The Daily Chronicle

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Letter to the Editor: Out With Murray, in With Smiley

It’s past time to replace Patty Murray as U.S. senator from Washington state. She first ran some 30 years ago as the “Tennis Shoe Mom” — identifying as someone who wanted to … more

6/24/22

Letter to the Editor: Expand the U.S. Supreme Court

To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the U.S. Supreme Court. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Court, bringing the number of justices to 13. It … more

6/24/22

Letter to the Editor: Heidi St. John Would Be and Energetic Advocate for Southwest Washington

I am enthusiastically asking your support for Heidi St. John for Congress. She will be an energetic advocate for Southwest Washington. Here are a few of the reasons I will vote for Heidi, one for … more

6/24/22

Letter to the Editor: We Must Support January 6 House Select Committee

My name is Shawn Bates and I have lived in Chehalis since 2004. In America, voters should have the final say. But Trump and far-right extremists engaged in a criminal conspiracy by helping to … more

6/24/22

Letter to the Editor: How About Something More Than Thoughts, Prayers and Teddy Bears?

On Sept. 11, 2001, close to 3,000 Americans died as a result of an attack on our liberties. We avenged these deaths by devoting the next two decades in disposing of $8 trillion and one million … more

6/22/22

Letter to the Editor: Seniors Treated Unfairly

This is in response to a letter in Tuesday’s edition titled “Disregard for Dignity of Seniors Needs to Stop.” The trouble started when the Department of Licensing couldn’t … more

6/22/22

Letter to the Editor: Disregard for Dignity of Seniors Needs to Stop

Since we moved mom in with us several years ago, we have been filing her taxes for her. This year, for the first time, we were required to show proof of her identity. I went online and downloaded … more

6/20/22

Letter to the Editor: Responding to Morton Police Chief’s Letter on Sheriff Race

This letter is in response to the letter that was written by Roger Morningstar and published in the Saturday edition of The Chronicle. I’ve been a Lewis County resident since 1974 and my … more

6/20/22

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Snaza Had Our Backs When the Chips Were Down

Community is a work in progress in most places I have lived. Family, military, big and small communities, like I'm proud to be part of now. Then there's the law enforcement community of county, state … more

6/17/22

Letter to the Editor: Talk to Your Neighbors and Don’t Fear the ‘Other’

Growing up as a person of color in the U.S. is difficult. There are shared difficulties between all people in this country, but it definitely feels like there are two different worlds within its … more

6/15/22

Letter to the Editor: A Vote for a Republican Puts a Woman’s Health in Jeopardy

This is my rebuttal to Sen. Jim McCune’s June 14 commentary that first appeared at chronline.com: “What the Supreme Court Draft Opinion on Abortion Means for Washington … more

6/15/22

Letter to the Editor: Take Time to Give Your Two Cents

In response to a letter to the editor published June 1 by Sandy Bray and to clarify recent community discussions surrounding sheriff candidates and my interactions with them: Once upon a time a … more

6/13/22

Letter to the Editor: Making Predictions for the Year 2030

It is 2030 and here in Washington state Jay Inslee is still the governor after three failed attempts at becoming president. He continually runs on a green campaign, though many scientists are now … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Read the Constitution, the Best Piece of Legislation Ever Written

A reminder to those that would like to change our constitution to fit their own narrative: the constitution of the United States is considered to be the best piece of legislation and literature ever … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Mass Shootings Are America’s Real ‘Groundhog Day’

So, lower the flag to half-staff. Turn the hymn book to the dog-eared page for "Amazing Grace" and light some candles. We have got the routine down. Mass shootings are America's real "Groundhog … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: In Response to Former Centralia College Professor’s Criticisms

I'm writing in response to Greg Gilbertson's May 25 letter to The Chronicle indicting the quality of education and professionalism of faculty at Centralia College. As a professor of English at … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Republicans, Stand Up

Republicans! Do you believe in our democracy, our form of government? If so, you need to speak up. The election fraud claim is a big lie. We have honest elections. This has been proven in state after … more

6/8/22

Letter to the Editor: Mistreatment of Prospective Employee Disheartening

If we want our youth to value work then employers must value it as well. My son’s recent hiring experience at a Chehalis restaurant is an example of how employers are also responsible for … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Winlock Mayor Responds to Coverage of Recent Meeting

In the Lewis County News’ May 18, 2022, edition, an article was printed and distributed containing inaccuracies and statements which have caused unnecessary confusion. This letter is in … more

6/1/22

Letter to the Editor: Candidate Instigated Controversy at County Republicans Meeting

I was in attendance at the Lewis County Republicans meeting on May 2. I listened as Sheriff Rob Snaza spoke to the audience about coming together and unifying the Republican Party. He also spoke … more

6/1/22