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Letter to the Editor: Criminals Don’t Care About Gun Laws

A recent letter to the editor published by The Chronicle suggests guns are inherently dangerous and should be subject to more legal control. It obviously never occurred to him that … more

5/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Centralia Business Saved My Father’s Life

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank a local business and its staff for saving my father’s life on April 22. The Cup coffee stand on North Pearl Street in Centralia helped … more

5/24/23

Letter to the Editor: Unpacking State Senator’s Claim on Gun Violence

In a commentary published in The Chronicle on April 22, state Sen. John Braun argues that the problem with gun violence in America is not an overabundance of firearms, but "violence period. Take away … more

5/19/23

Letter to the Editor: The Government Is Not to Blame for Your Economic Status

The purpose and subject of this letter is personal responsibility, actions and consequences. The government is not to blame, federal, state or local, for your individual economic success. The choices … more

5/19/23

Letter to the Editor: Give Me A Break

In a small gathering of friends, strangers and acquaintances, a man begins an oration of his experience in producing plays in our schools and colleges. All of a sudden his ship runs aground when he … more

5/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Why I Voted Against the Centralia School Levy

This letter is in response to Centralia School Board member Vicki Jackson’s question, “I understand you can vote no. I’d just love to hear why.” First, I’d … more

5/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Biden Has Delivered Disaster as President

In response to Marty Ansley’s gushing over President Biden and his vitriolic attack on President Trump, he obviously gets his information from the Cartoon News Network (CNN) or one of the other … more

5/17/23

Letter to the Editor: A Vote for Men in Women’s Sports

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez just voted to allow biological men to continue to participate in women’s sports. This is an insult to all the women who worked to gain parity in a world … more

5/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Let a Jury Decide on Christensen Case

It is obvious that there is something not right about the Aron Christensen case from the onset. Someone is being protected. I find it so hard to believe that a person can shoot and kill someone, hide … more

5/5/23

Letter to the Editor: Seat Belts Save Lives

I’m writing to encourage everyone to wear their seat belt, but most of us already do that. Nearly 94 percent of us in Washington buckle up, and in Lewis County we’re doing even better at … more

5/5/23

Letter to the Editor: Centralia School District, Please Preserve Strings Program

I am a parent who is concerned about the recent Centralia School District levy failure leading to cuts to our strings program. The strings program has been enormously important to our family and … more

5/5/23

Letter to the Editor: Biden Is Precisely the Right Man for the Moment

In a recent letter, Mitchel Townsend enumerates (without evidence) what he views as the many inadequacies of President Joe Biden and the Democrats. Regarding the Chinese spy balloon episode, … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Washington Needs to Improve Foster Care System

Foster care reform is a huge deal for me. At the moment I am writing this email, I'm now 29 years old. I spent nine years growing up in Washington state’s foster care system. I can say … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Winlock Mayor’s Hiring as Reserve Further Called Into Question

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) provides training for all Washington state certified peace officers. The Chronicle has previously reported on concerns regarding Winlock … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Why I Voted Against Centralia School Levy

I would like to respond to a comment that Centralia school board member Vicki Jackson made in an article in The Chronicle several days ago. She said, “I understand you can vote no. I’d … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Contemplating Failure of Centralia School Levy

In regard to the most recent article on the Centralia school levy’s probable failure, some people asked the question, why? My thoughts are, do they really want to know, or was it … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Port of Centralia Reporting Appalling

During my weekly review of the news from the town I grew up in, I came across an article that caused me to say enough is enough. I have to say something. The article I am referring to reported … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Pope’s Position Might Be Filled, But He Can’t Be Replaced

I was not surprised to hear that Dr. Isaac Pope would not run for reelection on the Chehalis City Council. I was, however, sad. This man is one of a kind. His dedication and impact in the … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Braun’s Response to Gun Ban Hollow

Come on, Sen. John Braun, it’s you and other politicians who are supposed to serve us who must do better. In your recent commentary “State Democrats’ Ban on Certain Firearms … more

5/1/23

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Lawmakers on Gun Control Laws

In his recent commentary, Chronicle publisher Chad Taylor decries the Washington legislators’ ban of assault weapons as a “knee-jerk reaction” to the problem and proceeds to … more

5/1/23