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Letter to the editor: Braun another MAGA lackey with lips firmly affixed to King Donald's backside

In announcing his candidacy for the Washington Third Congressional District U.S. House seat currently held by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Republican state Sen. John Braun stated, "I look … more

8/13/25

Letter to the editor: Let’s preserve our buildings for future generations

Having been born and raised here, I’ve been fortunate enough to have gotten to know the different businesses and historical buildings that give our town its uniqueness. I think a thought … more

8/13/25

Letter to the editor: Centralia School Board’s commitment to the community

The Centralia School District (CSD) Board recently created and signed the following commitment. I believe it is an example of their continuing commitment to the students of our community. … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: When 80-20 isn’t a non-issue

A reasonable and responsible county party should rely on data to drive decisions — not on the loudest voices in the room or one person’s bad experience at a school board meeting. … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: It is time to speak up, before we are no longer allowed to

Freedom of speech is the foundation of our democracy, a sacred right that allows us to express dissent, share ideas and hold our leaders accountable. But under the Trump administration, this … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: Republicans are stealing from the poor to give to the rich

Here’s some history: Once Ronald Reagan was elected, the Republicans have taken advantage of the middle-class by destroying workers unions, taxing unemployment, taxing Social Security and you … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: Keep Trump’s Epstein ties in mind when voting in midterms

The recent bipartisan interest in discovering the truth regarding the extent to which the president engaged in Jeffrey Epstein’s pedophilia ring is all over the news. Trump’s efforts to … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: Doesn’t everyone who served deserve access to VA care?

When I read that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs had cut guidelines that prevent doctors from discriminating against patients based on their political beliefs or marital status, I thought … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: City and county must do a better job of transparency on massive road project

Imagine you just moved to Centralia a month ago from near Olympia. You and your spouse are senior citizens, looking for a house in a quiet neighborhood to enjoy your retirement. You sign the … more

8/11/25

Letter to the editor: Lewis County Knews is a bitterness factory

Let’s be honest: The Lewis County Knews Facebook page isn’t satire. It’s a bitterness factory dressed up in sarcasm and snide memes, pretending to offer humor when what it’s … more

8/8/25

Letter to the editor: Open letter to U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on Epstein files

Tons of Americans from various backgrounds, including party affiliates and independents, agree on this issue. Earlier this year, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Jeffrey Epstein client … more

8/6/25

Letter to the editor: We peasants need to band together in solidarity and vote in our own interests

I recently attended a rally in support of rural health care and our local hospital in Morton Washington. It was organized by East Lewis County Democrats and Rural Lewis County Indivisibles. There … more

8/6/25

Letter to the editor: United Way of Lewis County came through for the Borst Home and so much more

In 2017, I was impersonating Mary Borst and volunteering at the Borst Home, which is 165 years old, and the pioneer school that had been built to make this area a wonderful opportunity for local … more

8/6/25

Letter to the editor: Sexual predators don’t make America great

Sexual misconduct scandals are not new in American politics, nor are they partisan. Since 1974, both parties have faced roughly 20 federal-level sex scandals, and at the state level, the numbers … more

8/6/25

Letter to the editor: You should be concerned by Washington Forest Practices Board proposal

The Washington Forest Practices Board is proposing new legislation pushed by the Washington Department of Ecology that will affect all of us financially. The Washington Forest Practices Board … more

7/30/25

Letter to the editor: Let’s keep improving our streets together to keep making Centralia better

Please vote yes to renew the upcoming Transportation Benefit District (TBD) .2% sales tax to improve Centralia’s streets. I spent 41-plus years serving the citizens of the City of … more

7/30/25

Letter to the editor: MGP’s rubber-stamping of Trump’s mass deportation agenda is reason for her to be replaced

A recent Guardian report said that migrants at a Miami ICE jail were shackled with their hands tied behind their backs and made to kneel to eat food from styrofoam plates like dogs. Detainees were … more

7/30/25

Letter to the editor: Health care in East Lewis County is doomed

On the Fourth of July, President Trump signed a budget bill that is likely to devastate health care in East Lewis County. The budget bill — called the Big Beautiful Bill Act — is a … more

7/30/25

Letter to the editor: Another day, another outrage

This outrage is closer to home than the political yelling match which has consumed the country. It’s a sign. A sign of the future? I hope not. I was out for a run. It was one of those … more

7/30/25

Letter to the editor: Does anyone still believe that Trump is working for the people?

Our president makes no decisions without ensuring that he benefits personally from them. No president has used the office to enrich himself and his family in such a blatant fashion. Since … more

7/30/25