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Letter to the editor: Voter fraud is real

Many in Washington claim there is no proof of voter fraud. Fraud exists, just not at conspiratorial levels. In 2022, King 5 Investigations found prosecution depends on where fraud is committed. … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Dam kills fish by hundreds of thousands

There would be a lot of fishermen on the Toutle River if the Army Corps of Engineers would not have destroyed the watershed with their sediment dam that kills wild fish runs by the hundreds of … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Zoos have a long history of helping animals recover through habitat restoration and breeding programs

Zoological parks have been recorded in history as far back as 2,500 BC, when ancient Egyptians collected wild animals. Zoos as we know today began in the 1800s. However, it wasn’t until … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Consider toll booths to increase safety

For many of the tasks we encounter today, the solution will occasionally require some sort of driving, whether it is to drive to work, to our family doctor, to the dentist, for groceries, to visit … more

5/27/24

Retired U.S. Army colonel Ron Averill lays a wreath during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Claquato Cemetery in 2023.

Other Views: On Memorial Day, a time of reflection and remembrance

There are 201 soldiers' names inscribed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord war memorials dedicated to those stationed there who died as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Commemorations of the conflict in … more

The Seattle Times Editorial Board (TNS) | 5/27/24

Dr. John Henricksen and Martha Hunt serve up cake as the Chehalis Rotary celebrates 100 years of service at the Lewis County Historical Museum in February 2022.

Publisher's Note: A heartfelt farewell to a quiet community hero: Dr. John Henricksen

In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to overlook the quiet heroes among us. Dr. John Henricksen, who recently passed away, was one such hero — a man whose life was defined by selfless … more

Commentary by Chad Taylor / For The Chronicle | 5/24/24

Longtime local dentist John Henricksen, left, sits in his office next to his son, Dan, in 2014.

Brian Mittge: Final thanks to a dynamic dentist and a dedicated community leader

Thousands of people have brighter smiles today because of Dr. John Henricksen, and not just because he was a fine dentist in Chehalis for decades. He certainly was a caring and skilled … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 5/24/24

Sen. John Braun in Olympia from the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.

John Braun commentary: Progress on behavioral health requires more cooperation, less conflict

From 2013 through 2017, Republicans led our state Senate and Democrats had the majority in the House. While it lasted, that break in one-party control of Olympia was good for the people of our state. … more

By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 5/24/24

Dan Maughn smiles while talking about beekeeping after receiving a gift from Lewis County Farm Bureau President Maureen Harkcom, the author of this commentary, during a tour on Monday, July 31.

Maureen Harkcom: Parents need to demand quality meals be brought back into schools

Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with ”M&M,” as I will refer to Margaret Garrett and Meredith Arseneau of Educational Service District 113 (ESD 113) up in Tumwater. … more

By Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle | 5/22/24

Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at drstride@icloud.com.

Richard Stride commentary: Good sleeping habits help promote overall good health

Do you sleep well? Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. After looking at articles about sleep, here’s what I found: We all know that good sleep equals good health. We are … more

By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle | 5/22/24

Letter to the editor: Do we really want to continue to let the Democrats control our lives?

This fall, the voters of this state are facing some tough questions. Three initiatives are on the ballot. One kills the cap-and-trade tax added to the state gasoline tax, which has made gasoline … more

5/22/24

Julie McDonald: Pioneer graves atop Boistfort mound threatened a century ago

An unusual mound on the Boistfort Valley southwest of Chehalis proved the perfect place to bury early pioneers — at least until 1887, when a wealthy Canadian farmer bought the property, removed … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald | 5/20/24

Maynard Mallonee is a third-generation dairy farmer and a member of the Organic Valley Co-Op. He operates Mallonee Farms in Curtis.

Guest commentary: Climate smart agriculture is the future, says Lewis County farmer

I am an Organic Valley dairy farmer. My grandfather purchased the land we still farm in 1949, and I have a 23-year-old son, Jack, who is in the process of taking over management. He will be the … more

By Maynard Mallonee | 5/20/24

Columnist Brian Mittge takes a stroll from Stan Hedwall Park to W.F. West High School in Chehalis on May 3.

Brian Mittge: It’s the perfect time for a walkabout

What happens when you walk a route that you’ve driven for decades? You see your world in a new and better way. I recently set out on such a trek, strolling from Stan Hedwall Park in … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 5/17/24

Sen. John Braun of Centralia serves the 20th Legislative District, which spans parts of four counties from Yelm to Vancouver. He became Senate Republican leader in 2020.

Sen. John Braun: Campus protests call for decisive leadership

During the first half of May, administrators at the University of Washington patiently negotiated with pro-Hamas protesters about voluntarily dismantling their illegal encampment at the center of the … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 5/17/24

Letter to the editor: Leaders must ensure health and physical education are made a priority for students

I am committed to empowering all children to lead healthy and active lives through effective health and physical education programs. Do the education leaders in our state feel the same way? In … more

5/15/24

Letter to the editor: Flood season preparations

Having had the pleasure of being born and raised in Chehalis, I have had my share of seeing the challenges that our community has been able to face and overcome. They range from the need of … more

5/15/24

Letter to the editor: A response to columnist’s criticism of college students

While I understand Chronicle columnist John McCroskey’s points, and respect his right to them, I feel like he is missing a couple key points about students and social changes. Mr. … more

5/15/24

Letter to the editor: Pointing blame at young adults’ decisions just obfuscates the larger issues at hand

I wanted to reply to Chronicle columnist John McCroskey’s opinion piece about college students published last week. It is easy to scapegoat someone who gets a “soft skills” … more

5/15/24

Letter to the editor: I’ll take Trump’s chief of staff’s word over rabid supporters

Donald Trump has asserted that as president he should have the authority to order Navy Seal Team 6 to assassinate his political rivals with immunity from prosecution, claiming that a president must … more

5/15/24