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Receding floodwaters reveal acres of mud covering the small rural community of Curtis on Tuesday Dec. 4, 2007.

Our Views: When It Comes to the Dam, There’s Historic Unity in the Basin

A photograph long displayed in The Chronicle’s newsroom tells an interesting yet frustrating story. In the undated black and white image, a well-dressed gentleman thumbs through a stack of studies … more

By The Chronicle Editorial Board | 1/20/21

Letters to the editor can be submitted to news@chronline.com.

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

Julie McDonald Commentary: Demonization Leads to Polarization and Fosters Hate

I’m the product of a mixed marriage — politically, that is.My father who grew up on a Minnesota farm was a staunch Democrat. My mother, whose father taught at Purdue University before he became … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 1/18/21

Swope to Inslee: It’s Time to Allow Restaurants to Operate

Editor’s Note: Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, sworn in earlier this year after defeating incumbent Edna Fund, has authored a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee focused on restrictions prohibiting … more

By Sean Swope | 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

Brian Mittge Commentary: Lighting Up the Darkness Well Beyond the Holidays

Sometimes unwritten rules need to be changed, and it’s high time for an update to our social compact. OK, get ready for this: I think it should be socially acceptable, and even highly encouraged, … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 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

Letter to the Editor: I’m Thankful for Trump

Although we are on the verge of civil war, the country is deeply in debt, North Korea has threatened nuclear war on us, the Chinese sent the virus our way and the Muslim countries all hate our guts, … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Who Can We Vilify When Trump’s Gone?

Since we are now going to impeach President Trump a second time, who can we vilify next? Trump has been the focus and target of Democratic attacks before he was elected, and now to the very end and … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Well Done, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler

I am so proud of Jaime Herrera Beutler! She took a stand for true patriotism. She stood up for what's right instead of who's right, and that took immense courage. History will look back on her vote … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Hitler’s Nazis Killed My Great Uncle Johann

My Austrian-born Great Uncle Johann was executed in one of Hitler’s concentration camps. Why? Was he a Jew? A gypsy? Gay? None of the above. He was gassed for being a political dissident. He died … more

1/15/21

Letter: Centralia College Committed to an Environment That Welcomes Free Expression of All Voices, Opinions

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence and supporting our community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. By that mission, Centralia College affirms its … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Advice for Reader on Sudoku Difficulties

This is for Kate Allison and her Sudoku issues. Shortly after my retirement in 2001, I discovered Sudoku and have always completed one or more each day since.I struggled at first but am now able to … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: There Appears to Be a Double Standard With Treatment of BLM, Pro-Trump Mob

First of all, my heart goes to the brave police officer whose death was caused by the riot in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. As an activist and Black Lives Matter peaceful protester, I have seen the … more

1/15/21

Letter to the Editor: Does Trump Realize How Calamitous His Life Has Become?

One wonders whether the narcissist Donald Trump realizes how calamitous his life has become. Not only has the president lost the popular vote two times running, but his fatuous attempts to cling to … more

1/15/21

Guest Commentary: Winter Always Gives Way to Spring — Always

As I sat with the rest of the nation, watching the events of Jan.6 unfold, my heart was filled with sadness. Tears began to well up in my eyes and my mind reeled from anger, to hurt, to grief. I am … more

1/13/21

Letter to the Editor: Impeachment Sets a Good Precedent

So now many of Donald Trump’s most ardent enablers are cautioning against impeaching him for a second time for his actions on Jan. 6 to incite a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol building and for his … more

1/13/21