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Hispanic Heritage month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
During this time, we celebrate histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, …
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By Richard Stride
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10/9/23
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When does "no" not mean "no?" When Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope embarks on a mission to reform the Timberland Regional Library system's book selection in our local libraries.
As a …
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10/9/23
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My family moved to Lewis County the summer of 1965, so I am not a true native Washingtonian, but close to it — I do feel like one. Other than four years away at college (two years in Pullman …
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By Maureen Harkcom
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10/9/23
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About 18 months ago, Economic Alliance of Lewis County Executive Director Richard DeBolt wrote a commentary for The Chronicle questioning my intelligence for asking critical questions about a …
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By Lindsey Pollock, Lewis County commissioner
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10/9/23
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They say find a job doing something you love, and you will never work a day in your life. That encapsulates Rayna Austin. Driven by a passion for helping others and a love for learning, she started …
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10/6/23
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I am writing to express my deep concern about what I consider to be unprofessional behavior by Port of Centralia Commissioner Kyle Markstrom at recent meetings.
In one instance, Markstrom was …
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10/6/23
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Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope likes to talk about roles, telling us his idea of the roles of a public library. Mr. Swope, and you who elected him need to understand some other roles.
It …
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10/6/23
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This letter is in response to a recently published article titled “Lewis County groups aim to coordinate plan for cases of domestic, sexual violence.”
First, I wanted to commend The …
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10/6/23
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I have always believed our elected officials, at every level of government, should serve the people with honesty and integrity. That our core values and principles should reflect the desire to do …
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By Scott Brummer, Lewis County commissioner
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10/6/23
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Navigating through the extensive archives of a library should be an enlightening and secure journey for all patrons, especially for our young readers who are starting to explore the vast realms of …
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By Sean Swope / Lewis County commissioner
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10/5/23
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Gov. Jay Inslee inappropriately used our state’s building codes to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings. Now, the Biden Administration is going a step further, issuing rules …
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10/4/23
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For the seventh year in a row, Washington is marking the first week of October by celebrating the state’s remarkable manufacturing sector.
The Association of Washington Business, which …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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10/4/23
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The proposed denying of sex offender information to the public shows what contempt the elite college educated brahmins of Olympia have for us.
Show us the proof, if any, that community …
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10/4/23
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To me, it is the norm to stand for the national anthem, honor the American flag and be proud to be an American. Many outsiders seek to live in our country, experiencing democracy and freedom.
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10/4/23
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Adrianna Garibay is running for city council in Centralia. I’ve known Adrianna for years, having met her and her husband around 20 years ago when their children went to Edison Elementary while …
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10/4/23
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“No man is an island entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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10/2/23
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Last summer, in the midst of frenetic preparations for my daughter’s wedding, I learned about the passing of a precious woman, Emma Elisabet “Lisa” Blomdahl. I wanted to write a …
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By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle
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10/2/23
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This is addressed to Chronicle Publisher Chad Taylor. You recently wrote a commentary about some claims being made by Mike Hadaller and his attempt to paint a picture of corruption when it comes to …
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9/29/23
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As the weather makes a sudden turn from summer to fall, I’m thinking about all of the activities taking place at Centralia College as we start into the new academic year. It’s shaping up …
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By Bob Mohrbacher, Centralia College president
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9/29/23
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“The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack.” – Freedom to Read
If you have never read the American Library Association’s …
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By Andrea Heisel, Timberland Regional Library
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9/29/23
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