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Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council should accept port’s offer

I am writing to express my support for the offer the Port of Centralia has made to end the warehouse moratorium. The proposal addresses the most pressing issues that drove the moratorium to … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: How is Centralia measuring progress as council details what it doesn’t want?

While following the discussion surrounding the warehouse moratorium and the LPC proposal, and I keep coming back to the same question: How are we measuring progress toward the future we say we … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council is right to ask questions of developer

I’ve been reading with interest the ongoing debate concerning the future of our hometown, Centralia. The situation reminds me of the story of the blind men and the elephant — depending … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: It is not the library’s job to restrict books

I am, in many ways, a shining example of the corrupting influence of the library. I grew up in Pullman, and I was introduced to the library very young. My mom would let me run free while she … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: There is no pornography in the library’s children’s section

Lewis County Commissioner Swope has alleged in vague terms, lacking any concrete examples, that the Timberland Regional Library system (TRL) and its librarians are “grooming” children, offering … more

6/26/26

Letter to the editor: What comes next after the fatal flaws?

Your story highlighting the indefinite pause on the fatally flawed mega-dam proposal at Pe Ell brought welcome news to all of us working to stop this enormously expensive boondoogle. The latest … more

6/17/26

Letter to the editor: Where is Glusenkamp Perez on Olympia taxes and affordability?

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez already voted to raise our federal taxes, so now I want to know: as a Washingtonian, what does she think of all the new taxes coming out of Olympia? She’s … more

6/15/26

Letter to the editor: Centralia City Council’s actions raise serious concerns

Shifting goalposts: The City of Centralia’s handling of the warehouse moratorium raises serious concerns about openness and good-faith participation in the mediation process. While a temporary … more

6/15/26

Letter to the editor: From personal computers to the digital cage

In 1968, I started my career as a young systems engineer with IBM. By the mid-1980s, in my early 40s, I was running a business developing training materials that taught people how to use personal … more

6/12/26

Letter to the editor: John Braun is the best choice to represent us in Congress

John Braun is running for Congress. I’ve worked for him since he became a state senator and have come to know him as a legislator and friend. There are many reasons to vote for him. I will share a … more

6/12/26

Letter to the editor: Condescending tone of Centralia city councilors shocking

After years of being on the road traveling for work, I am finally able to reconnect with the community that I love. I attended the June 9 Centralia City Council meeting and I was frankly … more

6/12/26

Letter to the editor: Do not trust anyone who tells you that police keep you safe

Jared Niewenhuis, council member for the City of Bellevue, is wrong in his commentary recently published at www.chronline.com when he tries to convince your readers that more police equals more … more

5/27/26

Letter to the editor: We owe our neighbors better — starting with our words

I do not know when we started calling an encampment in Olympia “The Jungle,” but I have publicly declared that I will stop. While I cannot tell other people what to say, I realized how much that … more

5/27/26

Letter to the editor: Freedom is never certain and democracy is always fragile

During the early decades of the past century, an America enlarged by victory in the first world war and enhanced by the advent of radio, motion pictures and the motor car enjoyed a renaissance that … more

5/27/26

Letter to the editor: We proudly and wholeheartedly support Tracy Murphy for sheriff

My husband, Paul, and I are proud to offer our unwavering support for Tracy Murphy as he runs for Lewis County sheriff. We have known Tracy throughout his entire law enforcement career. When … more

5/27/26

Letter to the editor: We need an adult somewhere in our government

I don’t know about you, but I am drained. I know it’s by design in our current society but, dang, even the local politics is starting to take a toll. The current president and his … more

5/27/26

Letter to the editor: Mossyrock firefighters provide life-saving training for students

On behalf of the Mossyrock High School class of 2029, we would like to thank Lewis County Fire District 3 for providing CPR and AED training to the Mossyrock freshmen class. Their willingness to … more

5/25/26

Letter to the editor: Indemnity for county officials a case of government protecting government

In roughly one minute last Tuesday morning, Lewis County commissioners moved, seconded and approved indemnification protections tied to the Paul Bromm lawsuit, giving us a stark view of how … more

5/25/26

Letter to the editor: A man or woman is only as good as their word

During the current upheaval and political turmoil, I strive to remain true to myself and the values by which I have tried to live my life. One of those tried and true measures of any man or … more

5/25/26

Letter to the editor: What was WSDOT thinking on Interstate 5 bridge work?

I’m writing this letter concerning the Interstate 5 bridge resurfacing in the Chehalis-Centralia area, and the resulting “speed bumps” the construction has caused. As a truck driver who … more

5/25/26