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Letter to the editor: What are you outraged about now? Frogs in Portland?

Remember when DOGE was all the rage? Waste, fraud and abuse were the words on every right wing talking head. Seems a lifetime ago. Where is their outrage about a ballroom in the White … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Julie Shaffley has been a vital part of port’s success

I moved to Centralia in 1989. During that time, the logging industry was in decline, the unemployment rate was significantly higher than the state’s average, and opportunities in Centralia were … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Shutdown an opportunity to eliminate ‘not essential’ gov’t spending

A smaller government is my goal. During my lifetime, the government has gone from issuing driver’s licenses to an entity that endeavors to control everything that I own and everything I … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Ally Pickard will bring a fresh voice and a new perspective to the Port of Centralia

I am voting for Ally Pickard for Port of Centralia Commission Position 2. Ally brings to the commissioner seat a background in finance management, budgeting, marketing and grant administration. … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Don’t buy the lies — 'No Kings' is a day for peaceful protest

House Speaker Mike Johnson has labeled the 2,500-plus Indivisible national No Kings Day rallies, planned in every state for next Saturday, as protests by violent “antifa” who “hate … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Lawmaker’s childish insults and schoolyard antics are an embarrassment

As a U.S. Marine veteran and retired elementary school teacher, I’ve dealt with my share of bullies. I’ve seen them on the playground, in the classroom and, unfortunately, now in our … more

10/15/25

Letter to the editor: Senator asks for input amid ‘troubling’ harassment of signature gatherers

Washington’s initiative process gives citizens the power to propose laws and hold government accountable — a right that should never depend on politics or fear. Recent harassment and … more

10/13/25

Letter to the editor: Non-citizens should be deported, but not in the cruel fashion of the current administration

I am so fed up with the divisiveness in our country. Are you? How does it help any of us to just demonize others, spew hate and blame, and tear each other down in so many ways? What does anyone … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: This country is not and has never been a Christian nation

In addition to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, there is much documented evidence that our founding fathers deliberately created a government that would work free from the interference … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Ally Pickard will speak up for better communication, attitudes at Port of Centralia

The voters have given the incumbent approximately 10 years to "find her spot" on the Port of Centralia Commission. After attending most port meetings in the last five years, I realize it's up to the … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: A government that preaches one belief automatically sidelines others

Commissioner Sean Swope’s recent commentary claims America was “conceived in the pulpit.” The founders’ record says otherwise. They built a government restrained by law, … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Port of Centralia Commissioner Julie Shaffley will continue to serve with integrity and purpose

I am writing to express my strong support for Julie Shaffley’s reelection as a candidate for Port of Centralia commissioner. Julie brings the leadership, vision and dedication that our … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: Julie Shaffley is respectful, level-headed and committed to serving others with integrity

As a fellow Port of Centralia commissioner, I have had the privilege of working closely with Julie Shaffley, and I deeply respect and admire the way she serves our community. I wholeheartedly … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: These are truly the times to speak out or suffer the consequences in silence

In case anyone hasn’t watched the evening news lately, America is under attack. Citizens and immigrants both legal and undocumented are being arrested by cowards in masks. Children are … more

10/10/25

Letter to the editor: What old headstones tell us about today

Headstones in old cemeteries tell sad, but interesting stories. I can’t show you the photograph of the Bloomfield family plot in the historic Oakland Cemetery outside Atlanta that I saved to my … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: The president’s pets in the cabinet are scary

The president’s pets in the cabinet are truly scary people. Attorney General Pam Bondi demonstrated on the day she appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee recently that she is a … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Jeff Landrum is the best choice for Toledo School Board

This election, Toledo will choose who becomes the newest member of the Toledo School District Board of Directors. After learning about both candidates in District 5 and reviewing their past … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on renewing the 10-year Centralia Transportation District

This is not a new tax. It extends the street maintenance and improvement program voters approved in 2015. Funding comes from a two-tenths of 1% (0.2%) addition to the local sales and use tax to … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Funding cut an opportunity to abandon the flawed hydrogen program

The loss of funding for the hydrogen fuel facility is actually mostly good news. Perhaps it will convince our transit systems to abandon the flawed hydrogen bus programs. When you count all … more

10/9/25

Letter to the editor: Nuclear power deserves fresh consideration

Recent awareness of the massive amounts of electric power needed by AI supercomputers is driving a renewed interest in the nuclear option. The Texas Legislature has incentivized nuclear projects … more

10/9/25