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Even those who don't agree with John Braun on every issue can recognize the value of a leader who is prepared, knowledgeable and committed to engaging directly with the communities he serves.
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8/5/26
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Surely Republican state Sen. John Braun cannot believe President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his candidacy for Washington’s Third Congressional District comes with no strings attached?
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8/5/26
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For generations, the most radioactive position you could take in Washington politics was to support a state income tax.
Not anymore.
The tax has bedeviled and taken down state leaders for …
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Danny Westneat / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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8/5/26
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I appreciated Robert McInnis of Centralia thinking of me when disposing of a history book about his late wife’s family called “Our People: A Story of the Fry Family,” written by Edwin Van …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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8/3/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defended her vote for the SAVE America Act, saying that those who can’t produce a passport or birth certificate can attest their citizenship to register to …
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8/3/26
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I attended my first city council meeting last week here in Centralia.
The council members struck me as either engaged or completely disinterested. I wonder why some of them are even in office if …
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8/3/26
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If I asked you what determines the cost of your homeowner's insurance, you'd probably mention the value of your home, where you live, or maybe even your claims history.
All of those …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier
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8/3/26
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As we turn the calendar to the last full month of summer, here’s a recipe to make time slow down for a little while.
It’s an old-fashioned concoction that’s being served up twice a week. I …
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7/31/26
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Recently, I have been on a “get smarter” kick of sorts.
I have completed a couple of online courses and attended a few workshops. All were focused on agriculture in one way or another.
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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7/31/26
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“If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat. If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet. ‘Cause I’m the taxman.”
It’s been 60 years since George …
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7/31/26
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In a letter that was published in The Chronicle on June 27, I asked Greg Rohr, the chair of the Lewis County Republican Party, to name the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
Despite his …
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7/29/26
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Over the past several months, I’ve attended candidate forums, listened to debates, read endorsement letters, and taken the time to evaluate each candidate running for Lewis County sheriff.
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7/29/26
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I’ve always had a certain fascination concerning Sen. John Braun’s politics.
He is the ultimate Republican, almost willing to subscribe to anything in his party, to the point of what most …
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7/29/26
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I was dismayed to learn that Centralia has decided to lift its moratorium on new warehouses, and I am horrified by the plans to inflict five more of these monstrosities upon the Ford's Prairie area, …
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7/29/26
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Zac Eckstein will provide needed balance to the Lewis County commissioners office.
We currently have three county commissioners in Lewis County; Sean Swope, Lindsey Pollock and Scott Brummer.
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7/29/26
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In the Lewis County sheriff race, we have four uniquely different men running.
Are you listening to what their supporters are saying?
One well known member of the community endorsed his …
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7/29/26
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Coincidences always leave me wondering, and last month was no exception.
I received a call from longtime Centralia resident Robert McInnis offering me a history book about the Fry family who …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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7/27/26
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Every summer, thousands of people pass through the gates of the Thurston County Fair.
Some come for the rides; some come for the food; some come for the concerts. Some come because it's simply …
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Commentary by Wayne Fournier
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7/27/26
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Over the past several weeks, members of the Lewis County Republican Party have been criticized for asking difficult questions about a Republican candidate’s past. Some have said we should have …
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Commentary by Greg Rohr, Lewis County Republican Party chair
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7/27/26
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If there is one word that best describes Tracy Murphy, it's consistent.
I've known Tracy for more than 20 years, and he is one of the most genuine people I've ever met. He and his family have …
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7/27/26
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