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The Capitol in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23.
Guest Commentary: Erosion to state’s Public Records Act is at a tipping point, must be reversed
The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a … more
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Back to Business: America still needs more welders and fewer philosophers
In 2017, I wrote a column titled “America needs more welders and fewer philosophers.” It was a slogan Florida Sen. Marco Rubio used in his 2016 presidential campaign to call attention to … more
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Sen. John Braun in Olympia from the Capitol on Friday, Feb. 15, 2024.
Democrats are wrong to use children as defense of income tax
The Democrats who currently control the Legislature should uphold our state constitution by giving proper attention to Initiative 2109, which would repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. It is … more
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Securing border high priority for GOP congressional candidate Lewallen
When Third District U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez said on a podcast that “nobody stays awake at night worrying about the Southern border,” the words appalled attorney Leslie Lewallen, … more
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Letter to the editor: NVN wrong for recognizing Roy
Editor, For the Nisqually Valley News (NVN) to name Line Roy its 2023 Person of the Year is misplaced at best. Ms. Roy is a public servant and, as such, is paid by Yelm taxpayers as a city … more
Republican Leslie Lewallen discusses her candidacy during an interview with Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.
Julie McDonald: Leslie Lewallen says abortion discussion needs more focus on compassion
Although the Washington state Republican Party has officially endorsed Joe Kent in the race for Third Congressional District, lifelong Republican Leslie Lewallen said she’s a better choice if … more
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A mockup of the Billy Frank Jr. statue was on display at the Washington State Capitol Building on Jan. 10.
Statue of Billy Frank Jr. reminds us to tell our story
Family, friends and tribal and state leaders recently witnessed the unveiling of a model of the Billy Frank Jr. statue in a ceremony at the state Capitol. The 4-foot-tall model — depicting … more
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Richard Stride
Uncovering nuggets of buried history
I love to read; I especially enjoy reading history. A while back, I wrote about who is the real Lone Ranger. You can find it somewhere on the Chronicle’s website if you are interested. In that … more
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Levy needed to keep funding schools appropriately
Editor, On Feb. 13, voters will decide whether Yelm Community Schools should keep its levy, which is a tax of up to $2.50 per $1,000 and makes up 13% of all district funding. I urge voters to … more
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McDonald’s column unfairly portrays Gluesenkamp Perez, Kent
Editor, I’m writing in response to Julie McDonald’s guest commentary, Jan. 25. She starts out calling Joe Kent a far-right critic, a MAGA extremist who has ties to Adolf Hitler … more
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during an interview with columnist Julie McDonald.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on world conflicts and hopelessness at home
Editor’s Note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. That series, and the first two parts of her … more
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County needs to do a better job responding
Editor, Dear Commissioners: As a Thurston County resident residing just east of Yelm, I am writing to express my dismay at the condition of our county roads after the recent snow event. It … more
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during an interview with Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.
Guest commentary: Criticism hits Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from right and left
Editor’s Note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. That series, and the first part of her … more
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Money for our military is Washington’s golden egg
Aesop’s fable warns against killing the goose laying golden eggs. The tale’s origins date to 600 B.C. and tell of the greedy farmer who foolishly killed the prized goose to get to the … more
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Courtesy photo U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during an interview with columnist Julie McDonald.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says Congress needs down-to-earth members
Editor’s Note: Columnist Julie McDonald previously wrote a three-part series based on an interview with Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent. The series can be found at chronline.com. … more
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Holiday lights display brightened nights
Editor, I want to congratulate the folks of We Love Rainier for creating a magical holiday lights experience for all those passing through Rainier at night. It brightened up even the most dismal … more
Helen Sanders
Helen Sanders tells of reservation life and Supreme Court battle
As the youngest of seven children growing up near the Black River on the Chehalis Indian Reservation, Helen Sanders often darted through their house in her father’s wake, ignoring her … more
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Mary Kiona, a member of the Tai’t-na-pam tribe, learned to craft baskets from spruce roots and strapped a basket onto the top of her head to carry what she had gathered. Official Yakama records say Mary (Yoke) Kiona was born at Silver Brook on Jan. 3, 1855.
Celebrating the birthday of Upper Cowlitz Native Mary Kiona
Wednesday marks a birthday celebration, the date when a well-known Upper Cowlitz woman was born beside the banks of the Cowlitz River near present-day Randle about 170 years ago. Official Yakama … more
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Guest Commentary: In the midst of crime wave, state leadership has failed
The Evergreen State has always been one of the safer places to live, work and raise a family in America, going back at least as far as 1960. Tragically, as of 2022, that’s no longer the … more
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Back to business: Dairy farmers pushing green cow power
In the 1990s, “Things go better with Coca Cola” was the catchy slogan that dairy farmers dreaded. At the time, milk producers were in a head-to-head battle with soft drink giants and … more
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