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Highlighting Lewis County: Railroad Telegrapher Recounts Life in Centralia

Editor’s Note: This is the second installation of a two-part series. Read part one here: … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 5/9/22

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

Letter to the Editor: Expand the Supreme Court

It goes without saying that passing the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) is an imperative to restore bodily autonomy to American women in the wake of the Supreme Court’s impending … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Together We Can Help Stop Suicide

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I am asking everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth. … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Why Does Kent Parrot Putin Propaganda?

Joe Kent was last month quoted on FOX News: “The West’s support of Ukraine was killing people, because the support was giving Ukraine an incentive not to agree to a peace deal with … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Stop Removing Statues and Provide Reasons for Building New Ones

Dear fellow Americans, After thinking things over, I have a question for you to think about: Why do we need to remove the statues of generals and presidents, etc., from their places in the south? … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Library Employee Feels Unfairly Treated Over Vaccine Mandate

I would like to express my protest against the way I have been treated by my employer, Timberland Regional Library (TRL). After almost 12 years of working as a library assistant at the Hoquiam … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Use Biosolids in Your Garden

Dear fellow gardeners, Welcome to springtime in the Pacific Northwest. It is the time of year to buy our favorite seeds and potting soil and think about how we are going to arrange our flower beds … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Having a Choice in Sheriff’s Race Is a Good Thing

I am so happy to see there is a choice for Lewis County sheriff this coming election. I feel our current sheriff disqualified himself when he chose to rally with armed protesters and demean … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Do Your Research on Biosolids

I taught high school chemistry, physics and general science for 34 years here in Lewis County. I’ve kept abreast of issues that affect our local quality of life. One that has recently come to … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Security Camera Could Help Reduce Crime in Hotspots

Good afternoon, community members. I am a longtime member of our community of Chehalis and I have noticed that in many instances, it appears that I encountered suspicious people or activities in … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: The GOP Has No Policies of Its Own

Republicans have no policies. In 2020, there was no platform at the Republican Party convention. “Whatever Trump wants," they said. When asked what the Republican priorities would be if the GOP … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: May Is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month and the 2022 theme is “Age My Way.” So this is a good time to remember that we do live in a state in which the government and so many private … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: It’s Not the Liberals Trying to Destroy the Country

I wonder if Chronicle columnist John McCroskey wrote the headline in his most recent commentary? I don't think it is liberals trying to destroy the country. Because banning books, taking away … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Remember the Unnecessary Lockdown and Vote Democrats Out This November

On May 3, state Sen. John Braun wrote a commentary lamenting the lost opportunities in this most recent legislative session. In many ways, I agree with what he had to say. The liberal leadership and … more

5/9/22

Letter to the Editor: We Are Thankful for Centralia School District Staff

This is Staff Appreciation Week. The Centralia School District has a team of dedicated staff who work tirelessly to serve our students and help them experience academic and personal excellence. Every … more

5/6/22

Paul McCartney performs at Climate Pledge Arena on May 2, 2022. The second stop on his “Got Back” tour ran nearly three hours, with songs from the Beatles, Wings and McCartney’s solo career.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Music, Memories and Magic With Sir Paul McCartney

When I told friends I was going to see Paul McCartney play in Seattle, I joked that it was a rare opportunity to see the Beatles perform in person. Turns out, there was actually a little truth to … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 5/6/22

Slade Gorton smiles during a visit to The Chronicle’s office in this 1980 archival photograph.

Our Views: Slade Gorton Was a Powerhouse for Our State, Community

Former attorney general and state and national lawmaker Slade Gorton passed away almost two years ago, but like many families who lost loved ones during the time of COVID-19, the Gorton family had to … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 5/6/22

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: Keep the Adult Material Out of the Classroom; Liberal Ideology Destroying Us

My wife and I just had the good fortune to spend a few days in some sunshine without cellphones or news. There was nothing about the border crisis, nothing about drag queens performing in some school … more

By John McCroskey / For The Chronicle | 5/4/22

Bill Moeller Commentary: A Bit Late, But What Isn’t Late These Days?

To begin my weekly confession, I recently did one of the most stupid things any old man can do. Before shopping for my groceries, to save time at check out, I made out a check to pay for them … more

5/4/22

State Rep. J.T. Wilcox, author of this commentary, talks during an interview inside his office at the state Capitol in 2019.

Commentary: 2022 Legislative Session Marred by Missed Opportunities

As someone who represents a largely rural district and leads a caucus of members who represent most of rural Washington, I have grown increasingly concerned about the Legislature’s inability to … more

By Rep. J.T. Wilcox, R-Yelm, House Republican Leader | 5/3/22