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A John Deere tractor sits in the middle of a roundabout at U.S. Highway 12 and Sargent Road SW in Grand Mound on Friday, Nov. 14.

Phil the Tractor: A symbol of hometown roots

If you’ve ever driven along U.S. Highway 12 between Rochester and Grand Mound early in the morning — windows cracked just enough to catch the sharp, familiar scent of a dairy farm nearby … more

Commentary by Victoria Stocking / Rochester | 11/14/25

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

Letter to the editor: Make America Great Again (without hate)

Make America Great Again (MAGA) is the rallying cry for Donald Trump’s political movement. I am not a supporter of this movement, but I believe there is some truth to the fact that in many ways … more

11/14/25

Letter to the editor: We must be ever vigilant about who and what we vote for

“Democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasure. From that moment on, the … more

11/14/25

Letter to the editor: Can he do anything right?

If you are a Democrat, the answer is “no.” No matter what President Trump does, it’s wrong. If every narco terrorist boat blown out of the water had Adolf Hitler at the … more

11/14/25

Port of Centralia District 2 Commissioner candidate Ally Pickard speaks during a debate hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Letter: Come January, the citizens will be in control of the Port of Centralia

Editor's note: The following letter was written by Ally Pickard, who defeated Port of Centralia Commissioner Julie Shaffley during the recent general election. I want to begin by thanking … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: Unlike most Republicans, Cheney had the guts to tell the truth

Dick Cheney, the Republican former congressman, secretary of defense and vice president, died on Nov. 3. He said in 2024 of the current occupant of the White House: “There has … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: Tax the rich doesn’t work — here’s why

Sorry to letter writer Ms. Callison. “Tax the Rich” sounds good on a protest sign. It appeals to fairness and the sense that billionaires are gaming the system while everyone else picks … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: Billionaires could end SNAP program with their generosity

For those of us who once believed that Donald Trump was going to lower prices for working Americans, our eyes have been opened. When we shop for groceries, fill our gas tanks, pay our power … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: Tom Crowson was a wonderful man, husband, friend and servant to his community

A friend of many people in our community was running for the fire commission of Lewis County Fire District 5 in the Newaukum and Napavine area. Tom Crowson passed away at the end of July, just … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: How’s the socialism going, Democrats?

I was just wondering how Democrats are feeling about their party’s bit of socialism on display in Washington, D.C.? You know, the one where the Democrats in the Senate wanted to dirty up … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: Empathy is not a liability

As more Americans lose access to essential supports like SNAP, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies that make health coverage attainable, we must ask ourselves whether our so-called civilized … more

11/12/25

Letter to the editor: America’s pandemic authoritarianism — how both parties flirted with control

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a troubling truth: both major political parties in the U.S. flirted with authoritarian tendencies, but in starkly different ways. Democrats often claimed the mantle … more

11/7/25

Letter to the editor: Why I dislike Trump

On Nov. 5, a letter to this fine publication had some questions for progressives who also write letters to the editor. I thought I would provide my answers. I dislike Donald Trump for many … more

11/7/25

Letter to the editor: Why do billionaires get tax breaks as the hungry starve?

Health care is something we all share a need for. When we need it, we want it to be there for us, and at an affordable price. But judging by the notices I’ve received from my insurance … more

11/7/25

Letter to the editor: What do progressives stand for?

Recently, letter writer Mike Kimbrell challenged progressives “to explain what you stand for besides hate for President Trump and MAGA voters and envy of the rich.” Challenge … more

11/7/25

Letter to the editor: Tenino deserves better leadership

I’ve reached my breaking point. After eight years serving on the Tenino City Council, I’ve seen our community through challenges and triumphs but never have I witnessed such … more

11/5/25

Letter to the editor: What do Democrats stand for aside from hate for President Trump and MAGA voters?

King Charles The III is the king of the United Kingdom. He does not have the executive authority of the government of the United Kingdom. He is a figurehead for his country. Most kings in the modern … more

11/5/25

Letter to the editor: State lottery proceeds should go to schools, not the general fund

In response to Sen. John Braun’s commentary published by The Chronicle on Oct. 28: He states that the state is taking money from the Andy Hill CARE Fund and putting it in the general fund. … more

11/5/25

Letter to the editor: Trump is wonderfully ‘broken’

History presents us with a whole menagerie of “broken people” bringing death and destruction to the world, for the glory of God. Relax, you’re not in trouble. “This is … more

11/5/25

Letter to the editor: Washington deserves better than Joel McEntire

Apparently, civility wasn’t on the curriculum when Joel McEntire was teaching, nor was integrity covered during his time in the military. If it had been, maybe Washington’s 19th District … more

11/5/25