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Letter to the Editor: Believe in Your Future — Vote for Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez provides the opportunity for the 3rd Congressional District to make a clean break with the sadness of the last six years. She brings to the campaign energy and fresh … more

10/5/22

Letter to the Editor: Herrera Beutler Supporters Should Vote for Gluesenkamp Perez, Decency

The Republican Party censured Jaime Herrera Beutler in 2021 because she stood up against Donald Trump and supported our Constitution and democracy. Congresswoman Herrera Beutler worked very hard … more

10/5/22

Letter to the Editor: Kent Outclassed Gluesenkamp Perez in Debate

The debate between Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent in the race for the 3rd Congressional District made it clear Kent has a clear understanding of the issues, well developed … more

10/5/22

Letter to the Editor: Tracy Murphy Would Be Asset to Community as Sheriff

Tracy Murphy is the true measure of a man. How do you really know who he is? We are not political. We don’t claim to be greatly educated, but we know “real” when we see … more

9/30/22

Letter to the Editor: Letter Author Ignores Facts on Crime, Poverty and Jan. 6

It appears that the “Facts Matter, But Apparently Not to Letter Writer” letter to the editor author needs to follow their own advice, as what was presented as “facts” may be … more

9/30/22

Letter to the Editor: Lewis County Deserves a Better Sheriff

This November, Lewis County faces a very important decision of who should be our sheriff. Anyone paying attention to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office race can see that our current sheriff has … more

9/30/22

Letter to the Editor: Former Sheriff Endorses Tracy Murphy

In the United States today, there are a little over 3,000 sheriffs. The sheriff is the only elected law enforcement in our country and wields tremendous influence and power within a community. … more

9/30/22

Letter to the Editor: A Thank You to Departing School Board Member and an Invitation to Apply

To Centralia School District Patrons: The Centralia School Board of Directors would like to thank Will Henriquez for his time and commitment to the district and our community. His wisdom … more

9/30/22

FILE PHOTO — Marlene Arata, owner of Dell's Children's Center, watches Brooklyn and Bella read in the school-aged children's room. Arata began the Centralia daycare more than 50 years ago and though a lot has changed about the industry, she said at the time of this 2019 photo she loves to watch every child in her care grow.

Letter: Dell’s Children Center Owner Thanks Community After Providing Childcare for 52 Years

Dear Lewis County, As of Sept. 1, Dell's Children's Center became the Pacific Learning Center. I retired on that date as well, after 52 years of building Dell's Children's Center and … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Tracy Murphy Is the Real Deal

Election year! It can be a daunting task to decide who best to vote for in the upcoming November election. I recently met Tracy Murphy at the Southwest Washington Fair. Tracy is running for Lewis … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: A Vote for Gluesenkamp Perez Is a Vote in the Right Direction

Your vote for Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the 3rd Congressional District is a vote in the right direction. We need her common sense, hard working ethic and understanding of what it takes to be a U.S. … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Weyerhaeuser's Treatment of Employees Upsetting

Weyerhaeuser's treatment of its faithful employees is upsetting but not surprising. The once family-owned timber company has morphed into a corporate behemoth that is beholden only to its … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Bhagwandin a Skilled and Proven Community Leader

I am supporting Harry O. Bhagwandin for Lewis County commissioner because over the past 37 years as a Lewis County citizen he has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to making Lewis County a … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: News From Pharmacy the Latest Blow in Tough Times for All

Let me start by saying that I am a retired veteran and my husband is a medically retired veteran who served over 20 years. Recently, I was disheartened to receive an email from the small local … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Please Improve Coverage of the Sheriff’s Race

The Chronicle’s reporting on the race for Lewis County Sheriff has had some glaring gaps. Readers deserve better. Since your reporting staff ran out of questions during your Chronicle News … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Increasing Foreign Aid Would Save Millions of Lives

Around the world, 746 million people live in extreme poverty on less than $1.90 a day, and nearly 1 billion people suffer from hunger. In addition, about 17,000 children under 5 die from preventable … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: The Case Against Changing County Code for Wind Turbines

Here’s the case against the proposed amendment to Lewis County Code 17.30 to facilitate testing a wind farm in the Boistfort Valley. To keep this short, here is my argument against the … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Facts Matter, But Apparently Not to Letter Writer

Another letter to the editor that is filled with unsubstantiated assertions as facts. In reference to the Sep. 23 letter from Madeline Bishop, there were no police officers killed at the Capitol on … more

9/29/22

Letter to the Editor: Snaza and Sheriff’s Office Administrators Are What the County Needs

I've never considered myself a political person, and probably never will. I spent 12 years in the military and worked on several Department of Defense contracts, many of which were overseas. One … more

9/23/22

Letter to the Editor: I’ve Worked for Both Candidates; Murphy the Best Choice for Sheriff

Law enforcement is my passion, and I worked hard to achieve my goals. I went to college, and pursued my dream. I am from Winlock, so naturally I wanted to serve in my area. I started my law … more

9/23/22