Letters | The Daily Chronicle

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

Letter to the editor: Braun suffers from the same lack of moral fortitude as the incumbent

Our Constitution’s separation of powers mandates that Congress act as a check on the executive branch. So I wonder if Washington Third Congressional District Republican candidate John Braun will … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Looking at deportations through history — what has changed?

I read Doug Findley’s letter to the editor asking the question: “What has Trump done to make my life better.” I’ve been thinking about it for a while. I finally thought of something that … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Deadly nationwide ICE storm warnings

I grew up in Minnesota. When we spoke of deadly ice then, it was a completely different ice than the national brand we have to be concerned with today: tires frozen flat on the bottom; roads, … more

1/30/26

Letter to the editor: Instead of building a dam, use money to elevate homes and businesses

Here in Independence, on the banks of the beautiful Chehalis River, 2025 was full of returning salmon, wind, high waters and all the beauty of a landscape that both gives and takes away. While we … more

1/28/26

Letter to the editor: Painful past points to reasons to pass Onalaska school levy

I am writing in support of the Onalaska School District recent levy. I speak from personal experience when I say I know what it feels like to live through a levy failure. In 2005, I was an … more

1/28/26

Letter to the editor: More representation leads to better oversight and better decisions

The Chronicle’s article on the petition to expand the Lewis County Board of Commissioners avoids the core problem. Power has concentrated into two votes. Three commissioners means two people … more

1/27/26

Letter to the editor: Supporting our schools is supporting our community

Six years ago, the Centralia School District experienced a difficult period when a double levy failure resulted in devastating budget, personnel and program cuts. At that time, many in the … more

1/26/26

Letter to the editor: Proposed flow-through dam offers real benefits with very little environmental impacts

As a volunteer adviser with the Lewis County Flood Control Zone District, I would like to encourage support from property owners and other stakeholders who will greatly benefit from the flow-through … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: We need a new animal shelter

Instead of another levy for the kids, how about a levy for building a new animal shelter? Those poor animals are stuck in hell in an old, outdated building. Maybe The Chronicle can give us … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: Choose what you believe is best for our community

Our children: yours, mine and all of our neighbors’, are our future and our legacy. After four years on your school board, I am so proud of them. I hope you are, too. We have a great … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: Mint City or Rose City? Which is it?

I am just curious. Since at least 1946, the City of Chehalis has been called “The Mint City” by The Chronicle. Yet, the city council of Chehalis continues to call Chehalis “The Rose … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: Don’t stop at the Nobel Peace Prize for our great president

All Americans and, indeed, every citizen of the planet, should be proud and eternally grateful that we have such a modest, generous and uniquely inspiring leader as President Donald J. Trump. Of … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: No new wars

Donald Trump said, “not going to start a war, I’m going to stop wars,” in his victory speech after winning his second election for president. He now is taking actions that could easily get … more

1/23/26

Letter to the editor: Treatment of ICE officers is saddening

How sad it is to see ICE police officers being attacked, assaulted, threatened and treated with such disrespect and lack of support. And at the urging of elected officials, the media and police … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: MGP has largely shifted her focus away from Trump’s authoritarianism

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez showed up to Southwest Washington politics as a defender of democracy. In a district where Joe Kent’s election denialism and tolerance for political violence … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Hospital care in Centralia appreciated

Recently, I had a total knee replacement at Providence Centralia Orthopedic. We are in good hands. I have nothing but positive things to say about the hospital stay, the preparation, the … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Tell me — how has Trump made your life better?

Having just returned from today’s well-attended demonstration in Packwood, I came away with some questions and concerns I’d like to ask of my right-wing neighbors. Most of the responses we … more

1/21/26

Centralia School District Superintendent Lisa Grant gifts Kim Ashmore a lunch voucher for his years of service on the school board during Centralia City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Letter to the editor: Dedication, service of Centralia School Board appreciated

The governor proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected school board members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of our … more

1/21/26

Letter to the editor: Keep the innovation going in the Centralia School District

I have been involved in the education system in Lewis County for nearly 35 years, and during that time I have witnessed significant changes in how we manage, implement and execute the resources … more

1/19/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia cares about its kids — and our community

Centralia cares about its kids — and our community. Please don’t get so busy that you forget to mail in your ballot. The Centralia School District Levy funds programs the state … more

1/19/26