Chronicle columnist Brian Mittge’s description of Dave Reichert as “a principled conservative” apparently is intended to cleanse Mr. Reichert of any personal responsibility for the …
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3/27/24
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It is honorable and Christian to help poor and unfortunate people. In the Bible, Jesus told the parable of the “Good Samaritan” in which the Samaritan helped the robbery victim. Notice …
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3/27/24
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At a recent political rally in Ohio, Donald Trump fully displayed the toxic serum he has been injecting into the American "body politic" for the last nine years.
Trump said, "If I don't get …
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3/27/24
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Instead of adding more infrastructure, maybe consider replacing infrastructure that is way over its life expectancy.
I refer to the state Route 6 bridge just west of Chehalis.
That bridge …
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3/22/24
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One of the most important issues facing the Pacific Northwest concerns the Interstate 5 bridges over the Columbia River at Vancouver. After generations of faithful service, these two parallel …
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3/22/24
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In this upcoming election, voters in Toledo will once again have the opportunity to vote: either for or against a school levy that is being proposed. However you vote, there are some facts that …
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3/20/24
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I wish to bring attention to people in our area about the poor condition of the historic Salzer Valley schoolhouse. It is badly in need of immediate repair, and the few members who belong to the …
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3/20/24
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It is nice to see the Centralia and Chehalis school districts receive grant money for their Renewable Energy Vehicle and Infrastructure Technician (REVIT) training program.
The Climate …
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3/20/24
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The March 4, 2024, Chronicle article “Washington Secretary of State’s misinformation program flags factual stories on noncitizens voting” piqued my interest. I read the article with …
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3/18/24
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Did you all see that commentary published March 1 in The Chronicle titled “Sean Swope commentary: Rejecting a misguided celebration of International Women’s Day at college?”
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3/18/24
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When the Republican effort to malign President Biden over alleged corruption in Ukraine hit a fever pitch last summer, Washington District 3 Republican candidate Joe Kent unambiguously declared on …
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3/13/24
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Regarding Sonja McCully’s letter concerning trans rights: I think that there’s something of a disconnect concerning the topic. There’s a question of trans rights versus the current …
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3/13/24
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MJ Marsh of Chehalis in a Feb. 29 letter in the Chronicle said “Trump is a liar. He is mean. He is a bully, a rapist, a draft dodger, a tax cheat, a business fraudster, a serial adulterer, an …
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3/13/24
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Letter to the editor: Perhaps commissioner should let ‘fairer sex’ fend for ourselves on trans issue
“Feminist views on transgender topics vary widely. Third- and fourth-wave feminists tend to view the struggle for trans rights as an integral part of intersectional feminism. Former president …
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3/11/24
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The March 2 commentary by Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope about Centralia College having a transgender “woman” represent National Women’s Day is very concerning.
I went to …
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3/4/24
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Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope’s “defense” of womanhood by objecting to a trans woman speaking at Centralia College’s celebration of International Womens’ Day is …
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3/4/24
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Really, Sean Swope? A “steadfast commitment to protecting and preserving women’s rights?”
Tell us, what about a woman’s right to an abortion that the U.S. Supreme Court …
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3/4/24
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Editor's note: This letter was addressed to state lawmakers. It is republished here by request from a reader.
I am writing to raise the alarm on a proviso within the House proposed …
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3/4/24
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Apparently Chronicle letter writers Chris Granger and Gregory Riplinger believe MAGA world is moderate.
In Mr. Granger's letter arguing that Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (MGP) is not a "moderate," he …
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3/4/24
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Like others, we recently got our property tax bill. Yikes. It’s a lot of money, and we want the commissioners to be more responsible with our tax dollars this year.
Some weeks ago, against …
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3/4/24
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