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Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy refuses to allow the Jan. 6 committee the approval and participation of the GOP.   He forbids five Republicans, already appointed, to … more
The holiday season is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on veterans’ graves across America help to ease that pain. More than 2.5 … more
In September 1949, I began first grade, and I voted for the first time in 1961 at age 21. During my adult years, I voted Republican, being of a conservative bent. I have noted that before 2009, … more
I am writing this letter in support of the Providence Centralia Hospital nurses and all health care workers in the community. I have worked as a nurse in many roles over the years, both union, … more
There is nothing in the Constitution that allows American citizens the right to bear arms out of fear of or in conflict with our own federal government. That is a mistaken notion of the Second … more
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. In the year 2022, many things seem topsey-turvey. I am a senior among seniors. Some might call me an “old codger.” I hope I have gained … more
December lends itself to taking stock of the year and reflecting on accomplishments. It’s an opportunity to pause and breathe before jumping into the next goals and challenges. At Centralia … more
Christmas is magical for many different reasons. For me, I love that it’s one of the few times of the year when it’s still socially acceptable to burst into song.  Even better, a … more
After 13 years of keeping chickens I’m still gobsmacked when I see feathers everywhere and the birds invariably choose the coldest months to get going.  I keep in mind they’ll be … more
Both sides of the aisle cannot dispute that abandoned vehicle removal on private property is unfair and unjust to owners and renters.   Find the last owners of the trash cans on wheels and … more
I can’t help feeling empathy for Cathy Linsey and her husband for being unwittingly thrust into a problem they didn’t cause with the abandoned RV on her property.   The county … more
Well here we are starting another month, and still no release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office regarding the truth of their extremely botched investigation into the death of Aron … more
Letter writer Katherine Ford has missed the point of my letter concerning gun ownership.   Her suggestion to tighten gun laws is ludicrous. We already have all of the laws she suggests. … more
They practice for it now, our children, as they practice for a volleyball game or the school play or the holiday concert. Lock the doors. Turn off the lights. Sit against the wall. If you … more
The $5.4 billion expansion of the Panama Canal is paying off for East Coast and Gulf of Mexico seaports. It is putting pressure on the Pacific Ocean-based terminals to be more competitive. The … more
Washington is fortunate to be a state filled with strong, resilient, and innovative employers. We were reminded of that last month during the annual Association of Washington Business (AWB) awards … more
Just before Thanksgiving, we held another Paint and Sip at the Morgan Arts Center in Toledo and learned to paint pink, blue, purple and white hydrangeas under the tutelage of Centralia artist Sue … more
I read about a discovery in Antarctica of a 100-year-old fruitcake, found in a hut on Cape Adare, and it was still good.  It was wrapped in paper in the remains of a tin and was in … more
The 2020 presidential election was clearly and potentially illegally influenced by the Democratic Party and agencies of the federal government along with celebrities and other organizations committed … more
Who is letter writer Katherine Ford and who gave her the power to interpret the U.S. Constitution?  The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that modern weaponry ownership is protected by the Second … more
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