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Letter to the editor: Swope is a servant leader for our communities

I am writing today to express my support for Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope. Sean is a tireless “servant leader” for our county and communities. I say “servant … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Bob Ferguson’s health care plan will protect and expand access to families across Washington

I am voting for Bob Ferguson for governor. I appreciate his commitment to public safety, his housing plan to address the lack of affordable housing, and his holistic approach to … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Angie Brown’s knowledge and experience would benefit Lewis County PUD

I ask all of you to join me and vote for Angie Brown for Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner in District 2. She is clearly the best choice for this position, as she has … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Dave Fenn’s integrity, work ethic make him the right choice for PUD

Dave Fenn is the right choice for Lewis County PUD commissioner. Through the years, Dave Fenn has maintained a reputation for supporting the communities of Lewis County. Dave’s tenure … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Younger generation candidate Angie Brown is worthy of our votes for PUD

I find it truly exciting to have our younger generation stepping up and indicating their interest and desire to become involved in the political life of Lewis County. Angie Brown is running for … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Changes are needed for America’s presidential election process

We are now about to have another national election. Most people are not happy with the electoral process in America. Most people don’t trust politicians or the system that we use to choose our … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Whining about lack of Republican governors does nothing

Regarding the recent editorial by The Chronicle Editorial Board decrying four decades of successive Democrat governors in Washington, here’s an idea for you: How about we let the voters decide? … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: People have short-term memory loss when it comes to I-5 bridge tolling plans

Oregon and Washington are moving ahead with tolling plans for the present and future Interstate bridge. Tolls primarily occur east of the Mississippi River and are not created to benefit the … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Public safety should come first in government budgets

The article concerning the Lewis County budget was extremely concerning. Let me start by saying the function of government is to provide essential services that cannot be effectively provided by … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: There is a difference between legal and illegal immigration

Legal vs. illegal immigration. Contrary to the dominant narrative, there is a difference. In 1977, my wife immigrated to the U.S. She was a German citizen. All this occurred before she got a … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Support ballot measure to improve 911 service

On Nov. 5, Lewis County voters have a choice to make when it comes to supporting our 911 system. The need to improve our 911 system is vitally important. In a county where most everyone … more

10/18/24

Letter to the editor: Veterans Affairs failing Marine Corp veteran suffering from ALS

In July 2023, my father, a Marine Corp veteran, was diagnosed with Bulbar onset amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a service-related disease that rapidly cripples and eventually robs a person the … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: New capital gains tax discourages tech entrepreneurs from moving here

I was born and raised in Australia and came to America 24 years ago to pursue a doctorate in computer science. Instead of starting that PhD, I joined a small startup — it was called … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: Policies of Inslee, Ferguson have damaged Washington state

Washington state used to be a wonderful place to live, work and play. But there has been a terrible turn of events since the Democratic Party took charge of our state government. State Rep. … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: Why would we want what Joe Kent is proposing?

Every law, regulation and ordinance affects how we get to live our lives. Our elected officials decide what laws we will have and what we will not. I want a future for all of us that protects … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: Gluesenkamp Perez a cog in the Democrat machine that should be replaced

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez claims to be a moderate. Yes, she has helped many folks and has made many grateful friends. However, there’s more to realize and consider before voting. … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: A GOP governor? Why?

I read with interest The Chronicle Editorial Board’s comments about it being time for a GOP governor. Why? Why would you want to step back into hard times? Washington is one state … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: Credibility of political leaders is crucial, and it is our responsibility to hold them accountable

I would like to bring attention to an issue that I found quite concerning during the recent candidate debates on Sept. 26. Commissioner Candidate Lindsey Pollock made a statement about her active … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: Swope makes decisions that are in the best interest of our community

I am writing to express my strong support for Commissioner Sean Swope in his continued service to Lewis County. Over the past years, Swope has demonstrated dedication to prioritizing the needs … more

10/16/24

Letter to the editor: I’m voting for the state party that works to provide greater equity to rural areas

Democrats wonder why so many in Lewis County vote for Republicans. I’m voting for all three Republican state legislators — Sen. John Braun and state Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt … more

10/16/24