Peter’s Blog
Tenino stone carvers to use state funding to teach future generations
By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com If the quarry walls could talk, they’d have a story to tell, one the Tenino Carvers Guild wants the next generation to hear. The story also caught the ear of Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, who secured funds for a new...
‘Lifeline’ for families of special needs adults celebrates full first year in operation
By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com Praise for the Lewis County Accessible Recreation program from participants, organizers, parents and caretakers was effusive and passionate on Wednesday. “This is just something that people with disabilities really need,”...
WSDOT offer tips and links for safer Labor Day Weekend travel.
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest and dangerous weekends for travel. Based on new AAA projections based on bookings for flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises shows Labor Day weekend travel in 2023 is up over last year: domestic bookings are...
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 Tacoma on Aug. 15, 2023. https://youtu.be/ZytfKkoDiKM Watch the full event on TVW...
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 because, when you focus your efforts on a heartfelt mission, the work is never done. Sometimes the impact of the mission...
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 for five years. In that role, I worked closely with some of the finest public servants our state has to offer —...
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 for the warm welcome and chance to throw out the first pitch. Looking forward to the 2024 West Coast League season. Learn...
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 George Washington, an African American, who was born in the time of slavery and traveled to Washington state with his...
W.F. West High School hosts annual summer STEM camp
In www.Chronline.com By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com W.F. West’s halls are typically quiet over the summer as students and teachers enjoy their well-deserved summer break, but this week, the school was full of activity as students from around the area...
Little lampreys a big part of East Fork recovery efforts
Rick Bannan / rick@thereflector.com Though shovels haven’t hit the base of the Ridgefield Pits, work is underway to prepare for an undertaking to revitalize the land along the East Fork Lewis River. On a sunny morning July 11, staff from county, state and federal...
City of Tenino Celebrates New Park Pump Tracks With Ribbon Cutting
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...
Abbarno Talks Legislative Issues at Chamber’s July Forum
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...
