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I met Kevin Emerson a few months ago regarding a personal matter which is related to the Lewis County Public Utility District. He was kind and sincere and a good listener. He is obviously very … more
I'm asking my fellow residents of Lewis County to vote for my longtime friend and neighbor Kevin Emerson for District 3 Lewis County Public Utility District commissioner. Kevin Emerson is a … more
For nearly a century, the Sentinel statue in Centralia’s Washington Park has shared one version of what happened on the streets of Centralia Nov. 11, 1919, when gunfire killed four American … more
As county and city leaders work in concert, engaging cooperatively with community stakeholders, state and federal officials, other municipalities and leaders already addressing homelessness issues, … more
Last week, I wrote a letter to the editor regarding the City of Centralia’s lack of maintenance of their sidewalks and apologizing to the citizens who use wheelchairs for not thinking of them. … more
Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope was recently on a local radio program expressing his frustration with Gather Church and the services they provide. There is a lot he had to say that should be … more
When the Legislature meets in January, it should do an about-face on another social program that isn’t carrying its financial weight as promised. Instead, there are plans and recommendations to … more
There has been an overabundance of rhetoric and unsubstantiated information recently concerning our sheriff of Lewis County. I would like to clear the air as a member of the Lewis County Sheriff's … more
As clashes between wolves and cattle continue this fall, the discovery of six poisoned wolves in Stevens County and the hearing of arguments that could end grazing in the Colville National Forest by … more
I may have mentioned this before, but if you tried to grow a couple of strawberries this year, you were dissatisfied, right? My son, Matthew, found that result after eating one or two when they … more
I have been writing a column for The Chronicle for going on a couple of years now. If you read my column, you know I like history. History teaches us many things. But most importantly, it teaches us … more
As an independent thinker, I feel blessed that we have two strong congressional candidates to send to Washington, D.C. Tiffany Smiley will be an effective U.S. senator. Tiffany is a healer … more
Southwest Washington has a unique set of needs. Because of that, we need a local representative who knows us. We need someone who lives and works in rural Southwest Washington daily — not … more
I attended a community meeting with Harry Bhagwandin on Saturday. We discussed many issues affecting Lewis County: flood control, drug abuse problems, homelessness, dams and water issues, and the … more
To our community, National Estate Planning Awareness Week, Oct. 16-22, is just around the corner and it is estimated nationally only 46% of Americans have a will. Confronting one’s … more
Lewis County suffers from an all-too common malady for rural Americans: inadequate internet connectivity. This has serious economic consequences. In this day and age, established businesses need … more
I read a recent article in the Chronicle about the Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. I see that she is using the same rhetoric about abortions … more
For the first time in recent memory, and perhaps in all of history, our local congressional election is attracting significant national attention. The two major party nominees, Democrat Marie … more
After the scares of the 1855-56 Indian Wars, Pacific Northwest settlers abandoned most of the nearly four dozen forts and blockhouses. But Elkanah and Laurinda Vianna Mills sold their home on Mud … more
I support Harry Bhagwandin for Lewis County Commissioner District 3 and I have supported him since the primary in August when there were five candidates. Why do I support Harry? Because … more
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