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Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare.

Richard Stride Commentary: A Look Back at Mary Surratt, Abraham Lincoln Assassin's Accomplice

Many people don’t remember Mary Surratt. Her name has been mostly lost to history. Surratt was executed for being a co-conspirator on President Abraham Lincoln's murder by John Wilkes … more

By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle | 2/20/23

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the Editor: Protect Pristine Mineral Lake and Reject Rezoning

Our pristine Mineral Lake area is in severe peril. My name is Neil Stewart and I would like to present an argument against the proposed rezoning and YMCA camp. This rezoning, if permitted, … more

2/20/23

Letter to the Editor: A Student’s Appeal for Everyone to Be Treated Equally

Hello, my name is Lesley Rangel. I'm a student at Centralia High School in 10th grade. I've grown up in Centralia my whole life. Growing up from a small town has taught me many things and … more

2/20/23

Letter to the Editor: More Questions About Mayor and Former Reserve Officer

This letter is following up on a recent letter to the editor and subsequent reporting. Winlock Mayor Brandon Svenson claimed in the referenced Chronicle reporting that he left Morton Police … more

2/20/23

Letter to the Editor: Alarming Statistics Don’t Always Reveal a Scary Situation

The statistics quoted in the recent article about Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston’s Chehalis Basin Board meeting address don’t make sense to me. If 75% of Centralia households consist … more

2/20/23

Letter to the Editor: Supporting Fair Education

This letter is in support of Senate Bill 5462 and Senate Bill 5441 that was opposed by Chronicle columnist Brian Mittge. I have read each bill, but I only have space to discuss one. SB 5462 … more

2/20/23

Letter to the Editor: Taking Issue With Columnist’s Characterizations

This letter is in response to Bill Moeller’s commentary titled “Remembering When Chehalis Made Life Magazine.” I appreciate Mr. Bill Moeller’s history lesson of racism in … more

2/20/23

At left, Mary Dowling, pictured in this 2006 Chronicle file photo, is the widow of the first Lewis County casualty of the Vietnam War, Robert Dowling. Robert received many medals for his service including from left in the foreground, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal. At right is a photo of Robert Dowling courtesy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Army Needs to Honor Promise to Hero’s Widow

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend you take a few minutes to read a powerful story this week by Craig Sailor of The News Tribune about a Tenino woman, her soldier husband, and a … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 2/17/23

Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, takes part in a news conference Nov., 29, 2022.

Sen. John Braun Commentary: Democrats Hand First Round of Legislative Session to Criminals

Six weeks into the 2023 legislative session, the state Senate has reached the end of its first round of work. The calendar we adopted on the session’s opening day set Feb. 17 as the … more

By Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 2/17/23

Letter to the Editor: More on Guns

Wow. Letter writer Marty Ansley entirely missed the point of my letter. My suggestion of parenting difficulties has to do with the legal ramifications of child punishment, a problem brought about a … more

2/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Concerning the Proposed YMCA Camp

I am a Lewis County resident and am in favor of the efforts to place a camp near Mineral, Washington. I grew up in Longview in the 1970s and attended YMCA events. For many years, I earned money to go … more

2/17/23

Chad Taylor is the publisher and owner of CT Publishing, parent company of The Chronicle, The Reflector and Nisqually Valley News. He can be reached at ctaylor@chronline.com.

Publisher's Note: Chehalis School District Shines Light on Need for Math Improvement

The Chronicle newsroom has been publishing an ongoing deep dive series on the remarkable Chehalis School District effort called the Student Achievement Initiative (SAI). When 100% of … more

Commentary by Chad Taylor / Chronicle Publisher | 2/15/23

Bill Moeller smiles for a portrait outside The Chronicle in Centralia on Jan. 24, 2023.

Bill Moeller Commentary: Seasonal Treats Ahead — We Can Hope So, Anyways

As I start writing this column, the sun — while not totally showing itself — has at least been peeking around a cloud or two. And that brings out the hope that spring, while still mostly … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 2/15/23

Don Brunell Commentary: Colville Healthy Forests Project Is Model for Federal Legislation

Who says Congress is so gridlocked that nothing is accomplished? Consider what happened last December when the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation streamlining regulations for projects … more

By Don C. Brunell | 2/14/23

Luana Graves, the great-granddaughter of Jacob and Mattie, is rightly proud of her deep roots in Lewis County.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Lewis County Roots of AAUW’s Luana Graves Date Back to 1883

Nearly 140 years ago, Jacob G. and Martha “Mattie” W. (Hill) Wymore packed up all their belongings and their children into a wagon to travel across the United States from Kansas to … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 2/13/23

Attendees of Anna Martin's royal icing sugar cookie decorating class carefully placed sprinkles on a cookie at the Dandelion Creative Space in this Chronicle file photo.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Stunt Comedy, River Films and More Opportunities to Emerge

I think America is still in a post-Covid wallflower phase, and it’s time to shake it off. We’ve gotten out of the habit of getting together. We’ve lost the momentum of … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 2/10/23

FILE PHOTO — Sen. John Braun, of Centralia, serves the 20th Legislative District, which spans parts of four counties from Yelm to Vancouver. He became Senate Republican leader in 2020.

Sen. Braun Commentary: One Public-Safety Issue Shows Promise, One Takes a Left Turn

Washington’s laws concerning police pursuits and the possession of hard drugs were both changed in 2021. The mistakes made then by the Democrat majority have turned these into the top two … more

By Sen. John Braun / R-Centralia | 2/10/23

Letter to the Editor: Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Add 87,000 New IRS Agents

On a party line vote, the House Republicans passed the Family and Small Business Protection Act HR23. It will keep a small portion for customer service and upgrades of technology for the Internal … more

2/10/23

Letter to the Editor: Chehalis School District Has a Math Problem With Reduced Instructional Time

The Chehalis School District and the Chehalis Education Association (or CEA, the teachers’ union) have a math problem. They think they’ll get more achievement from students by subtracting … more

2/10/23

Letter to the Editor: Support the Upcoming Napavine Bond

As I am contemplating my vote for the Napavine school bond issue, the first thing I have to remind myself is that bonds are for building and repairs and levies are for learning and day-to-day … more

2/8/23