Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Bernard for PUD

I am writing this letter in support of Phyllis Bernard as District 3 commissioner for Clallam County Public Utility District No. 1. I was pleased… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

 

LETTER: Chapman for senator

Mike Chapman is by far the best candidate for state senator. He has shown us what a fine leader he is as county commissioner and… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

 

LETTER: Pickens for state rep

Eric Pickens has my vote for state House of Representatives, 24th Legislative District, Position 1. I have come to know Eric during my service on… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

 

LETTER: Supports hospital levy

Proposition 1 on the August ballot is a vital measure for the long-term health of Clallam County. We are blessed with a medical provider in… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Truth problem

Like the drunk who didn’t have a drinking problem but, rather, a sobriety problem, Biden may not have a lying problem, but he definitely has… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Willful ignorance

There are massive amounts of excellent information on climate change from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and hundreds of… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2024

LETTER: Banned fireworks?

Too many, too much, too long. All the noise for many days before and after. All the disturbance. All the frightened animals. What about the… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Owl problem

I recently read that the state Department of Fish Wildlife, in its infinite wisdom, is preparing to order another poorly thought-out response to an unfortunate… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Project 2025

There was a debate recently between two old men: one sober, decent, of proven executive ability and clearly under-the-weather; the other crude, a compulsive liar,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Sharpness in question

The White House staff, and the Biden officials who have recently been on air to tout the president’s sharpness and acumen, are criminals. That would… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Support Upthegrove

As an active Olympic Climate Action participant, a prolific reader and an outdoor enthusiast, I strongly support Dave Upthegrove for state Commissioner of Public Lands,… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Vote for Bernbaum

I support of Adam Bernbaum for state representative. As active members of the community, I see the great importance of being able to work together… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Vote for hospital

Not long ago, I tripped on a tree root while backpacking. The skin on my elbow was one big flap hanging down, exposing the bone.… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2024

LETTER: Few options

After watching the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, one has to ask who is running this country, because it’s clearly not Joe Biden.… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Principles of democracy

I’m writing to express my concern regarding the Supreme Court decision granting the president immunity from prosecution for actions taken in an official capacity. This… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Things to consider

Thinking of not voting because you like neither Biden nor Trump? Consider a few things. The next president will likely have three Supreme Court vacancies.… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Trade program

I empathize with the 193 workers facing layoffs at the Mexican-owned McKinley Paper Mill. In 2000, I was laid off from a foreign-owned company and… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: World in danger

The state of my country, our country, weighs heavily upon my mind. For far too long have Americans clung to the idea that our country… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2024

LETTER: Debate conclusions

After watching the debate Thursday night, I have come to two conclusions. My first thought is our nation is in a terrible state when we… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024

LETTER: Level III trauma center

Our family’s first experience needing 911 was prompted by a fall with a resulting broken nose and lots of bleeding. We were thankful for the… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2024