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Letter to the Editor: On YMCA Issue, County Doesn’t Have a Leg to Stand On

I just read the most recent article about the YMCA suing the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners for denying the zoning change to allow for the camp. It doesn’t sound like the … more

12/26/22

Letter to the Editor: Putin’s Invasion Among History’s Most Disastrous Military Offensives

Soon, an entire year will have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a campaign that was intended to end in bloodless triumph within a week or so. But despite the slaughter of at least … more

12/26/22

Letter to the Editor: Every Glass of Milk We Drink Perpetuates Cruel Cycle of Abuse

A “WhereIsMyMother.com” billboard on Interstate 5 south between Seattle and Tacoma illustrates the heartbreaking reality of the dairy industry and what mother cows and their calves endure … more

12/26/22

Letter to the Editor: We Need to Take a Hard Look at the Direction of Our Country

Marty Ansley in his letter misses the entire point of the Second Amendment argument of having arms to protect us from the government. The problem lies with our current government, including the … more

12/26/22

Letter to the Editor: Thank You for Army Band at Courthouse

I would like to send a very big thank you to the U.S. Army Band ensemble. They were playing Christmas carols in the lobby of the Lewis County Courthouse last Friday, Dec. 16. They played a wonderful … more

12/23/22

Letter to the Editor: Post Office Closures Are Unethical and Unprofessional

I am a resident of the town of Salkum affected by the postal service issues. In The Chronicle’s article about post office closures, the postal service failed to disclose that there are … more

12/23/22

Santa sits in a sleigh behind reindeer as cars drive through the Borst Park Christmas lights display in Centralia.

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Miss Out on Borst Park Christmas Display

If you have not yet gone out to enjoy the Borst Park Drive Thru Christmas light display, I encourage you to check it out. It runs every day 5 to 9 p.m. until Dec. 25. It’s $5 per … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: YMCA Camp Is an Excellent Opportunity for Mineral

I’m a longtime resident of Mineral who has owned property and other investments here for more than 45 years. I would like to share some Mineral history as seen through my eyes. … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Thank You, Jaime Herrera Beutler, for Excellent Representation

I was so impressed by the article about Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler’s final comments on the U.S. House floor featured in Saturday’s edition of The Chronicle. I’m also … more

12/19/22

Letter to the Editor: Letter Writer Points Finger in All the Wrong Directions

Once again, letter writer Mike Kimbrel has invested time and effort to pen an extensive letter with little factual basis to support it. For instance, “Barack Obama and President Joe Biden … more

12/19/22

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