The Daily Chronicle

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Letter to the Editor: Our Fight Isn’t in Olympia

In his Sept. 23 commentary, Chronicle publisher and owner Chad Taylor asks "when did disagreeing with someone on a public issue then require us to hate the other person? When did we learn disrespect, … more

9/29/21 | 6 comments

Letter to the Editor: A Herrera Beutler Primary Win Means a 3rd District Dem Flip

If Jaime Herrera Beutler wins her primary, she will surely be defeated in the general. The numbers are just not there for her. The district will flip into Democrat hands. Southwest Washington’s … more

9/27/21 | 6 comments

Letter to the Editor: Help the Haitian Immigrants

I read there are Haitian potential immigrants huddled under a bridge in Texas. Yes, we should send in the National Guard. Have them bring meals, toilet facilities, waste baskets, etc. We are a rich … more

9/24/21 | 3 comments

Letter to the Editor: We Need Our Senior Centers

Once again, Lewis County Seniors have been lied to. Several times the seniors have been told that the meal preparations are being phased out so that they can be returned to the Catholic Community … more

9/24/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Vote Crowner for Port

Paul Crowner believes in planning for the future development of the Port of Centralia. When elected, Paul will not only work with the current port commissioners, but also with prospective and … more

9/24/21

Letter to the Editor: Seize the Chance a Rewrite Odds on COVID-19 With Vaccine

Some people wonder, “Why should I get a vaccine or wear a mask when it’s still possible to get COVID-19 if I do?” The answer: Vaccines and masks load the dice in our … more

9/17/21 | 6 comments

Letter to the Editor: State Historian Sorry if COVID-19 Comment Offended

Julie McDonald’s Sept. 13 column on the Southwest Washington Writers Conference accurately quoted an email I sent her expressing my misgivings about visiting a county with a comparatively low … more

9/17/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Voting for Joe Kent for Congress

I had the opportunity to meet congressional candidate Joe Kent at a Ridgefield town hall in July. He has three Bronze Stars, 20 years of military experience and was an adviser to President Donald … more

9/13/21 | 3 comments

Letter to the Editor: In Rotten Pandemic, Vaccine Is a Rare Win

I just read your article reporting that COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and (I think) deaths are at all-time highs in Lewis County. This seems like a good time to promote the COVID vaccines. Good … more

9/13/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: I Vote for Snaza, But He’s Dead Wrong on Mask Mandate

Thank you Sheriff Snaza. Lewis County now has the second highest COVID-19 rate in all the counties in Washington. In a John Wayne movie, Mr. Wayne made a great statement. He said, “life … more

9/10/21 | 4 comments

Letter to the Editor: Science Is Dead

Did you spread misinformation about COVID-19 today? How do you know? You don’t. Scientific study is just like politics in that diverse opinions achieve balance. When we shut down opposing … more

9/10/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: History Offers Lessons on Afghanistan

Shortly before departing England for the Munich Conference in 1938, Neville Chamberlain publicly dismissed the burgeoning crisis in Czechoslovakia as "a quarrel in a faraway country, between people … more

9/8/21

Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Support of Onalaska Levy Lid Lift

Lewis County Fire Protection District 1 would like to thank our community, commissioners and volunteers for supporting our levy lid lift. Your support allows us to continue to provide quality … more

9/8/21

Letter to the Editor: Vaccine Mandate an Inappropriate Tragedy

By Oct. 18, many hard working, dedicated state employees, teachers and others face losing their jobs because of the new vaccine mandate from Gov. Jay Inslee. This is a huge tragedy and totally … more

9/6/21 | 8 comments

Letter to the Editor: Beloved East Lewis County Librarian Will Be Missed

It is with great regret that I learned Mary Prophit has left the Randle Mountain View Timberland Library. I have used libraries from small towns to big cities and large universities. Mary, with … more

8/30/21

Letter to the Editor: An ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Suggestion on Mandates

“Vaccination rates are lagging in Lewis County, where cases continue to skyrocket to never-before-seen-highs.” On page Main 8 in last Tuesday’s edition of The Chronicle, I read … more

8/30/21 | 5 comments

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Vilify People Who Disagree With You on COVID-19

I heard on the news recently that Gov. Jay Inslee reinstated the indoor mask mandate regardless of vaccination status effective Aug. 23. In May, the Centers for Disease Control and … more

8/30/21 | 5 comments

Letter to the Editor: A Price on Carbon Is Good for Economy, Social Equity, Health and the Environment

There is horrifying news about the effects of climate change from around the globe. We aren’t helpless; we have a rare opportunity to make a profound difference right now, by asking our … more

8/30/21

Letter to the Editor: I Am Not a Sheep — I Am a Veteran

Two generations ago, my country — my neighbors — asked me to stand in harm’s way. I stepped up to do so, as did my grandfather, father, uncles, brothers-in-law, son, daughter, … more

8/27/21 | 5 comments

Letter to the Editor: Joe Biden, Our Commander-in-Chief

The celebrated election of Joe Biden was heralded across this land as bringing back maturity and success to all things American, and by extension the rest of the world. From his basement he told … more

8/27/21 | 1 comment