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“Anonymous complaints” against a Lewis County sheriff candidate are being taken seriously and being “investigated” and apparently being made public by our state police training organization …
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4/17/26
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April 13-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and I want to recognize the 911 telecommunicators who serve Lewis County.
They work 24 hours a day, every day of the year, answering …
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4/17/26
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Washington continues to rack up poor rankings as one of the most unaffordable states in the country. A recent report shows the Evergreen State as the fifth most expensive state in the United States. …
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By Sam Cardwell / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/15/26
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Sometimes, people ask me if I miss being sheriff, and I can say “no” pretty quickly.
The reason could be my age, at least partially, but it’s mostly just the foolish politicians and …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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4/15/26
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Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support.
While …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis
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4/15/26
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Over the past several months, I’ve been thinking a great deal about the ongoing conversations surrounding housing and homelessness in Thurston County.
Whether it’s the future of Quince …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier
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4/15/26
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When Timberland Regional Library recently announced a budget shortfall of $3.8 million, library fans posted on Facebook the need to rally around the five-county district that plans to lay off 61 …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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4/13/26
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A recent state audit questioned whether Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families had properly spent federal funds to subsidize childcare. Between compliance and documentation …
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By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/10/26
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The Bonneville Power Administration, the federal agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, is required by law to make decisions that are economically beneficial for its customers. It also must …
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By Nancy Hirsh and Liz Hamilton
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4/10/26
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As everyone expected, a lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2026, in Klickitat Superior Court challenging the unconstitutional income tax adopted this year in Washington. The lead attorneys are former …
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By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/10/26
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If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you have heard the words “thank you?”
Small and medium businesses are the cornerstone of our economy, …
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By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business
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4/8/26
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In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice began sending letters to state governments demanding copies of statewide voter registration lists. The request was unprecedented: It demanded not only …
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By John Martin via The Washington State Standard
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4/8/26
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As U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, enters another highly contested congressional race, plenty of liberals and conservatives are expressing dissatisfaction with her actions.
With …
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4/8/26
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Washington’s childcare system and economic stability are on the brink.
As a provider serving 40 children, I work two jobs and often forgo my own paycheck to pay my staff.
This is not …
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4/8/26
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Several dozen people gathered in the Onalaska High School gymnasium on Saturday for Field to Future: A Farm-to-Table Dinner connecting farmers with consumers of their products.
“It takes a lot …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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At a time when trust in government is low, transparency and community involvement matter more than ever, especially in law enforcement.
That’s why it’s worth asking: is Thurston County …
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4/6/26
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At the end of his presidential terms in 1796, George Washington, in his farewell address, (extensively quoted here) expressed confidence in the general health of the union but warned about dangers he …
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4/6/26
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A proposed surface mine expansion in Thurston County (projects 2024104732 and 2023103604) deserves closer public attention — not only for what it is, but for where it is proposed.
This is not …
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4/6/26
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Washingtonians are living through a relentless affordability crisis.
From the grocery aisle to the gas pump, the cost of living has moved from “concerning” to “unsustainable.”
Our …
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By Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton
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4/6/26
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The most important work in government does not happen in speeches or headlines. It happens quietly through relationships, trust and steady follow-through.
Progress rarely comes from a single …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier / For The Chronicle
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4/6/26
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