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WATCH: Abbarno delivers opening remarks and Dolly Parton performs at Imagination Library Celebration
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, provides opening remarks and Dolly Parton performs two songs at the Imagination Library Statewide Celebration in...

Peter Abbarno commentary: Celebrating our state’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library origin story
“Working 9 to 5” is a Dolly Parton phrase not often uttered by volunteers, board members and employees of nonprofits in our community. That’s...

Commentary: Reflections from former House Republican Leader J.T. Wilcox
Prior to stepping down earlier this year, I had the privilege of serving as House Republican leader in the Washington state House of Representatives...

Abbarno throws out First Pitch at Ridgefield Raptors playoff game.
Congratulations to the Ridgefield Raptors Baseball players, organization, fans and the Ridgefield community on a great 2023 season. And, thank you...

Happy Founders Day, City of Centralia!
Happy Founder's Day in the City of Centralia, August 15, 2023! I work, live in, and represent Centralia, Washington – a city founded in 1875 by our...