Kris Johnson Commentary: Local Chambers of Commerce Step up to Help Fire Departments Play Santa

By Kris Johnson

Posted 12/7/21

Throughout Washington, the leaders of local chambers of commerce are busy delivering bags of toys to rural fire departments, enabling the firefighters to play Santa Claus for the children who live in …

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