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Letter to the editor: Chehalis has done enough for wayward juvenile offenders — it’s someone else’s turn

With the upcoming visit by Gov. Jay Inslee and other public servants to Green Hill, we're hoping to express that Chehalis has done its duty, housing our state's troubled youth since the 1890s. … more

11/25/24

Letter to the editor: Restroom access in school shouldn’t be in question

Using the restroom in public schools can become one of the most controversial things in today’s society for the teenage generation if something doesn’t change. When a human being … more

11/25/24

Letter to the editor: No more breaks for juveniles who murder

No breaks for juveniles. No more sheltering minors who are arrested for felonies. This protects gang members and their parents, but does not protect the public. Murder is murder, … more

11/22/24

Letter to the editor: Chronicle should stop kissing keister and do better on the Opinion page

There seems to be a lot of misinformation finding its way into the opinion columns in this paper recently. So much so I almost wanted to recommend a change to the section they are posted in all … more

11/22/24

Letter to the editor: Centralia police commander’s actions demand swift and decisive accountability

The recent revelations about Centralia Police Department Interim-Commander David Clary’s actions during the Oct. 11 incident demand swift and decisive accountability. Commander Clary … more

11/22/24

Letter to the editor: The rest of the story on the state initiatives

I agree with Washington state Sen. John Braun of the 20th Legislative District in his Nov. 9 op-ed. “Let's go to work!” Braun has been allowed more than ample space on the opinion … more

11/20/24

Letter to the editor: Election was a welcome turning point for the country

The left hates the right and the right hates the left. There is no middle ground. I was a Democrat until King Obama and Queen Inslee took office, and then I opened my eyes and became a … more

11/20/24

Letter to the editor: It’s not greed — it’s government

Letter writer Trisha Reeves thinks landlords are greedy. When the cost of doing business increases because of changes in supply and demand or because some elitist government agency requires … more

11/20/24

Letter to the editor: Amid assessor’s office issues, I hope we can afford to stay

I think letter writer Shirley Lewis has an excellent suggestion on improving the operation of the assessor’s office. My own idea was to provide the comparables with the notice of new values … more

11/18/24

Letter to the editor: Pray Lewis County remains safe and conservative under Bob Ferguson as governor

I am concerned about the future of Washington under newly-elected governor Bob Ferguson. His last speech was nothing but an attack of Donald Trump and what he plans to counter-defeat. … more

11/18/24

Letter to the editor: Nice work, Lewis County Public Works

I would like to give a “shoutout” to the Lewis County Public Works Department for their response to a situation I brought to light a couple weeks ago. I live near the end of Lucas … more

11/18/24

Letter to the editor: Trump win wasn’t unprecedented, aside from him being the first felon to be elected president

In the aftermath of the recent presidential election, Donald Trump declared, predictably, that “the greatest political movement of all time” had scored a “victory that our country … more

11/13/24

Letter to the editor: Landlords need to stop being greedy

This is my opinion and no one else’s. It’s come to my attention that after COVID-19 shutdowns where people were told they didn’t have to pay rent that, now, since things have … more

11/13/24

Letter to the editor: Chronicle leans too far to the left

Apparently The Chronicle decided to take sides in this year’s elections. The Chronicle chose to report an allegation by the Public Disclosure Commission against the Washington Republican … more

11/13/24

Letter to the editor: Chronicle leans too far to the right

I’ve been a subscriber to The Chronicle for too many years to count, and I am a former Chronicle employee and columnist. I’ve thought of The Chronicle as a newspaper that proudly … more

11/13/24

Letter to the editor: Centralia eatery is a victim of religious intolerance

I was saddened to hear about the attacks on a local restaurant because they bravely chose to stand up for their sincerely held religious beliefs. While being accused of bigotry, they were … more

11/8/24

Letter to the editor: An open letter on Lewis County property taxes

This is a copy of an email I sent to the Lewis County Assessor’s Office this morning. To Ross Neilson, Lewis County assessor: I filed an appeal of my 2023 property tax assessment … more

11/8/24

Letter to the editor: We are Americans

Message to my fellow Americans: As we move forward, it is my sincere hope that we can begin to heal the divide that exists among us. That we all love this nation with all of our hearts. That we … more

11/7/24

Letter to the editor: Grateful for Providence Centralia Hospital

Recently, my husband was discharged from Providence Centralia Hospital and I was with him each day. We had the most kind, efficient care possible. The nurses, the student nurses, the staff, … more

11/7/24

Letter to the editor: An apology, of sorts

I recently wrote a letter to the editor expressing my thoughts on what I consider the unbiblical position taken by the national Democratic Party. I did not consider the feelings of our … more

11/4/24