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Letter to the editor: Murder of CEO shines light on shameful billionaire class

The recent murder of the United Health Care CEO should open the eyes of the billionaire class of America. For such a small segment of our society to control such a large portion of the … more

12/16/24

From left, Lee Coumbs, Daryl Lund and Bill Brumsickle.

Letter to the editor: Mourning the loss of three incredible local men

The past couple of weeks have seen great loss of caring, giving, selfless community leadership. The passing of three local legends has occurred: • Bill T. Brumsickle, Centralia … more

12/13/24

Lee Coumbs hands Bonnie Canaday a flag while announcing floats during the Centralia Summerfest parade in July 2022.

Letter to the editor: Lee Coumbs touched the lives of thousands of people

I want to add to the story of how Lee Coumbs touched lives. I first met Lee in 1971 when he came to Centralia High School as an agriculture teacher when I was a counselor. I quickly … more

12/13/24

Letter to the editor: Clearing the record on opposition to initiatives

Once again, I’m trying to understand how letter writer Bruce Peterson has managed to distort the intent of my Nov. 21 letter to the opinions page of The Chronicle. My letter was referring to … more

12/13/24

Letter to the editor: Thoughts on juvenile detention, voting and Christmas

Thanksgiving has just passed and Christmas and Hanukkah will begin on the same day. Have you bought or made presents under the tree if you are Christian, and will you give coins to your children if … more

12/13/24

Letter to the editor: Stop the murder of unborn babies

In response to 16-year-old Samantha Falkner's letter to the editor on Nov. 28: Young lady, you should thank your mother every day for deciding to not abort you. If she had, you would have no … more

12/11/24

Letter to the editor: PUD commissioner is innocent until proven guilty

I, like everyone who reads this letter, am against graft in our government. I also support our legal right to a “presumption of innocence,” which means that an accused person is … more

12/11/24

Daryl Lund poses for a photo at his new Minuteman Press shop in Chehalis on Feb. 8, 2024.

Letter to the editor: Daryl Lund was a gentle giant and a legendary public servant

I was saddened to learn of the premature death of Daryl Lund, who as noted, loomed large in the life of Chehalis for most of his 63 years. In my mind, he was a humble, kind and gentle giant who … more

12/9/24

Letter to the editor: Be careful when making decisions on Lewis County 911 center funding

I would encourage the Lewis County commissioners to be very careful regarding modifications to current 911 funding. The new 911 center will require from four to five years (yes, years) to bring … more

12/9/24

Letter to the editor: Stalking is not love

Stalking is a terrifying violation of personal safety and privacy, affecting millions of people each year. The emotional toll it takes on victims is profound, causing anxiety, depression and even … more

12/9/24

Letter to the editor: Name, image and likeness deals shouldn’t be offered to high schoolers

Not long ago, a 15-year-old star quarterback in Alabaster, Alabama, named Trent Seaborn was given an offer that seemed impossible to refuse. This student is the reigning All-County First Team … more

12/9/24

Letter to the editor: How to make high school more bearable for students

As I sit down at my table typing away while fighting the urge to not just give up on this assignment completely and go to bed knowing I would still only get six hours of sleep tonight, I let out a … more

12/9/24

Letter to the editor: Medical commission wrong to punish local doctor

I am a little late with this letter to the editor, but nevertheless, it needs to be said. I am writing in defense of Dr. Guito C. Winfield, who was accused of malpractice by the Washington … more

12/6/24

Letter to the editor: Where are the Christmas lights on Tower Avenue?

I’m very disappointed that the City of Centralia has chosen not to put up the Christmas lights across Tower Avenue this year. They need new lights and can’t be bothered to go get … more

12/6/24

Letter to the editor: On both sides of the fence at the same time

I find it ironic that coming a day after our local radio personalities gleefully assured us that the Biden Era of evil, budget-busting subsidies will soon subside and evaporate, we get an article … more

12/6/24

Letter to the editor: Can otherworldly guests please share the secret to converting mass to energy?

One of the most profound scientific discoveries of the 20th century revealed that mass is simply an extremely concentrated form of energy. Scientists even determined that the energy in any given … more

12/6/24

Letter to the editor: Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display opens Dec. 6

The Fort Borst Park drive-thru light display will open to the public on Friday, Dec. 6. People of all ages are invited to enjoy colorful holiday displays from the comfort of your vehicle. … more

11/29/24

Letter to the editor: Giving thanks for ‘Team Centralia’

ving, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who makes the Centralia School District such a remarkable place to learn, work and grow. I am thankful for our … more

11/29/24

Letter to the editor: People need to treat customer service workers better

We have all heard the horror stories of working customer service. According to NELP, the National Employment Law Project, an employee who worked at McDonald’s reported that a man hit her … more

11/29/24

Letter to the editor: Trump’s policies helped country turn ‘right’ again

The commentary in the Nov. 12 Chronicle by the Seattle Times writer really missed the mark. Obviously, being a Seattle reporter, he’s going to be liberal and wonder how the left lost and most … more

11/29/24