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Letter to the editor: State program falls short, puts unfair burden on landlords

I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program, a taxpayer-funded initiative under the Department of Social and Health Services … more

9/20/23

Letter to the editor: Timing, location and leadership provide opportunities for Lewis County

As Washington state competes to secure more than 1 billion in federal grants to help spur the development of our state’s green hydrogen economy, the work of our local elected leaders and … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Homeless, jobless and unable to find work due to age and experience

Greetings. I write this day in sorrow. After a long working life, a career, as an older worker, age 60, I find myself in despair as I have applied for over 900 job positions in close to two years and … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Spread of Flock security cameras creates questions about privacy

With the introduction of Flock Safety’s mass surveillance cameras in communities around Lewis County, I have concerns and questions about how these systems potentially infringe on the rights of … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Commissioner’s approach to non-existent mask mandate rings hollow

This is in response to the article published Sept. 13 regarding a Lewis County commissioner's meeting on mask mandates, and to address the quotes of the most vocal opponent of masks, Commissioner … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: New Centralia liquidation store a buyer’s delight

Thank you so much for the article on the new AMZing liquidation store across Tower Avenue from Dawn's Delectables in Centralia. As the article stated, the store buys returns from Amazon and … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Economic Alliance is a valuable asset for Lewis County

As a longtime Chehalis resident, business owner and City of Chehalis councilor, it is my pleasure to submit this letter of support for the Economic Alliance of Lewis County. I wanted to make it known … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Do you approve of the federal government making free speech a crime?

This letter is addressing the currently most dangerous change happening in our country today, the fact that many Americans are agreeing with our Democrat leaders using the nearly unlimited power of … more

9/18/23

Letter to the editor: Green Hill School needs systemic overhaul

This letter is regarding the search warrant that was just executed on Green Hill School by the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET). Green Hill School is the state of Washington's long-term … more

9/13/23

Letter to the editor: National news is concerning, but important

For the most part, I pay little attention to events outside of our state and Lewis County. Quite frankly, mundane events in other states do not interest me that much and have little … more

9/13/23

Letter to the editor: Respect should be shown to Joe Kent

I'm very, very sad that the newspaper is bashing Joe Kent, my brother in the Lord who is running for Congress in 2024. People need to have more respect for Joe Kent, who’s running for Congress … more

9/13/23

Letter to the editor: Commissioners allowed disgraced former Morton chief to remain while ousting Brock

A short time after his resignation from the City of Morton, the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) was made aware of concerns surrounding former police chief Roger Morningstar during public … more

9/6/23

Letter to the editor: Take the politicians out of climate change debate

This letter is in response to Nick Wheeler’s letter concerning climate change. His assertion that climate change is real and needs to be dealt with is interesting. He claims we need … more

9/6/23

Letter to the editor: We need local agriculture to survive and thrive

I am writing this as an addendum to the chair’s report from Luke Moerke in the recent Economic Report in The Chronicle. It is great to see the Economic Alliance taking an interest in … more

9/6/23

Letter to the editor: Commissioner’s comments on homeless were out of line

In an Aug. 16 interview regarding homeless Lewis County families, Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope is reported as saying, “I think, maybe, it is time for some of these folks to have to go … more

9/6/23

Letter to the editor: Climate change is real and represents a great threat to our future

Last week's letter to the editor by Robert Crocker really struck a nerve with me. He claimed that Vivek Ramaswamy was the only one of the eight Republican presidential candidates that knows that … more

9/4/23

Letter to the editor: The rough ride to Vancouver

I travel down to Vancouver every three months for my dentist appointments. My husband does the driving because he has nerves of steel. I close my eyes and pray that we make it down to our destination … more

9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Shocking political discourse reaches a new level

One morning in the not-so-distant past, a point was made on the air about two political opponents who had resorted to an unheard level of sophistication in attempting to best each other. This … more

9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Transform the limits of adventure with connectivity

I’ve recently seen a number of articles and columns discussing how the expiration of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum authority means that next generation … more

9/1/23

Letter to the editor: Centralia School District rising strong in new school year

We are excited for the year ahead. We are embarking on a new school year and a new opportunity to influence the learning and lives of our Centralia School District students. The Centralia School … more

9/1/23