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Letter to the Editor: Let’s Find a Solution to Drug Crisis That Is Rampant for Our Children

March 27, 2023 marked 16 years since I’ve been clean from drugs. Meth was my choice drug. I look back at where I was when I was using and realize just how much I have accomplished. … more

4/3/23

Letter to the Editor: Will Centralia, Lewis County Take Action on New Eyesore?

A few years ago, Lewis County cleaned up two massive eyesores: one on Harrison Avenue and one on Reynolds Avenue. There is now a new one started on North Pearl Street in the 1700 block. This used … more

4/3/23

Letter to the Editor: From Army Wife to Change-Maker — The Inspiring Journey of Lakeda Sullivan

Lakeda Sullivan, a devoted mother, foster mom, and CEO of Touched By One Touched By All, has always been passionate about making a difference in the lives of those around her. While … more

4/3/23

Letter to the Editor: We Can’t Allow More Uncontrolled Property Tax Increases in Lewis County

Visit https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1670 and follow super simple prompts and tell Sen. Jeff Wilson and state Reps. Joel McEntire and Jim Walsh you’re not OK with uncontrolled property tax … more

4/3/23

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Get Real on Capital Gains Income Tax

I write to inject a shot of realism into the new capital gains income tax. Who do you think this will affect? It is high time that the ultra-wealthy of Washington state pay their fair share. … more

3/31/23

Letter to the Editor: Joe Kent is Back, Better Than Ever

Yesterday, my husband and I attended a reception sponsored by Raheem Kassam (Breitbart, National Pulse) at the Chehalis City Farm. Last week, on March 22, Rep. Matt Gaetz and 13 other members of … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: The Courts Have Decided Church and State

To answer Mr. Marty Ansley’s central question in a recent letter, the answer could not have been more clearly written. “Under the U.S. Constitution, one is allowed to pray and worship … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Ignorance Is No Reason to Ban a Youth Camp

This is in response to Kathleen Bieker’s letter to the editor of March 17 regarding a YMCA camp in Mineral. Ms. Bieker objected to the camp because the YMCA is “too woke.” She … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: MGP Town Halls Are Not What They Seem

Red alert. Red alert. Residents of the 3rd Congressional District, we are being manipulated by our current congressional representative, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is using a … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Here Comes Another Money Grab

The Washington state Supreme Court has failed Washingtonians by agreeing to uphold the constitutionality of the state’s capital gains tax. This is yet another way for the government to … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Oh My — Those Pesky Officers Are Handcuffed to Their Doughnuts Again

This letter is in regards to the recent crash in eastern Washington that resulted in the deaths of two children after which troopers claimed state law prevented them from pursuing the … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Only Justification for Levy Is Improved Learning

The only justification for the levy the editorial board speaks for so earnestly is a demonstrable improvement in the quality of student capacities. If your district is pitifully populated … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Congresswoman Should Deliver Answers, Not ‘Weasel Words’

America, including the 3rd Congressional District, is being led closer and closer toward a place where the core values that founded America are non-existent. One of these core values that is being … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Just Say No to Mineral Lake Rezoning for YMCA

I am a Lewis County resident and have been for 60-plus years. I was born in Morton and graduated from high school there. Some of my most special memories were from time spent at Mineral Lake. I am … more

3/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Come Together Saturday to Show Love for a Pioneer Cemetery

In the past few years, we here in Lewis County have seen the sad neglect and demise of several pioneer cemeteries. There are many underlying reasons for their difficulties. On the other hand, there … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Children of Centralia Deserve a Safe, Clean Place to Swim

Hi, my name is Anicee Pruitt and I live and work here in Centralia. I have a 10-year-old daughter who wants to swim in the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool. As a parent and citizen of Centralia we … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Have Patience as Lewis County Authorities Investigate Aron Christensen Death

My intention is not to criticize the family members of Aron Christensen or to criticize the sheriff or prosecutor’s offices’ lengthy procedures regarding Aron’s death near Walupt … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Lawmakers Must Take Action on Early Learning

As a parent, I understand the importance of early learning on a child’s development. In Lewis County, there are a few Head Start locations; however, there are only two locations on the eastern … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Gluesenkamp Perez Supports Fairness for All

This is my response to the letter to the editor condemning Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for voting for the IRS to hire 87,000 agents. I applaud Marie because she read the facts … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on School Levies and Bonds

It’s odd many well educated people can’t grasp the voters of Lewis County are not as dumb as our politicians and educators think. The failures of the school levies are their fault. Many … more

3/13/23