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Letter to the editor: This country is not and has never been a Christian nation

In addition to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, there is much documented evidence that our founding fathers deliberately created a government that would work free from the interference … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Ally Pickard will speak up for better communication, attitudes at Port of Centralia

The voters have given the incumbent approximately 10 years to "find her spot" on the Port of Centralia Commission. After attending most port meetings in the last five years, I realize it's up to the … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: A government that preaches one belief automatically sidelines others

Commissioner Sean Swope’s recent commentary claims America was “conceived in the pulpit.” The founders’ record says otherwise. They built a government restrained by law, … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Port of Centralia Commissioner Julie Shaffley will continue to serve with integrity and purpose

I am writing to express my strong support for Julie Shaffley’s reelection as a candidate for Port of Centralia commissioner. Julie brings the leadership, vision and dedication that our … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Julie Shaffley is respectful, level-headed and committed to serving others with integrity

As a fellow Port of Centralia commissioner, I have had the privilege of working closely with Julie Shaffley, and I deeply respect and admire the way she serves our community. I wholeheartedly … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: These are truly the times to speak out or suffer the consequences in silence

In case anyone hasn’t watched the evening news lately, America is under attack. Citizens and immigrants both legal and undocumented are being arrested by cowards in masks. Children are … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: What old headstones tell us about today

Headstones in old cemeteries tell sad, but interesting stories. I can’t show you the photograph of the Bloomfield family plot in the historic Oakland Cemetery outside Atlanta that I saved to my … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: The president’s pets in the cabinet are scary

The president’s pets in the cabinet are truly scary people. Attorney General Pam Bondi demonstrated on the day she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee recently that she is a … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Jeff Landrum is the best choice for Toledo School Board

This election, Toledo will choose who becomes the newest member of the Toledo School District Board of Directors. After learning about both candidates in District 5 and reviewing their past … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on renewing the 10-year Centralia Transportation District

This is not a new tax. It extends the street maintenance and improvement program voters approved in 2015. Funding comes from a two-tenths of 1% (0.2%) addition to the local sales and use tax to … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Funding cut an opportunity to abandon the flawed hydrogen program

The loss of funding for the hydrogen fuel facility is actually mostly good news. Perhaps it will convince our transit systems to abandon the flawed hydrogen bus programs. When you count all … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Nuclear power deserves fresh consideration

Recent awareness of the massive amounts of electric power needed by AI supercomputers is driving a renewed interest in the nuclear option. The Texas Legislature has incentivized nuclear projects … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: The Port of Centralia needs a course correction — vote Ally Pickard

Ally Pickard has a strong vision for the future of our citizen-owned Port of Centralia. With more than 15 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, grant administration and … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Shaffley is the ideal candidate to lead Port of Centralia forward

I am writing to express my strong support for Julie Shaffley in the upcoming election for Centralia port commissioner. As a resident of Centralia, I hope our community will rally behind Julie, … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Washington has better options than higher taxes and more government

I truly hope that many read The Chronicle article “”all bad news” explaining the Washington state budget shortfall. Dave Reich, state chief economist, noted a $412 million … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Monopolies have a chokehold on rural America

What is needed to fix rural economies? The economy in rural America is suffering. People with all different political beliefs can agree on this statement. There are very few high paying … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Inflamed political rhetoric abhorrent

I find the extreme political rhetoric in our country abhorrent. It is fueling political violence committed on both ends of the political spectrum. Yet, I also understand the need to ardently … more

10/9/25

Lewis County Fire District 6 Chief Jerry Cole, along with Lewis County Fire District 5 Chief Jon Beck and Chehalis Fire Department Chief Adam Fulbright, present an update to the proposed consolidation of the three agencies to the Chehalis City Council on Monday, Sept. 22.

Letter: Chehalis Fire Department and Districts 5 and 6 form committee to explore service consolidation

Fire service consolidation is not new to the Pacific Northwest. From Clackamas County, Oregon, where rural fire districts began merging in the 1970s, to Los Angeles County, California, which … more

10/3/25

Letter to the editor: Why don’t we learn from history and stop giving the bad guys exactly what they want?

There are many causes of political and terrorist murders. But the reason for the act is seeking and receiving publicity. Why do people commit political or terrorist murder? Could it be to … more

10/3/25

Letter to the editor: Bearcat endorses Overbay for Tumwater School Board

It’s no secret that the Tumwater T-Birds and the Chehalis Bearcats share a competitive spirit when it comes to athletics. Where no rivalry exists, however, is in our shared commitment to … more

10/3/25