Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Feels bullied by liberals regarding COVID-19

In the past we had a campaign against bullying. We were to protect fragile members of society from abuse. Now we are being abused by… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2020

LETTER: Concerned with well-being of teachers if schools reopen

My wife and I were each educators for over 30 years. We were dedicated to and loved our career choice. While we were called upon… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2020

LETTER: Hacking secrets

What if there were no secrets to hack? I do not understand why the world’s countries cannot share their scientific research. Wouldn’t it make more… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2020

LETTER: Supportive community

all are important measures to protect the many at risk from this pandemic. I am impressed that… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2020

LETTER: Wear it properly

Whoops, your mask is slipping. While shopping at a local grocery recently, I was pleased to see everyone wearing a mask … sort of. Most… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2020

LETTER: Fitting memorial

The United States already has a fitting memorial to Robert E. Lee. President Lincoln confiscated his plantation in Alexandria, Va., and used it to bury… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2020

LETTER: Wants people to wear a mask

Part of the insidiousness of COVID-19 is that it presents so little evidence of its presence to the outside world. If it caused skin eruptions… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2020

LETTER: Olympic Peninsula fortunate to have strong leaderhsip during hard times

While the unprecedented health crisis of the last few months has highlighted the terrifying lack of leadership on the national level, we here on the… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2020

LETTER: Thanks Port Angeles street division for speedy repair

My 91-year-young husband uses a wheelchair, and we often go the pier area for our fresh air outing. I park in the handicapped zone by… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2020

LETTER: Shopping is not a right, it’s a privilege

Really? Again? Yet another letter about personal liberties now asking why we should require businesses to enforce mask rules. Simple answer: your liberty stops when… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2020

LETTER: Wants to thank Daniel Charles Svoboda for the laughs

Thank you, Daniel Charles Svoboda. When I lived and voted in Canada, I used to enjoy the antics of the Rhinoceros Party, a spoof political… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2020

LETTER: Agrees traffic on N Street goes too fast

I read your recent article on N street in Port Angeles with interest. My wife and I have lived on N street for over 30… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2020

LETTER: Reader supports Heidi Eisenhour for Jefferson County commissioner

Heidi Eisenhour has demonstrated leadership skills throughout the 15 years I have known her. We met during the early stages of the Northwest Maritime Center… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2020

LETTER: Doesn’t think proposed building is right for Port Angeles

Bellevue developer Eric Dupar desires to build in our community. This is great news. Part of his plan includes a 320-stall parking garage which is… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2020

LETTER: Impressed with the county’s food assistance program

I had the opportunity to observe the COVID-19 food assistance program held at the Sequim Middle School parking lot and the Sequim High School parking… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2020

LETTER: Reader supports Heidi Eisenhour

Heidi Eisenhour inspired us to learn about and join efforts to conserve the land, specifically habitat and farmland in Jefferson County. As the Jefferson Land… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2020

LETTER: Addiction treatment center

“Communities that thrive focus on building local assets… Communities that struggle and eventually die focus on needs…” (McKnight/Kretzman, Northwestern University) One could argue that the… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2020

LETTER: Masks good for economy

For those who are not persuaded by the health risks to others by failing to wear a mask, consider this, wearing a mask helps our… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2020

LETTER: Supports Eisenhour

Heidi Eisenhour is an experienced, capable, and compassionate leader who’s ready to take the wheel as a commissioner of Jefferson County. When considering who you… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2020