Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Freedom of speech

The arrest of students for peacefully voicing their views of the horrific war in Gaza is outrageous. Police snatching students, and others who are legally… Continue reading

  • Jun 7, 2025

 

LETTER: Happy countries

A recent Rant (PDN, May 31) asked whether diversity is, in fact, a good thing for America. The writer suggested that the happiest countries are… Continue reading

  • Jun 7, 2025

 

LETTER: Remove dams

The Strait of Juan de Fuca is home to 74 Southern Resident orcas. They are an iconic symbol for the region. Visitors go out in… Continue reading

  • Jun 7, 2025

 

LETTER: Library concerns

Library concerns Our local public libraries may be the most nonpartisan, vital and beloved institutions we have. They truly serve all our community with resources,… Continue reading

  • May 31, 2025

LETTER: Follow Constitution

Our basic duty is to save democracy. The newspaper articles I have collected in a trashcan since the inauguration of Donald Trump document what threatens… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Government waste

Donald J. Trump was president during nine of the top 10 largest single-day stock market drops in history. Under Donald Trump, Trump can no longer… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Immigration statistics

There has been much discussion and controversy about the issue of immigration in our country. Although I agree that we do need comprehensive immigration reform,… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Leave Medicaid alone

If you get sick, if a member of your family gets sick, what do you do? If you are lucky, a household member works for… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Plant sale success

The 2025 Tri-Area Garden Club Plant Sale was a great success. More than 3,000 plants were sold in the Horticulture Building at the Jefferson County… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Rent cap thanks

I am writing to thank our Democratic legislators for voting in support of House Bill 1217. Thank you to state Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2025

LETTER: Check DOGE

A recent letter, “Check Sources,” (PDN, April 16) listed some fact-checking sites to get the real scoop on what DOGE is doing. Rather than let… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Controlled information

“When citizens must think twice about criticizing or opposing the government because they could credibly face government retribution, they no longer live in a full… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Economic trauma

Even employing an army of Ph.D. economists, the Federal Reserve board and the government very badly misunderstand and mishandle the economy. Sometimes, as shown in… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Fear the next step

This is how it starts. With fear. Your boss tells you to scrub the word “diversity” out of all your emails and all your social… Continue reading

LETTER: Hospital forum

The Clallam County League of Women Voters sponsored a presentation, “Public Hospital Districts Education Forum,” by the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts Executive Director… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Mail deliveries

Cal Thomas’ April 24 column, “Is it Time to Stamp Out the Post Office?” doesn’t consider the issue of rural mail deliveries. For seniors or… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Tax decisions

In regard to Catherine Rampell’s April 24 column: As I am to understand, the Department of Education will be allocated to the states, where the… Continue reading

  • May 10, 2025

LETTER: Community conversation

Reports from respected sources like The Associated Press of more than two newspapers shutting down per week and many radio stations no longer providing local… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2025

LETTER: Demand public hearing

In August 2024, Clallam County voters approved a levy to extricate Olympic Medical Center from its debt, and they assumed the levy would help keep… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2025

LETTER: Disgraceful behavior

I didn’t think members of the current administration could stoop lower than what we have seen to date. However, this latest disgrace is the worst… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2025