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Letter to the Editor: Spare Us of Lectures on Power Grabs, Herrera Beutler

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler can spare me the lecture on “partisan power grabs that would undermine the legitimacy of the judiciary.” Because that’s exactly what has already … more

8/4/21 | 1 comment

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Letter to the Editor: Columnist is Right — Critical Race Theory Is a Red Herring

I am writing regarding columnist Michael Wagar's critical race theory opinion piece from July 10. I agree the protests and outrage are a red herring pushed by the right. Mr. Wagar states, … more

8/4/21

Letter to the Editor: Centralia College Expansion Leaves Arts Behind

I found the past article interesting that was posted on Saturday, July 10, on the retirement of Centralia College administrator Steve Ward. Granted, Mr. Ward has had a hand in forming a far more … more

8/4/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Is Lewis County’s Fiber Optic Cable Plan Wasting Money on ‘Horse and Buggy’ Technology

Just 20 years ago, 99% of all households had a telephone landline. Never in our wildest dreams could we conceive that cellphones would replace 70% of these now ancient landlines. I … more

Submitted by Dale Luger | 8/2/21 | 4 comments

Letter to the Editor: Daydreaming About Changes at The Chronicle

I was just daydreaming about what I’d do if I swere Charles Foster Kane and I could buy the paper. I thought it might be fun to share my top five ideas, presented here in reverse order … more

7/30/21

Letter to the Editor: If I’m Obsessed With Race, So Is the FBI

In his July 17 letter to the editor, Joel Muenchau refers to me variously as a racist, as obsessed with white supremacy, as afflicted with "white guilt" and ultimately as an extremist. … more

7/23/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Support Universal Health Care

As a master's prepared nurse, a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter and a granddaughter, I urge you to actively support universal health care. The evidence that a single-payer system would both save … more

7/23/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: So Much for ‘Following the Science,’ Jay

I cannot fathom the mental gymnastics it takes to be in favor of “my body, my choice” until it has to do with making a certain type of health care decision that’s best for us, and … more

7/21/21 | 3 comments

Letter to the Editor: Wildlife Refuge on TransAlta Land Would Improve County

Here are some of my thoughts about TransAlta giving the closed mine property to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife as a wildlife refuge. 1. A wildlife refuge would be a strong tourist … more

7/21/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Inslee’s Insults of Trump Supporters Don’t Encourage People to Get Vaccine

As a proud Republican and Donald Trump supporter, I find it alarming that Gov. Jay Inslee calls Trump voters “bioreactor facilities” spreading COVID-19 in Washington. Also, Inslee implied … more

7/21/21 | 2 comments

Letter to the Editor: Proposed Law Would Slow Innovations in Pharmaceutical Industry

As a senior, I am well aware that we must find a way to lower the cost of prescription drugs. But I am also strongly opposed to government price controls on prescription medications that limit … more

7/19/21

Letter to the Editor: Winlock Mayor Should Examine Own Words and Actions Before Judging Others

Winlock Mayor Brandon Svenson’s recent comments in the July 13 Board of Lewis County Commissioners meeting stated: “Just last month a proclamation was passed that seemed effortless … more

7/16/21 | 6 comments

Letter to the Editor: Writer Displays Apparent Obsession With Race

I am responding to two letters written by Marty Ansley of Cinebar in the July 1 and July 13 editions of The Chronicle. Mr. Ansley seems to be obsessed with race, which makes him a racist. In his … more

7/16/21

Letter to the Editor: Be Safe to Enjoy Freedom Motorcycles Offer

It’s ironic that the activity promising the most freedom on the road carries with it the greatest potential to lose it. According to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, motorcycles … more

7/14/21

Letter to the Editor: Help Support Lewis County’s Free Medical Clinic

Did you know that Lewis County has a free medical clinic? When I speak with local churches, businesses or even friends, most don't know that our area has a clinic. We serve the under-insured and … more

7/14/21

Letter to the Editor: Letter Writer Wrong on Critical Race Theory Information

My name is Keziah Ridgeway. I'm a history teacher here in Philadelphia who was recently featured in a CNN story about critical race theory (CRT). In a letter to the editor written on July 12 by Josie … more

7/14/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: We Should Not Be Encouraging Tribalism in Schools

Chronicle columnist Michael Wagar recently commented on critical race theory (CRT) labeling it a “red herring pushed by the Right.” He expressed his reliance on State Public Education … more

7/12/21

Letter to the Editor: What Will Come of Extremism When White People Are Minority?

Black and brown lives have never mattered as much in America as white lives. Never. Not in law or in practice. There is no debate over that. There is a mountain of evidence to prove it still is true. … more

7/12/21 | 1 comment

Letter to the Editor: Watching Walsh in Wake of Star of David Apology

Interviews with Holocaust survivors and eye-witnesses are the most chilling chapters of my 55-year career as a reporter and historian. I can still hear the horror in Arnold Samuels’ voice as he … more

7/12/21

Letter to the Editor: Columnist Doth Protest Too Much on Critical Race Theory

Chronicle columnist Michael Wagar quoted me in his very well written and, I thought, mostly even-handed thoughts about critical race theory in his op-ed from July 10. I appreciate the statement he … more

7/12/21