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This column was first printed in The Chronicle in July 2009, and it began with this line: “The other day (all right, so it will be ‘the other week’ by the time you read this), I had …
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By Bill Moeller / For The Chronicle
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6/28/23
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The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen table issues such as the cost of food, utilities …
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By Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia
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6/27/23
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Reflecting on the state of discourse in our society, I am reminded of the invaluable virtue of engaging in conversations that challenge our perspectives.
In an era where opinions often clash, it …
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By Chad Taylor
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6/27/23
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Richard Stride Commentary: Looking Back at the Fear and Confusion Brought by Unabomber Ted Kaczynski
Ted Kaczynski died by suicide on June 10.
Some may remember him, some may not. I am fascinated by what makes people like Kaczynski turn to killing other human beings. Was he abused as a child? …
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By Richard Stride
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6/27/23
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When you place a 911 call to report a fire or other emergency, do you want the fire department to respond and arrive at the location almost immediately?
If the answer to the above is yes, then …
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6/27/23
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South Pierce Fire & Rescue is an integral part of the local community, providing fire protection services to a large area spanning 140 square miles.
With three staffed stations and a minimum …
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6/27/23
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Yelm has an opportunity to elect two outstanding new school board members.
Linda Hale is in a primary contest with Bill Hauss and Kay Anderson for the district 5 seat. Linda has five girls in …
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6/27/23
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My wife and I returned recently from a trip to the United Kingdom. The British people were welcoming, helpful and very accommodating, not at all like some other countries we have visited that seemed …
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By Richard Stride
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6/20/23
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China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) …
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By Don C. Brunell
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6/20/23
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Something has got to be done about the intersection of Vail Road and state Route 507.
The cross traffic is extremely dangerous and having had to get onto 507 from Vail many times, I have had to …
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6/20/23
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Thurston County’s Nisqually Valley had no Pineapple Express or atmospheric river floods from Hawaii this fall and winter. Mother Nature sent this season’s storms to California. …
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6/20/23
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South Pierce Fire and Rescue is a formidable force in the world of emergency response, covering 140 square miles and providing advanced life support and mutual aid to Ashford and Elbe in an …
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6/13/23
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This time of year is when many graduates may be wondering what they would like to do for the rest of their lives, and I’d like to offer some hope and sensible economic context for them.
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6/13/23
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This year, the Washington Legislature passed a controversial bill that will allow runaways to evade their parents and stay under state custody if the children are looking for abortions or sex change …
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By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle
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6/9/23
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Brace yourself. Your paycheck in July will probably be a little smaller.
That’s when the state will begin collecting premium payments for its long-term care insurance program, called WA …
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By Kris Johnson
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6/6/23
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Americans have always had a fascination with the mafia.
Just recall the popularity of the movie “The Godfather” and the television series, “The Sopranos.”
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By Richard Stride
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6/6/23
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Again, there was another break in at Mariachi Alegre. The first break-in smashed the front door glass and some items were stolen. The second break-in happened at 4 a.m. on a past Saturday. The person …
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6/6/23
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The deal reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase our nation’s debt limit was a welcome compromise.
It appears to avert our nation’s …
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By Don Brunell
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5/31/23
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In one of the columns I started to write — prior to my taking a rest from 15 years of writing columns for newspapers — I touched on the topic of artists who found their own way of dealing …
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By Bill Moeller
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5/30/23
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Growing up, I loved the sound of my grandpa’s mantel clock.
It was an old Howard Miller pendulum wind-up clock. The clock key was for both the time and chimes. I can still remember …
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By Richard Stride
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5/30/23
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