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Letter to the editor: American service members should pay close attention to what happens to Admiral Bradley

In his letter of Nov. 25, writer Ray Anderson criticizes Democratic officials for reminding military personnel that they have a sworn duty to disobey unlawful orders. The duty to not carry out … more

12/5/25

Letter to the editor: I want capitalism and private property rather than socialism

In November 2024, the majority of U.S. voters elected Donald Trump as president of the United States, making him chief executive of the U.S. government and commander-in-chief of the United States … more

12/3/25

Letter to the editor: From survival to support: How do we aid unhoused youth?

Last year in Thurston County, there were 1,506 public school children who were unhoused. More than 43,000 K-12 students in Washington state alone were without homes last year. In Washington … more

12/3/25

Letter to the editor: Social media is poison, and we are eating it up

I recently read that nearly 70% of political accounts on Twitter were from other countries. That is an astonishing number. We are so divided and social media is one of the most influential means … more

12/3/25

Letter to the editor: Maduro should be fought with boycotts and sanctions, not with guns and bullets

Attracting worldwide concern is the vast American military deployment on the seas off of Venezuela, including the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s most powerful warship, and … more

12/3/25

Letter to the editor: Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Nelson Hunt

I just read where Nelson Hunt recently passed away. I had met Nelson a couple of times due to our Coast Guard connections, noticeably at the monthly luncheons that used to be held at the … more

12/1/25

Letter to the editor: I’m ready to get to work for our community

Hi neighbors, Thank you for choosing me to represent you on the Centralia City Council. I value your trust, and I’m ready to get to work for our community. In my new role, I will be a … more

11/26/25

Letter to the editor: Servicemen swear to support and defend the Constitution

For Rural Lewis County Indivisibles’ “No Troops in Our Streets” rally last weekend, I made a sign that read: “Our Troops Swear an Oath to the Constitution – Not to the … more

11/26/25

Letter to the Editor: How are we better off now?

I want to ask MAGA supporters, how are we better off now? Prices keep climbing because of inflation fueled by tariffs. August saw the worst August job gains since 2010, with just 22,000 new jobs … more

11/25/25

Letter to the Editor: Congressional Democrats undermine military discipline without cause

As a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, I’m offended by videos from Congressional Democrats urging service members to resist unspecified presidential directives. These officials, including … more

11/25/25

Letter to the Editor: Perhaps The Chronicle should reconsider platforming Mr. McEntire

I find it interesting to see The Chronicle publishing a lengthy commentary from state legislator Joel McEntire, for what appears to be the first time that I can find, shortly after Mr. McEntire … more

11/25/25

Letter to the Editor: We can do better

After my last letter ran, the one about the childishness of Rep. Joel McEntire, I realized I left something important out. I’m a Republican, but I didn’t vote for Donald Trump. … more

11/25/25

Letter to the editor: Forest Practices board makes the wrong call on stream buffers

The Washington State Forest Practices Board recently voted to significantly increase no-harvest buffers on non-fish bearing streams. This will take about 200,000 acres out of timber production, … more

11/21/25

Letter to the editor: Fact checking is not a MAGA strong suit

In a Nov. 13. letter to The Chronicle, writer Richard Perry comments about the open drug boats being blown up by the U.S. military in the Caribbean Sea and in the Pacific Ocean. He states, … more

11/21/25

Letter to the editor: Why don’t Americans trust politicians?

Our economy sucks, and things keep getting worse. Who can disagree with that? Politicians can’t be trusted to fix it for the common person. Only 22% of voters trust politicians, according … more

11/21/25

Letter to the editor: Lewis County is poor, flood-prone and already feeling the effects of a changing climate

Sen. John Braun’s recent column about Bill Gates and Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) leaves out the most important facts, especially for a poor and climate-vulnerable county … more

11/19/25

Letter to the editor: Washington forest board makes the right call on stream buffers

A recent article suggested that the recent decision of the Washington Forest Management Board would “remove roughly 200,000 acres of Western Washington timber from production.” That … more

11/17/25

Letter to the editor: Let’s acknowledge where President Trump is exceptional

Mr. Perry's recent letter, which accuses Democrats of asserting, "No matter what President Trump does, it’s wrong," warrants clarification. Political dynamics are considerably more intricate … more

11/17/25

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council District 2 outcome will need to wait for election certification

If you’ve been following local politics, you know the Centralia City Council District 2 race is still too close to call. Neighbors keep asking how the count is going. As of Nov. 17, Leah … more

11/17/25

Letter to the editor: What do progressives stand for? Here are a few answers

Letter writer Mr. Kimbrel would like some answers, so here’s a few: What do I stand for? Generally, the same sort of things Republicans used to stand for. Truth. Justice. The … more

11/17/25