The Chronicle News Dump

Chronversations is a Chronicle interview podcast, featuring a ranging discussion with a local newsmaker. On the first installment, Chronicle VP Franklin Taylor and Editor Eric Schwartz sit down with state Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) to talk about what he's doing for the 20th District.

On this episode of News Dump, VP Franklin Taylor joins Aaron and Eric to discuss Lewis County’s low vaccination rate, the cancellation of the spring youth fair, the ongoing TransAlta land grab situation, and one extra-special Sirens Banger of the Week. The crew also previews the new addition to the Chronicle Podcast Extended Universe, Chronversations, which drops later this week.

On this special Valentin'e Day SNOWMAGGEDON episode Aaron, Eric and Claudia discuss TransAlta's land and who has the Golden Ticket to decide what to do with it, what to do with the snow and ChronAir's role in Nightcrawler's cutline, Claudia making national news (briefly) for reporting a story a while ago, and why no one wants to drive a schoolbus.

Aaron and Eric are joined by Nightcrawler to talk about The Big Game (kind of), People of the Year, Vader, Toledo airport stuff, and the Eckerson Road encampment. Eric Trent joins to talk about local sports coming back and we laud one fantastic obituary and one jive turkey commenter.

Claudia, Aaron and Eric discuss older folks trying to get vaccines, whether or not the PUD giving out internet is socialism, a bunch of kids maybe naming a dinosaur, a look at the opinion page, and comments of the week. 

Claudia is back on the podcast with Aaron and Eric to talk about BIG CENSORSHIP, Spiffy's, vaccines at the fair, Pride signs, Morton stuff, Twin Transit's Dial-a-Ride, cool dips and more.

New Chronicle/CT Publishing VP Franklin Taylor drops in to discuss a letter to the governor, flood damage, a K9 hero, extortion over illicit video chats and more.

In this episode we cover The Chronicle's new owners, legislature coming back, Abbarno getting sworn in, the coal unit shutting down, Tenino getting scammed and more (with Aaron, Eric and Claudia).

In this episode Aaron, Eric and Claudia discuss Sheriff Snaza's support of Spiffy's, Lewis County's new heat-sensing drone system, and the Oakvillian of the Year.

Nightcrawler joins the podcast to talk about John Braun's quips, kids going back to high school, regional health districts, the finale of Centralia's Dirty Dozen Derelict Domiciles, and more.

Aaron, Eric and Claudia talk the latest in COVID vaccines and business fines, fake letters attributed to Sheriff Rob Snaza, a new owner for the Chehalis Theater, a THC testing business in hot water, and a Facebook commenter who insinuated Schwartz has a George Soros tramp stamp.

Aaron and Eric are joined by Chronicle reporter Claudia Yaw to discuss happenings at Spiffy's, rallies/protests in Olympia, homeless encampments in Centralia, and comments on Facebook. (Parental guidance/explicit content.)

Nightcrawler joins Aaron and Eric to take a new quiz and report on his photo outings on this post-Thanksgiving episode.

Eric and Aaron bid fellow podcast host Jackson Gardner farewell as he moves on to somewhere up north and then somewhere down south. Topics include parades being cancelled, Christmas lights, what we're thankful for, Christmas cookie contests, and "Will Tech Jobs Move to Lewis County?"

In this episode Eric, Aaron and Jackson cover Centralia's request for riot gear, a local contest on Food Network's Cookie Challenge, and the drive-through Lighted Tractor Parade.

Cowardly hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz, along with Jackson Gardner, refuse to call one single election and also discuss elections, gubernatorial races, parades, Veterans Day, Australia and more.

The Chronicle News Dump breaks tradition for a Very Special Election Edition, with reports from Chronicle editor Natalie Johnson, reporters Celene Fitzgerald, Eric Rosane, Eric Trent and Jackson Gardner, and regulars Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz. 

In this non-election episode, Aaron, Eric and Nightcrawler discuss everything going on that is in no way related to the upcoming election, and then talk about election topics because there's not much else going on.

Aaron, Eric and Jackson discuss sign vandalism, MURDER HORNETS, it not being poop, and letters to the editor and how they're compiled on this week's episode. This episode sponsored by Sean Swope for Lewis County Commissioner, District 1.

Aaron VanTuyl, Eric Schwartz and Jackson Gardner cover election drop box rumors, back-to-school debates, drug court, dams and more.

Aaron, Eric and Jackson discuss last week's gubernatorial debate, a rash of sign vandalism, various commissioner issues and more. 

Crime reporter Jackson Gardner joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss recent events in Morton, county commissioners races and letters to the editor, the ongoing Port of Centralia commissioners debacle, and regular topics.

Designer Daniel joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss salsa, why no campaigns have asked for News Dump's endorsement, Morton's Freedom Rally, interesting crime stories, business features and more.

Chronicle reporter Jackson Gardner gets a tryout for a regular podcast slot alongside Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz. The trio discusses school reopenings, the brief tenure of the Lollipop Guild's sign, smoke clearing, and Pe Ell's town marshall.

Chewelah Independent editor Brandon Hansen joins Aaron VanTuyl and Eric Schwartz to discuss wildfires, wildfire conspiracies, columnists becoming antifa, and the media's annual sleepover at the Governor's Mansion.