

Guest Commentary: Political Push for Electric Vehicles Might Not Make Sense, or Cents

Maybe you’re one of the millions of Americans fed up with high gas prices. You might be thinking about buying an electric vehicle but are concerned about the price. Would an EV pay for itself … more

By Chris Cargill | 4/6/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: An Unwarranted Experience

It’s been at least 22 years since I knew the pleasure of flying back to the airport and feeling the wheels touch down on the runway … smoothly. This, after having glanced down at the … more

By Bill Moeller | 4/6/22

Don Brunell Commentary: Price of Gas Fuels Work From Home Trend

With COVID-19 vaccines widely dispensed and masking requirements mostly lifted, will “work from home” end? Will workers return to downtown offices at pre-pandemic levels? Probably … more

By Don C. Brunell | 4/5/22

Julie McDonald Commentary: Life Resumes Normalcy With Post-Pandemic Parties

For two years, many of us hunkered down and kept socializing to small family groups because of the COVID-19 pandemic that threatened the health and lives of people worldwide. Sunday marked a … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/4/22

Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Polley talks about her team at the Northwest Pediatric Center in Centralia.

Brian Mittge Commentary: One Woman Who Changed Our World

We all have a chance to make our mark in the world, and all of them are important. Some of us not only leave a major mark, but create something that lasts and grows. And some of us even inspire … more

By Brian Mittge | 4/1/22

Commentary: State Lawmakers Hit the Gas on Multi-Year Spending Spree

Looking back at the 2022 state legislative session, it’s hard not to be disappointed at the missed opportunities. Yes, lawmakers accomplished some things that are good for the economy, like … more

By Kris Johnson | 3/30/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: A Lost Note to Myself and a Concern About Safety

Before we get into the main part of this column, I have a confession of sorts, and maybe it’ll sound familiar to some of you. I always keep a notepad beside my bed because if I have an … more

3/30/22

Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at drstride@icloud.com.

Richard Stride Commentary: ‘All We Want Are the Facts, Ma’am’

In the TV series “Dragnet,” Sergeant Joe Friday had two phrases about facts: “All we want to know are the facts” and “All we know are the facts.” Joe Friday … more

By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle | 3/30/22

Volunteers pose in front of a Love INC truck in this photograph provided by the nonprofit.

Julie McDonald Commentary: A Lack of Workers May Force Love INC to Curtail Services

We’ve all seen “help wanted” signs on reader boards and in store and restaurant windows. Some fast food restaurants that closed dining rooms during the pandemic never reopened … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 3/28/22