Peter’s Blog
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...
Peter Abbarno Commentary: Upcoming Centralia School Supply Drive Is About Hope and Opportunity
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,...
Peter Abbarno Commentary: The Real Impact of Higher Gas Prices
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...
Washington’s Long-term Care Payroll Tax faces Backlash
Rep. Abbarno is among the list of local Republicans pushing to change course. Some of his colleagues are advocating for a special session or to repeal the tax altogether. Washington’s new long-term care tax faces backlash – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Rep. Peter Abbarno explains what’s in the new drug possession bill that passed the Legislature
Senate Bill 5536, the Blake decision bill on controlled substances, passed the House floor on an 83-13 vote and was signed into law. In this video, Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, explains what's in this new version of the bill. https://youtu.be/hOz6-VGvy_4...
Be the Solution: Voter turnout the key to 2022.
Only 41% of Washingtonians voted in this year’s primary; virtually the same percentage of voters who returned their ballots in the 2018 mid-term election. That means 6 out of every 10 voters failed to share their priorities and opinions on which candidate will best...
Abbarno releases Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) radio ads
Dont forget to return your ballot on or before Nov. 8th! Be part of the solution. Newest 'Get out the Vote' radio ads are running. https://youtu.be/IwfyP13q7c4 Learn more at www.ElectPeterAbbarno.com.
Abbarno voted ‘Best Volunteer’ in Lewis County by Daily Chronicle readers.
From the Daily Chronicle: BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY: Centralia attorney Peter Abbarno, a 20th District lawmaker and former Chronicle Person of the Year, was selected by voters as the winner of the Best Volunteer category. Abbarno was voted Best Volunteer in 2018 and...
Rep. Abbarno Spotlight Interview on AM1470 KELA Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxOZVW2QpW4&t=8s Peter Abbarno represents the 20th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Abbarno is an attorney, business owners, but most importantly he is a husband and father. Peter was first...
