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Letter to the editor: Republican opposition to wealth tax reveals how out of touch their positions are with local reality

When Sen. John Braun claims Washington has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem, he's asking Lewis County residents to ignore the reality we see here every day. His recent editorial … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: Don’t go overboard on those sea salt purchases

There are about 4.5 billion tons of radioactive uranium dissolved in our planet’s oceans. Included is enough fissionable uranium 235 to build over 6.5 billion nuclear weapons. For good … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: Tired of seeing unqualified people leading emergency response programs

I’m tired of seeing unqualified personnel selected to lead emergency management programs across the country and I am tired of ineffective responses due to poor planning. Nepotism is not a … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: We are better off for with hard-working immigrants

Bruce Peterson’s letter in response to my observations on immigration requires a reply. He says I “seem to favor” uncontrolled, illegal immigration, such as our nation has … more

1/15/25

Letter to the editor: Understanding H-1B and STEM shortages

Letter writer Jon Cushman mentioned Einstein, Rickover and Tesla; they were immigrants, not temporary workers. It’s about filling jobs. Merely saying we’re a country of … more

1/15/25

Superintendent Lisa Grant speaks during the 2024 Centralia High School graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium on Friday, June 7.

Letter to the editor: Thank you to all members of local school boards for important work guiding our districts

January is School Board Appreciation Month. To celebrate, I would like to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated members of the Centralia School District School Board. … more

1/8/25

Letter to the editor: Illegal immigration brings financial burdens to American communities

I read Jon Cushman’s recent letter to the editor with great interest. He is correct in that immigration is how this country originated and grew to the greatness we have been. He is also … more

1/8/25

Letter to the editor: If we fail this generation of children, we will leave an unfortunate legacy

As I finish my third year on the Centralia School District Board of Directors, every day I consider the complex tasks facing public education: unfunded mandates, revenue shortfalls, student behavior, … more

1/6/25

Letter to the editor: Inslee has been a complete and utter failure as governor

This letter is in response to the article on Gov. Jay Inslee dated Dec. 21, 2024. So, Jay brags about preserving access to abortions, murdering our most precious and innocent, the unborn. … more

1/6/25

Letter to the editor: Children and adults in Lewis County will die unnecessarily if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed

Children and adults in Lewis County will die unnecessarily if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed by the Senate to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Trump Administration. … more

1/6/25

Letter to the editor: Veteran seeks help finding old friend

I am asking for your help. I am a Vietnam veteran living in Virginia. My good friend from my military days, also a Vietnam veteran, is John Richard, who I was told is living in or around Pe Ell. … more

1/6/25

Letter to the editor: It’s tempting to gripe about taxes, but it needs to be based on facts and figures

“Surprise, surprise” is how Bruce Peterson began his letter to the editor before Christmas criticizing the Lewis County commissioners and the county budget. It’s no … more

1/3/25

Letter to the editor: Unanswered questions heading into the new year

Year-end questions seeking answers: Why hasn’t the person that confessed to killing Aron Christensen been charged under RCW 9.41.240, illegal possession of a firearm? He was a minor … more

1/3/25

Letter to the editor: We need immigrants at all levels of workforce

I want to ring in on immigration and in particular, H-1B visas. We are a nation of immigrants. Immigrants enrich our culture and boost our workforce. H-1B visas allow highly skilled people … more

1/3/25

Letter to the editor: What is a war? And how long does it take to win one?

“How many times can a man turn his head, pretending he just doesn’t see?” What exactly is a war, and how long does it take to win one? Let’s look at a few examples in … more

12/27/24

Letter to the editor: Will those who read the full John Braun opinion articles please stand up?

Several studies have shown that during this time of instant news, blogs and all kinds of social conversation that travels in cyberspace at the speed of light, people do not read long opinion articles … more

12/27/24

Letter to the editor: Those playing blame game on Green Hill should look to judicial system

This letter is in response to Frank Dare’s letter to the editor of Dec. 13. He states he was a counselor at Maple Lane, that neither Maple Lane or Green Hill was a “school.” I … more

12/27/24

Letter to the editor: Stand up and demand justice for Bruce Allen Kim and his family

I am writing to express outrage and disgust at the recent decision by Lewis County Superior Court to vacate Tommy Ragan's guilty plea and conviction for the heinous murder of 11-year-old Bruce Allen … more

12/23/24

Letter to the editor: Politicians have never seen a tax they didn’t like

Surprise, surprise. The county commissioners are raising every tax they can get their hands on. Of course, they all profess dislike of raising taxes, but “had to” in order to balance … more

12/23/24

Letter to the editor: Correcting the record on Centralia water issue

I am the Mayberry Road area resident Amy White quoted in The Chronicle’s piece on nitrates on Fords Prairie (“High nitrate levels in water draw concerns of Centralia area … more

12/16/24