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Letter to the editor: American Oligarchy 2026

Our country has become an oligarchy. A small group of extremely wealthy individuals effectively control our country. Our electoral system allows vast amounts of money to be used to influence the … more

3/4/26

Letter to the editor: The genius is in the stable — with a shovel

KELA Let’s Talk About It caller: “President Trump does not hate anyone.” Well, “our President says many things.” I’ll wager that our stable genius “was only joking” and … more

3/4/26

Letter to the editor: The Swope/Brummer Tax is real

There has been a lot of commentary on the pages of The Chronicle about taxes lately. However, none of the commentators have addressed the new tax we have been levied in Lewis County. One that came … more

2/27/26

Superintendent Lisa Grant hands out cards to attendees that helped with the levy campaign during a celebration after the Centralia School District levy passed at the Juice Box in Centralia on Monday, Feb. 23.

Letter: The Centralia School District does not take your financial commitment lightly

On behalf of the Centralia School District, I would like to express my profound gratitude to our Centralia community for the recent passage of our school levy. While the margin was close, the … more

2/27/26

Letter to the editor: How many deputies could $600K lost in Gather lawsuit have funded?

Accountability, accountability, accountability. This word slips repeatedly out of the mouths of Lewis County Commissioners Scott Brummer and Sean Swope with no less velvety smoothness than a … more

2/27/26

Letter to the editor: Washington’s ‘Millionaire Tax’ is a Trojan Horse for taxing everyone

Washington’s proposed 9.9% “millionaire tax” is being marketed as a tax on the wealthy, but the truth is far more consequential and insidious for every resident, including retirees whose income … more

2/23/26

Letter to the editor: What makes a good president?

President’s Day was last week. On this day, Americans think about the great presidents of the past. However, our current president and his predecessor have been extremely unpopular. In … more

2/23/26

Letter to the editor: The Constitution is the law of the land, and it is for all of us

Himmler and Hitler are names once feared that became despised for following the whims and jealousies of a madman who hated Jews — and everyone else who moved against him. Hitler was … more

2/23/26

Letter to the editor: This is the odor of self-worship found in dictatorships, not democracies

As if the antics of Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel and Kristi Noem were not enough of an embarrassment to the Trump administration, Attorney General Pam Bondi has only made matters worse. At a recent … more

2/23/26

Letter to the editor: How is America great now?

I mean, some people thought that this administration was going to help bring down costs for average Americans. Well, that was quite a pipe dream. I just did my taxes, and dang it was painful. I … more

2/23/26

Letter to the editor: Your right wing readers would like to go back to the 1950s but that will not happen

I have noted a recent flurry of letters to The Chronicle from your right wing and far right wing readers emphasizing the high cost of gasoline in Washington. Washington, Oregon and California … more

2/18/26

Letter to the editor: Washington’s gas pain and the hidden price of 'climate leadership'

The recent closure of two California refineries will force a regional squeeze on fuel supplies across the West Coast. Less refining capacity means tighter markets and higher wholesale prices for … more

2/16/26

Letter to the editor: Swope and Brummer — the $500,000 blunder

The recent repeal of Lewis County Ordinance 1354 is not a “unanimous win for accountability,” as some might spin it. Instead, it is a $500,000 monument to the legal incompetence and ideological … more

2/16/26

Letter to the editor: The war on fishing boats has been won

Say, whatever happened to the threat of Venezuela killing millions of us with fentanyl? We spent, at the very, very least, $13 million apiece for every assassinated fisherman/drug peddler we … more

2/16/26

Letter to the editor: Why I support Brent Hennrich for Congress

As a resident of Washington’s Third Congressional District, I believe this election is an opportunity to ask a simple question: who is actually showing up for us? Our district is diverse, … more

2/16/26

Letter to the editor: Lawmakers should vote to prevent firearm deaths

If you could prevent the tragic injury or death of a child or teen caused by an unsecured firearm, would you? Of course, anyone would. Then why are firearms the leading cause of death for young … more

2/16/26

Letter to the editor: Have you voted yet?

Ballots for the Centralia School District levy are due Tuesday. If yours is still sitting on the counter, please mark yes and get it submitted. If you’ve already voted, check in with neighbors, … more

2/6/26

Letter to the editor: Stranger’s kindness at checkout appreciated

I was in the Chehalis Safeway on Friday, Jan. 23, doing my grocery shopping. When I reached the checkout counter, I put my credit card in and it refused it, so I was told to try it again. … more

2/6/26

Letter to the editor: Have clear information on Centralia levy before you vote

The Centralia School District’s Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) replacement levy election is Feb. 10. We want you to have clear information when you vote. The proposed levy is a … more

2/4/26

Letter to the editor: Venezuela is proof socialism will fail

There is clear precedent for what Trump did. When Ronald Reagan acted against Muammar Gaddafi and Manuel Noriega, it was not nation-building or regime change. Both leaders had turned their … more

2/4/26