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Letter to the editor: Republicans must get behind Joe Kent for Congress

For all of us Republicans that lived through the primary of 2022 here in Washington’s Third Congressional District, we validated to the Democrats what they already knew — we do not unify … more

8/25/23

Letter to the editor: Errors in emergency management of Maui fires deserve answers

My heart aches when I hear the daily terrible news about Maui and the rising death tolls. As a former, now retired emergency manager with over 30 years’ experience, both in the … more

8/25/23

Letter to the editor: Opposition to the Skookumchuck Commerce Center, part three

The fate of our homes, businesses, jobs and security of many families lay in the hands of a single, unknown, undisclosed person in the City of Centralia. Since the nearly 1 … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Attempted seniors center policy on prayer, politics appalling

As I watch what’s happening in the world, in America and in Lewis County, I am becoming more and more concerned that we are entering an era of supreme suppression of our freedoms, our liberty … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Congresswoman’s votes on veterans, military are hypocrisy at its most outrageous

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez recently voted with every Democrat against a bill to fully fund the Veterans Administration, making it clear that she is comfortable with denying wounded U.S. … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Publisher misses mark on senior center policy

By now, you would think that Chronicle Publisher Chad Taylor would have learned that when Commissioner Sean Swope or Republican Chair Brandon Svenson come to him in a dither about some dastardly … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Hopefully senior center issue blows over to nice meals and conversation

I have no problem with the policy at Lewis County Senior Centers of no prayers from the podium or to the entire attendance in the room. Private prayers spoken to oneself or in the moment of … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Where is the concern over birds and wind turbines?

Chronicle columnist Richard Stride’s recent commentary talks about the environmental damage of a single catastrophic event that happened several years ago. This magnitude of damage … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Stop plans for hydrogen project giveaway of taxpayer dollars

A major part of my obligation as a Lewis County Public Utility District commissioner is to protect ratepayers from unnecessary electric rate increases. All our ratepayers need to be aware … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: There is no need, purpose or justification for vocal prayers, loud amens at senior centers

Please understand that the Twin Cities Senior Center (and all county senior centers) needs to be inclusive of all of the many varieties of American people who represent Lewis County. This … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: Chronicle columnist’s commentary was a hit piece on Joe Kent

Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald’s hit piece on Joe Kent — a three-part commentary published on the Opinion page — is a disgrace. She interjected her bias into the commentary when … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: I, too, will vote for Kent, Trump when the opportunity arises

Thank you, letter writer Cheryl Mattheisen, for expressing my opinion of Chronicle columnist Julie McDonald's three-page "interview" with Joe Kent. I, too, will be voting for Joe Kent and Donald … more

8/23/23

Letter to the editor: The SNAP program is a lifeline for our neighbors with the fewest resources and the highest need

As Washingtonians continue to face economic hardships from ongoing inflation and high food prices, SNAP remains one of the most effective ways to reach kids with the food they need. It’s … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: Chronicle doesn’t give Rotary clubs enough credit for Dolly Parton Imagination Library

I applaud The Chronicle for publishing the front page article about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. A couple phone calls would have resulted in a more accurate portrayal of … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: Paper or plastic?

Where were the environmental group marches and protests, flags and symbols promoting the extinction of the paper bag and the salvation of our trees in the late ‘60s? It wasn’t covered by … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: Mutton busting — animal abuse meets child endangerment

So sorry to see the recent article promoting the children's "mutton busting" event at the local rodeo. Children — often in tears — are coerced by their thoughtless parents into … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: It is Trump's rampantly lawless conduct, not his words, he will stand trial for

The former president and current whiner-in-chief Donald Trump complains about being a victim of "deep-state" political persecution. Political opponents of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin were … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: The two weevils

Once upon a time, a long, long ago, there was in Weevil Land a very rich and famous weevil. His name was Kanevil Weevil. He was a powerful weevil who had won many battles with the dreaded ants that … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: Definition of real racism

It’s interesting to think about the words being tossed around in our society today. In a recent article, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal “backwalked” her statement that Israel is a … more

8/21/23

Letter to the editor: Is the GOP so barren of talent and character that it must settle for a liar and scofflaw?

In the 235 years from the certification of the United States Constitution on June 21, 1788, until the indictment of Donald Trump on March 30, 2023, none of our 46 presidents, whether in office or in … more

8/21/23