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Letter to the editor: What kind of vainglorious putz names a building in their own honor?

I will do letter writer Ray Anderson the courtesy of paying attention to detail and spelling his name correctly. Anderson has a lot of faith in the structure and norms of the Uniform Code of … more

12/23/25

Letter to the editor: The Christmas Possum — a poem

The chickens were nestled all snug in their nests While dad kept a watch for those predator pests Like weasels and possums, coyotes and cats And even winged creatures like hoot owls … more

12/23/25

Letter to the editor: Teach math, reading and history — not woke ideas

This letter is in response to letter writer Susanne Weil’s assertion that Antifa isn't real and repellent conservative ideas in the Dec. 18 issue of The Chronicle. Let's start with the woke … more

12/23/25

Letter to the editor: As Lewis County revises homelessness plan, we should focus on what actually works

On Dec. 23, Lewis County commissioners were set to review revisions to the county’s five-year housing and homelessness strategic plan during their regular Lewis County Board of Commissioners … more

12/23/25

Letter to the editor: Housing affordability requires structural reform, not just spending

Gov. Bob Ferguson recently announced that his proposed budget includes $244 million for affordable housing projects. At first glance, that figure sounds substantial. But after years of … more

12/23/25

Letter to the editor: A socialist tax nightmare

A Dec. 3 Chronicle article outlined a socialist tax proposal by Democrat Rep. Shaun Scott and Sen. Rebecca Saldana of Seattle. In my April 3, 2025, letter to the editor, I proposed an … more

12/19/25

Letter to the editor: Trump dishonors service men and women

In televised public speeches before active-duty armed services Trump personnel, Donald Trump heaps praises on them, thanking them for their service. When the cameras are turned off, a very … more

12/19/25

Letter to the editor: Accusations against Dr. Pope are false

The accusations against Dr. Isaac Pope are false, and we all know it. A man is being falsely accused by men who were juvenile offenders that are now looking for a payout. Guys that accuse every … more

12/19/25

Letter to the editor: Please report the whole story

Please report the whole story. Jose Armando Ochoa Tello, 22, hit a woman in the crosswalk and fled. That is a crime in every state in the U.S. Sadly, what was not reported is that he must … more

12/19/25

Letter to the editor: CVS Pharmacy — the heartless arsonist, posing as a firefighter

You may have noticed a change at the local Rite Aid pharmacy. CVS Pharmacy has acquired two of our community’s Rite Aid stores as part of its aggressive takeover of 64 Rite Aid locations … more

12/17/25

Letter to the editor: Local farm donates balm for veterans

Dear Washington Veterans, WellSpring Farm has donated over 3,000 tins of our best organic hemp product, our full strength balm, to the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis. Our goal is to … more

12/17/25

Letter to the editor: Newspaper laps up lies and regurgitates them

Let’s Go Washington (LGW) got great publicity about last Saturday’s signature-gathering rally for a ballot initiative restricting trans students’ rights. How? LGW claimed that the FBI … more

12/17/25

A Lewis County Sheriff’s Office vehicle retrieves a rescue raft after the Swift Water Rescue Team rescued two people trapped by flooding in a fifth wheel near the Cowlitz River in Randle on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Letter: Lewis County commissioner offers a message of gratitude in the wake of storms

As Lewis County moves from emergency response into recovery following last week’s flooding, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many teams, volunteers and neighbors who have stepped … more

12/15/25

Letter to the editor: Kudos to Three Rivers Care for excellent treatment of patient

I was at Three Rivers Care at 1305 Alexander St., Centralia, for six weeks. I returned home on Dec. 10 completely healed. I received IV antibiotics for a broken foot that got infected after it … more

12/15/25

Letter to the editor: A night of worship, joy and God’s hand at work

Last week, I attended the Voetberg Family Concert, and I left feeling like I had just stepped out of a little revival meeting disguised as a music show. If anyone ever doubts that God pours out … more

12/15/25

Letter to the editor: Concentration of wealth is our country’s No. 1 problem

Making progress is prioritizing policies that inherently benefit most of us and are shared issues of people of all ages. Older Americans who had children needed child care and may see their own … more

12/15/25

Letter to the editor: Letter writer misses the target once again

Letter writer Marty Ainsley’s narrative relies heavily on speculation and assumptions that are simply not supported by how the military justice system actually operates. His claims about … more

12/15/25

Letter to the editor: Why I regret my decision on Port of Centralia director contract

As a former Port of Centralia commissioner, I know exactly why Kyle Heaton’s severance protections were created. When I voted for that provision years ago, Heaton’s salary was nearly … more

12/5/25

Letter to the editor: War — the user’s guide

One uniform, flag or insignia against another. In recent years, that distinction has faded away. Today, we are not allowed to distinguish between the bully and the brave. The word … more

12/5/25

Letter to the editor: What taxes hurt the least?

This letter is partially in response to State Sen. John Braun’s commentary written in The Chronicle Nov. 26 titled “A state income tax is illegal, but don’t expect this to stop … more

12/5/25