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Brian Dow’s letter to the editor on Nov. 20 goes to show that, once again, the left doesn’t get it. He starts with the long-term health care initiative that didn’t pass, complaining … more
On Jan. 2, I stepped off the treadmill gasping for breath and learned I’d flunked the test, but this failing grade could put a permanent period on my earthly life. Terror struck my heart … more
With the upcoming visit by Gov. Jay Inslee and other public servants to Green Hill, we're hoping to express that Chehalis has done its duty, housing our state's troubled youth since the 1890s. … more
Using the restroom in public schools can become one of the most controversial things in today’s society for the teenage generation if something doesn’t change. When a human being … more
Our nation celebrates Thanksgiving in late November, as a nation, because of an October 1863 proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Prior to that, states celebrated on the dates of their … more
No breaks for juveniles. No more sheltering minors who are arrested for felonies. This protects gang members and their parents, but does not protect the public. Murder is murder, … more
There seems to be a lot of misinformation finding its way into the opinion columns in this paper recently. So much so I almost wanted to recommend a change to the section they are posted in all … more
The recent revelations about Centralia Police Department Interim-Commander David Clary’s actions during the Oct. 11 incident demand swift and decisive accountability. Commander Clary … more
I waited a bit to comment on the outcome of the election just to see if in fact the world would end if President Donald Trump was reelected. Nope. At least unless you were one of those so … more
Washington’s agriculture is a $12.8 billion business with 33,000 farms — and it runs on gasoline, diesel and natural gas. The thousands of big rigs hauling crops and food products are not … more
I agree with Washington state Sen. John Braun of the 20th Legislative District in his Nov. 9 op-ed. “Let's go to work!” Braun has been allowed more than ample space on the opinion … more
The left hates the right and the right hates the left. There is no middle ground. I was a Democrat until King Obama and Queen Inslee took office, and then I opened my eyes and became a … more
Letter writer Trisha Reeves thinks landlords are greedy. When the cost of doing business increases because of changes in supply and demand or because some elitist government agency requires … more
Last week, I headed to the Oregon Coast for my annual trek with a personal history friend I met a quarter of a century ago. (Now that certainly makes me feel old.) Although she lives in the … more
I think letter writer Shirley Lewis has an excellent suggestion on improving the operation of the assessor’s office. My own idea was to provide the comparables with the notice of new values … more
I am concerned about the future of Washington under newly-elected governor Bob Ferguson. His last speech was nothing but an attack of Donald Trump and what he plans to counter-defeat. … more
I would like to give a “shoutout” to the Lewis County Public Works Department for their response to a situation I brought to light a couple weeks ago. I live near the end of Lucas … more
For 10 years the former Sacred Heart Church in Winlock sat vacant. This Sunday it will again be filled with the joyful sounds of prayer, liturgy and life abundant. T his moment has been years in … more
Two days after the general election, a Democratic member of our state’s congressional delegation publicly offered this advice to Washington’s governor-elect Bob Ferguson: “If … more
It looks like the election campaign hasn’t stopped for Washington’s next Gov. Bob Ferguson.   What was his first public action after it became clear he had won? He held a press … more
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