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Letter to the Editor: Republicans' Approach to Jan. 6 Ridiculous

Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to allow the Jan. 6 committee the approval and participation of the GOP. He forbids five Republicans, already appointed, to … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Things Apparently Must Become Even Worse to Change Nation’s Direction

In September 1949, I began first grade, and I voted for the first time in 1961 at age 21. During my adult years, I voted Republican, being of a conservative bent. I have noted that before 2009, … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Stand Behind Our Nurses

I am writing this letter in support of the Providence Centralia Hospital nurses and all health care workers in the community. I have worked as a nurse in many roles over the years, both union, … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Nothing in Constitution Allows Americans to Bear Arms in Conflict With Federal Government

There is nothing in the Constitution that allows American citizens the right to bear arms out of fear of or in conflict with our own federal government. That is a mistaken notion of the Second … more

12/16/22

Letter to the Editor: Christmas Is Truly the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. In the year 2022, many things seem topsey-turvey. I am a senior among seniors. Some might call me an “old codger.” I hope I have gained … more

12/16/22

The cartoon above was drawn by letter writer Michael Forney, of Rochester, in response to an article in the Tuesday edition of The Chronicle titled “Hawk Attack or Hard Molt? If the Latter, Here’s How to Help the Hen.” His full letter is below.

Letter to the Editor: In Response to ‘Hawk Attack or Hard Molt’

After 13 years of keeping chickens I’m still gobsmacked when I see feathers everywhere and the birds invariably choose the coldest months to get going. I keep in mind they’ll be … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Time to Get the Legislators Legislating on Abandoned Vehicles

Both sides of the aisle cannot dispute that abandoned vehicle removal on private property is unfair and unjust to owners and renters. Find the last owners of the trash cans on wheels and … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Cities, Counties Should Step Up for Citizens on Abandoned RV Issue

I can’t help feeling empathy for Cathy Linsey and her husband for being unwittingly thrust into a problem they didn’t cause with the abandoned RV on her property. The county … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Another Month Without Answers in Aron Christensen Death

Well here we are starting another month, and still no release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office regarding the truth of their extremely botched investigation into the death of Aron … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Limit One Constitutional Amendment and the Rest Are Fair Game

Letter writer Katherine Ford has missed the point of my letter concerning gun ownership. Her suggestion to tighten gun laws is ludicrous. We already have all of the laws she suggests. … more

12/14/22

Letter to the Editor: We Are at the Crossroads of History in This Nation

The 2020 presidential election was clearly and potentially illegally influenced by the Democratic Party and agencies of the federal government along with celebrities and other organizations committed … more

12/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Only a Good Guy With a Gun Can Stop a Bad Guy With a Gun

Who is letter writer Katherine Ford and who gave her the power to interpret the U.S. Constitution? The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that modern weaponry ownership is protected by the Second … more

12/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Family of Aron Christensen Should Reach Out to News Outlets Beyond Lewis County

I am encouraging the family of Aron Christensen to reach out to other news organizations since they are not receiving any answers here in Lewis County. What is happening is negligence on … more

12/5/22

Letter to the Editor: It’s Baffling That Sensible Gun Owners Don’t Support Gun Law Improvements

Letter writer Bruce Peterson completely misses the point too — more than he thinks writer Kimball Shinkosky did. The Second Amendment allows a “well-regulated militia” to keep … more

12/5/22

Letter to the Editor: Election Denialism Didn’t Start With Trump

In case readers' memories are as short as mine or possibly they were not around at the time, there have been many stolen elections, presidential and otherwise. Real or imagined, history … more

12/2/22

Letter to the Editor: Why Doesn’t AG Work for Consumers?

We are so lucky to live in Washington with Bob Ferguson as our attorney general. He finds all types of politically-based lawsuits to file, but appears to have little interest in making utilities … more

12/2/22

Letter to the Editor: Criminals Will Have Guns Whether They’re Legal or Not

Letter writer Kimball Shinkosky has missed the point in the letter to the editor published Thursday concerning ownership of "assault weapons" such as the AR-15. The Second Amendment was put … more

12/2/22

Letter to the Editor: Contemplating the Stance of Some Gun Owners

Gun owners say that if society takes away their AR-15 style automatic weapons, next comes rifles, handguns, knives and finally every last slingshot and peashooter in America. I have read some … more

11/30/22

Letter to the Editor: Why the Secrecy Around Aron Christensen’s Death?

Why is there a shroud of secrecy around the investigation of Aron Christensen's death? We expect elected officials to be transparent in all their decisions and actions while in office. It is apparent … more

11/30/22

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Let YMCA Ruin Mineral Lake

About Mineral Lake: Do not repeat Lake Stevens history in Snohomish County. Thirty years ago, it had trees along the shoreline. Now it is cheek by jowl McMansions and ever increasing … more

11/28/22