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Many people are unhappy about the recent hike in the state fuel tax, especially since the average prices for gas and diesel were already much higher here than in every state except California and … more
As Centralia marks its 150th birthday and the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th, I’ve been thinking about the past and what it could mean for us in the future.  Living in … more
In the coming weeks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice w ill re-release the national list of sanctuary jurisdictions — communities they believe obstruct … more
Editor’s note: Following is the full statement of U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, following the U.S. House passage of the budget reconciliation bill best known as the Big … more
Let’s start with a change that was not made to the WA Cares fund in 2025. Lawmakers did not pass a law requiring recertification from people who received exemptions from WA Cares because they … more
Recent articles in The Chronicle concerning stifling, ever-increasing state taxes give me great trepidation. According to my dictionary, that means “a state of agitation from fear or confused … more
With high school and college commencements wrapping up, employers now worry about the graduates’ preparedness to enter the work world. This year, 3.9 million students graduated from our … more
Every month, more than 300 new residents move to Thurston County. You can see the impact: rooftops rising, traffic thickening and housing costs climbing. When I took office as a Thurston County … more
Recently, my husband and I joined some friends for a kayak outing on the Cowlitz River. We all decided to try a new stretch from Blue Creek boat landing just outside of Toledo. We all had experience … more
Our peaceful Lewis County neighborhoods are under siege, and it’s a problem directly stemming from a decision made by our own Lewis County Commissioners: allowing ATV and dirt bike use on our … more
I was saddened to read last week about the June 22 death of Earl Spencer, a longtime local resident whose dedication as Southwest Washington Fair manager for more than 14 years helped the fairgrounds … more
Ideally, legislators would have to respond to most needs only once. Our branch of government makes the appropriate change in law, the executive branch implements it, and away we go. Back in … more
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth the drive across the border to fuel up in Idaho instead of Washington, the answer is a resounding yes — especially if you care about … more
In January 2024, my phone went crazy with Farm Bureau members calling me. I was Lewis County Farm Bureau (LCFB) president at that time. They were very upset about a letter they had received from … more
Starting July 1, Washington families, seniors and small businesses will begin feeling the effects of the largest tax increase in state history. Passed by a Democratic majority in Olympia — with … more
Pointing to statistics from the Washington Policy Center's Report Card for Washington's Future showing student spending is up per pupil from $13,775 to $19,163, while student test scores show decline … more
Residents of Winlock: I am writing to address the profoundly concerning and baseless accusations made in a recent letter to the editor, published in The Chronicle. The City of Winlock wishes to … more
According to reliable reports, Donald Trump is deeply dissatisfied with the recent military parade in Washington, D.C., that celebrated his birthday. The troops did not march   in close … more
After Executive Director Kyle Heaton said “Maybe I attract idiots” at the June 18 meeting, I think the public deserves to know what kind of leaders we have at our citizen-owned port. … more
If you have a Timberland Regional Library card, you can obtain a card for libraries in King County, Pierce County or even Fort Vancouver Regional Library, expanding your access to even larger … more
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