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Letter to the Editor: Expanding Rural Internet — Firing the First Shot

The Washington state Legislature held its first hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 27, on House Bill (HB 1336) that would create and expand the authority of a public utility district or local government to … more

2/3/21

Letter to the Editor: Renew Centralia Area Emergency Medical Service levy

On your Feb. 9 ballot, many of you in Centralia and the northwest part of Lewis County will be asked to renew Riverside Fire Authority’s EMS levy. Please vote yes. If approved, the levy will … more

2/3/21

Letter to the Editor: Shoutout to the Volunteers of Immanuel Lutheran Church

Virtual teaching is challenging for everyone involved: parents, students and teachers. The challenge of making meaningful connections with students and families has been a struggle. There are some … more

2/3/21

Letter to the Editor: Herrera Beutler’s Supreme Court Bill Disingenuous

Just when I think maybe Jaime Herrera Buetler is starting to see some light, she once again proves just how disingenuous she really is. She is co-sponsoring a bill to cap the Supreme Court at … more

2/3/21

Letter to the Editor: More Than One Side Is to Blame For Unrest

My father always told me, “There’s two sides to every story.” This made me think about the latest impeachment effort of Trump from a different angle. Democrats should be just as culpable, … more

2/3/21

Letter to the Editor: A Chaplain’s Perspective on the Riverside Fire Authority Levy

There is an emergency medical service levy before us to consider. It is up for vote Feb. 9, and I would like to give my perspective. I have had the opportunity to serve with the Riverside Fire … more

2/1/21

Letter to the Editor: Please Support the Lid Lift for Lewis County Fire District 1

As a resident and now a commissioner, the importance to level set our levy to provide financial support for our department has never been more important. This is not a new levy it is an adjustment to … more

2/1/21

Letter to the Editor: Riverside EMS Appreciated

We appreciate everything that the full-time and volunteer Riverside Fire Authority EMS workers have done for our family in the last few years. When my mother-in-law had her brain stem stroke, the … more

1/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Support Riverside EMS Levy

Riverside Fire Authority is running an Emergency Medical Services levy renewal on Feb. 9, and I encourage your voting in favor of this request.I have had an optometric practice in Centralia for 40 … more

1/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Community Vaccination Event Outstanding

I was able to witness firsthand as a volunteer the community vaccination event Jan. 24 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.It was incredible to see the partnership between our largest health-care … more

1/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Socialism Taking Hold

Democracy is rule by the people, which we are not. We are now socialism. Afraid; but true. They have illegally voted, stripped us of our rights to speech, censored what we can read or publish. Now … more

1/27/21

Letter to the Editor: Gov. Jay Inslee Must Provide Legal Basis for His Ongoing Use of Emergency Powers

On Dec. 31, I submitted a request for copies of the four written approvals from the state congressional leaders required by RCW 43.06.220 section (4) allowing Gov. Jay Inslee to continue his … more

1/25/21

Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 Vaccine Rules Create a Constantly-Moving Target for Health Care Staff

These are challenging times for health care workers. We are writing to let the community know that our goal is to administer the COVID-19 vaccination to everyone in our hospital district who wants … more

1/20/21

Letter to the Editor: Process of Trying to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Is Infuriating

Lewis County is not distributing its share of COVID-19 vaccines to just people in Lewis County. The initial doses are going to our first responders and health care workers, but now, in phase B1, … more

1/20/21

Letter to the Editor: Trump Might Not Be Perfect, But He Kept His Promises

To Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler: It is not a secret that you do not care for our president, but your vote to impeach our president is beyond the pale. Have you even bothered to look at the … more

1/18/21

Letter to the Editor: Our God-Given Rights Are Being Slowly Stripped Away

America as we know it is in trouble. Politicians are in government to promote themselves, not our interests, and definitely not America's interest. Our money is printed with the message "in God we … more

1/18/21

Letter to the Editor: Here’s to the Women of the Centralia School Board

By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. The Centralia School Board is a team of dedicated individuals committed to serving our students, district, and community. … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Inslee’s Health Regions Are Another Power Grab

Who granted authority to Gov. Jay Inslee to regionalize Washington state? As a Grays Harbor County resident, I don't want to be put together with Thurston, Lewis and Pacific counties in what he calls … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: If All Lives Matter It Should Be Easy to See Why Black Lives Matter

What happened on Jan. 6 isn’t a surprise. This has been coming for four years. The Trump followers’ herd mentality has affected thousands of Americans. And he knew the time was ripe to suck them … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: We Need to Fully Rethink Our Whole Universe and Change Rhetoric

I am writing to you to express my sincere dismay and grief at what has transpired over the last week in this country. It was an assault on our Congress, on our statehouses, on our very … more

1/15/21