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Letter to the editor: Area veterans invited to get together

This is an open invitation to all military veterans in the area to get together on the fourth Wednesday of every month at Gee-Cee’s Truck Stop Restaurant at 9 a.m. The address is 123 Foster … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: Hospital board will chart course forward after election outcome

The Board of Pacific County Hospital District No. 2, Willapa Harbor Hospital, would like to thank the North Pacific County community for voting in the April 22 special election. We are … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: We must not become helpless victims of a government

The Silent Majority Foundation is the best organization in Washington state to defend and protect our Constitution and our God-given rights. Their goal is to restore the citizens’ voice … more

4/30/25

Letter to the editor: Canada does not deserve to be insulted and treated like trash

According to numerous public opinion surveys, about 85% of Canadians, an overwhelming majority, do not want their country to join the United States. Yet, the narcissist Donald Trump, who has … more

4/25/25

Letter to the editor: How left-leaning Washington state became unlivable

I was born in Yakima in 1948. At that time, Yakima was a small town, much like Centralia is today. We lived at the end of a dirt road. Our next-door neighbors were an orchard on one side and my … more

4/25/25

Letter to the editor: Feeding our neighbors is a beautiful science and art

I’m writing to express my gratitude to the incredible collection of farmers in the Southwest Washington region I call home. After years of moving from place to place, the one thing that has … more

4/23/25

Letter: Fraternal Order of Police supports bill to enhance public safety funding

The Washington State Fraternal Order of Police strongly supports ESHB 2015, a bill to enhance public safety funding through local governments and state and local criminal justice agencies. This … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: MGP should apologize to fellow congresswoman

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, was censured by the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 7, 2023, in response to her public statements following the Oct. 7, … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: Law should require pastors and clergy to report abuse of children

First of all, a big thank you to the law enforcement officers, public school teachers, counselors and other helpers in the community who work together to keep our children safe. We love that you all … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: We no longer live in the land of the free and home of the brave

Trump probably wants to change the national anthem himself — because he despises freedom and those brave enough to stand up to him. And honestly, maybe we should — because we no longer … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: What does it mean to be a Republican?

Greetings, all. In these difficult times, I thought we all might need a reason to have hope. The Democratic Party and their allies in America are motivated to destroy our history and democratic … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: Mossyrock levy passage ensures survival of valuable programs

I am writing to express my strong support for the upcoming Mossyrock School District maintenance and operations levy. This levy is essential to ensuring that our students continue to have … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: Onalaska students deserve the education levy passage would help provide

I do not live in the Onalaska School District, but I enjoy substitute teaching there. I vote for school levies in Chehalis, where I live, and am writing to encourage Onalaska voters to say … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: A vote for Mossyrock school levy benefits entire community

I am writing to you to encourage support for the upcoming maintenance and operations levy for the Mossyrock School District. The maintenance and condition of our schools, the quality of staff, … more

4/18/25

Letter to the editor: Sheriff should retire

These comments are in response to recent public statements by the county's law enforcement background investigator and shared by other connected individuals who are perhaps attempting to begin … more

4/16/25

Letter to the editor: The importance of National Vietnam Veterans Day

On Memorial Day, the 31st day of May, many Americans say prayers for those who have died, regardless of color, creed or where they were born. The National Vietnam Veterans Day is also a time … more

4/14/25

Letter to the editor: U.S. is sliding into a dictatorship

The United States is rapidly heading toward a dictatorship. The massive abuses of power of the Trump/Musk oligarchic regime mount daily. I will list a few examples: • Immigrants … more

4/14/25

Letter to the editor: Washington Dems’ budget gimmick shortchanges state retirees

On Thursday, April 3, hours after the S&P 500 plummeted 5 percent, the Washington state House Appropriations Committee voted to raise the expected investment returns of public employee pension … more

4/14/25

Letter to the editor: I’ve lived here my entire 76 years — I’m done

Helen Nowlin’s letter concerning the economic problems of this state requires a response. It is the thinking of people like her that has created the situation this state faces right now. … more

4/14/25

Letter to the editor: Is this what you voted for, MAGA voters?

Did the MAGA voters of Lewis County vote in favor of stabbing a knife in the back of Canada, our closest neighbor and friend? That is how Canadians view King Donald and his bellicose demand for … more

4/14/25