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The entrance to Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia is pictured in this 2022 Chronicle file photo.

This is a deal that doesn’t come along very often: you can buy your very own pioneer cemetery in the heart of Centralia’s Fords Prairie, and it could cost you as little as $2,000 plus … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 5/1/24

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the editor: Lawsuit brings to mind valid concerns over PUD smart meters

I’m sure that many people had the same initial reaction to the story in the Saturday edition of the Chronicle concerning the Glenoma couple and their lawsuit against the Lewis County Public … more

5/1/24

Letter to the editor: Questions for the transgender athlete movement

It is interesting to me that we only see transgender female athletes competing in noncontact sports such as track and field and swimming. Why don’t we see transgender female athletes competing … more

5/1/24

FILE PHOTO — A rooster eyes the camera during the Spring Youth Fair in 2022.

Commentary: Unfortunately, it is animal fighting season in our state

Unfortunately, it’s animal fighting season in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington state Gambling Commission encourages reporting of animal fighting to help stop these terrible acts. Our … more

By Gary Drumheller / Washington Gambling Commission | 4/30/24

Letter to the editor: Stolen candidate signs cause frustration

The Semi Bird for governor, Joe Kent for Congress and Dale Whitaker for secretary of state signs that were placed on my neighbor's property on Highway 603 were stolen Friday, April 26, in the … more

4/29/24

Letter to the editor: We need to elect individuals who will work together to unite the country

In a few days, I will be 87 years old. I have never seen the country so politically divided. It would not be a problem except we have some serious issues to resolve. We need to elect individuals who … more

4/29/24

Jaime Herrera Beutler speaks at the Chehalis Eagles Club Annex during a meet-and-greet event organized by the Conservative Coalition of Lewis County as Frank Corbin looks on.

Julie McDonald commentary: Herrera Beutler deserved more respect at GOP convention

For a dozen years, Republican Third Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler represented Southwest Washington in Congress with a focus on helping her constituents. Before that, she … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/29/24

State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia, talks about his focuses in the legislative session during a visit to The Chronicle in Centralia on Thursday, Dec 14, 2023.

John Braun: The hits just keep coming from Democrats’ cap-and-tax law

Anyone who buys gasoline already knows how the price of a gallon of unleaded regular in our state has shot up since majority Democrats’ cap-and-tax law — the so-called Climate Commitment … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 4/26/24

Justin and Melody Reynolds pull invasive horsetails during an Earth Day work party at the Seminary Hill Natural Area in Centralia on Saturday, April 20.

Brian Mittge: Laying down a wholesome Twin Cities challenge

Last Saturday was a busy one in our towns. The weather was sparkling like a diamond and a number of communities were hosting work parties in advance of Earth Day. I was working at one of them … more

Commentary by Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 4/26/24

Letter to the editor: GOP convention was success, despite negative media reports

We, the Lewis County Republican Party, were honored to attend the 2024 Washington state Republican Party Convention in Spokane April 18-20. Our delegation brought 40 elected representatives from … more

4/26/24

Letter to the editor: Border crisis rages on with no end in sight

For the past three years, we have seen 12 million-plus illegal migrants invade our country. The border is wide open, as fentanyl continues to pour into our country, killing over 100,000 Americans … more

4/26/24

Bill Serrahn, who lives in Packwood, has written several climate-focused commentaries for The Chronicle.

Bill Serrahn commentary: Living at the bottom of an atmospheric ocean in the Holocene epoch

“We are the first generation to feel the sting of climate change, and we are the last generation that can do something about it.” — Jay Inslee The earth’s climate has … more

By Bill Serrahn / For The Chronicle | 4/24/24

Letter to the editor: We must all be vigilant against animal hoarding

This letter is in response to the recent story in The Chronicle headlined “Mason County resident under investigation for cruelty involving 60 animals.” The case reportedly involving … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: Cases against Trump brought by the left

Once again, letter writer Marty Ansley has shown his ignorance and venom concerning Donald Trump. He should know that all of the allegations against President Trump come from the left, the … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: The Port of Centralia and an imposter Facebook page

Are you aware of a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating the Port of Centralia by using the real Port’s trademark, intellectual properties and name? This imposter Facebook page has the … more

4/24/24

Letter to the editor: In response to claims on website disclosure

Last week, Kristen Chilson of Northway Strategies, a paid contractor for the Lewis County Republican Party, wrote to you here about my alleged failure to disclose information. I’d like to … more

4/24/24

Julie McDonald: Medical care grew locally from doctor’s offices to large hospitals

Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart, the French-Canadian Sister of Providence who started nearly 30 schools, orphanages and hospitals in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, never started a … more

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 4/22/24

Veterans Memorial Museum Executive Director Chip Duncan talks with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez outside of the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System American Lake Mobile Medical Unit in Chehalis on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.

Gluesenkamp Perez: Our veterans served our country. It’s time we served them.

Editor’s note: Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was offered an opportunity to write an op-ed on a topic of her choosing after the previous publication of a commentary by her Republican … more

Commentary by U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washougal | 4/19/24

Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, takes part in a news conference Nov. 29, 2022.

John Braun: When it comes to dodging constitution, Democrats are habitual offenders

Republicans see absolutely no need for an income tax in Washington. Thanks to unanimous support from Republican legislators, Initiative 2111 was passed on March 4. It outlaws any income tax at any … more

Commentary by Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia | 4/19/24

Letter to the editor: It's high time we get more honesty and transparency from our elected officials, advertisers and media entrepreneurs

Kristen Chilson, of Winlock, recently submitted a letter to the editor containing malicious speculations attacking a local person she disagrees with, Brittany Voie. The letter discussed records … more

4/17/24