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Letter to the editor: Expand Interstate 5 to three lanes through Twin Cities and stop pointless projects

This letter is in response to the article about the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) putting in traffic-control stop lights in several on-ramps in the Chehalis-Centralia area. … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Rather than point fingers, Lewis County Republican Party should look within

This letter is in reply to a letter by Greg Rohr, vice president of the Lewis County Republican Party, published June 5. Since Greg is so concerned with not being associated with Nazis, despite … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Call for greater emphasis on restoring salmon habitat rings hollow amid gillnet harvesting

In his commentary on Washington salmon fisheries management, Ed Johnstone calls for greater emphasis on habitat protection and restoration, not harvest management alone, to help recover sustainable … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Preserving the heritage of a historic Thurston County oak tree

Over 400 years ago, an acorn grew into a tree now slated for destruction by the mayor of Tumwater and a Thurston County judge. This venerable oak tree stands along Old Highway 99 alongside the … more

6/7/24

Letter to the editor: Donkey and elephant aren’t doing it for us anymore

America, the donkey and the elephant aren’t doing it for us anymore. Maybe it’s time for us to go back to the Lamb. Tom Hicker Vader more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Your vote is part of the collective moral fiber of our community and must be heard

As we watched the events in New York unfold last week, some celebrated the loss of freedom with the handing down of President Trump’s verdict and others hung their heads in disbelief. Today, we … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Was the porn star paid not to have sex?

Donald Trump denies without qualification or hesitation that he and porn star Stormy Daniels had an adulterous sexual relationship. Yet, no one denies, not even Trump, that Trump Organization … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: We must put myths about immigrants to rest and welcome them with compassion, hospitality

The fact that rising immigration boosts the U.S. economy refutes a common myth that immigrants are a drain on the economy. According to the Center for Public Integrity, immigrants will … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Plaintiff in PUD lawsuit makes demands

My husband and I filed a complaint with Lewis County Superior Court in April. The lawsuit was dismissed because the process server handed the documents to the wrong secretary at the Lewis … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Labeling and falsely accusing political opponents and encouraging hate is destructive of our freedom

Jesus is quoted as saying, “The truth will make you free” and “Love God and love your neighbor.” If you believe Jesus’ commands, this letter is for you. … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Thanks to those who made Girls Night Out a success

On April 27, another Girls Night Out event in downtown Centralia went in the books. We’d like to thank the many people that make this event such a fun event to put together and share the … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Climate Commitment Act is a good faith effort to reduce carbon emissions

A recent letter to the editor about how Democratic programs have ruined our lives contained enough misinformation to bloat a landfill. In the interest of brevity I will focus on only one of the … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Congratulations to Tim Browning for well-deserved recognition

As friends and colleagues of Tim Browning, we would like to recognize our hometown hero as the recipient of the 2024 Centralia College Distinguished Alumni Award confirming his undying commitment to … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: We can wait no longer for a solution to the sea lion deprivation of salmon runs

As an avid fisherman of the Columbia River drainage and the Chehalis River system, it is apparent to me that we can wait no longer for a solution to the sea lion deprivation of salmon runs. As … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Voter fraud is real

Many in Washington claim there is no proof of voter fraud. Fraud exists, just not at conspiratorial levels. In 2022, King 5 Investigations found prosecution depends on where fraud is committed. … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Dam kills fish by hundreds of thousands

There would be a lot of fishermen on the Toutle River if the Army Corps of Engineers would not have destroyed the watershed with their sediment dam that kills wild fish runs by the hundreds of … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Zoos have a long history of helping animals recover through habitat restoration and breeding programs

Zoological parks have been recorded in history as far back as 2,500 BC, when ancient Egyptians collected wild animals. Zoos as we know today began in the 1800s. However, it wasn’t until … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Consider toll booths to increase safety

For many of the tasks we encounter today, the solution will occasionally require some sort of driving, whether it is to drive to work, to our family doctor, to the dentist, for groceries, to visit … more

5/27/24

Letter to the editor: Do we really want to continue to let the Democrats control our lives?

This fall, the voters of this state are facing some tough questions. Three initiatives are on the ballot. One kills the cap-and-trade tax added to the state gasoline tax, which has made gasoline … more

5/22/24

Letter to the editor: Leaders must ensure health and physical education are made a priority for students

I am committed to empowering all children to lead healthy and active lives through effective health and physical education programs. Do the education leaders in our state feel the same way? In … more

5/15/24