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Letter to the editor: Vote ‘yes’ on Lewis County 911 tax measure

My wife and I support the sales and use tax measure to support our 911 center that will be on the November ballot. It is 2 cents added onto a $10 purchase, which is a tiny amount to help fund our … more

9/9/24

Letter to the editor: Damage not unfixable, but it is easy to see our republic is in grave danger

Please join me in sending the current socialist political regime into disgraced retirement. Never before have we seen such an assault on our republic’s system of governance or our moral fabric. … more

9/9/24

Letter to the editor: Please consider joining Team Centralia

The Centralia School District Board would like to thank Mike Stinkeoway for his perspective and insight. Our board was strengthened by his contributions. Unfortunately, he found it necessary to … more

9/9/24

Letter to the editor: Trump didn’t cause mob violence of Jan. 6

Once again, letter writer Marty Ansley has trotted out the old, tired anti-Trump rhetoric. Jan. 6! Trump is no more responsible for the Jan. 6 riots than Trump or Vice President Harris are … more

9/9/24

Letter to the editor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has a track record of working hard for her Southwest Washington constituents

Every law, ordinance and regulation that governs my life is implemented almost exclusively by an elected official. I want a say in who speaks for me, so I am supporting candidates with a history of … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: MGP listens to what her constituents want

I want a congressional representative who works for us and takes that work seriously. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a serious congresswoman. Rather than voting along party lines, Marie votes … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: Constitutional safeguards are worthless when not enforced

The Chronicle published two letters recently in which the authors claimed constitutional rights to make their points. You need a little lesson on the real value of those documents. Indeed, … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: The uninformed overreacted to commissioner endorsement

People who overreacted to the Centralia Police Association’s (CPA) endorsement of Sean Swope for Lewis County commissioner are utterly ignorant of government association and union political … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: We need to stop inventing facts or spreading half-truths just to win an argument

Facts always seem to be malleable in questions about gun violence. However, often these “facts” are just opinions in wolves’ clothing. The debate touched off by letter writer … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should be banned from all ballots over residency

I read The Daily Chronicle news report: “Democratic Party will try in court to knock RFK Jr. off Washington ballots” (Aug. 19 issue). Even if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drops out of the … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: Washington should ban animals in circuses

Massachusetts recently took a compassionate step forward by banning the use of animals in circuses, setting a precedent that Washington should follow. As a child, my parents did not take me to … more

9/4/24

Letter to the editor: There are no Trump-proof Republicans running for public office

John Sununu, Republican governor of New Hampshire, is a guy I could vote for. In interviews he is likable, energetic and gives straight knowledgeable answers to questions — yes or no … more

9/2/24

Letter to the editor: Support candidates who are qualified and dedicated to our American citizens

I just finished reading Sheryl Issacson’s Aug. 12 letter to the editor in which she begins, “The most important thing to think about during this election is: what do you want our country … more

9/2/24

Letter to the editor: Setting the record straight on Christian nationalism

Letter to the editor writer Linda Warren has chosen to link President Trump with the Christian nationalism movement. From my research, the link is non-existent. Based on recent attacks and … more

8/30/24

Letter to the editor: MAGA cultists will get old and irrelevant

In his letter to the editor of Aug. 28, Mr. Ray Anderson tries to argue there is some type of equivalence for the protests against Trump’s inauguration in 2017 and the occurrences of President … more

8/30/24

Letter to the editor: Democrats’ view of democracy interesting

It’s interesting how the Democrats want to save our “democracy” from Donald Trump, yet this so called ‘pro-Democracy’ party just staged a coup on the democratically … more

8/30/24

Letter to the editor: We need to legally insist on competence, vetting and safeguards to protect taxpayers

Is democracy as we know it a good thing? The recent theft of taxpayer funds indicates there was no control over the treasurer, and worse, the elected officials did not practice due diligence in … more

8/28/24

Letter to the editor: Abortion isn’t the only ‘right’ women care about

I am writing to express my growing frustration over current anti-Joe Kent commercials. Why is it that so many liberals believe the only issue female voters care about is the legal … more

8/28/24

Letter to the editor: Behavior of group of men at fair appalling and dangerous

I am a Democrat. I volunteered for several shifts at the recent Southwest Washington Fair. My first shift was Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. I had just arrived and greeted my fellow volunteers … more

8/28/24

Letter to the editor: Reagan’s rendezvous with destiny has arrived — choose wisely this November

Sheryl Isaacson’s recent letter to the editor was great, and I’d like to add some more context. I served 10 years on the East German-Czech borders and saw Russia at its zenith and … more

8/28/24