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Letter to the Editor: Port of Centralia Reporting Appalling

During my weekly review of the news from the town I grew up in, I came across an article that caused me to say enough is enough. I have to say something. The article I am referring to reported … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Pope’s Position Might Be Filled, But He Can’t Be Replaced

I was not surprised to hear that Dr. Isaac Pope would not run for reelection on the Chehalis City Council. I was, however, sad. This man is one of a kind. His dedication and impact in the … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Braun’s Response to Gun Ban Hollow

Come on, Sen. John Braun, it’s you and other politicians who are supposed to serve us who must do better. In your recent commentary “State Democrats’ Ban on Certain Firearms … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Lawmakers on Gun Control Laws

In his recent commentary, Chronicle publisher Chad Taylor decries the Washington legislators’ ban of assault weapons as a “knee-jerk reaction” to the problem and proceeds to … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Fox News Sells Lies to Willing Viewers

Letter writer Mitchel Townsend asks, at what point do you admit to yourself that America is in trouble? I would say it would be the point you realize that Fox News has been lying to you for years. … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Trump Should Be Tried for Treason

I would like to know why Donald J. Trump, being commander in chief, was not charged for treason by military court martial? Have things changed that much? I arrived at basic training ten days … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Apology to Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer

Recently, I submitted a letter to the editor regarding charges not being filed in the Aron Christensen case. I unjustly accused Mr. Meyer of being weak and spineless. That statement was … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Columnist’s Approach to Aron Christensen Case a Breath of Fresh Air

This is just a quick note of appreciation for Aaron VanTuyl’s commentary in the April 24 Chronicle focused on the Aron Christensen case. Thank you, Mr. VanTuyl, for a comprehensive piece that … more

4/26/23

Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Needs a Task Force on Homelessness

After reading commentaries by the editor of the paper and others, if I understand correctly, there is no countywide coordinated effort to address the issue of homelessness. In Skagit County, a … more

4/26/23

Letter to the Editor: Bring Our Troops Home From Syria

When will we bring our U.S. military men and women home from Syria? We jumped into Syria in October 2015 when we sent the first coalition of troops to Syria to fight against ISIS. It’s … more

4/26/23

Letter to the Editor: Here’s an Idea to Reduce Pressure on Landfill

A story in your March 21 edition spoke about the Lewis County recycling problem of “too much garbage” dumped into landfills. There is a viable answer that will not only get … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Handling of Recent Criminal Case Shows Justice System in Disrepair

I’m writing to express my concern and frustration with our criminal justice system after reading your article regarding the latest arrest of Mitchell Borden. Follow this chain of … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Congratulations to Inslee for Solving Global Warming

As I watched snowflakes mixed with a cold, miserable rain this April 18 morning, I was amazed at how quickly Gov. Jay Inslee’s $.50 per gallon tax on carbon fuels had solved the global warming … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Leah Daarud Will Be Missed on Centralia City Council

It was with a heavy heart that I read the article of Leah Daarud resigning from the Centralia City Council. She was one of the few council members who actually listened and took an interest in her … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Chronicle Commentary From 2016 Ages Poorly

Let’s take a crash course on how to overcome logic and fact by applying some simple labels. Caution: You’re dealing with a double-edged sword here, sometimes your words may … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Vote on Levy Like It’s Your Money

The concern before us, as taxpayers, is the proposed Centralia School District (CSD) enrichment levy for 2024-2025. At $14.6 million, this is a very significant increase over the previous levy. In my … more

4/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Cowlitz Tribe Should Do Us a Favor and Kill Sea Lions

There was a good article in The Chronicle last week on salmon predation by seals and sea lions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) permits tribes to shoot these predators … more

4/24/23

Letter: On Homelessness, It’s Time to Stop Blaming the Victims and Instead Find Solutions

There is no one who would dispute that being unhoused is an issue facing many in Lewis County. The question is, how do we bring everyone to the table (including the unhoused and those who work with … more

4/19/23

Letter to the Editor: The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties Committed to the Communities We Serve

For the past 50 years the Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties has helped thousands of low-income citizens with their needs for housing, energy, employment, etc. The last … more

4/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Elections Have Consequences

Remember when the communist Chinese intelligence-gathering balloon was allowed to cross the whole of America and Canada unopposed by the Biden Administration? They first told us that it was a weather … more

4/17/23