Peter’s Blog
Advocating for Farmers and Ranchers
By Peter AbbarnoFor the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Machines loading grain into rail cars is a common sight at 207 Maurin Road in Chehalis, a lot set aside by the Port of Chehalis for the Southwest Washington Grain Project. Established via a collaboration...
Commentary: ‘Yes’ for long-term care choice in Washington
This year, Washington state voters will have the historic opportunity to vote on four initiatives at the top of their ballot. One of those initiatives, Initiative 2124, would give workers the ability to opt out of the state’s long-term care payroll tax and program, WA...
Chronicle: Lewis County lays out legislative priorities ahead of 2025 session
As lawmakers around the state prepare for the upcoming legislative session, legislators from the 19th and 20th districts gathered in Chehalis on Monday to discuss the priorities city and county officials have identified as areas they hope to address. The lawmakers who...
Reps. Abbarno & Orcutt visit with local students at UW Chehalis STEM Camp
This week, the UW partnered with the Chehalis Foundation to host a local STEM camp for incoming 9th-12th graders focused on medicine and engineering science. The students explored healthcare simulation today with experts from the UW WWAMI Institute for Simulation in...
Bridging the gap — why supporting local back-to-school drives is crucial
As the back-to-school season approaches, families with school-age children across Washington are bracing themselves for the inevitable financial strain. For many, the cost of school supplies adds an extra layer of stress to an already challenging time. While some...
Rep. Abbarno tours Providence Centralia Hospital
I had the opportunity to meet 'Wayn' the MOXI Collaborative Robot at Providence Centralia. MOXI robots help caregivers with daily tasks so they can focus on what they do best: caring for us. I appreciate the informative tour and discussion with administrators and...
A successful Napavine Funtime Festival parade.
Some photos from friends and The Chronicle at the Napavine Funtime Festival. Thank you to all our supporters and volunteers for supporting the team. Learn more at www.ElectPeterAbbarno.com #WaElex House Republican Organizational Committee Washington State House...
Rep. Abbarno supported by Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association
I am proud of the support from the Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association. We recently met in Centralia to discuss Environment and Energy issues like wildfire policy, limitations to our PNW power supply, and the maintenance and preservation of the Snake...
Rep. Abbarno supports the Visiting Nurses Foundation
Another fun Visiting Nurses Foundation annual golf tournament at Riverside Golf Club. The mission of the Foundation is to create funding for education and assistance of Home Health and Hospice patients and their families. Please consider supporting all their efforts....
Building Industry Association Endorses Rep. Peter Abbarno
Thank you Building Industry Association of Clark County and BIAW's Washington Affordable Housing Council (WAHC) for their support of my re-election! BIA of Clark County is a member driven organization with the core mission of the Building Industry Association of Clark...
New Constituents in Clark County’s 20th Legislative District
I would like to introduce myself to the newest parts of the 20th Legislative District in Clark County!
Rep. Abbarno tours Port of Kalama’s Mountain Timber Market
Rep. Ed Orcutt and I touring the Mountain Timber Market at the Port of Kalama! The Port, City of Kalama, and Kalama School District have been great partners to work with on projects that create economic and educational opportunities and improve the quality of life for...