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Letter to the Editor: Delays at Centralia College Frustrating

Centralia College has recently decided it is worthy of teaching classes that can earn a bachelor’s degree, yet is not capable of processing its financial aid applications from a month and half … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Crowner Won’t Be a Rubber Stamp in Port of Centralia

If you were to choose someone to watch over Gov. Jay Inslee, would you choose a person close to the governor or would you choose someone who will hold him and the state government accountable? … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: People Against Fossil Fuels, Jan. 6 Rioters Treated Very Differently

"The People Against Fossil Fuels" demonstration was a recent week-long event in Washington, D.C. It featured indigenous people expressing concern for the earth by chanting "fossil fuels must go!" The … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Republican Party and Commissioners Should Look Forward in Their Choice

The unexpected tragic death of Lewis County commissioner Gary Stamper has left his seat open on the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for the remaining 14 months of his term. In all the times I … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Thank You Gov. Inslee

Thank you Gov. Jay Inslee. Thank you for keeping us safe with vaccine mandates. I am grateful that Judge Thomas Rice of the federal Eastern District Court of Washington found that Inslee’s … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: A Great Nation Puts Aside Rights, Freedoms During Threats to Country

There are few occasions when Americans are called upon to put their personal rights and freedoms aside so that the nation that we so dearly love can travel the path to social and economic … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Port Planning Is Vitally Important

Dear Port Commissioners: As a newcomer to this area, and a frequent traveler of Galvin Road, I am wondering, and seriously hoping, that in your quest to develop this area west of the freeway you … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Freedom to Choose Is the Right of Every Patient

On Sept. 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced sweeping mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations, saying: “This is not about freedom or personal choice. It’s about protecting yourself and … more

10/25/21

Letter to the Editor: Daniels Understands Focus, Direction of Chehalis School District

I have had the pleasure of working with Vicki Daniels for the past 12 years. For 10 of those years, Vicki was a Chehalis School District board member and I was the superintendent. A positive … more

10/25/21

Letter to the Editor: Dignity of Human Life — Born and Unborn — Must Be Protected

Since our Supreme Court will soon be considering cases dealing with the dignity of human life, I know these thoughts will be valuable to your readership: Our Founding Fathers held to the Biblical … more

10/25/21

A Washington State University fan holds a sign during Saturday’s game against Brigham Young in this photograph provided by Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald. “I couldn’t disagree more with the sign,” McDonald wrote.

Julie McDonald Commentary: How WSU Football Coach Nick Rolovich ‘Couged It’

Under a hot summer sun in August, my stepdaughter and I discussed which dates would work best for us to watch a Washington State University Cougar home football game. My daughter plays clarinet in … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 10/25/21

Richard Stride Commentary: Remembering the Nuremberg Trials 76 Years Later

The 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials went by with hardly a mention in November 2020. Now, in 2021, 76 years later, the lessons of Nuremberg should be remembered and … more

By Richard Stride / For The Chronicle | 10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: A Hypothetical Look at Gov. Inslee and 2022

The year is 2022. With the all powerful Jay Inslee still in office, he makes mandates not using scientific evidence, but rather his whim for creating emotional distress. In late March, anyone not … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: We Must Stand Up to Inslee for Our Fired Fellow Citizens

Mahatma Gandhi pioneered the action of nonviolent civil disobedience and he defeated the British Empire. Of course he was fearless and he suffered a lot. Now it is time for us to be fearless … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: Centralia Leadership Requires Both Vision and Experience

Four-plus years ago, I decided to run for city council because I was ready to turn my passion for Centralia into action. As a small business and property owner in our historic downtown, I was, and … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: I Offer Experience and Commitment on Chehalis School Board

My name is Vicki Daniels. I am a 12-year veteran of the Chehalis School Board. I am asking for your vote so I may continue to work for our students, parents, community and district to continue with … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: Retain Markstrom for Port of Centralia Commission

I met Kyle Markstrom when he was 15 years old when he had the courage to come to our house to ask our permission to date our daughter. The young man that I met was already deeply connected to this … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: Crowner Will Bring Accountability, Transparency to Port of Centralia

Paul Crowner will make the Port of Centralia transparent and accountable. Does the Port of Centralia have any goals for the future? It doesn’t appear so. Their plans for Centralia Station are … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: Hamilton Will Be Voice of Parents on Chehalis School Board

Please consider casting your Chehalis School Board vote for Kelsi Hamilton. Kelsi has been an incredible asset to our school district over the years. The opportunity to have her serve on the school … more

10/22/21

Letter to the Editor: Harris Is a Man of Integrity Who Loves Chehalis

I am writing to ask Chehalis voters to cast their ballots for Terry Harris for Chehalis City Council At-Large Position No. 1. I had the privilege of serving the citizens of Chehalis for over 34 … more

10/22/21