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Letter to the Editor: Response to 'Snowballs Into an Ideological Storm'

I am very disheartened to read Republican leaders like J. T. Wilcox and Andrew Barkis blame Gov. Jay Inslee for the recent closure of the passes between Western and Eastern Washington. The Jan. 19 … more

1/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Visitors Thankful for Hospitality During Flood

I would like to express my gratitude to the members of your community. My husband and I had flown into Centralia for a funeral. We drove into town the night of the big flood, Jan. 6. We stayed at … more

1/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Playing the ‘Glad Game’

When I was a little girl back in the 1940s, I read the Eleanor Porter children’s classic Pollyanna, and my life changed. I adopted the heroine’s, little Pollyanna’s, practice of … more

1/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Questions on Renewable Energy

In regards to your letter to the editor concerning pumped storage electricity, I have to agree with the writer. After some research, it seems that the alternative energy bunch are at it … more

1/21/22

Letter to the Editor: Please Restore Chronicle's Online Comments

I’m disappointed and disheartened by the direction the Chronicle is taking. In the past I found it to be a valuable resource for local information and a forum for community dialogue. With the … more

1/20/22

Letter to the Editor: Brunell Off Base on Pumped Storage Electricity

I read Don Brunell’s column in which he wrote about the virtues of “pumped storage electricity,” saying it could benefit many people and pointing out that the key benefits of a … more

1/20/22

Letter to the Editor: Thank You to Responding for Seniors’ Wish List

I want to thank the community of Lewis County for their generous donations to our Wish List this year. We were able to provide gift cards to all of the people on the Wish List! I am always … more

1/20/22

Letter to the Editor: Why Do We Continue Voting for These People?

A day doesn’t pass when I don’t ask myself, “Did this politician (really) think that was a good idea?’ Here is a good example: “Increase the minimum wage to $15. … more

1/17/22

Letter to the Editor: Celebrating the Real Heroes of the Republican Party

At the anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, it is time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capitol and the … more

1/17/22

Letter From Centralia Police Chief: During Flood, We Saw the Best of Each Other

On behalf of the men and women of the Centralia Police Department, I would like to say thank you to the community members in and around Centralia for helping protect our community during last … more

1/14/22

Letter to the Editor: 'Fact Check' Misses Mark on Coverage of Mailer, Congresswoman Says

Recently, my office issued a legislative mailer to citizens about two deeply flawed laws that are hindering the police in Washington. In it, I referenced the tragic murder of Clark County Sheriff … more

1/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Developing in Floodplain Does More Harm Than Good

It seems to me that developing the floodplain along Interstate 5 does more harm than good for the community. The water that would have flooded those areas has to go somewhere. I'm not a … more

1/12/22

Letter to the Editor: Inslee’s Leash Needs to Be Shortened Considerably

HB 1772 is the Legislature’s attempt to rein in the governor’s emergency powers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. Webster’s dictionary defines emergency as … more

1/12/22

Letter to the Editor: How Long Before Another Devastating Flood Due to Inaction?

The University of Washington projected that a major flood occurs in Lewis County every 15 years. On Dec. 3, 2007, a catastrophic flood hit Lewis County with water up to 18 feet above the Chehalis … more

1/10/22

Letter to the Editor: Food for Thought

Even with Christmas now past, I thought of this brief message from my friend and mentor, Rev. Robert Beckman, worthy of some serious consideration any day of the year, perhaps especially during these … more

1/10/22

Letter to the Editor: Brent Hennrich Is the Congressional Candidate for Us

I would like to introduce Brent Hennrich to the people of Lewis County and the 3rd Congressional District. I have seen many campaign signs around for Joe Kent, a few for Heidi St. John and only one … more

1/10/22

Letter to the Editor: Kamala Harris’ Jan. 6 Comparison to Pearl Harbor Is Childish

Kamala Harris likens Jan. 6 to Pearl Harbor and 9/11. Where was she at either date that she should make such a foolish statement? I remember Pearl Harbor. I was 8 years old, and I cried for the young … more

1/10/22

Letter to the Editor: In Defense of Conservative Opinions in a Conservative Area

In response to Mario Barrios’ recent letter concerning his disappointment with The Chronicle, I would suggest that he look around at the political landscape of Lewis County. This is a very … more

1/3/22

Letter to the Editor: Comparing Trump’s Election Reaction With Those Who Came Before Him

An entire year has now passed since the assault on the nation's Capitol, one of the most shameful acts in the nation's history. The acid test of a democratic republic is the peaceful transfer … more

1/3/22

Letter to the Editor: In Response to Call to ‘Uncuff’ Police

In a recent editorial, Chronicle Publisher Chad Taylor suggests that the solution for safer communities is to "uncuff" the police. So Mr. Taylor implies that our streets would be much safer if … more

1/3/22