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Letter to the editor: To Lewis County Fire District 4 voters in Morton

I want to take this opportunity to thank Lewis County Fire District 4 voters for supporting the recent fire station construction bond. Although a majority (57.2%) of the voters approved the bond, it … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: Area veterans invited to get together

This is an open invitation to all military veterans in the area to get together on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Gee-Cee’s Truck Stop Restaurant at 9 a.m. The address is 123 Foster … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: Hospital board will chart course forward after election outcome

The Board of Pacific County Hospital District No. 2, Willapa Harbor Hospital, would like to thank the North Pacific County community for voting in the April 22 special election. We are … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: We must not become helpless victims of a government

The Silent Majority Foundation is the best organization in Washington state to defend and protect our Constitution and our God-given rights. Their goal is to restore the citizens’ voice … more

4/30/25

Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare.

Richard Stride: Waiting to worry with a glass half-full perspective on life

I’ve talked about worry before. But because of the circumstances we all are living through, I’ve had to remind myself of the futility of worry. I’ve always seen the glass as … more

Commentary by Richard Stride | 4/30/25

Commentary: Montana, Idaho join the 'record' tax cut club while Washington state imposes a 'historic' tax increase

If there was a theme for the 2025 Legislative Sessions in our region, it was major tax changes. On the negative side of the ledger are the “historic” tax increases rammed through in … more

Jason Mercier | Mountain States Policy Center | 4/30/25

Julie McDonald: State museum honors Edna Fund with Service to Local History Award

More than two dozen people hit the freeway north to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma on Saturday to help celebrate the state’s 2025 Service to Local History Award recipient, former … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.

John McCroskey: Treatment of congresswoman comes from angry, entitled, selfish people

Some months ago, I found myself at a very nice event in Seattle at a restaurant celebrating a special event in the life of some people I’m very fond of. It was their anniversary, and … more

Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 4/28/25

Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, stands in the wings of the Senate floor at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Friday, April 25.

John Braun: Just what we don’t need — a property tax hike that’s also bad for rural schools

The expression about a wolf in sheep’s clothing stems from Matthew 7:15, recounting Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 4/25/25

Letter to the editor: Canada does not deserve to be insulted and treated like trash

According to numerous public opinion surveys, about 85% of Canadians, an overwhelming majority, do not want their country to join the United States. Yet, the narcissist Donald Trump, who has … more

4/25/25

Letter to the editor: How left-leaning Washington state became unlivable

I was born in Yakima in 1948. At that time, Yakima was a small town, much like Centralia is today. We lived at the end of a dirt road. Our next-door neighbors were an orchard on one side and my … more

4/25/25

John McCroskey: Taxpayers are an endangered species in Washington state

Earlier this week, The Chronicle published an article online about yet one another reason for us to lose sleep at night. If it's not the end of the world due to global climate change, now we … more

Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 4/23/25

Kevin Carns: Don’t punish victims of graffiti in Chehalis — hold offenders accountable

Graffiti is a growing problem in Chehalis. It’s unsightly, it drives down property values and it sends a message that disorder and crime are tolerated in our community. As a Chehalis … more

Commentary by Kevin Carns, Chehalis city councilor | 4/23/25

Richard Stride: The season that smells like hope — and allergies

Spring has arrived — quietly, sneakily, like a cat slipping through a screen door. One minute, you’re scraping frost off your windshield. The next, you’re wondering if your … more

Commentary by Richard Stride | 4/23/25

Letter to the editor: Feeding our neighbors is a beautiful science and art

I’m writing to express my gratitude to the incredible collection of farmers in the Southwest Washington region I call home. After years of moving from place to place, the one thing that has … more

4/23/25

Former journalist, historian and author Sig Unander, of Portland, speaks about World War II during a presentation at McMenamins Olympic Theater in Centralia.

Julie McDonald: Speaker focuses on WWII; touring tulip fields and Titanic artifacts

Ever since we honored our local Rosie the Riveters and the Guys in 2005, when I immersed myself in capturing their stories, I’ve been intrigued by the women who worked in defense industries on … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/21/25

Pope Francis smiles and waves in this photo from 2014.

Our Views: Remembering Pope Francis, a shepherd who never walked away

The world feels quieter today. Not because a man has died, but because a voice — steady, grounded and full of grace — has gone silent. Pope Francis is gone, and for those of us who … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 4/21/25

Commentary: Washington state Supreme Court ignores voters, makes homeless challenge worse

The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court. That court on Thursday brazenly … more

By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center | 4/21/25

Letter: Fraternal Order of Police supports bill to enhance public safety funding

The Washington State Fraternal Order of Police strongly supports ESHB 2015, a bill to enhance public safety funding through local governments and state and local criminal justice agencies. This … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: MGP should apologize to fellow congresswoman

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 7, 2023, in response to her public statements following the Oct. 7, … more

4/18/25