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Letter to the editor: Teacher should be fired

That teacher in the Yelm Middle School who refused to let that young girl who was on her period go to the bathroom: I say she should have been fired today. This has so ticked me off that I can … more

10/25/24

Letter to the editor: Support passage of Winlock fire measure

To the constituents of Lewis County Fire District No. 15: Your Winlock Firefighters IAFF Local 2510 would like to announce their support of Proposition 1 being put forth to a vote of the people … more

10/25/24

Letter to the editor: Mayor must work with council on Tenino budget issues

I am proud of our community and our city council for having the courage to stand up and demand that its values be recognized, successfully thwarting a significant attack on our police department. … more

10/25/24

Letter to the editor: We are not voting for a pastor, we are voting for a president

I would not call Donald Trump for pastoral advice. I wouldn’t even ask him for Christian advice in general. Do I believe he is a Christian man? I really don’t know, but I do … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Vote for a candidate who will stop pitting our school children against their environment

Jaime Herrera Beutler is the wrong choice for public lands commissioner. Her echoing of timber industry’s corporate lobbyists’ claim that we need to keep clearcutting the … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has earned our trust and votes

The race for the U.S. House in the Third Congressional District has been interesting to watch this year and, at times, difficult to wade through the accusations to figure out who the best choice is. … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Our government can’t keep printing money and giving it away

Just one last important question before the election: do you balance your checkbook? If so, you’re possibly a conversative, or at least more so than you claim to be. The definition of a … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez needs rural Democrats to win

In 2022, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won her seat by 2,629 votes. The less than 1% lead was held by a surge in rural Democrats. During her first term, she has proven to be an independent … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Upthegrove the clear choice for public lands commissioner

I am an avid hiker and backpacker who partakes on the beauty of our forests and parks. I am also an Army veteran and military spouse. We chose to stay in this great state because of its … more

10/23/24

Letter to the editor: Swope is a servant leader for our communities

I am writing today to express my support for Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope. Sean is a tireless “servant leader” for our county and communities. I say “servant … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Bob Ferguson’s health care plan will protect and expand access to families across Washington

I am voting for Bob Ferguson for governor. I appreciate his commitment to public safety, his housing plan to address the lack of affordable housing, and his holistic approach to … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Angie Brown’s knowledge and experience would benefit Lewis County PUD

I ask all of you to join me and vote for Angie Brown for Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) commissioner in District 2. She is clearly the best choice for this position, as she has … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Dave Fenn’s integrity, work ethic make him the right choice for PUD

Dave Fenn is the right choice for Lewis County PUD commissioner. Through the years, Dave Fenn has maintained a reputation for supporting the communities of Lewis County. Dave’s tenure … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Younger generation candidate Angie Brown is worthy of our votes for PUD

I find it truly exciting to have our younger generation stepping up and indicating their interest and desire to become involved in the political life of Lewis County. Angie Brown is running for … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Changes are needed for America’s presidential election process

We are now about to have another national election. Most people are not happy with the electoral process in America. Most people don’t trust politicians or the system that we use to choose our … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Whining about lack of Republican governors does nothing

Regarding the recent editorial by The Chronicle Editorial Board decrying four decades of successive Democrat governors in Washington, here’s an idea for you: How about we let the voters decide? … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: People have short-term memory loss when it comes to I-5 bridge tolling plans

Oregon and Washington are moving ahead with tolling plans for the present and future Interstate bridge. Tolls primarily occur east of the Mississippi River and are not created to benefit the … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Public safety should come first in government budgets

The article concerning the Lewis County budget was extremely concerning. Let me start by saying the function of government is to provide essential services that cannot be effectively provided by … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: There is a difference between legal and illegal immigration

Legal vs. illegal immigration. Contrary to the dominant narrative, there is a difference. In 1977, my wife immigrated to the U.S. She was a German citizen. All this occurred before she got a … more

10/21/24

Letter to the editor: Support ballot measure to improve 911 service

On Nov. 5, Lewis County voters have a choice to make when it comes to supporting our 911 system. The need to improve our 911 system is vitally important. In a county where most everyone … more

10/18/24