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Gov. Bob Ferguson’s first speech to the Legislature included several declarations that were encouraging to Republicans in the audience. One was that he was not here to defend government, but to …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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7/11/25
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Washington is in the midst of a child care crisis — and families across Southwest Washington are paying the price. In communities throughout the 20th Legislative District — from Centralia …
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Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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7/11/25
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There’s something about the smell of grilled onions and sizzling hot dogs wafting through a ballpark that feels like pure summer.
It’s July, the sun hangs stubbornly in the sky long …
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Commentary by Richard Stride / For The Chronicle
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7/9/25
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In a shocking 8-1 ruling , the Washington Supreme Court has given its official blessing to a secretive process that allows the offers and counteroffers leading to more than a billion dollars in …
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By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center
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7/9/25
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The series of articles and debates regarding the lowering of the speed limits on state Route 502 and state Route 503 is missing the opinion of the commuter, those who want to travel from the Battle …
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7/7/25
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I'm writing this letter on the morning of July 3. Except for the explosion at 7:30 a.m., it's relatively quiet now. But, like death and taxes, the chaos will for sure start in a few hours and last …
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7/7/25
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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 …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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7/5/25
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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 …
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7/3/25
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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 …
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By Elizabeth New / Washington Police Center
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7/3/25
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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 …
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By Don Brunell
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7/2/25
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I am compelled to address the critical question of Woodland’s viability as a competitive city in Southwest Washington.
With its exceptional natural beauty, strong community spirit …
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6/30/25
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After reading a couple of letters to the editor, I have my own thoughts about the legality of fireworks in Battle Ground.
First, if you don’t want to hear or see fireworks, move …
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6/30/25
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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 …
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Julie McDonald
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6/30/25
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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 …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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6/27/25
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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 …
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By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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6/27/25
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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 …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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6/27/25
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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 …
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By David Boze / Washington Policy Center
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6/25/25
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With the stroke of a pen, the future of the Snake River dams in southeastern Washington state is looking better. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on June 12 repealing a secretly …
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By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center
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6/21/25
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Leaders of our state’s Democratic and Republican legislative caucuses responded to the June 14 shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers with a joint statement condemning what had happened.
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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6/20/25
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Although President Donald Trump and Harvard's recent spats make headlines, key issues in question affect all higher education.
Harvard, our nation's first college (1636), is a center of current …
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By Don Brunell
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6/18/25
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