by Peter Abbarno | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com In an event running in conjunction with the Raise For Rowyn 5K run in Tenino on Saturday morning, Tenino Mayor Wayne Fournier held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Tenino City Park’s newest playground addition — pump...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com The homelessness crisis, public school system funding and Washington state Legislature’s recent special session to remedy the Blake decision were among the topics state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, talked about...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
It is about that time of year when students and teachers begin thinking about returning to the classroom. It is also the time when parents begin thinking about the cost of school supplies. While some families can absorb the rising cost of school supplies and clothing,...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog
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 and traveling to work and school that force families, seniors and...
by Peter Abbarno | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
Over 70% of Washington residents annually participate in outdoor recreation generating more than $26 billion in consumer spending, over 200,000 direct jobs, $7.6 billion in wages and salaries, and $2.3 billion in state and local tax revenue. At Mayme Shaddock Park...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Growing up, many of us heard home ownership was an essential part of the “American Dream.” I still believe that to be true. It is part of a family’s retirement planning, security and stability. Unfortunately, that “dream” seems less and less attainable with interest...
