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Letter to the editor: The bad news, but with a final ray of hope

Gleaned from The Chronicle in the past few days: The tedium of this tome has a point — bear with me: • A 57-year-old Longview man faces multiple first- and second-degree charges in … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: See tracks? Think train

This week is See Tracks? Think Train! Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about rail safety — and a timely reminder that smarter infrastructure can help prevent tragedies at railroad … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: Lost billfold restores faith in human nature

So much of our news today is what we consider “bad.” Here is a happy story, and a sincere “thank you” for a kind and general act. Several weeks ago, I finished my … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: What we need now is a shared commitment to lowering the temperature

In these turbulent political times, Lewis County, and our nation, needs voices of calm more than ever. The recent exchange at the Board of Lewis County Commissioners meeting, where protesters … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: 'Divided’ — A poem on how we’ve forgotten how to grieve together

Sometimes it feels like we’ve forgotten how to grieve together. Where sorrow should unite us, too often anger takes its place. “Divided” was written from watching neighbors turn on … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: Honest reporting is appreciated

I would like to thank The Chronicle for their professionalism and commitment to fair reporting. By sending a reporter to City of Winlock council meetings, they provide citizens with accurate … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: We challenge you to read a banned book

“I received threats to my job and my safety, some over email, some over the phone, including one that mentioned my wife by name,” writes high school librarian Gavin Downing about … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: When can we expect fairness?

In response to Mike Kimbrel’s letter on Sept. 14, I must take issue with his biased opinion that Democrats don’t just tax the rich, they tax everybody. In a democracy, everyone is … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: Killing God’s gifts to humanity

Martin Luther King Jr. was a beacon of hope during the civil rights movement; he exemplified the power of non-violent resistance, and his dreams were not merely for equality, they were for … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: How can we reestablish trust in elected officials?

Today, a lot of people don’t like to discuss politics. Families have been broken up over discussions about politics. I think this fact is so widely known that I don’t need to waste space … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: What have we learned this week?

1. People are angry and volatile and need to take a breath. 2. Our public officials need to stop jumping to conclusions without any facts. 3. Taking responsibility for wrongful/hurtful … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: Charlie Kirk was murdered for his beliefs

Charlie Kirk is dead. He was murdered by an assailant while debating at a Utah college. A terrible tragedy, but why is this more important than any other death? The fact of the matter is that it … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: Charlie Kirk’s death will not silence the truth — it will only make it grow louder

Enough is enough. Charlie Kirk has now become one of the most infamous modern-day martyrs — a man who boldly carried Christian values everywhere he went. His voice stirred hearts, shook … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: The Democrats don’t actually soak the rich — they soak everybody

There are three kinds of voters in our country today: Those who work for a living and produce something of value; those who save and invest and benefit from owning capital; and those who wish to live … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: If you don’t read the article, why waste time commenting?

A recent letter to the editor lamented lack of balance in The Chronicle’s opinion section. It seems to me that lately, we’ve been seeing letters and opinions from different sides of our … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: We need John Braun in Congress; come meet him

If you believe we need, and deserve, responsible leadership and local representation in Washington, D.C., here is a great opportunity for you. Sen. John Braun is running for Third Congressional … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: In support of state Sen. John Braun for the Third Congressional District

Please plan to attend the fundraising reception for state Sen. John Braun (who is running for the Third Congressional District seat) at Jester’s Auto Museum located at 321 Hamilton Road, … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: Mail-in voting opposition doesn’t consider seniors, disabled

I have to say I am shocked by Cheryl Matthiesen’s letter to the editor. I am guessing she is in her 40’s and ablebodied, as she sure did not take into account the thousands of … more

9/10/25

Letter to the editor: Why not the Department of Justice as the Department of Just ICE?

In an act that is bizarre even by the standards of this presidency, Donald Trump has announced that he intends to rename the Department of Defense, which was created in its current form by President … more

9/10/25

Letter to the editor: Third Congressional District isn’t Trump country — it’s populist country

Much has been made of the Cook Political Report’s claim that Washington’s Third Congressional District is a +2.5 Republican district. That number has become a crutch for Democratic … more

9/8/25