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Letter to the Editor: Snaza and Sheriff’s Office Administrators Are What the County Needs

I've never considered myself a political person, and probably never will. I spent 12 years in the military and worked on several Department of Defense contracts, many of which were overseas. One … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: I’ve Worked for Both Candidates; Murphy the Best Choice for Sheriff

Law enforcement is my passion, and I worked hard to achieve my goals. I went to college, and pursued my dream. I am from Winlock, so naturally I wanted to serve in my area. I started my law … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: Democrats Make Us Unsafe? What About Jan. 6, Uvalde?

This letter is a rebuttal of former sheriff John McCroskey’s opinion piece for The Chronicle on Sept. 21 saying Democrats make us less safe. Since McCroskey wants to paint one party with a … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: Brummer Has the Experience Lewis County Needs

I agree with a recent letter to the editor in your paper with the headline, “We Need Forward Thinking Leadership in Lewis County.” Toward that end, I am supporting Scott Brummer to be … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: We Have Two Good Sheriff Candidates — But One Stands Out

I appreciate and admire anyone willing to file for public office. It takes courage to do. As a voter, I appreciate having the opportunity to vote for the candidate that I feel possesses leadership, … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: Some ‘Bodily Autonomy’ Advocates Are Frauds

Watch what you mean when you claim to be advocating for your and your children’s freedom and “bodily autonomy.” If you militantly oppose COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates but … more

9/23/22

Bart the donkey sticks his nose out of his pen off Scheuber Road in Centralia.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Considering the Value of Bart & Ted’s Excellent Adventures

I love hard news, political deep-dives, on-the-ground reports, dogged investigative journalism and all the rest of the nitty-gritty that makes a newspaper so vital to a community’s … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 9/23/22

John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.

John McCroskey Commentary: Decisions by Democrats Have Made Us Less Safe

Over the past couple of years, thanks in large part to actions by Democrats — or, more accurately, inaction — we find ourselves in some places feeling unsafe due to some serious matters … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 9/21/22

FILE PHOTO — The Lewis County Central Transfer Station

Don Brunell Commentary: It’s Not Just Garbage — It Can Be an Energy Source

If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste a day and can generate 22 megawatts of electricity — enough to power 13,000 … more

By Don Brunell | 9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Democrats Turn to Tried-and-True Distraction Tactic

To avoid electoral disaster, the president and Democrat candidates, including Sen. Patty Murray, are employing a tried-and-true political tactic: Distract from the Democrats’ failings by … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: A Solution for Troopers Wanting Pay for Commute Time in Marked Cars

I have a solution for the Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers who think they should be paid for their commuting time in WSP marked cars. "WSP should only provide vehicles when troopers are on … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Counting the Costs on Hydroelectric Dam Removals

As American citizens, we depend on knowledge to keep us free. For knowledge, we depend on national television newscasts, internet blog sites and local newspapers. I am hoping to improve the quality … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Support Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Congress

The oath that members of Congress take begins as follows: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States." Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Must Serve and Protect All, Not Just Those With the Same Views

Up until the race for Lewis County sheriff, Democrats like me knew we were in the minority in Lewis County, but there seemed to be an unspoken agreement with the elected Republicans that everyone was … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: ‘Honor Before Humility’ and the Race for Sheriff

Honor before humility. This is Tracy Murphy’s slogan you see on signs around Lewis County. Unfortunately, I have not seen his campaign reflecting those words. Sheriff Rob Snaza is counted … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: American Institutions Have Become Corrupt

I don't think Americans have stopped to think about how corrupt our 21st century institutions have become. Let me outline a few for you. Our news media have become mass entertainment venues. One … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Employer-Provided Health Care the Best Possible Benefit for Workers

We are in odd times when it comes to the job market. We are simultaneously living through rapid inflation as there is a labor shortage. Because of these inconsistent and confusing times, now more … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: A Mega Airport in Thurston or Lewis County? WSDOT and Governor’s Expansion Work Untruthful, Misleading

Once again, this is the case with the current effort to decide on a location recommendation for a new mega airport in the Puget Sound region. It is done very skillfully and intentionally through … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Needs Tom Crowson for Assessor

There are two candidates in the race this November for Lewis County assessor. Tom Crowson currently chairs the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE), where citizens come when they are having … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Letter Takes Unfair Line of Attack on Joe Kent

With regard to Mary Jean Dowell’s letter on Sept. 14 titled “Kent Isn’t Familiar With Issues That Matter in 3rd District,” the entire letter is about what Kent doesn’t … more

9/21/22