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John Rogers James, an early pioneer of South Thurston County, wrote his memoirs before his death in 1929 and listed the names of people who settled Grand Mound in its early years — the same …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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3/3/25
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Standing alongside hundreds of other people, all aiming to build up better marriages, is a pretty great place to be.
That’s where my wife of 23 1/2 years and I found ourselves last …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/28/25
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At $80,500, the median annual state-employee salary in Washington is higher than the median annual private-sector pay in 38 of our state’s 39 counties.
People often seem surprised when …
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2/28/25
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Washington families feel the strain of rising costs on everything from housing to gas to groceries. Inflation has already driven up prices, yet lawmakers in Olympia continue pushing policies that …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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2/28/25
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A response to letter writer Mike Kimbrel’s piece on Democrats not wanting to make America great: To begin, the question, “Why do Democrats resist making America great?” seems to be …
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2/28/25
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In the fertile fields of Lewis County, our farmers’ dedication yields more than just crops; it fosters a legacy of compassion and global responsibility.
The U.S. Agency for International …
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2/28/25
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Doug Findley’s recent letter missed the entire point of what President Trump is doing with our federal agencies.
If Mr. Findley took the time to listen to Karoline Leavitt, the White House …
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2/28/25
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At a time when political turmoil and division remains on the rise, the government should be seeking more voter input, not less.
This leads me to question why legislation such as House Bill …
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2/27/25
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The Trump administration’s decision to fire more than 4,400 civil servants, including 3,400 U.S. Forest Service and 1,000 National Park Service employees, is appalling and dangerous. The men …
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2/27/25
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Last time I wrote, I suggested using the Washington State Parks system to allow all the homeless camps that state officials tell cities they need to accommodate.
It would let them do what …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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2/26/25
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A fairly new acquaintance was at my home for a meeting and saw a couple of stitchery pieces I made, had framed and then gave to my parents years ago.
I got them back after my mother passed away …
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Commentary by Maureen Harkcom / For The Chronicle
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2/26/25
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Washington State lawmakers have once again introduced a pay-per-mile tax. House Bill 1921 and Senate Bill 5726 would impose a vehicle miles traveled tax (VMT) of 2.6 cents per mile in response to an …
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By Sam Cardwell / Mountain States Policy Center
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2/26/25
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I wrote a few weeks ago about John Rogers James, a 10-year-old who crossed the Oregon Trail in 1851 with his parents, Samuel and Anna, and his siblings, then lived near Portland and the Clackamas …
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Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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2/24/25
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Have you noticed the peace vigil that happens at Centralia’s George Washington Park every Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.?
If you are going down Pearl Street and look to the right just past …
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2/24/25
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While people across our state continue to struggle financially, Democrats in Olympia are moving forward with tax legislation that would make living in our state even less affordable.
They …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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2/21/25
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Klahowya !
I can still hear the booming voice and broad smile of Roy I. Rochon Wilson as he’d stride toward me, offering that traditional statement of greeting or farewell, followed by a …
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Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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2/21/25
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The Washington state Legislature has been bemoaning the lack of affordable housing.
Instead of using the resources already allocated, they just want more.
In Washington state, property tax …
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2/19/25
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I am writing to express my appreciation for the many community members who are engaged with Willapa Harbor Hospital and Medical Clinic to learn about the challenges with the current health care …
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2/19/25
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As agency after agency are being deleted from our government, the effects will be felt by all citizens except the very wealthy. The buyout of federal employees was offered. If employees don’t …
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2/19/25
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The Gadsden flag’s famous “don’t tread on me” motto once symbolized resistance against government overreach.
Today, in Lewis County and across America, we’re …
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2/19/25
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