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Letter to the editor: Charlie Kirk’s death will not silence the truth — it will only make it grow louder

Enough is enough. Charlie Kirk has now become one of the most infamous modern-day martyrs — a man who boldly carried Christian values everywhere he went. His voice stirred hearts, shook … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: The Democrats don’t actually soak the rich — they soak everybody

There are three kinds of voters in our country today: Those who work for a living and produce something of value; those who save and invest and benefit from owning capital; and those who wish to live … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: If you don’t read the article, why waste time commenting?

A recent letter to the editor lamented lack of balance in The Chronicle’s opinion section. It seems to me that lately, we’ve been seeing letters and opinions from different sides of our … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: We need John Braun in Congress; come meet him

If you believe we need, and deserve, responsible leadership and local representation in Washington, D.C., here is a great opportunity for you. Sen. John Braun is running for Third Congressional … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: In support of state Sen. John Braun for the Third Congressional District

Please plan to attend the fundraising reception for state Sen. John Braun (who is running for the Third Congressional District seat) at Jester’s Auto Museum located at 321 Hamilton Road, … more

9/12/25

Letter to the editor: Mail-in voting opposition doesn’t consider seniors, disabled

I have to say I am shocked by Cheryl Matthiesen’s letter to the editor. I am guessing she is in her 40’s and ablebodied, as she sure did not take into account the thousands of … more

9/10/25

Letter to the editor: Why not the Department of Justice as the Department of Just ICE?

In an act that is bizarre even by the standards of this presidency, Donald Trump has announced that he intends to rename the Department of Defense, which was created in its current form by President … more

9/10/25

Letter to the editor: Third Congressional District isn’t Trump country — it’s populist country

Much has been made of the Cook Political Report’s claim that Washington’s Third Congressional District is a +2.5 Republican district. That number has become a crutch for Democratic … more

9/8/25

Letter to the editor: Time to quit publishing whining MAGA letters

According to Mr. Peterson's letter of Aug. 19, it looks like The Chronicle should also quit publishing the whining of MAGA's when all they can do is whine about the liberals. It's that old … more

9/8/25

Letter to the editor: Those who plan death for others forfeit their liberty and rights

We have a 13-year-old in Pierce County with guns, manifestos and a target. Let him do life. At that age, there is no redeeming the kid. The safety of every other school kid outweighs the … more

9/8/25

Become a friend of the Vernetta Smith Timberland Chehalis Library

We all need a friend. A friend is a person whom one knows, likes and trusts, a comrade, an ally for a cause. Are you aware of a wonderful cause right here in Chehalis? I’m talking … more

9/8/25

Letter to the editor: Is cruelty and malice the new normal for America?

Once, we were seen as a beacon of hope, a nation that stood for liberty, compassion and justice. Today, too many see us as cruel and vindictive. What has happened to our humanity? To be clear, I … more

9/8/25

Letter to the editor: The Chronicle’s commentary problem

I’ve been saying this for a while. I even shared my thoughts directly with the editor and publisher of the Chronicle in direct emails previously. Apparently, my concerns fell on deaf ears. … more

9/6/25

Letter to the editor: County’s decisions around Packwood will stall the fragile momentum we’ve fought hard to build

The Lewis County Planning Commission seems determined to apply big-city housing regulations to Packwood — a town with a fragile, rural, tourism-centered economy and a totally different set of … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: A proposal to meet regional airport needs

Crawford Mountain International Airport? Crawford Mountain is located 2 miles north of the Lewis County line, 5 miles east of Tenino and 5 miles west of Rainier. It is a 1,440-foot peak in … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Attacks on Catholics cause for concern across the globe

Not long ago I wrote about the importance of religious freedom and the danger of government overreach into sacred spaces like the Catholic confessional. But threats to the Catholic faith are not just … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: MAGA lies pile up almost hourly now

A new giant wave of MAGA/King Donnie of Orange lies breaks upon the American public almost hourly now. But tariff inflation is coming. Walmart and Home Depot say they cannot continue to eat the … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Can I feel freedom as my country becomes fascist?

Surreal. The sky is still blue. Even the moon is still there on a cloudy Northwest night. Odd, but this is the same feeling I had when I was thinking of leaving a bad marriage. It took leaving the … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Columnist’s take on August farewells appreciated

Good morning, Dr. Richard Stride. Your recent commentary in The Chronicle on August Farewells is simply one of the best articles I have ever read. It really resonated with me to … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Let's make sure Winlock's government listens to all of us

Good local government means being responsible with our town's business and being open with the people you serve. While a leader must sometimes make tough decisions quickly, especially in an … more

9/5/25