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Letter to the editor: Disappointed in Centralia council’s decision on moratorium

I’m a resident of Centralia. I want a good quality of life in this region not just for us but for the watershed and the salmon habitat. On Tuesday, July 21, the Centralia City Council moved to … more

7/27/26

Letter to the editor: Vote Chelsie Niemcziek for Lewis County coroner

I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Chelsie Niemcziek as Lewis County coroner. The role of coroner is one that citizens can’t afford to take lightly. Don’t let her … more

7/27/26

Letter to the editor: Why this relentless assault on voting?

I listened carefully to President Trump’s prime time speech about election fraud. Apparently, the 2016 and 2024 elections, when Democrats controlled the White House, were clean, but the 2020 … more

7/27/26

Letter to the editor: New rules for holding public office in Washington

During its last session, the Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5974 establishing standardized eligibility rules and professional conduct standards for law enforcement leaders. I … more

7/27/26

Letter to the editor: Experience matters when choosing our next sheriff

By any measure, this year’s sheriff’s race has left many voters confused. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we’re not voting for a high school class president. This … more

7/22/26

Letter to the editor: American Dream relies upon aware participants

I am an old guy. I am a veteran. And I truly believe the “American Dream” can only be achieved by working hard, using money wisely, maintaining my learned morals and values and, most importantly, … more

7/22/26

Letter to the editor: Vote Dave Larson for Washington state Supreme Court

Four out of nine Washington state Supreme Court Justice positions are on the Aug. 4 primary ballot. The top two candidates for each position will advance to the November general election. … more

7/22/26

Letter to the editor: Pierce County’s sheriff ballot measure — a quiet transfer of power

Democracy is rarely weakened in one dramatic moment. More often, it changes through small structural decisions that appear reasonable until citizens realize they have surrendered a piece of their … more

7/22/26

Letter to the editor: John Braun for Congress — Navy captain, business leader and state senator

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez touts her influence in getting federal funds for a new Interstate 5 Interstate Bridge Replacement — IBR — across the Columbia River. Yet, the IBR design … more

7/20/26

Letter to the editor: We need Braun in the state Senate, not Congress

I firmly believe that our two-party system has lost its way in providing checks and balances in our political system. Unfortunately, the reality of our political system has made selecting someone … more

7/20/26

Letter to the editor: Frank Corbin has a record of successful leadership

Lewis County auditor candidate Frank Corbin has an impressive record of successfully taking on tough challenges to benefit all of us. Remember who helped lead the effort to fund our 911 response … more

7/20/26

Letter to the editor: Thankful for our experience at Providence Centralia Hospital

My husband had what my daughter labeled the perfect storm; everything went wrong in his body. We had such gentle, caring men come when we called 911 and we spent the night in emergency where … more

7/15/26

Letter to the editor: After pump issues, City of Chehalis owes citizens answers

The City of Chehalis recently asked residents served by the Prospect pump to voluntarily conserve water because the pump is, once again, experiencing mechanical issues. Equipment failures can … more

7/15/26

Letter to the editor: Beware Democrats posing as independents

Beware of “independent” candidates. They need to be thoroughly vetted to see if they are truly independent or if they are a part of a scheme to get Democrats elected by running them as … more

7/15/26

Letter to the editor: Matt McKnight is a man of character and integrity

Hard working, determined, resilient, energetic, loyal, fearless. These are words to describe Mathew McKnight. I have known Matt since 1998. He was a student in middle school. In both high … more

7/10/26

Letter to the editor: History shows that a massive, unaccountable security apparatus never shrinks voluntarily

Six weeks ago, I wrote in these pages about my career as a 1960s IBM systems engineer, warning that the massive data center infrastructure being laid across our country is building a digital cage of … more

7/10/26

Letter to the editor: Gluesenkamp Perez is a phony

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez spews hypocrisy with a narrative about John Braun that only reveals her own political agenda and lack of credibility. Gluesenkamp Perez criticizes the influence … more

7/10/26

Letter to the editor: Help me understand

The recent news that Graham Platner of Maine has recently been accused of rape and will likely end his candidacy for the Senate demonstrates a profound difference between Democrat and Republican … more

7/8/26

Letter to the editor: Kicking the tires

Endless repetition of catch phrases exposes a hard sell. Obvious truths do not require constant hammering into our heads. However, statements of another nature require nursing — 24/7. An … more

7/8/26

Letter to the editor: Brian Mittge is an upstanding man of high moral standards

My wife and I have had the privilege to spend some time with Mr. Brian Mittge, and it doesn’t take long to see that he is a man who loves God, his family and his community. He is a man of … more

7/8/26