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Letter to the Editor: In support of Stickley for Lewis County Coroner

I am writing in support of Jessica Stickley for Lewis County Coroner. I am happy that Jessica is running as an Independent, not as a Democrat or Republican. The coroner’s office is a nonpartisan … more

9/11/26

Letter to the Editor: Are we great again yet?

This Labor Day, all’s for the best in this best of all possible countries. Ten million American citizens lost their health care since Donald Trump regained office, among them 2.5 million … more

9/9/26

Letter to the Editor: Don’t say Democrats have no power

Ms. Conner’s op-ed levels a series of sweeping accusations about the current administration and Congress but never provides a single piece of evidence to support any of them. Assertions are not … more

9/9/26

Letter to the Editor: Centralia School District administration deserves significant praise

Centralians should praise the administration at Centralia School District for their management of financial resources. Their careful management of the district’s finances have resulted in an A1 … more

9/9/26

Letter to the Editor: Braun has displayed his commitment to us

I am writing to support and endorse state Sen. John Braun in his bid to represent the people of Lewis County as our representative in the Third Congressional District. Having come to know Sen. … more

9/7/26

Bill Bouschor, of Curtis, left, and Jim Stafford, the author of this letter, prepare to pour bronze into molds near Adna.

Letter to the editor: “Frivolous art”

The arts and humanities are the human equation in our lives. The arts are the cradle of creativity, which spills over into every aspect of our lives. Young children learn to manipulate … more

9/4/26

Letter to the editor: Vote Democrat

The control of both the executive and legislative branches by the current Republican administration and Congress has accelerated a deeply concerning decline in our nation’s foundational systems and … more

9/4/26

Letter to the editor: The people wanted Washington justices elected — why are so many appointed?

It is generally confusing to determine how to elect a judge at any level. Electing a judge to serve as a Supreme Court Justice is even more difficult. The Washington State Constitution … more

9/4/26

Letter to the editor: Vote yes on I-645 and pay attention to the general election

Recent letters to the editor piqued my interest. Two diametrically opposed letters opining about I-645 shows socialist thinking in one and reasoned criticism in the other. Another letter … more

8/31/26

Letter to the editor: “Climate change” might be biblical

What if God had anticipated what we call “climate change” when He created earth and purposely established photosynthesis as a natural process to be highly stimulated by increased carbon dioxide … more

8/31/26

Stephanie Miller, Lewis County Drug Court manager, smiles during a conversation at the Toledo High School softball fields in Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Letter: Your local therapeutic courts are working, and you can support them

My name is Stephanie Miller. I manage the Lewis County Drug Court Program. I also proudly serve as a non-voting member on the Foundation for Therapeutic Courts of Lewis County — FTCLC. FTCLC … more

8/31/26

Letter to the editor: John Braun is the real deal

I’ve met John Braun a few times now, and he is ultimately what I want from a representative in Congress: someone intelligent enough to understand the issues, experienced enough to know how … more

8/31/26

Letter to the editor: Keep women’s and girls’ sports female

Vote “yes” on Initiative 26-638 to keep girls’ and women’s sports leagues female. As a PE teacher for over 25 years, coach and athlete. I’ve played in both women’s and co-ed leagues, … more

8/31/26

Letter to the editor: Enough with the hypocrisy, Republicans

Thanks for your reply to my recent letter to the editor, Tony Christen. I suppose all we really need to do is look at behavior. You know what we didn’t see in 2016, Tony? Mobs of … more

8/31/26

Centralia Superintendent Lisa Grant speaks during the class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Tiger Stadium on Friday, June 5.

Letter: Centralia students will accomplish great things this year

The new school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Centralia School District is excited and ready for it to begin! We are filled with enthusiasm, hope and optimism about the learning and … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: We could all use a little more Dolly in our lives

The passing of Dolly Parton is doing something that regional disasters often produce by bringing a wide spectrum of people together feeling a similar sense of loss. She had a unique way of … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: Fiscal responsibility requires more than election-year promises

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez recently wrote that she “actually cares” about the national debt, pointing to her proposed balanced-budget amendment, the FULL Act and her vote against a … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: Attack ad runs short on truth

Politics! Attack ads funded by millions of dollars include one against a woman running for office in this county. They repeatedly show a clip of her saying in an interview that she is a little … more

8/26/26

Letter to the editor: Anyone who believes in honest debate on income tax should be horrified

I found out something new today. The voters’ pamphlet we receive this year for the general election will contain flat-out lies. I was a bit shocked that the false message was allowed to … more

8/24/26

Letter to the editor: Gluesenkamp Perez not in great shape heading to general election

Conventional political wisdom is that U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is in pretty good shape for re-election. Her loss in the primary indicates a close race, but Republicans are usually more … more

8/24/26