Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Children first?

Please help me understand. I’m a novice to understanding nonsense. Teachers were given hefty raises after the McCleary decision in order to reduce class sizes,… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2024

 

LETTER: Not transparent at all

I recently attended a town hall meeting at the Sequim Grange that was advertised to discuss openness and transparency in government, a topic I am… Continue reading

 

LETTER: Are solar panels good?

Are solar panels a good idea for electrical generation? They collect solar radiation, some of which would normally be reflected back out to space. So,… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2024

 

LETTER: Law-abiding gun owners

Fifty-four years ago, I was a UH-1C helicopter gunship pilot in Vietnam, a position I would rather have not been in. Be that as it… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2024

LETTER: Lesser of two evils

Sadly, the U.S. must choose between the lesser of evils in 2024, Biden or Trump. Biden is a war monger who used false information to… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2024

LETTER: Supports paras

Our Port Angeles community should be outraged that management of our school district is denying paraeducators a modest raise, and one that the Legislature has… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2024

LETTER: Supports Quilcene levy

During graduation season, I enjoy reading seniors’ plans, impressed by the numerous scholarships many receive from local organizations to help them in their transition to… Continue reading

  • Apr 6, 2024

LETTER: Give docks to port

Recently I had a conversation with Corey Delikat, the director of the Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department, after an article (PDN, March 13) about… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2024

LETTER: Restore beach access

I am writing this letter to ask assistance from locals on the West End of Clallam County. On a recent visit to Clallam Bay, I… Continue reading

  • Mar 30, 2024

LETTER: Our hospitals are valuable

Fortunately, I’ve only had a few times when I’ve had need of a hospital and have greatly appreciated Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2024

LETTER: Power costs double?

Lately, the state of Washington has been anxious to follow the lead of California, particularly when it comes to energy policy, but is this a… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2024

LETTER: Trump is scary

These are the scariest times in my 79 years of living. It’s never happened before and I don’t understand. How can one derelict human shape… Continue reading

  • Mar 28, 2024

LETTER: Hats off to Neah Bay

I just want to express my appreciation for the success that both the high school girls and boys athletic teams have experienced for several years… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2024

LETTER: Improve boat launch

I’ve heard people reference Port Angeles as simply an old mill town. I’m quick to correct them and point out all the beauty and recreation… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2024

LETTER: Questions solar array

If reactions to a PDN article on Facebook are any indication, too few people have an intuitive sense of the value of solar energy in… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2024

LETTER: Support paraeducators

When thinking about supporting our local schools, one often-overlooked group of invaluable professionals is the paraeducators who support our most vulnerable students. Under the supervision… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2024

LETTER: Tyler a proven leader

I attended a meet and greet for Nate Tyler near Joyce, hearing him explain why he wants to represent us in Olympia. Tyler is a… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2024

LETTER:Rabbit purchases

Springtime and the Easter holiday is almost here so I would like to remind people not to buy baby rabbits that are sold this time… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2024

LETTER:State should pay

After reading an article in the PDN that said paraeducators might have to go out on strike, I decided to write this letter. I know… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2024

LETTER:Towne Road

I am writing to express my deep concern about the costs associated with the Towne Road paving project. While I recognize the importance of maintaining… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2024