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Letter to the editor: Expressing appreciation for supporters of Willapa Harbor Hospital

I am writing to express my appreciation for the many community members who are engaged with Willapa Harbor Hospital and Medical Clinic to learn about the challenges with the current health care … more

2/19/25

Letter to the editor: We are witnessing the rapid dismantling of all the government services we pay taxes to support

As agency after agency are being deleted from our government, the effects will be felt by all citizens except the very wealthy. The buyout of federal employees was offered. If employees don’t … more

2/19/25

Letter to the editor: What ever happened to ‘don’t tread on me?’

The Gadsden flag’s famous “don’t tread on me” motto once symbolized resistance against government overreach. Today, in Lewis County and across America, we’re … more

2/19/25

Letter to the editor: Why do Democrats resist making America great?

Sad to say, the leaders of our Democratic Party seem to only care about their hate for President Trump, at the expense of the good of our country. They can’t see the good of making our … more

2/17/25

Letter to the editor: Setting the record straight on RFK Jr.

I would like to reply to the letter of Jan. 29 from Jade Cady of Mossyrock. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines don’t work. He also says they should be tested and the results made … more

2/17/25

Letter to the editor: Musk appears to be afflicted with a severe case of hubris, arrogance and self-worship

Elon Musk, the South African-born founder of Tesla Motors and of SpaceX, and now chief adviser and agent provocateur at Mar-a-Lago, has made manifest his ambition to one day fly to Mars. But the … more

2/12/25

Letter to the editor: I want our pension fund to care about our future as much as I do

I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging them to vote for climate action at this spring’s shareholder meetings for the major … more

2/12/25

Letter to the editor: Net nanny operations are all about making cases for money and to help careers

I'd like to point out false information in your recent news story "Fake kids, real charges: Washington state lawmakers push additional oversight for net nanny stings." The Center Square reported … more

2/10/25

Letter to the editor: Our country has problems, but why do we need to address them with a wrecking ball?

I am concerned at the callous disregard for human life that is being exhibited and even applauded by the leadership of our nation. Does our nation’s leadership not understand that shutting … more

2/7/25

Letter to the editor: Who is the real enemy?

Change that economically benefits United States citizens can happen, but only if we the people become clear on who the real enemy has become. The enemy is not immigrants or transgender people, as … more

2/7/25

Letter to the editor: A child’s guide to the D.C. crash event

Let’s get rid of all the distracting details that muddy up the subject. Personal note: The Ronald Reagan International Airport is in Virginia, not in D.C. But I am moved by George … more

2/7/25

Letter to the editor: Words mean things

Words mean things, at least they used to. It is refreshing to note undocumented migrants are once again properly identified as illegal aliens. It is difficult to pin-point the exact time in … more

2/7/25

Letter to the editor: Lewis County deserves representatives who focus on real solutions, not political theater

A concerning pattern has emerged in Lewis County as state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, and Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, spread misleading information about Washington state education policy, … more

2/3/25

Letter to the editor: Let's take the power back from the media and just be kind to each other

So many letters lately that are just rants about politics and the responses via them online are really full of anger. Remember the time when you didn't base all your assumptions on one's … more

2/3/25

Letter to the editor: ‘Force and fear’ is our new national anthem

After all the illegal initiatives Donald Trump has shoe-horned into his first few weeks, do you think Democrats will now start to pay some attention to the Constitution they have ignored since 1950? … more

2/3/25

Letter to the editor: Build a bridge for legal status and a pathway to citizenship for immigrants

“And so, it Begins” — King Theoden in “The Two Towers” from The Lord of the Rings trilogy Mass deportations of 11 million people have started. I believe this … more

2/3/25

Letter to the editor: Democrats don’t understand why they lost

Washington State Standard reporter Jerry Cornfeld’s article on the Democratic Party’s direction quoted Shasti Conrad and Adam Smith for information on what’s wrong and how to fix … more

2/3/25

Letter to the editor: Stop insulting Trump voters

It’s astonishing how some people remain fixated on labeling Donald Trump as a fascist and his voters as ignorant, uneducated “rubes.” This narrative is not just false — … more

1/29/25

Letter to the editor: If you own an American flag, please give careful consideration to its appearance

As the wife of an Air Force officer, I would like to encourage all of us to consider the value of our flag. It is just a piece of fabric, but it represents the sacrifice shown by so many over … more

1/29/25

Letter to the editor: Understand the police stand against you

John Braun’s last commentary needs some amplification. Students, parents, at no time are you required to speak to police. Not on school grounds, not anywhere, for any reason. If … more

1/29/25