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Letter to the Editor: A Mega Airport in Thurston or Lewis County? WSDOT and Governor’s Expansion Work Untruthful, Misleading

Once again, this is the case with the current effort to decide on a location recommendation for a new mega airport in the Puget Sound region. It is done very skillfully and intentionally through … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Needs Tom Crowson for Assessor

There are two candidates in the race this November for Lewis County assessor. Tom Crowson currently chairs the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE), where citizens come when they are having … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Letter Takes Unfair Line of Attack on Joe Kent

With regard to Mary Jean Dowell’s letter on Sept. 14 titled “Kent Isn’t Familiar With Issues That Matter in 3rd District,” the entire letter is about what Kent doesn’t … more

9/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Vote Experience for District 3 — Vote Harry Bhagwandin

Harry Bhagwandin is: • A 37-year resident of Lewis County living in the heart of rural District 3. • A timber owner, farmer and steward of 65 acres in Onalaska. • A … more

9/21/22

Commissioner Lee Grose visits a Red Cross center in Randle after leaving Packwood through smoke from the Goat Rocks Fire on Friday, Sept. 9.

The Goat Rocks Fire: A Letter to the Community by Commissioner Lee Grose

Editor’s Note: Lee Grose represents East Lewis County on the Board of Lewis County Commissioners. As Lewis County commissioner, I was privileged to be a part of several meetings with … more

By Lee Grose, Lewis County commissioner | 9/20/22

Letter to the Editor: You Are Truly Safer With Sheriff Rob Snaza

I retired from the Centralia Police Department after many years of service to the city. I have known and worked with both candidates for Lewis County sheriff for most of their adult lives. I … more

9/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Death of Queen Raises Questions on Whether Monarchy Should Be Maintained

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who assumed the British throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952, and served with dedication and distinction for 70 years, is an event as … more

9/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Kent Isn’t Familiar With Issues That Matter in 3rd District

I am writing to you because I am a 58-year-old lifelong resident of the lower Columbia River — a continental river drainage that happens to be in a temperate rainforest — and concerned … more

9/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff’s Motives at Fire Questioned

I grew up in Fawnskin, California, population 380. It’s a small mountain community similar to Packwood. Fire threats and looming evacuations were a common signal of the end of summer. I … more

9/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Kent Just Another Radical Extremist in Republican Party

Highly classified documents were found at Donald Trump's home in Florida. Despite Trump's multitude of rationalizations, it was illegal for them to be there. Trump has not stated, and at this … more

9/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Veterans Should Join Meeting in Toledo

“Which branch of the military were you in? Where were you stationed? What was your job?” “I was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam crisis.” “Isn’t that … more

9/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Tracy Murphy Would Bring Accountability and Responsibility Back to Sheriff’s Office

I worked for the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office for 26 years. I served under four sheriffs: Bill Logan, John McCroskey, Steve Mansfield and Rob Snaza. I served in a variety of positions … more

9/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Land Trust Thankful for Successful Gala

The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust hosted a gala fundraising event on Aug. 27, and we want to thank our many friends and donors who came out to the Discovery Trail. Special thanks go to … more

9/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Fears Over Power Grid and Proposed Hydrogen Facility

It's been a while since news of a proposed hydrogen plant at the TransAlta site was reported in The Chronicle. The hoops and joys of economic advancement were the tone of the day. However, a … more

9/7/22

Letter to the Editor: We Need Forward-Thinking Leadership for Lewis County

I loved Aaron Van Tuyl's article on the power rankings of committees. It was a breath of fresh air. It explains a lot about why nothing of substance seems to get done. Our area is growing in … more

9/2/22

Letter to the Editor: More Accessibility Would Be Useful at Chehalis Library

I read a great deal, but I don't go to the Vernetta Smith Timberland Chehalis Library much any more. As I've gotten older, it has become more and more difficult to climb all those stairs to get … more

9/2/22

Lights illuminate rides and carnival games at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Tuesday night in Centralia.

Letter to the Editor: Fair Tradition Woven Into Fabric of Nearly Every U.S. Community

One of my favorite times of the year is the week of the Southwest Washington Fair. County fairs are more than blue ribbons, midways and lemonade shakeups. Boy, do we have some good lemonade … more

8/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Hope and Responsibility: A Dispatch From an Inmate at the Lewis County Jail

On May 13, Judge Andrew Toynbee touched my life with a brush of justice. I’ll never forget his words: “You never take responsibility for your actions and (you) blame the victim.” … more

8/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Podcast Makes It Clear Murphy Is the Right Choice for Sheriff

Thanks so much for the News Dump podcast. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy it. And this last one, where sheriff candidates Tracy Murphy and Rob Snaza were both interviewed, was epic. Those … more

8/17/22

Letter to the Editor: Centralia ER Nurses Perform Superhuman Work on a Daily Basis

Let me start by saying that I am not a nurse, but I do work at the hospital here in Centralia, and I would like to pay a tribute to the nurses that work in our emergency room. They are often … more

8/17/22