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Letter to the editor: A big ‘thank you’ to the leaders of this Screen-Free Weekend

If you’re reading this in the printed newspaper, good for you! Sitting down with your local paper is one of the great, timeless delights of life. Add a cup of coffee, a family member (of … more

4/24/26

Letter to the editor: Publisher feigns neutrality while only critiquing Democrats

Chad Taylor has every right to criticize Gov. Bob Ferguson. He is fair game. But he loses me when he tries to frame that criticism as somehow above partisan politics when he is doing the opposite. … more

4/24/26

Letter to the editor: Thank seniors for their leadership

Since arriving in Lewis County, I’ve enjoyed taking part in several rallies and sign-waving events to defend democracy in our country. Part of the fun is reading the coverage of the events … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: Did our lawmakers violate their oaths with illegal income tax?

Each of our legislators and other elected officials avow an “oath of office” before filling their elected position. Senators and representatives endorse their oath in accordance with SB … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: MGP still has the best chance to defeat Republicans

As a Democrat, I was very interested in the article concerning Mr. Brent Hennrich’s campaign kickoff. And as a Democrat, I am even more interested in keeping Washington’s Third Congressional … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: I hope police are following the law on drones

Your recent “Eye in the Sky” article seems to imply, according to Centralia Police Department Commander David Clary, that the use of drones is being conducted under FAA part 107. I hope the … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: TACO Tuesday strikes again in Iran

Recently, the NCAA playoffs were on TV and teams were playing in the Final Four to see who would make it to the finals. I can imagine the pressure on all four teams was tremendous; the reward … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: Trump shouldn’t be in office with criminal past

Calls for a gas tax holiday avoid the real problem. This isn’t about the state government making the best of chaos from D.C. What is the real problem? Mr. Trump attacked Iran without … more

4/20/26

Letter to the editor: Not putting your name on accusations is the action of a coward

“Anonymous complaints” against a Lewis County sheriff candidate are being taken seriously and being “investigated” and apparently being made public by our state police training organization … more

4/17/26

Letter to the editor: We are fortunate to have dedicated telecommunicators

April 13-18 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and I want to recognize the 911 telecommunicators who serve Lewis County. They work 24 hours a day, every day of the year, answering … more

4/17/26

Letter to the editor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is still the best choice for Congress

As U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, enters another highly contested congressional race, plenty of liberals and conservatives are expressing dissatisfaction with her actions. With … more

4/8/26

Letter to the editor: Washington’s childcare system is on the brink

Washington’s childcare system and economic stability are on the brink. As a provider serving 40 children, I work two jobs and often forgo my own paycheck to pay my staff. This is not … more

4/8/26

Letter to the editor: Is Sheriff Sanders the most libertarian sheriff in Washington?

At a time when trust in government is low, transparency and community involvement matter more than ever, especially in law enforcement. That’s why it’s worth asking: is Thurston County … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: George Washington’s fears have been realized

At the end of his presidential terms in 1796, George Washington, in his farewell address, (extensively quoted here) expressed confidence in the general health of the union but warned about dangers he … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: Proposed surface mine expansion needs more scrutiny

A proposed surface mine expansion in Thurston County (projects 2024104732 and 2023103604) deserves closer public attention — not only for what it is, but for where it is proposed. This is not … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: We are spending a billion dollars a day to be made fools of

While our armed forces have achieved an unbroken series of tactical victories in the Iranian "excursion," there is little evidence of a strategic purpose being served. Rather, the war began with … more

4/6/26

Letter to the editor: $83 million to buy six traffic lights?

I read an article where Sen. John Braun was saying he secured $70 million for Lewis County. He went on to explain where the money was going. However, just recently, the WSDOT spent $83 … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: A library without staff isn’t a library

Public libraries were never meant to be reduced to buildings full of books. The Timberland Regional Library system is moving forward with layoffs of 61 frontline workers and shifting some … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: As Trump insults the late Robert Mueller, what does Braun say?

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who died Friday night, March 20, 2026, was a Republican. He honorably served GOP President George W. Bush and Democratic President Barack Obama. Director … more

4/4/26

Letter to the editor: The score you’re missing in real estate

I spent 15 years building deeply energy-efficient homes as founder of Green Canopy, a deep green residential developer, and now as co-founder of Helix Build. In all those years developing, … more

4/4/26