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Letter to the editor: Braun is legitimizing the indefensible

The primary role of law enforcement has traditionally been to “serve and protect.” This applies to every badge, from local officers to federal agents. However, the forces recently deployed … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: Levies help every child have an opportunity to thrive

I am a lifetime resident of Lewis County. I have no children of my own; however, I think all of the children of the county are important and need to be cared for. Our school levies help … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: An open letter to the students of W.F. West

I want you to know how deeply proud so many of us are of you. Your compassion, your awareness and your willingness to stand up for what you believe matters more than you may realize right now. … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: Swope took a student protest and framed it as a political threat

Recently, W.F. West High School students organized a walkout to protest ICE enforcement. The organizers were clear from the start: the Chehalis School District was not involved, it was scheduled … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: Rhetoric against income tax didn’t start with working-class people

We have all seen those right-wing attack ads on YouTube, attacking the revenue collected at the Washington gas pumps. What does Washington state’s gas tax pay for? The tax revenue we pay … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: Chehalis River dam would come at too high of a cost

I’m writing to respond to the letter titled, “Proposed flow-through dam offers real benefits with very little environmental impacts,” published on Jan. 23. As a mom who lives and works in … more

2/2/26

Letter: MGP has done irreparable harm and cannot win back Democratic voters

We are contacting you publicly and directly because moments like this demand leadership — not silence. U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s recent vote to advance a federal budget that … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: Tax the rich, lower taxes on the working class

Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed an income tax that would only apply for people who earn more than $1 million Dec. 23, 2025. Republican state Sen. John Braun (representing Centralia) wrote a … more

2/2/26

Letter to the editor: R.E. Bennett in the balance

R.E. Bennett has been working to provide education to the children of Lewis County for almost a century now. As many of you know, Christ the King Academy, (currently located in Centralia) … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Failing Onalaska levy would not improve leadership or outcomes

If you’re planning to vote no on the Onalaska school levy because you’re tired of higher taxes, I understand and I hope you will read this all the way through. I have lived in my home for 20 … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Vote soon, vote yes on Centralia school levy

Should you vote yes on the Centralia School District levy? I say “yes” for the following four reasons: 1. The world is full of false and misleading information. If we don’t provide … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Security should not mean killing our own neighbors

When leaders in Washington talk about “security,” people in Southwest Washington think of real, tangible protections: the Coast Guard rescuing fishermen in danger, FEMA helping families recover … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Braun suffers from the same lack of moral fortitude as the incumbent

Our Constitution’s separation of powers mandates that Congress act as a check on the executive branch. So I wonder if Washington Third Congressional District Republican candidate John Braun will … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Looking at deportations through history — what has changed?

I read Doug Findley’s letter to the editor asking the question: “What has Trump done to make my life better.” I’ve been thinking about it for a while. I finally thought of something that … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Deadly nationwide ICE storm warnings

I grew up in Minnesota. When we spoke of deadly ice then, it was a completely different ice than the national brand we have to be concerned with today: tires frozen flat on the bottom; roads, … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Instead of building a dam, use money to elevate homes and businesses

Here in Independence, on the banks of the beautiful Chehalis River, 2025 was full of returning salmon, wind, high waters and all the beauty of a landscape that both gives and takes away. While we … more

1/28/26

Letter to the editor: Painful past points to reasons to pass Onalaska school levy

I am writing in support of the Onalaska School District recent levy. I speak from personal experience when I say I know what it feels like to live through a levy failure. In 2005, I was an … more

1/28/26

Letter to the editor: More representation leads to better oversight and better decisions

The Chronicle’s article on the petition to expand the Lewis County Board of Commissioners avoids the core problem. Power has concentrated into two votes. Three commissioners means two people … more

1/27/26

Letter to the editor: Supporting our schools is supporting our community

Six years ago, the Centralia School District experienced a difficult period when a double levy failure resulted in devastating budget, personnel and program cuts. At that time, many in the … more

1/26/26

Letter to the editor: Proposed flow-through dam offers real benefits with very little environmental impacts

As a volunteer adviser with the Lewis County Flood Control Zone District, I would like to encourage support from property owners and other stakeholders who will greatly benefit from the flow-through … more

1/23/26