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Letter to the editor: Don’t forget Green Hill; don’t let the cycle continue

Aug. 31, 2025, marked two years since the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) raided Green Hill School in Chehalis. Green Hill isn’t just another juvenile facility — it is our … more

9/5/25

Letter to the editor: Commissioner’s thoughts on national politics are not relevant

Sean Swope, you’re at it again. Let me remind you that you are a county commissioner in a small, rural county, one of the 3,223 counties in the U.S. That's about as low on the national … more

9/5/25

Letter to the Editor: We are going to accomplish great things in the coming year, superintendent says

As we welcome students back for a new school year, I am filled with excitement and optimism about the journey ahead. Each new year offers a fresh opportunity to build on our successes and to reaffirm … more

9/3/25

Letter to the editor: Questions for county commissioner after courthouse protest

Sean Swope, I was really hoping to get your attention by showing up on Aug. 25. Even though I’m pretty sure you weren’t there, I was pleased to see you responded to one of my statements … more

8/29/25

Letter to the editor: Tyranny and overreach are not acceptable behaviors, now or ever

The latest round of overreach by the Trump regime includes threatening cities with military deployment. Do you know who does that? Dictators do. Also notice that the cities he is threatening are … more

8/27/25

Letter to the editor: Dems have been whining since Hillary Clinton’s loss

Letter writer Dennis Shain of Centralia must have mixed up the political parties. He stated that the Republicans are big whiners. Obviously, he’s confused. It wasn’t the Republicans … more

8/27/25

Letter to the editor: All mail-in voting has been forced upon Washington state voters for decades

Regarding the article on Washington state all mail voting, reprinted from The Olympian. Assumptions are made in this article, such as the opening paragraph referring to it as a “statewide … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: Hocus POTUS — response to a recent inspiring letter

When it comes to “whining,” the GOP is the all time champion. Counter their drivel with information and logic, and all you get back is vile name calling and threats. I’ve … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: ‘Woke’ is a duty, not an insult

How can Trump and MAGA supporters not see the disturbing truth that their movement is embracing fascism? It is as if they are desecrating the sacrifices of the brave World War II veterans who fought … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: Aspergillus mold — a hidden threat in our homes

Two years ago, my family began renting what seemed like a safe and well-kept home in Lacey. Soon after moving in, they started suffering from unexplained fatigue, coughing and other respiratory … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: Keep our federal government workforce non-partisan

I urge you to write to your congressional representatives in support of the Saving Civil Service Act. Keep our federal government non-partisan. Please talk to your colleagues on the other … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: Kittens found in box near Riffe Lake deserved better

While out exploring the area, we pulled into the park and campground near Riffe Lake. In the parking lot we found a “Huggies” diaper box with a couple of holes punched in the top. As … more

8/25/25

Letter to the editor: Columnist’s claims are nowhere near the truth

I was shocked this morning, reading a commentary from Zac Eckstein, the current chair of the Lewis County Democratic Party. He makes some astounding claims that are nowhere near the truth. He … more

8/22/25

Letter to the editor: We should not let our neighbors go hungry

With the recent passing of the federal budget bill, more than 900,000 Washingtonians could lose all or some of their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, according to the … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: Chronicle should quit publishing the whining of liberal readers

Three recent opinion pieces caught my attention, and at opposite ends of the political spectrum. Columnist John McCroskey spoke of the problem of government costs being out of control. A letter … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: Proposal is another expansion of President Trump’s illegal use of U.S. troops on American soil

The Posse Comitatus Act, enacted in 1878, is a U.S. federal law that prohibits the use of the U.S. military for civilian law enforcement purposes with the punishment of a fine and up to two years in … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: Trump, like predecessors, piles on national debt

Let’s consider what we really want before we vote. Early in his second term, our current president showed us all what mattered to him most. On Jan. 24, 2025, Trump announced the immediate … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: A clarification on religious freedom, leadership and misunderstanding

A few years ago, while serving on the Centralia City Council, I publicly expressed concern about an incident involving our mayor confronting a downtown business owner based on what she had heard … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: Keep Washington Working Act does more to protect criminals than families

Gov. Bob Ferguson wants you to believe the Keep Washington Working Act protects families and law abiding immigrants. The truth? It keeps dangerous criminals on our streets, shields … more

8/18/25

Letter to the editor: Enough is enough — tackling rental greed and political inaction for ‘everyone’

“Everyone” deserves a safe, stable and affordable place to call home. Yet, in communities like ours, the current rental market continues to squeeze budgets and dreams, especially for our … more

8/13/25