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Letter to the editor: What would Jesus do?

This question has been fluttering around since the late 60s. Most people who use this phrase mean it in a chastening way. In fact, most people who ask this question don’t have the foggiest clue … more

9/24/25

Letter to the editor: Centralia should get creative to repair or replace skate park

Well, here we go again. The City of Centralia is asking for donations for another project that they don’t have the funds for. I’m referring to the Fuller’s Twin City Skate Park at … more

9/24/25

Letter to the editor: Congratulations to Inslee, Ferguson on a remarkable achievement

Congratulations to former Gov. Jay Inslee, the majority party in the Washington Legislature and Gov. Bob Ferguson: Washington now has the highest gas price in the nation. According to an … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: Democrats raise taxes for everybody

For the benefit of Democrat voters in Washington state, I reiterate the fact that your Democrat legislators and governor have raised the taxes on everyone, not just the rich. Two examples … more

9/22/25

Young gubernatorial candidate endorses Braun for Congress, White for city council

Last week, I stood with a crowd of dedicated Southwest Washington residents at state Sen. John Braun’s campaign kickoff for the United States House of Representatives. The energy and … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: Pick Ally Pickard for Port of Centralia commissioner

By now, you have probably become aware of the many “Pick Ally Pickard” signs all around town. Ally Pickard is running for the position of Port of Centralia commissioner for District … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: Centralia council candidate details priorities

I am a candidate in the upcoming election for Centralia City Council District 2. Safety: At a recent Centralia police town hall, I learned that from 2023 to 2024, violent crime is down about 40% … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: History shows value of vaccines

After reading The Chronicle’s “Look Back in Time” entry from Sept. 20, 1955, I wonder how many of the “Make America Healthy Again” Robert Kennedy Jr. supporters noticed … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: The bad news, but with a final ray of hope

Gleaned from The Chronicle in the past few days: The tedium of this tome has a point — bear with me: • A 57-year-old Longview man faces multiple first- and second-degree charges in … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: See tracks? Think train

This week is See Tracks? Think Train! Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about rail safety — and a timely reminder that smarter infrastructure can help prevent tragedies at railroad … more

9/22/25

Letter to the editor: Lost billfold restores faith in human nature

So much of our news today is what we consider “bad.” Here is a happy story, and a sincere “thank you” for a kind and general act. Several weeks ago, I finished my … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: What we need now is a shared commitment to lowering the temperature

In these turbulent political times, Lewis County, and our nation, needs voices of calm more than ever. The recent exchange at the Board of Lewis County Commissioners meeting, where protesters … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: 'Divided’ — A poem on how we’ve forgotten how to grieve together

Sometimes it feels like we’ve forgotten how to grieve together. Where sorrow should unite us, too often anger takes its place. “Divided” was written from watching neighbors turn on … more

9/19/25

Letter to the editor: Honest reporting is appreciated

I would like to thank The Chronicle for their professionalism and commitment to fair reporting. By sending a reporter to City of Winlock council meetings, they provide citizens with accurate … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: We challenge you to read a banned book

“I received threats to my job and my safety, some over email, some over the phone, including one that mentioned my wife by name,” writes high school librarian Gavin Downing about … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: When can we expect fairness?

In response to Mike Kimbrel’s letter on Sept. 14, I must take issue with his biased opinion that Democrats don’t just tax the rich, they tax everybody. In a democracy, everyone is … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: Killing God’s gifts to humanity

Martin Luther King Jr. was a beacon of hope during the civil rights movement; he exemplified the power of non-violent resistance, and his dreams were not merely for equality, they were for … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: How can we reestablish trust in elected officials?

Today, a lot of people don’t like to discuss politics. Families have been broken up over discussions about politics. I think this fact is so widely known that I don’t need to waste space … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: What have we learned this week?

1. People are angry and volatile and need to take a breath. 2. Our public officials need to stop jumping to conclusions without any facts. 3. Taking responsibility for wrongful/hurtful … more

9/15/25

Letter to the editor: Charlie Kirk was murdered for his beliefs

Charlie Kirk is dead. He was murdered by an assailant while debating at a Utah college. A terrible tragedy, but why is this more important than any other death? The fact of the matter is that it … more

9/15/25