Letter writer Marty Ansley missed the mark in his Jan. 30 letter concerning shootings in this country.
He seems to feel that the NRA and gun ownership are the reasons for all of these …
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2/1/23
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The Washington State Legislature is once again trying to strongarm most all Washington cities into giving up local control over land use, density and zoning decisions.
Two bills have just …
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2/1/23
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Do you believe women pursuing a college education can impair their fertility? Today, such a notion sounds absurd, but that was a prevailing myth dispelled only after a small group of college …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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1/30/23
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Almost 750 people were killed in vehicle accidents across our state in 2022. That’s the highest number in the past 30 years. Are you concerned? You should be if you or your loved ones travel on …
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1/30/23
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Three killed in a random Yakima shooting early Tuesday. Seven in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday. Eleven in Monterey Park, California, last Saturday. I am old enough to remember a time when gun …
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1/30/23
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Ramifications from Vladimir Putin’s misbegotten invasion of Ukraine continue to burgeon and multiply, especially in the Far East.
Russia’s armed incursion rapidly intensified …
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1/30/23
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Recently, I tried to evaluate my year as president of the Centralia School Board and what I may have learned during my 81 years that would help me assist Superintendent Dr. Lisa Grant and the board …
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By Tim Browning / Centralia School Board
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1/30/23
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I have lived, worked and retired in Napavine, and it is a tight knit community. If I want something to do after supper, I go up to the high school. I will watch a Tiger team — be it volleyball, …
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1/27/23
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Letter to the Editor: Every Child Has a Right to Basic Education in a Safe, Nondiscriminatory School
Discrimination hurts everyone. We should encourage, not discourage efforts to promote empathic communities.
“Don’t tread on me” is not a caring motto, but sums up …
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1/27/23
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The Chronicle’s “News Dump” podcast is a treasure-trove of insight for those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at what is happening in our community. As a bonus, it is also an …
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1/27/23
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I don’t know anyone who would choose to live next to a big, noisy international airport, or have sexually violent predators for neighbors.
Through no fault of their own, people in the …
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By Sen. John Braun / R-Centralia
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1/27/23
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A bill coming up this session is HB 1025. It is a bill that will open up each and every law enforcement officer and private security guard to nuisance litigation, and will also transfer liability to …
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1/25/23
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I was just thinking about spring. It’s still a ways off but some signs are appearing.
Weeds are certainly poking their heads out already, primroses are appearing and, depending on the …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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1/25/23
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The Legislature is back in session, and parents (and all who care about their community’s schools) should pay attention to how some powerful state lawmakers are pushing to roll back local …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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1/25/23
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Thank you for your recent coverage regarding the residence in Tenino that may soon house Level 3 sex offenders. There are several violations of RCW 71.09.290 code (Siting Policy Guidelines) that …
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1/23/23
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I write to discuss the recent Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs “legislative priorities” regarding RCW 13.40.740, which forces police to protect minors’ fourth, …
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1/23/23
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In regard to state Sen. John Braun’s concern about loss of education during COVID-19, or two years of educational loss for students as he indicated, I have a different perspective.
After …
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1/23/23
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Nearly four decades ago, as a reporter covering Cowlitz County government for The Daily News in Longview, I spent much time reporting on Commissioner Van Youngquist’s trips to Washington, D.C., …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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1/23/23
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Millions of Americans see damage to their health due to air pollution. The U.S. is trying to keep the air pollution to a minimum but it is going to take many years.
According to CNBC, …
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1/20/23
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Animal testing is cruel and very harmful to animals.
Not only that, but it can be harmful to humans. As a pet owner, I couldn't imagine my cat having chemicals dripped in his eyes or …
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1/20/23
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