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Doris Wood-Brumsickle smiles in this photo provided by Centralia College.

Bob Mohrbacher commentary: Honoring one of Lewis County’s treasures, Doris Wood-Brumsickle

On Nov. 1, Centralia College will be paying homage to one of Lewis County’s greatest treasures — Doris Wood-Brumsickle. Nov. 1 is Doris Wood Day at Centralia College and we … more

By Bob Mohrbacher / Centralia College president | 10/27/23

Letters to the editor can be submitted to letters@chronline.com.

Letter to the editor: Holmes will bring trust, action and accountability to Centralia School Board

Not many people like the idea of change, but change is exactly what is needed in the Centralia School District. After suffering yet another levy failure, a fresh new perspective is certainly in … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: Joyce Barnes is the Centralia council candidate who listens

I had the opportunity to ask candidate Joyce Barnes why she is running for Position 2 on the Centralia City Council and what some of the important issues she would like to address on city council if … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: Vote Lahmann for port to create more openness and transparency

If you would like more openness and transparency in the Port of Centralia, be sure to reelect Peter Lahmann and vote for him on your recently received ballot. He has been working for your best … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: Welcoming the green energy economy

We have a wonderful economic success story happening in real time for Centralia and Lewis County. Just north of Centralia, at the TransAlta and Industrial Park at TransAlta (also known as IPAT) … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: Concerns from port meeting attendee

At the last two Port of Centralia meetings, Executive Director Kyle Heaton appeared to be out of control, in my opinion, disrupting meetings in an attempt to bully and intimidate me. As … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: Centralia School District in support of hydrogen project

The Centralia School District is in strong support of the proposed hydrogen alternative energy project in our community. As a school district, we believe this initiative aligns with our commitment to … more

10/27/23

Letter to the editor: We have an important opportunity

Lewis County has an opportunity to be a technological leader in an emerging industry that could act to revitalize our entire area. The potential investment in hydrogen-related facilities could be … more

10/27/23

Our Views: Napavine school bond worthy of passage

The Napavine School District stands at a critical juncture, facing challenges and opportunities that demand our attention. It’s essential to consider the profound impact of … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 10/25/23

John McCroskey commentary: We’re lucky to have deep thinkers in Olympia and Washington, D.C.

I’m a bit sad Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t running for re-election. Like so many others, we enjoy record high fuel prices here in Washington and the other costs that go with it, including … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 10/25/23

Being Frank is a column by Chairman Ed Johnstone of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. As a statement from the NWIFC chairman, the column represents the natural resources management concerns of the treaty tribes in western Washington.

Being Frank: Salmon recovery is working, but we can’t stop here

After decades of work and millions of dollars of restoration work, one of our region’s threatened salmon runs is showing encouraging signs of recovery — summer chum that return to the … more

By Ed Johnstone | 10/25/23

Letter to the editor: Please do not use cemeteries as playgrounds

Halloween is nearly upon us. This is a fun time for many, giving an opportunity to get together with friends and family to “party down.” The cute little trick-or-treaters … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Smith Johnston is the best candidate to maintain small town feel in Centralia

The candidate interviews The Chronicle published last Tuesday were very informative. I agree with Joyce Barnes that we want to keep our small town feel, but we aren’t going to keep … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Lack of information provided by some candidates appalling

I received my Lewis County voters’ pamphlet today. I am appalled at the lack of information it contains. I counted 159 individuals running for an office. I counted 81 of those individuals as … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Let’s talk about a House divided

Guess what house I’m thinking of? For the weak minded, here are a couple of clues. Four days and 15 election attempts to establish a leader. Nine months later, those that fought … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Extremes on both sides of Congress hold us hostage

Dear Congress, The time has come. We finally have an opportunity to break away from our dysfunctional two-party stalemate. If a moderate coalition can arise — if 218 of you can come … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Sheriff’s office report ignores staffing, police reform issues

I am writing this to The Chronicle rather than the Lewis County News due to the biased reporting by the self-appointed and seemingly all-knowing editor Lynette Hoffman. A recent article in the … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Hotel tax and technical default

Something interesting occurred during the last Centralia City Council meeting, and then something typical happened. During a discussion to allow the Oyo Hotel to be a new apartment … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Thoughts on the prom in Mineral

Mineral School is a school in name only. It was purchased, used as an event center and sold to Jane Hodges, who opened an art residency program and successfully operated this venue. She … more

10/23/23

Letter to the editor: Hydrogen hub should be viewed as a positive step for our community

Recently, there has been a lot of political drama around $1 billion in federal funding, Fortescue, the Economic Alliance of Lewis County and the Lewis County Commission. Drama aside, there is … more

10/20/23