It used to be fun shopping at Walmart but now there are no benches for the elderly and less places for handicapped people to park and there are no numbers on the parking area. From a frustrated … more

I met Kevin Emerson a few months ago regarding a personal matter which is related to the Lewis County Public Utility District. He was kind and sincere and a good listener. He is obviously very … more

I'm asking my fellow residents of Lewis County to vote for my longtime friend and neighbor Kevin Emerson for District 3 Lewis County Public Utility District commissioner. Kevin Emerson is a … more

For nearly a century, the Sentinel statue in Centralia’s Washington Park has shared one version of what happened on the streets of Centralia Nov. 11, 1919, when gunfire killed four American … more

As county and city leaders work in concert, engaging cooperatively with community stakeholders, state and federal officials, other municipalities and leaders already addressing homelessness issues, … more

Last week, I wrote a letter to the editor regarding the City of Centralia’s lack of maintenance of their sidewalks and apologizing to the citizens who use wheelchairs for not thinking of them. … more

Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope was recently on a local radio program expressing his frustration with Gather Church and the services they provide. There is a lot he had to say that should be … more

When the Legislature meets in January, it should do an about-face on another social program that isn’t carrying its financial weight as promised. Instead, there are plans and recommendations to … more

There has been an overabundance of rhetoric and unsubstantiated information recently concerning our sheriff of Lewis County. I would like to clear the air as a member of the Lewis County Sheriff's … more