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Letter to the Editor: Joe Kent is Back, Better Than Ever

Yesterday, my husband and I attended a reception sponsored by Raheem Kassam (Breitbart, National Pulse) at the Chehalis City Farm. Last week, on March 22, Rep. Matt Gaetz and 13 other members of … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: The Courts Have Decided Church and State

To answer Mr. Marty Ansley’s central question in a recent letter, the answer could not have been more clearly written. “Under the U.S. Constitution, one is allowed to pray and worship … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Ignorance Is No Reason to Ban a Youth Camp

This is in response to Kathleen Bieker’s letter to the editor of March 17 regarding a YMCA camp in Mineral. Ms. Bieker objected to the camp because the YMCA is “too woke.” She … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: MGP Town Halls Are Not What They Seem

Red alert. Red alert. Residents of the 3rd Congressional District, we are being manipulated by our current congressional representative, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is using a … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Here Comes Another Money Grab

The Washington state Supreme Court has failed Washingtonians by agreeing to uphold the constitutionality of the state’s capital gains tax. This is yet another way for the government to … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Oh My — Those Pesky Officers Are Handcuffed to Their Doughnuts Again

This letter is in regards to the recent crash in eastern Washington that resulted in the deaths of two children after which troopers claimed state law prevented them from pursuing the … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Only Justification for Levy Is Improved Learning

The only justification for the levy the editorial board speaks for so earnestly is a demonstrable improvement in the quality of student capacities. If your district is pitifully populated … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Congresswoman Should Deliver Answers, Not ‘Weasel Words’

America, including the 3rd Congressional District, is being led closer and closer toward a place where the core values that founded America are non-existent. One of these core values that is being … more

3/27/23

Letter to the Editor: Just Say No to Mineral Lake Rezoning for YMCA

I am a Lewis County resident and have been for 60-plus years. I was born in Morton and graduated from high school there. Some of my most special memories were from time spent at Mineral Lake. I am … more

3/17/23

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Come Together Saturday to Show Love for a Pioneer Cemetery

In the past few years, we here in Lewis County have seen the sad neglect and demise of several pioneer cemeteries. There are many underlying reasons for their difficulties. On the other hand, there … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Children of Centralia Deserve a Safe, Clean Place to Swim

Hi, my name is Anicee Pruitt and I live and work here in Centralia. I have a 10-year-old daughter who wants to swim in the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool. As a parent and citizen of Centralia we … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Have Patience as Lewis County Authorities Investigate Aron Christensen Death

My intention is not to criticize the family members of Aron Christensen or to criticize the sheriff or prosecutor’s offices’ lengthy procedures regarding Aron’s death near Walupt … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Lawmakers Must Take Action on Early Learning

As a parent, I understand the importance of early learning on a child’s development. In Lewis County, there are a few Head Start locations; however, there are only two locations on the eastern … more

3/15/23

Letter to the Editor: Gluesenkamp Perez Supports Fairness for All

This is my response to the letter to the editor condemning Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for voting for the IRS to hire 87,000 agents. I applaud Marie because she read the facts and … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Thoughts on School Levies and Bonds

It’s odd many well educated people can’t grasp the voters of Lewis County are not as dumb as our politicians and educators think. The failures of the school levies are their fault. Many … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Whose Prayer Will Be Said?

A recent letter from Ray Anderson regarding the constitutionality of school prayer fails to ask or answer what is always the most important question: whose prayer will be said? Am I to … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Dilbert Replacement Is No Good

I make note that your paper has removed the Dilbert comic and replaced it. I in no way agree with or condone the statements that were made by the creator of the Dilbert comic. It is your … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Publisher Off Base on Homelessness

Chad Taylor, the owner and publisher of The Chronicle, occasionally publishes a musings column in The Chronicle, the newspaper he bought. In a recent column about homelessness, Mr. Taylor mused … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Seek Truth Beyond Mainstream Media

About nine years ago, I was steadfastly tribal in my political leanings and wanted to be liked and accepted by my peers. During this time, almost everyone I perceived as being successful, worldly and … more

3/13/23

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to The Chronicle for Commitment to Community

I wanted to take the time and commend The Chronicle, the owners and the staff. Over the years, as a youth parent volunteer in various sports and clubs, I have reached out to The Chronicle for … more

3/10/23