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John Braun
Commentary: Give Washington parents the right to choose how their children are educated
A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state’s approach to funding K-12 education had failed. Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. … more
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Rob Anderson
Commentary: Greg Kimsey’s misleading tactics: A call for integrity in Clark County
Greg Kimsey, Clark County Auditor, is smooth, I’ll give him that much. Yet, when it comes to the truth, he plays pretty fast and loose. He knows he’s considered the “expert,” … more
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Ed Johnstone
Commentary: Washington fisheries managed using a conservation-first approach
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the partnership between treaty tribes and our state co-managers to establish salmon fisheries. Each spring since 1984, we’ve held a series of … more
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Commentary: Greg Kimsey's misleading tactics: A call for integrity in Clark County
Greg Kimsey, Clark County Auditor, is smooth, I'll give him that much. Yet, when it comes to the truth, he plays pretty fast and loose. He knows he's considered the "expert," so he often delivers … more
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John Braun
Commentary: Progress on behavioral health requires more cooperation, less conflict
From 2013 through 2017, Republicans led our state Senate and Democrats had the majority in the House. While it lasted, that break in one-party control of Olympia was good for the people of our state. … more
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John Braun
Commentary: Legislators don’t need to address property-tax cap — we already did
Blocking a bad piece of legislation can often be as important as passing a good bill. That’s why Republican senators took a moment to cheer a few months ago when, in the face of intense … more
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Greg Kimsey
Commentary: Clark County election process transparent, accountable, secure
A recent Letter to the Editor stated “Many citizens question past elections.” As the elected official responsible for conducting elections in Clark County, I urge anyone with questions or … more
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Ukrainian-American Mikhail Pavenko, Vancouver, right, stands next to Yuri, a 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier who had his leg amputated as a result of a mortar, in November 2023. Pavenko has traveled to the front lines of Ukraine as a volunteer chaplain for the last nine years.
Commentary: What would Ronald Reagan do?
On March 22, Islamic terrorists attacked a theater in Moscow, killing 143 people. A branch of ISIS quickly claimed responsibility and posted a video of the attack to support their claim. Russia … more
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John Braun: Slam the door on Democrats and their anti-Hispanic grab for more power
With candidate filing week now behind us, the 2024 election season is in full swing. Democrat leaders in our state are no doubt looking ahead to the August primary and November general election … more
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Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks at the Chehalis Eagles Club Annex during a meet-and-greet event organized by the Conservative Coalition of Lewis County as Frank Corbin looks on.
Commentary: Herrera Beutler deserved more respect at GOP convention
For a dozen years, Republican Third Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler represented Southwest Washington in Congress with a focus on helping her constituents. Before that, she … more
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John Braun
Commentary: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders
Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any … more
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Early day Sisters of Providence supported the construction and operation of their works of charity through begging tours. These fund-raising journeys to distant logging camps and mines were made by boat, by stagecoach and on horseback, circa 1890.
Commentary: Mother Joseph and Sisters of Providence opened schools, hospitals, orphanages
Today marks the 201st birthday of a Canadian woman whose loving selfless acts of service saved many lives throughout the Pacific Northwest. Esther Pariseau was born April 16, 1823, on a farm … more
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Kris Johnson
Commentary: Celebrating 120 years of employer advocacy
In 1904, the ice cream cone was invented, the United States began construction of the Panama Canal, and a group of employers came together in Seattle to form the Citizens’ Alliance, which later … more
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Commentary: Ridgefield School District capital bonds — dollars and cents
The last three to four years have been difficult for many of us, not the least of which are the financial burdens. As I write this, gasoline is up more than 40 cents per gallon to over $4 in the last … more
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Don Brunell
Commentary: Cleansing sewage essential to supplying enough freshwater for growing world
In Washington this year, we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years, which is good for … more
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Kris Johnson
Commentary: Retiring WA congress members have been champions for the economy
Recent announcements from U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Derek Kilmer that they will not seek re-election to Congress caught the political world by surprise. They are both relatively young and … more
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Don Brunell
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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Dr. Jason Tindol
Commentary: Inclement weather, COVID-19 and the silver lining
We all remember the “pivot” during COVID. In 48 hours, schools had to balance and sometimes choose between student safety and education. Several inches of snow, freezing rain and cold … more
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez speaks during an interview with Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald.
Commentary: 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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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.
Commentary: Celebrating the birthday of Upper Cowlitz Native Mary Kiona
Last week marked 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 … more
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