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Letter to the editor: How will a fair jury pool be formed after Chronicle article?

I’m expressing my dismay on the extent of story coverage of the May 28 report concerning “Rochester business owner accused of sexually assaulting a minor under 12.” I had to … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: In response to our senator’s assessment of Green Hill School problems

This is in response to Sen. John Braun’s commentary about Green Hill School published earlier this year in The Chronicle. The state of Washington created a correctional institution for … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: Thank you to columnist for sharing family history

On the behalf of many relatives and myself, I wish to thank Julie McDonald for her historical articles she has compiled regarding the John and Andeline (Smith) Rayton and the Abe and Neomi (Allender) … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: School vouchers are a scam that provide rebate for the rich

I write the Seattle Schools Community Forum blog and read the recent op-ed by Sen. John Braun on parents using public education dollars to choose their child’s education. Plain and simple, … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: Trump conviction was a setup by a liberal district attorney in a liberal state

Letter writer Dennis Shain’s computer must have stuck. Guilty. Yes, President Trump was found guilty in a New York court by a district attorney who was elected on the platform of … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: By voting for Trump, will you set an example for your children of accountability to the rules?

I appreciated Brian Mittge’s June 14 column on the traditional virtues of fidelity and fatherhood. I can not say that I disagree with him or most of what he proposed. I can say that in … more

6/21/24

Letter to the editor: Pastors and clergy should be mandatory reporters for sexual abuse

We all want the same thing; for our children to be safe, and to have a bright future. We know that providing shelter and ending poverty protects children. Also, crime decreases when our … more

6/19/24

Letter to the editor: Chronicle dropped the ball on Trump front page

The Chronicle didn’t catch what the rest of the world was doing with their front pages a couple of weeks back. I’m sure they’re embarrassed about missing it, and I hope they … more

6/19/24

Letter to the editor: Expand Interstate 5 to three lanes through Twin Cities and stop pointless projects

This letter is in response to the article about the Washington state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) putting in traffic-control stop lights in several on-ramps in the Chehalis-Centralia area. … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Rather than point fingers, Lewis County Republican Party should look within

This letter is in reply to a letter by Greg Rohr, vice president of the Lewis County Republican Party, published June 5. Since Greg is so concerned with not being associated with Nazis, despite … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Call for greater emphasis on restoring salmon habitat rings hollow amid gillnet harvesting

In his commentary on Washington salmon fisheries management, Ed Johnstone calls for greater emphasis on habitat protection and restoration, not harvest management alone, to help recover sustainable … more

6/12/24

Letter to the editor: Preserving the heritage of a historic Thurston County oak tree

Over 400 years ago, an acorn grew into a tree now slated for destruction by the mayor of Tumwater and a Thurston County judge. This venerable oak tree stands along Old Highway 99 alongside the … more

6/7/24

Letter to the editor: Donkey and elephant aren’t doing it for us anymore

America, the donkey and the elephant aren’t doing it for us anymore. Maybe it’s time for us to go back to the Lamb. Tom Hicker Vader more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Your vote is part of the collective moral fiber of our community and must be heard

As we watched the events in New York unfold last week, some celebrated the loss of freedom with the handing down of President Trump’s verdict and others hung their heads in disbelief. Today, we … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Was the porn star paid not to have sex?

Donald Trump denies without qualification or hesitation that he and porn star Stormy Daniels had an adulterous sexual relationship. Yet, no one denies, not even Trump, that Trump Organization … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: We must put myths about immigrants to rest and welcome them with compassion, hospitality

The fact that rising immigration boosts the U.S. economy refutes a common myth that immigrants are a drain on the economy. According to the Center for Public Integrity, immigrants will … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Plaintiff in PUD lawsuit makes demands

My husband and I filed a complaint with Lewis County Superior Court in April. The lawsuit was dismissed because the process server handed the documents to the wrong secretary at the Lewis … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Labeling and falsely accusing political opponents and encouraging hate is destructive of our freedom

Jesus is quoted as saying, “The truth will make you free” and “Love God and love your neighbor.” If you believe Jesus’ commands, this letter is for you. … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Thanks to those who made Girls Night Out a success

On April 27, another Girls Night Out event in downtown Centralia went in the books. We’d like to thank the many people that make this event such a fun event to put together and share the … more

6/5/24

Letter to the editor: Climate Commitment Act is a good faith effort to reduce carbon emissions

A recent letter to the editor about how Democratic programs have ruined our lives contained enough misinformation to bloat a landfill. In the interest of brevity I will focus on only one of the … more

5/27/24