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Letter to the Editor: But What About Tono?

Like many Chronicle readers, I have been reading the articles and letters discussing the future use of the land now held by TransAlta at the Centralia Steam Plant site. What will happen to this huge … more

5/19/21

Letter: Initiative 1362 a Unique Opportunity for Washingtonians to Be Designers of Their Own Health Care Future

It would be ideal to have health care insurance that offsets the cost of American health care, the most expensive health care in the world, but the insurance itself can be costly and the coverage … more

5/19/21

Letter to the Editor: My Life Was Made Richer by Corine Aiken

Our lives are made richer by our friendships. Some we grow up with. Some we’ve known since second grade. And then there are others we meet along the way, years later, who snag a special place … more

5/19/21

Letter to the Editor: I Lost Sons to Mental Illnesses; Please Fund New Suicide Lifeline

May is Mental Health Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health and crisis care, I am hoping to influence collective change to support #MentalHealth4All. … more

5/19/21

Letter to the Editor: Snaza Right on Guns; Columnist Wrong on Trump Supporters

The Chronicle’s May 18 Opinion page contains two articles that require a response. Sheriff Rob Snaza swore an oath that requires him to uphold the Constitution. It did not require him to … more

5/19/21

Bill Moeller Commentary: Gripes and Groans on Stupidity in Advertising From Crotchetyman

As someone who has spent a “few” years in broadcasting, I’ve become slightly irritated by consumer abuse in advertising. What is the percentage of people who write TV ads that … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 5/19/21

Brunell Commentary: Unemployment Insurance Intended for Workers as a Bridge Between Jobs

When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial income replacement for workers who lost their jobs through no fault of … more

By Don C. Brunell | 5/18/21

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff’s Second Amendment Sanctuary Pursuit Makes His Performance Less Honorable

I find it increasingly disturbing when public officials, especially those in law enforcement, decide on the strength of their own beliefs or convictions, they are not going to follow or enforce the … more

5/17/21 | 4 comments

Letter to the Editor: Thank You Centralia

My wife and I were traveling north from Vancouver and decided to stop in Centralia for lunch at one of our favorite places, the Olympic Club. When we were called for our booth and were walking past … more

5/17/21

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., talks to reporters after House Republicans voted to remove her as conference chair in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on May 12, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

Julie McDonald Commentary: What Happened to the Grand Old Party? It’s Gone

Last week’s vote to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from a top leadership position in the Republican Party left me wondering what happened to the party I once endorsed, the party of high moral values, the … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 5/17/21

Jay Inslee takes a tour of a potential COVID-19 quarantine and isolation site at Maple Lane in March 2020.

Commentary: Is It Too Early to Talk About the 2024 Election in Washington State? How About 2022?

May 2021 is a bit early to talk seriously of the 2022 elections, let alone those in 2024, so take the following with a grain of salt. Gov. Jay Inslee is signaling he will try to do something no … more

Jim Camden / The Spokesman-Review | 5/16/21

Chad Taylor is the publisher of The Chronicle and the owner of CT Publishing. He can be reached at chad@chronline.com.

Publisher's Note: Snaza Appreciated as Lawmakers Take Aim at Gun Rights

Unbridled by the transparency and accountability that in-person lawmaking provides, Democrats in Olympia enacted their most radical agenda ever in the recent legislative session. Among the bevy … more

By Chad Taylor / For The Chronicle | 5/14/21 | 5 comments

Brian Mittge shows off his vaccination card.

Brian Mittge Commentary: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry for Human Contact

“Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness...” — Knowles Shaw, 1874, “Bringing in the Sheaves” On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that most … more

5/14/21

Roger Goldblatt, a deputy bureau chief with the FCC, visited the Twin Cities Senior Center in September 2018.

Michael Wagar Commentary: A Year Later, It Is High Time to Reopen the Lewis County Senior Centers

Years ago when I was executive editor of The Chronicle, we also published the monthly Senior Dynamics, which covered all the senior centers in Lewis County. From time to time, mostly when I was … more

By Michael Wagar / For The Chronicle | 5/14/21 | 1 comment

John McCroskey Commentary: Incentivizing Not Working Is Madness

Since this pandemic started and the government shut down many businesses, they at first seemed surprised that unemployment went up. That only further eroded my confidence in the brain trust … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 5/12/21 | 2 comments

Bill Moeller Commentary: Looking for Those Special Lewis County Gems

Would you like to help me write a column? Or maybe two or more? I’ve never made it a secret that I’ve stayed in Lewis County because it’s close enough to cities where we … more

By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle | 5/12/21

FILE PHOTO — Moderna vaccines are distributed at the Chehalis Tribal Clinic in Oakville.

Guest Commentary: Vaccine Rewards Far Outweigh Risks of COVID-19

For more than a year, we have adjusted to life with COVID-19, waiting with great anticipation for the arrival of vaccines. And now, with vaccines here and all Washingtonians 16 years or older … more

By Dr. David Stanfield | 5/12/21

Letter to the Editor: The U.S. Must Enhance its COVID-19 African Diplomacy

The United States has been a key fixture in aiding other nations for decades, stemming back to the enactment of the 1948 Marshall Plan to rebuild post-WWII Europe. This aid has not been provided … more

5/12/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: JFK Never Took Orders From the Church — Neither Should Biden

It seems as though we are being taught a lesson in history in real time these days in America. Recently, the news media has reported on the statements made by bishops of the Catholic Church in … more

5/12/21

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Community for Levy Support

On behalf of the Centralia School Board, I would like to express our appreciation to the voters of our district for your support in the recent levy election. We truly view you, our community, as our … more

5/12/21