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The world feels quieter today. Not because a man has died, but because a voice — steady, grounded and full of grace — has gone silent.
Pope Francis is gone, and for those of us who …
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By The Chronicle Editorial Board
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4/21/25
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The United States Supreme Court ruled. Voters decided. Other states have acted. But all of this wasn't enough for justices on the Washington state Supreme Court.
That court on Thursday brazenly …
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By Chris Cargill / Mountain States Policy Center
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4/21/25
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For weeks, the Legislature’s majority Democrats have been keeping the people of Washington in the dark about the new state operating budget.
That’s unacceptable, but it would be even …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/18/25
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Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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4/18/25
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This opinion is my own and not reflective of the Battle Ground City Council or the city of Battle Ground.
In Battle Ground we have historically struggled to attract and retain high …
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4/17/25
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As I have aged — less than gracefully — and retired, I have become acutely aware of a couple things; first, how much it costs me to live in a house I have owned for years, and, second, …
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Commentary by John McCroskey / For The Chronicle
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4/16/25
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My husband and I moved our young family back to SW Washington in 2010 after being gone for 8 years, and we made Battle Ground our home. Our son started 3rd grade at Daybreak Primary and our daughter …
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4/14/25
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Battle Ground District voters recently said NO to a school levy. The district is allowed another levy this year! Have you changed your mind? Let’s look at some of changes or lack of change …
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4/14/25
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As a long-time resident of the area and past member of the school board, I feel strongly that student safety is the top priority of the community. That is why I am voting to ensure students are safe …
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4/14/25
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Vote YES on Prop. 1 in Camas/Washougal: RFA Is the Smart, Necessary Choice for Camas and Washougal As a proud member of the Camas-Washougal community, I’m writing to urge voters to support the …
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4/14/25
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Growing up in Battle Ground, I have often heard people complain about increasing crime as the city grows. I have never met any citizen who would argue the key to solving this problem might be to cut …
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4/14/25
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Marie, a Mason County resident, ended up with her parents’ home after their passing. To pay the property taxes, she’s already had to take from her retirement and sell her late …
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Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia
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4/11/25
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Last month, it was mealtime on the Lower Columbia.
We could hear the excited barking of sea lions across the city of Longview, where I live, as they hauled themselves onto the rocks near …
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Commentary by Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview
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4/7/25
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Washington doesn’t have a budget crisis — it has a priorities crisis.
Last week, the House passed an operating budget that relies on more than $15 billion in new and increased taxes. …
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Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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4/7/25
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Amelia Cook runs an innovative high-tech manufacturing company in Mount Vernon along with her brother. The products they make at Goodwinds Composites are literally out-of-this-world: They made the …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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4/7/25
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I am writing this letter urging our community to support the upcoming Battle Ground School District levy on April 22.
I have been a student, teacher and administrator in this district over …
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4/7/25
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As a conservative property owner in North County, I am supporting the Battle Ground Public Schools upcoming levy.
I firmly believe that defunding public education in Battle Ground has long …
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4/7/25
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I would like to introduce myself here first. I am a proud step-grandma, grandma and great-grandma. Some of my grandkids are Battle Ground High School graduates. I have lived here now for almost 10 …
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4/7/25
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Public libraries in the United States play an essential role in providing safe, accessible and 100% free educational resource centers for every member in communities across the country.
At …
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4/7/25
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Here’s a question for homeowners: If you had to sell your house tomorrow, would you like to make a profit?
I sure would.
The house my husband and I bought 10 years ago has …
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4/7/25
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