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In 2021, there was a three-way tie for the title of “worst bill” passed by majority Democrats. Their new cap-and-trade climate law, new tax on income from capital gains and new limits on …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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3/21/24
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Some years ago, we paid off our house of over 40 years through a series of good fortune (low interest refinancing) and dedicating ourselves to that endeavor.
We’ve lived in the same place …
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By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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3/20/24
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Ageism is a problem. Why aren’t we talking about it?
We don’t talk about it because talking about age or getting older is not a good thing, right? Wrong.
Ageism has been …
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By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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3/20/24
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In this upcoming election, voters in Toledo will once again have the opportunity to vote: either for or against a school levy that is being proposed. However you vote, there are some facts that …
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3/20/24
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I wish to bring attention to people in our area about the poor condition of the historic Salzer Valley schoolhouse. It is badly in need of immediate repair, and the few members who belong to the …
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3/20/24
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It is nice to see the Centralia and Chehalis school districts receive grant money for their Renewable Energy Vehicle and Infrastructure Technician (REVIT) training program.
The Climate …
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3/20/24
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The March 4, 2024, Chronicle article “Washington Secretary of State’s misinformation program flags factual stories on noncitizens voting” piqued my interest. I read the article with …
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3/18/24
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Did you all see that commentary published March 1 in The Chronicle titled “Sean Swope commentary: Rejecting a misguided celebration of International Women’s Day at college?”
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3/18/24
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Despite my rich Irish ancestry, with 96 percent of my DNA tracing back to Ireland, I mark most St. Patrick’s Days simply by wearing green to avoid being pinched.
This year, though, I …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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3/18/24
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“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
— Jesus, Matthew 25:40
People …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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3/15/24
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As our community grapples with the complexities of substance abuse, it's imperative to address the operation of the needle exchange program in Lewis County.
Ordinance 1354 proposes the addition …
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By Sean Swope, Lewis County commissioner
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3/15/24
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During the news conference he held minutes after the Legislature adjourned for the year, Gov. Jay Inslee praised his Democrat allies in the Senate and House because they didn’t …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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3/14/24
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When the Republican effort to malign President Biden over alleged corruption in Ukraine hit a fever pitch last summer, Washington District 3 Republican candidate Joe Kent unambiguously declared on …
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3/13/24
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Regarding Sonja McCully’s letter concerning trans rights: I think that there’s something of a disconnect concerning the topic. There’s a question of trans rights versus the current …
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3/13/24
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MJ Marsh of Chehalis in a Feb. 29 letter in the Chronicle said “Trump is a liar. He is mean. He is a bully, a rapist, a draft dodger, a tax cheat, a business fraudster, a serial adulterer, an …
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3/13/24
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American humorist Will Rogers quipped, “So good luck Mr. Ford. It will take a hundred years to tell whether you have helped us or hurt us, but you certainly didn’t leave us like you found …
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By Bill Serrahn
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3/13/24
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Rarely does a year go by in which the Washington state Legislature does not change the laws on how driving under the influence (DUI) is charged and prosecuted.
The 2024 legislative session was …
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By Jakob McGhie
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3/11/24
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Margaret “Denny” (Kirkendoll) Cole, of Ethel, mixed milkshakes at a shop in Toledo, painted several dozen houses built by her husband and raised three children.
But she also lost her …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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3/11/24
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Letter to the editor: Perhaps commissioner should let ‘fairer sex’ fend for ourselves on trans issue
“Feminist views on transgender topics vary widely. Third- and fourth-wave feminists tend to view the struggle for trans rights as an integral part of intersectional feminism. Former president …
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3/11/24
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On Monday morning, Lewis County will take a step forward — literally.
At 9:30 a.m. a new public walking group will kick off weekly public group strolls through Centralia. The walk is open …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / bmittge@chronline.com
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3/8/24
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