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Letter to the editor: Children’s museum at United Learning Center will be a safe place focused on learning

Discover! Children’s Museum will be part of the United Learning Center under construction on North Pearl Street in Centralia. Discover! will be built and operated as a safe place for children … more

3/28/25

Letter to the editor: A failed levy does not address concerns and problems, it only increases them

I am pleased to write a letter of support for the upcoming educational programs and operations replacement levy for the Mossyrock School District. I have lived in the district for the past 27 … more

3/28/25

Letter to the editor: Trump offered to ‘take back the country,’ and now we’re just handing it over to him

Many out here could be uncomfortable mentioning the same observations that have been creeping up on me recently. It’s this mania about pumping out executive orders so quickly that the … more

3/28/25

Letter to the editor: United Learning Center is an investment in the lives of our children

I taught kindergarten at Edison Elementary for 14 years. I know ﬁrst hand how important early learning is to set kids on a path to success. When students come into kindergarten ready and able … more

3/28/25

Letter to the editor: We must stand up against Trump administration’s flagrant fraud, waste and abuse

Like others I have come to know in our Lewis County community, I am an independent and common sense thinker. And as a career government employee, I detest waste and have always understood that … more

3/19/25

Letter to the editor: Hope Alliance’s mission threatened due to state, federal funding issues

For years, Hope Alliance’s annual fundraising events — Walk-A-Mile and our golf tournament — have been a time for our community to come together in support of survivors of domestic … more

3/19/25

Letter to the editor: Democrats whine and complain as President Trump fixes federal government

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s recent commentary on the Blue Dog Democrats was quite interesting. It was BS, but it was interesting. Claiming to exist since Valentine’s Day … more

3/19/25

Letter to the editor: Airliner and helicopter crash tragic, but training exercises are essential

As much as I would like to agree with letter writer Dennis Shain’s recent opinion on the Washington, D.C., crash between a commercial airliner and a Blackhawk helicopter, I can’t. … more

3/19/25

Letter to the editor: Support for new hospital proposal

I urge our community to support the proposed bond for a new health care facility as Willapa Harbor Hospital ages and deteriorates. This issue is deeply personal to me because my brother, Joe, … more

3/19/25

Letter to the editor: Abandoning Ukraine would not prevent a more destructive war — it would ignite one

The current crisis in Ukraine is darkened by distant shadows of the Munich Conference in 1938, during which the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy ceded the Czech Sudetenland to the Third … more

3/5/25

Letter to the editor: We need Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to fight for us

I am writing as a resident of Long Beach. I’m calling on U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez to do more to prioritize our health, climate and future. This includes: • Stopping … more

3/5/25

Letter to the editor: All of you conservatives who idolized Ronald Reagan, where are you?

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, is a day that will live in infamy. All of you conservatives who idolized Ronald Reagan, where are you? Or, more accurately, who are you? After decades of … more

3/3/25

Letter to the editor: Debate the solutions, not our commitment to making America great

A response to letter writer Mike Kimbrel’s piece on Democrats not wanting to make America great: To begin, the question, “Why do Democrats resist making America great?” seems to be … more

2/28/25

Letter to the editor: Community and policymakers must champion the reinstatement of USAID funding

In the fertile fields of Lewis County, our farmers’ dedication yields more than just crops; it fosters a legacy of compassion and global responsibility. The U.S. Agency for International … more

2/28/25

Letter to the editor: Trump is doing what he promised, eliminating federal waste

Doug Findley’s recent letter missed the entire point of what President Trump is doing with our federal agencies. If Mr. Findley took the time to listen to Karoline Leavitt, the White House … more

2/28/25

Letter to the editor: Thurston County sheriff says there should be more voter control, not less

At a time when political turmoil and division remains on the rise, the government should be seeking more voter input, not less. This leads me to question why legislation such as House Bill … more

2/27/25

Letter to the editor: Trump decision to fire civil servants in National Park Service, Forest Service appalling and dangerous

The Trump administration’s decision to fire more than 4,400 civil servants, including 3,400 U.S. Forest Service and 1,000 National Park Service employees, is appalling and dangerous. The men … more

2/27/25

Letter to the editor: Stand for something at peace vigil in Centralia

Have you noticed the peace vigil that happens at Centralia’s George Washington Park every Saturday from noon to 1 p.m.? If you are going down Pearl Street and look to the right just past … more

2/24/25

Letter to the editor: State addicted to tax increases, always craving more

The Washington state Legislature has been bemoaning the lack of affordable housing. Instead of using the resources already allocated, they just want more. In Washington state, property tax … more

2/19/25

Letter to the editor: Expressing appreciation for supporters of Willapa Harbor Hospital

I am writing to express my appreciation for the many community members who are engaged with Willapa Harbor Hospital and Medical Clinic to learn about the challenges with the current health care … more

2/19/25