I write to discuss the recent Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs “legislative priorities” regarding RCW 13.40.740, which forces police to protect minors’ fourth, …
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1/23/23
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In regard to state Sen. John Braun’s concern about loss of education during COVID-19, or two years of educational loss for students as he indicated, I have a different perspective.
After …
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1/23/23
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Millions of Americans see damage to their health due to air pollution. The U.S. is trying to keep the air pollution to a minimum but it is going to take many years.
According to CNBC, …
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1/20/23
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Animal testing is cruel and very harmful to animals.
Not only that, but it can be harmful to humans. As a pet owner, I couldn't imagine my cat having chemicals dripped in his eyes or …
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1/20/23
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Many students like me have to wake up incredibly early to be on time for school. My school starts at 7:40 a.m.
This can cause many problems for students, such as lack of sleep and …
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1/20/23
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I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and his deputies for the arrest of Amber K. Ingram (AKA Amber K. Rushton or Amber K. Blankinship) the mail theft ring leader …
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1/20/23
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Editor’s Note: The following letter to the editor was written by a Centralia High School student as part of a class assignment.
In school, at any age, the students are showing signs of …
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1/16/23
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Editor’s Note: The following letter to the editor was written by a Centralia High School student as part of a class assignment.
The current education system is failing our children, and …
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1/16/23
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It is fair to say Lewis County is a more than “conservative” area. The 64.44% Lewis County vote for Joe Kent last November, by far the greatest margin in his favor of any county in the …
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1/13/23
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My name is Mitchel Townsend, and I am a Lewis County Republican and the Republican precinct committee officer from the 50th District of Salkum in Lewis County Commissioner District 3 in East Lewis …
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1/13/23
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Last year, the American people rejected extreme election deniers in key races. But we were unable to win every fight, and a tremendous threat to our democracy remains: the new Speaker of the House …
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1/13/23
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Here it is two weeks into the New Year and the sidewalks on Cooks Hill Road and Mellen Street are still in the same shape they were last year.
I was told in the fall by the City of …
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1/13/23
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After admittedly spending 12 years committing 15 felonies, Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in prison. (His tax fraud scheme saved the Trump Organization’s real estate company …
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1/13/23
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As I watch the D.C. House majority Republicans finally do something about the government’s uncontrolled spending, millions of illegal immigrants and the persecution of citizens exercising their …
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1/11/23
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The Centralia School District joins other Washington school districts in saluting our local school board directors during Washington’s annual School Board Appreciation Month in January. This …
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1/9/23
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Regarding Katherine Ford’s letter to the editor “It Is Past Time ...” from Jan. 5, she expresses so much angst and bitterness toward the Lewis County commissioners’ decisions, …
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1/9/23
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This letter is in regards to the letter by Katherine Ford in the Thursday edition of The Chronicle and our sad red county.
Lewis County is a good place to live, raise a family and be a part …
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1/6/23
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To Centralia Mayor Kelly Smith Johnson:
How refreshing to read your upbeat view on the future of Centralia, Kelly.
Goodness knows, we have lots to do to make Centralia …
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1/6/23
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The beginning of a new year is a fresh start and a chance to make the most of the opportunities that come our way.
January is Mental Wellness Month and has been designated to recognize …
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1/6/23
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What a sad county we have become, stuck in the past, living a philosophy of who's right instead of doing what's right.
The Board of County Commissioners is getting Lewis County sued by the YMCA …
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1/4/23
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