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Here we go again. Some lawmakers in Washington state will just not give up on their quest for a state-run single-payer health care system. Their latest attempt is Senate Bill 5233, … more
We watch the news, hopefully not too much, and we see people’s inhumanity toward other humans. We are, at times, not able to see each other as fully and uniquely human. But why? What … more
Not everybody believes in keeping diaries or writing down recollections, but more than 170 years later, a journal written by a pioneer who crossed the Oregon Trail brings to life a part of history by … more
A concerning pattern has emerged in Lewis County as state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, spread misleading information about Washington state education policy, … more
So many letters lately that are just rants about politics and the responses via them online are really full of anger. Remember the time when you didn't base all your assumptions on one's … more
After all the illegal initiatives Donald Trump has shoe-horned into his first few weeks, do you think Democrats will now start to pay some attention to the Constitution they have ignored since 1950? … more
“And so, it Begins” — King Theoden in “The Two Towers” from The Lord of the Rings trilogy Mass deportations of 11 million people have started. I believe this … more
Washington State Standard reporter Jerry Cornfeld’s article on the Democratic Party’s direction quoted Shasti Conrad and Adam Smith for information on what’s wrong and how to fix … more
Shortly after being elected, Gov. Bob Ferguson convened a diverse transition team to advise him on priorities like health care, education, infrastructure investment, and more. Among the many … more
On Tuesday, the Centralia City Council chambers were packed with a standing-room-only crowd. That happens sometimes when there’s a contentious issue on the agenda, but this was a sunnier … more
A question regarding a bill introduced by a group of Democratic state senators early in this legislative session: What price do you put on public safety? For a fourth straight year, Republicans … more
Over the past few weeks, seemingly weekly, there have been disappointing stories about public employees in the news.  I don’t think this kind of behavior is new, but it does seem to … more
It’s astonishing how some people remain fixated on labeling Donald Trump as a fascist and his voters as ignorant, uneducated “rubes.” This narrative is not just false — … more
As the wife of an Air Force officer, I would like to encourage all of us to consider the value of our flag. It is just a piece of fabric, but it represents the sacrifice shown by so many over … more
John Braun’s last commentary needs some amplification. Students, parents, at no time are you required to speak to police. Not on school grounds, not anywhere, for any reason. If … more
I’ve finally decided that I need to respond to the bloviating letter writer Marty Ansley. He’s worse than Biden with his anger, insults and lies. RFK, Jr. doesn’t say, and has … more
The current political situation facing America is nothing new. Many countries have experienced similar tumultuous changes to their governments. Most of those nations’ radical changes had … more
Every month for the past 60 years, the Centralia/Chehalis Christian Women’s Connection has brought together dozens of women to enjoy a luncheon, visit with one another and listen to … more
By The Chronicle Editorial Board Washington state has had one-party control of the governor’s mansion for 40 years. Gov. Bob Ferguson will add at least four more years for Democrats … more
As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, Washington state stands at a critical crossroads .  Rising crime rates, unsustainable living costs, faltering public schools and sluggish economic … more
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