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Last year at this time, I shared with you an area that needed some significant work — FAFSA completion. But, I’m happy to report that local and statewide efforts are paying off and …
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By Bob Mohrbacher, president of Centralia College.
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3/1/23
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In regards to his recent response to my letter to the editor, I understand letter writer Bruce Peterson perfectly. The Second Amendment supersedes the right to life.
Mr. Peterson states, …
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2/27/23
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I laughed. I cried. I knew going into the Evergreen Playhouse how the story ended, but it proved a poignant emotional roller coaster as the cast gave a wonderful performance this month of “The …
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2/27/23
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The Democrats have lost their minds and sold their souls.
The proposed highly contentious YMCA mega resort at Mineral Lake is simply the latest example of your father’s Democratic Party …
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2/27/23
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I just read an article in the Lewis County News by Lynnette Hoffman about Sheriff Rob Snaza’s testimony at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting concerning the proposed YMCA …
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2/27/23
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I have written letters in the past about the YMCA camp at Mineral, my wife and I are in favor of this youth camp. We have seen the “NO ‘Y’ CAMP REZONE” signs. Some are on …
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2/27/23
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To the Centralia City Council:
Please consider not canceling the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool renovation. Many people have been working tirelessly for many years to restore it. Why …
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2/27/23
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Washington state is facing a clear and present danger to constitutional rights of free speech and freedom of conscience. Everyone who cares about our foundational values needs to get …
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By Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen
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2/27/23
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If you ever wondered whether it was worth keeping old paperwork, a Gold Star wife in Tenino is proof that some receipts are probably good to keep.
Mary Dowling, whose story we told in this space …
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2/26/23
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For many Washingtonians, the 2023 property tax statements that came in the mail this month produced the same “sticker shock” they’ve felt when buying things like groceries and …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/24/23
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High school graduations are meant to be joyous, pride-filled occasions, a culmination of years of hard work and learning. Graduates should feel confident that their diplomas represent at least the …
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By Steve Mullin / Washington Roundtable
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2/24/23
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Despite the hoots and hollers at The State of the Union Address, we are told: “Republicans need to get more offensive.”
Imagine that if you will.
This opinion was delivered by a …
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2/24/23
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It’s with no surprise, but disappointment, that the City of Centralia voted to not open the outdoor pool. I think if a levy would have been put on the ballot, it would have passed.
Many …
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2/24/23
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People are waiting too long in emergency rooms statewide and hospital beds are in short supply. Low state Medicaid funding is a big reason why.
In our medical system, when people have been …
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By Tammi Elswick
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2/22/23
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Sometimes, there comes a time in our lives — for us "older folk" — when we feel we just can't go on with anything and we'd just as soon sit in a "lift chair," if we have one, and read …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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2/22/23
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While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, local pharmacists have become vital …
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By Don Brunell
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2/22/23
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Bonnie Wiley, a legendary reporter and The Associated Press’ only female war correspondent in the Pacific during World War II, interviewed Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/20/23
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Many people don’t remember Mary Surratt. Her name has been mostly lost to history.
Surratt was executed for being a co-conspirator on President Abraham Lincoln's murder by John Wilkes …
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By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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2/20/23
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Our pristine Mineral Lake area is in severe peril. My name is Neil Stewart and I would like to present an argument against the proposed rezoning and YMCA camp.
This rezoning, if …
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2/20/23
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Hello, my name is Lesley Rangel. I'm a student at Centralia High School in 10th grade. I've grown up in Centralia my whole life.
Growing up from a small town has taught me many things and …
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2/20/23
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