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Letter to the editor: Please vote yes on Mossyrock EMS levy

Hello neighbor! I was hoping I could have a few minutes of your time? Not to be dramatic, but it could be a matter of life or death. Did you know that Lewis County Fire District 3 (LCFD3) … more

7/8/26

Letter to the editor: Claims of Swope and Murphy incompatible

Was I at the same forum that's being talked about from last month between the Lewis County sheriff candidates? The one I attended at times seemed like a training session for used car salesmen. … more

7/3/26

Letter to the editor: The fossil fuel industry’s control of our government

The world as we know it today was built on the back of burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, this process has come at a tremendous cost. Emissions from burning fossil fuels are rapidly … more

7/3/26

Letter to the editor: Democrats provide lower taxes for families and increase services

The level of dishonesty regarding the initiative to roll back the millionaires’ tax passed by our Democratic Legislature is mind-boggling. You aren’t being told that it applies only to those … more

7/3/26

Letter to the editor: If America falls to authoritarian rule, it is our fault

I am not a resident in Lewis County, but I have friends who are, and I hold their best interests in my heart. I am a board-certified professional chaplain. I believe our founders framed the … more

7/3/26

Letter to the editor: Respect for working people and making decisions based on evidence

As I have listened to recent discussions about economic development in Centralia, one thing has continued to concern me. At a recent council meeting, questions were raised about whether people … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: I ask that the community take notice of systemic flaws

My name is Chase Nathaniel Ettner, and I am writing to bring urgent attention to the ongoing and often understated indigent defense crisis in Lewis County, Washington. As someone currently … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Master Gardeners thank community

The Master Gardener Foundation of Lewis County extends its sincerest thanks to the community for its continued support of our annual Spring Plant Sale. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this event is … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: ‘Law and justice’ — Why not morality, too?

This composition is a rather trivial complaint, but it does have broader implications. One caveat: I do confess this embarrassing tome to be a bit self-serving. It is crafted to bring me greater … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Unimpressed by columnist’s call for unity

I found myself unimpressed by the teary calls for faithfulness and unity in the commentary piece recently submitted by Chronicle columnist Brian Mittge. I’ve been part of the Patron Coalition … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Would a Rep. Braun defend the rule of law in the United States?

As a candidate for the United States Congress, John Braun must answer questions about what positions and legislation he would support if elected. Would he support Donald Trump's continuous … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: A question for the Lewis County Republicans chairman

In his statement of principles that was published in The Chronicle on June 11, Greg Rohr, the chair of the Lewis County Republican Party, wrote as follows: “In every healthy community, … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council should accept port’s offer

I am writing to express my support for the offer the Port of Centralia has made to end the warehouse moratorium. The proposal addresses the most pressing issues that drove the moratorium to … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: How is Centralia measuring progress as council details what it doesn’t want?

While following the discussion surrounding the warehouse moratorium and the LPC proposal, and I keep coming back to the same question: How are we measuring progress toward the future we say we … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council is right to ask questions of developer

I’ve been reading with interest the ongoing debate concerning the future of our hometown, Centralia. The situation reminds me of the story of the blind men and the elephant — depending … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: It is not the library’s job to restrict books

I am, in many ways, a shining example of the corrupting influence of the library. I grew up in Pullman, and I was introduced to the library very young. My mom would let me run free while she … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: There is no pornography in the library’s children’s section

Lewis County Commissioner Swope has alleged in vague terms, lacking any concrete examples, that the Timberland Regional Library system (TRL) and its librarians are “grooming” children, offering … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: What comes next after the fatal flaws?

Your story highlighting the indefinite pause on the fatally flawed mega-dam proposal at Pe Ell brought welcome news to all of us working to stop this enormously expensive boondoogle. The latest … more

6/17/26

Letter to the editor: Where is Glusenkamp Perez on Olympia taxes and affordability?

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez already voted to raise our federal taxes, so now I want to know: as a Washingtonian, what does she think of all the new taxes coming out of Olympia? She’s … more

6/15/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council’s actions raise serious concerns

Shifting goalposts: The City of Centralia’s handling of the warehouse moratorium raises serious concerns about openness and good-faith participation in the mediation process. While a temporary … more

6/15/26