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Letter to the editor: Not putting your name on accusations is the action of a coward

“Anonymous complaints” against a Lewis County sheriff candidate are being taken seriously and being “investigated” and apparently being made public by our state police training organization … more

4/17/26

Letter to the editor: We are fortunate to have dedicated telecommunicators

April 13-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and I want to recognize the 911 telecommunicators who serve Lewis County. They work 24 hours a day, every day of the year, answering … more

4/17/26

Letter to the editor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is still the best choice for Congress

As U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, enters another highly contested congressional race, plenty of liberals and conservatives are expressing dissatisfaction with her actions. With … more

4/8/26

Letter to the editor: Washington’s childcare system is on the brink

Washington’s childcare system and economic stability are on the brink. As a provider serving 40 children, I work two jobs and often forgo my own paycheck to pay my staff. This is not … more

4/8/26

Letter to the editor: Is Sheriff Sanders the most libertarian sheriff in Washington?

At a time when trust in government is low, transparency and community involvement matter more than ever, especially in law enforcement. That’s why it’s worth asking: is Thurston County … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: George Washington’s fears have been realized

At the end of his presidential terms in 1796, George Washington, in his farewell address, (extensively quoted here) expressed confidence in the general health of the union but warned about dangers he … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: Proposed surface mine expansion needs more scrutiny

A proposed surface mine expansion in Thurston County (projects 2024104732 and 2023103604) deserves closer public attention — not only for what it is, but for where it is proposed. This is not … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: We are spending a billion dollars a day to be made fools of

While our armed forces have achieved an unbroken series of tactical victories in the Iranian "excursion," there is little evidence of a strategic purpose being served. Rather, the war began with … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: $83 million to buy six traffic lights?

I read an article where Sen. John Braun was saying he secured $70 million for Lewis County. He went on to explain where the money was going. However, just recently, the WSDOT spent $83 … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: A library without staff isn’t a library

Public libraries were never meant to be reduced to buildings full of books. The Timberland Regional Library system is moving forward with layoffs of 61 frontline workers and shifting some … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: As Trump insults the late Robert Mueller, what does Braun say?

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who died Friday night, March 20, 2026, was a Republican. He honorably served GOP President George W. Bush and Democratic President Barack Obama. Director … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: The score you’re missing in real estate

I spent 15 years building deeply energy-efficient homes as founder of Green Canopy, a deep green residential developer, and now as co-founder of Helix Build. In all those years developing, … more

4/4/26

Former Centralia Mayor Norm Chapman addresses the crowd for the first time as mayor during a Centralia City Council meeting at Centralia City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Letter: Former Centralia mayor seeks to clear the air

It is nice to just be Norm, private citizen. I am Norm Chapman, former mayor and city councilmember for Centralia District 1. Before I resigned due to family and some health-related issues, I … more

By Norm Chapman / Former Centralia Mayor | 4/1/26

Letter to the editor: Where do our Republican lawmakers stand on Trump’s attack on elections?

Current Washington state lawmakers Sens. John Braun and Jeff Wilson and Reps. Peter Abbarno, Joel McEntire, Ed Orcutt and Jim Walsh, the moment has arrived where you either stand by your office’s … more

4/1/26

Letter to the editor: Marijuana expansion — a financial opportunity or a community cost?

I read the recent article regarding survey results showing support for marijuana sales in Lewis County. The article cites responses from roughly 1,000 individuals, which may offer a snapshot of … more

4/1/26

Letter to the editor: The case for owning an electric car

As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear — the widespread adoption of … more

4/1/26

Letter to the editor: Should presidents be able to start a war without a declaration from Congress?

Our founding fathers clearly did not want presidents getting Americans into wars. They wrote Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to make sure that only Congress could declare war. Yet … more

4/1/26

Letter to the editor: What is happiness?

The United Nations sponsors a poll every three years to rate how well people view their governments. Averaging the results allows us to discover, in a vague way, where we may find “happy” … more

4/1/26

Letter: Friends of the Library groups address Timberland Library Board of Trustees

Editor’s note: Friends of the Library groups from across the Timberland Regional Library service area have issued a joint letter to the TRL Board of Trustees. The letter comes after the resignation … more

3/27/26

Letter to the editor: Staying silent has never created change

Students from W.F. West High School had planned to protest on Feb. 10 in response to the recent deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were both murdered by U.S. Immigration and Customs … more

3/27/26