Peter’s Blog
Will a third time “charm” the Legislature to create permanent funding solution for rural fire districts?
Fireline (2nd Quarter 2024): An Official Publication of the Washington Fire Commissioners Association: Over the past four years as a state representative, I toured numerous fire stations and districts on the front line protecting our communities. I represent diverse...
Rep. Abbarno urges ‘choose local’ at Chamber event in Centralia
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Business Connections- School is out. Summer has begun. The days are longer, and the weather is warmer! On the third Thursday of June and the first day of summer, my law firm, Althauser Rayan Abbarno, hosted the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber...
Rep. Abbarno joins supporters rally for natural gas initiative at ‘super signing’ event in Centralia
The Chronicle- Supporters of an initiative to curtail Washington’s movement away from natural gas use in homes and other buildings rallied on the streets of Centralia ahead of a deadline to submit enough signatures to qualify the proposal for the November ballot....
One year since Zack’s Law passes, cold water shock still poses a threat
The Reflector- When Centralia teen Zachary Lee Rager swam in a chilly river on a warm spring day in 2021, a cooling swim soon turned into tragedy when he suddenly experienced cold water shock and passed away.That day, the 18-year-old Rager, an experienced swimmer,...
Washington Voters’ Guide available; Learn more about your candidates.
Washington's regularly scheduled Primary is the first Tuesday of August. The top two vote-getters in each contest will move on to the General Election in November. Voters in many areas will also see local measures (questions, bonds, levies, etc.) on their August...
Considering a new fee on deliveries in Washington is the WRONG direction
Many of our community members rely on online shopping and delivery services. I often see drivers dropping off food and household supplies to handicap neighbors, seniors, and remote workers. So, why are Olympia Democrats considering a new delivery FEE on every packaged...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Morton’s Roxy Theater to unveil new expansion with State Capital Budget investments
East Lewis County’s Roxy Theater in Morton celebrated the completion of its new backstage area with a “Backstage Debut” ribbon-cutting ceremony organized by the Fire Mountain Arts Council. More than 60 people attended Tuesday’s ceremony. Roxy’s new backstage area...
Abbarno: National Camping Month a great way to build bonds and seek adventure with your family
Peter Abbarno was joined by Samantha Magnuson with NOMAD Turck and SUV Outfitters on KELA-KMNT radio to discuss National Camping Month in June and how you can equip your vehicle to create memories with your family. https://youtu.be/FeGf_nat4eo?si=UrJavfkhMvvCgpMz
Abbarno’s Bill helps Washington funeral homes overwhelmed with unclaimed bodies
Abbarno’s Bill helps Washington funeral homes overwhelmed with unclaimed bodies. Learn more at ElectPeterAbbarno.com
Publisher’s Note: Parents have a right to know about their kids in school
One would think parental access to their own children’s school records would be a non-controversial issue. Unfortunately, parents across Washington have expressed frustration that those records were incomplete, not provided or not easily accessible. That might be why...
Legislators discuss initiative to maintain natural gas at Woodland chamber forum
During the brief session, the Republican legislators discussed Washington House Bill 1589, which passed the state Legislature in March. The bill is intended to speed up Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) move away from fossil fuels by requiring the company to convert 80% of...
Abbarno Commentary: Taking Time to Consider the ‘True Meaning’ of Father’s Day
We hear about the “true meaning of Christmas” every December. Why don’t we hear about the “true meaning of Father’s Day” every June? The first official statewide Father’s Day was celebrated in the state of Washington on June 19, 1910. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson...