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If there is one through line that connects all the “culture war” issues being pressed upon the country by the right wing extremists of the Republican Party, it would be that all these …
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7/10/23
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Those are poignant words from the movie “Sound of Freedom,” based on the true story of Homeland Security Agent Tim Ballard, who arrested pedophiles purchasing children for sex and then …
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By Julie McDonald
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7/10/23
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This is an open letter to Gov. Jay Inslee:
Dear Gov. Inslee,
Almost everything your Democrat-run state government is doing is both evil and stupid.
I don’t expect you to …
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7/7/23
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The Willapa Hill Trail is one of the new “great wonders of Lewis County,” and now the trail has an artist dedicated to properly capturing its many beautiful dimensions.
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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7/7/23
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Until President Joe Biden signed the Chips and Science Act (CSA) last year, companies, such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), looked elsewhere to build plants costing …
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By Don Brunell
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7/5/23
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Coralee and I purchased The Chronicle three years ago for two main reasons: we thought that with hard work, we could turn it into a profitable business, and because a local paper is critical to keep …
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By Chad Taylor
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7/5/23
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When I read about the primarily masked white supremacists heckling people at the LGBTQ+ Pride event in Centralia last month, it sparked memories of a newsletter I received years ago.
I’m a …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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7/3/23
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After taking time to contemplate and have discussions as a group rooted in Christianity, we feel compelled to respond to the letter to the editor published June 9 and written by Andrew Fix regarding …
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7/3/23
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The Gays Against Groomers Washington State Chapter proudly partners with various groups in the fight to protect children from indoctrination, sexualization, medicalization and permanent mutilating …
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7/3/23
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Regarding a recent series of articles published in The Chronicle, I would like to thank Commissioner Lindsey Pollock for having the courage to speak strongly and truthfully to the leadership of her …
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7/3/23
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Remember after the last presidential election, when even here in blue Washington state, scores of Republicans and other voters sued contending that the election had been stolen?
The lawsuits, …
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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7/2/23
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ABOVE THE GULF OF MEXICO — There's an old journalistic truism that no one wants to read a story about your big trip or vacation. As important as it might have been to you, folks back home just …
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6/30/23
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Nine middle school students stood on a stage and listened as Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs asked them a series of questions about the inner workings of our system of government.
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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6/28/23
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This column was first printed in The Chronicle in July 2009, and it began with this line: “The other day (all right, so it will be ‘the other week’ by the time you read this), I had …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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6/28/23
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The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen table issues such as the cost of food, utilities …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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6/27/23
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"The oil and gas industry projections around any of this are halfway between hogwash and baloney."
This was Gov. Jay Inslee, last winter, talking about the prospect that the state's new climate …
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By Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times
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6/26/23
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Richard Stride Commentary: Looking Back at the Fear and Confusion Brought by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski
Ted Kaczynski died by suicide on June 10.
Some may remember him, some may not. I am fascinated by what makes people like Kaczynski turn to killing other human beings. Was he abused as a …
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6/26/23
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Reflecting on the state of discourse in our society, I am reminded of the invaluable virtue of engaging in conversations that challenge our perspectives.
In an era where opinions often …
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By Chad Taylor
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6/26/23
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This letter is in regards to Chronicle columnist Bill Moeller's most recent column focused on the Pearl Street Pool in Centralia.
Years ago, from 1957 to 1964, six days a week, I passed …
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6/23/23
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The battle of Pine Street Plaza in Centralia was like a tree falling in the woods and no one was there to hear it.
On one side there were 15 “alleged” neo-Nazis wearing their …
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6/23/23
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